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Navy Lt. Cmdr. Prince Tailey, Customer Electronic Catalogue/Medical Surgical Operations Center branch chief in DLA Troop Support’s Medical supply chain, thanks his friends, family and coworkers during a promotion ceremony in his honor November 22, 2019, in Philadelphia.

Nov. 26, 2019

Navy officer promoted: thanks ‘God, family’ during ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Prince Tailey, from Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain, was promoted during a ceremony held in front of family, friends and coworkers Nov. 22 in Philadelphia.

Distribution Commanding Officer presents awards, discusses strategic plan at town hall

Nov. 26, 2019

Distribution Commanding Officer presents awards, discusses strategic plan at town hall

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Commanding Officer Navy Rear Adm. Kevin M. Jones hosted a DLA Distribution town hall Nov. 18 at the organization’s New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, headquarters.

Group of people holding shovels

Nov. 25, 2019

Land and Maritime Deputy Commander attends Portsmouth facility groundbreaking

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime’s Deputy Commander Kenneth Watson joined several U.S. senators, DLA Land and Maritime’s Portsmouth Naval Shipyard leadership and associates Nov. 22 to celebrate the official groundbreaking of a new Navy submarine servicing facility.

Small Tribes of Western Washington, based in Lakewood, is one of more than 100 ITOs whose fruits and vegetables are delivered by regional produce companies working on DLA Troop Support contracts as part of the USDA’s Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. (Courtesy Photo by United States Department of Agriculture)

Nov. 25, 2019

Subsistence, USDA partnership provides fresh produce to Native American tribes

PHILADELPHIA — For more than 20 years, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain has provided fresh fruits and vegetables across the country to Indian Tribal Organizations participating in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations.

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support bid farewell to two civilian employees during a retirement ceremony November 25 in Philadelphia. Sheila Taylor, from Military Personnel, retired after 36 years of service. Carolyn Dempsey, who worked in the Subsistence supply chain, retired after serving 31 years.

Nov. 25, 2019

DLA Troop Support bids farewell to two retiring civilians

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support bid farewell to two civilian employees during a retirement ceremony November 25 in Philadelphia. Sheila Taylor, from Military Personnel, retired after 36 years of service. Carolyn Dempsey, who worked in the Subsistence supply chain, retired after serving 31 years.

Capt. Colby Howard (right), commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), serves a traditional Thanksgiving meal to sailors during a celebration aboard the ship forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, Nov. 22, 2018. Each year, DLA Troop Support Subsistence supply chain employees ensure service members around the world get to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker)

Nov. 25, 2019

Defense Logistics Agency delivers a “taste of home” to warfighters around the world

PHILADELPHIA — Warfighters around the world get to taste a home-cooked meal on Thanksgiving thanks to the efforts of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain employees. The preparation for the troops’ holiday meal starts as early as April. Many ingredients for the meals are on hand at prime vendor locations by September, and the overseas locations start receiving high-volume items, like the turkeys and more than 131 tons of trimmings, in October.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Middle East employees

Nov. 25, 2019

Commander strengthens partnerships in the Middle East

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Albert Miller commended regional employees and conducted outreach during a visit to the Middle East, Oct. 20-25. Miller met with U.S. leaders and ally partners in Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Kuwait.

U.S. Army Tank traveling on street

Nov. 25, 2019

Central Ohio, DSCC honor Veterans

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus associates took part in the Central Ohio Veterans Day Parade Nov. 8 to kick off a weekend of festivities honoring our nation’s veterans. The theme of this year’s celebration, The Greatest Generation, recognized World War II veterans and included several World War II-era floats and displays.

5 people standing in a group with CFC catalogs.

Nov. 25, 2019

Combined Federal Campaign kicks off at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Combined Federal Campaign kicked off at the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Nov. 20. Pledges made by federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world.

2019 Army/DLA Day, November 22, 2019 banner/graphic.

Nov. 25, 2019

Army, DLA officials strengthen collaboration

Arlington, Virginia — DLA and Army officials discussed major weapons systems support and increased material availability and other Army-related topics during Army/DLA Day Nov. 22 at the Pentagon.