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DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence addresses the workforce at a town hall event Oct. 2, 2019 in Philadelphia. Lawrence discussed the accomplishments of the past fiscal year and changes and expectations of the next. Photo by Ed Maldonado

Oct. 7, 2019

Town Hall focuses on fiscal 2019 achievements and future changes

A milestone fiscal 2019 and upcoming changes were highlighted during the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander’s town hall meeting Oct. 2.Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence spoke about the many achievements the organization accomplished over the past year, as well as what to expect in fiscal 2020.Lawrence expressed his admiration of the

Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, is a reminder to review fire safety plans at home and work. This year’s theme, “Not every hero wears a cape,” highlights the small but important actions everyone can take to remain safe.

Oct. 7, 2019

Fire Prevention Week: Plan, practice your escape

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, is a reminder to review fire safety plans at home and work. This year’s theme, “Not every hero wears a cape,” highlights the small but important actions everyone can take to remain safe.  

Daughter Maria McCoy, left, and wife, Bernice McCoy, right, place the new colonel rank on the shoulders of Army Col. Eric McCoy, center, during his promotion ceremony at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, Oct. 3, 2019. McCoy, a Baltimore native, is the Troop Support Subsistence supply chain director. (Photo by Ed Maldonado/DLA Troop Support)

Oct. 7, 2019

Subsistence supply chain director promoted to colonel

PHILADELPHIA — Eric McCoy is one of the Army’s newest colonels. McCoy, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain director, was promoted in front of family and friends in Philadelphia Oct. 3.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Bales, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS America, signals an F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Squadron 122 to take off from the ship’s flight deck. As the Product Support Provider for North American Regional Warehousing for F-35 spare parts, DLA will help increase the Defense Department’s visibility of inventory as DoD works to decrease sustainment costs and improve readiness. Photo by Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Vance Hand

Oct. 7, 2019

DLA preparing to assume warehousing for some F-35 spare parts

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The Defense Logistics Agency is partnering with U.S. Transportation Command and the F-35 Joint Program Office to establish processes aimed at expanding support to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.

DLA Distribution Albany celebrates employees

Oct. 7, 2019

DLA Distribution Albany celebrates employees

ALBANY, Ga. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Albany, Georgia employees enjoy a day of appreciation.

Mediation: DLA's hidden gem

Oct. 4, 2019

Mediation: DLA’s hidden gem

RICHMOND, Virginia — DLA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, RESOLVE, provides a quick, informal and cost-efficient means of addressing and resolving workplace disputes.

DLA Aviation commander holds first Richmond town hall

Oct. 4, 2019

DLA Aviation commander holds first Richmond town hall

RICHMOND, VA — Roughly a thousand people packed the Frank P. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, as Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. David Sanford held a town hall Oct. 1. This was his first time addressing a mass gathering of the workforce since taking command in July.

new Army recruits get American-made athletic shoes

Oct. 4, 2019

Army recruits receive American-made athletic footwear at basic training for first time

PHILADEPHIA — Approximately 134 Army recruits received American-made athletic footwear at Ft. Benning, Georgia Oct. 1, thanks to Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. Recruits at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri also received athletic footwear this week, with recruits at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina and Ft. Sill, Oklahoma to receive the new shoes starting Oct. 7.

Vendors interact with HQC employees at Health and Safety Expo.

Oct. 4, 2019

HQC employees enjoy wellness expo

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Two dozen vendors and sponsors provided information about health, fitness, estate planning, and home maintenance and security to employees at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Health and Safety Expo Oct. 3.

Georgian Army Representatives Visit the Eastern Distribution Center

Oct. 4, 2019

Georgian Army Representatives Visit the Eastern Distribution Center

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — U.S. Army Security Assistance Command and Office of Defense Cooperation liaison members representing the Georgian Army visit DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania -- learn warehouse processes.