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Ryan Ferry, an acquisition specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical’s National Contracts team, poses for a photo set over an enlarged logo for the Defense Logistics Agency.

Jan. 21, 2022

DLA Troop Support member, team recognized for excellence

PHILADELPHIA — An acquisition specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical’s National Contracts team and the organization’s J3/5 Operations and Plans Weapon System Readiness Support Branch, were recognized for their accomplishments in fiscal year 2021 fourth quarter. Ryan Ferry was selected as DLA’s Employee of the Quarter and the J3/5 team was recognized for their contributions towards DLA Strategic Goals. The recognition period for the awards was July 1 through Sept. 31, 2021, and award selections were announced Dec. 2021.

A woman sits at a desk posing for a photo in front of monitors displaying the logo for the Defense Logistics Agency and "We are DLA." At the bottom left is a logo for DLA Troop Support Office of Continuous Process Improvement.

Jan. 20, 2022

Continuous Process Improvement project improves efficiencies, effectiveness of new employees and teams

PHILADELPHIA — What are the organizational impacts of new employee onboarding delays, and how can the processes improve? That is exactly the question the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Continuous Process Improvement team asked in 2018, and ultimately answered December 2021. Six projects and a little more than two years later, the impacts are an estimated $2.7 million in cost offsets over a three-year period, and several weeks of productivity per new employee, CPI Branch Chief Maximo Ayala-Ortiz said.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley hosted a town hall event January 18 in Philadelphia. Shirley gave business and personnel updates to the workforce and recognized individual and team awards.

Jan. 19, 2022

Recognition, COVID-19 updates take stage at DLA Troop Support Commander’s Town Hall

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a town hall meeting January 18 in Philadelphia, where the commander, Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley, gave updates on DLA Troop Support’s COVID-19 support, vaccine mandates, reconstitution and organizational accomplishments during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.

A man and woman with a flag

Jan. 14, 2022

Army Sustainment Command leadership visits DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — Army Sustainment Command Commanding General Maj. Gen. Christopher Mohan and Command Sgt. Major Marco Torres visited the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support headquarters in Philadelphia Jan. 7.

One care provider in PPE oversees two men engaged in COVID-19 test sampling under a tent.

Jan. 7, 2022

DLA supports local COVID-19 surge testing in southwest Philly

PHILADELPHIA — As Southwest Philadelphians line up at the opening of a new federal COVID-19 surge testing site at the Cibotti Recreation Center on 77th Street this afternoon, employees of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support can be proud that their hard work is supporting communities in the local area. DLA Troop Support fulfilled the request for 1,000 surgical masks, 2,000 KN95 masks and 80,000 nitrile gloves January 5, just one day after receiving the request for support, according to the organization’s Whole of Government Division Chief Dorothy O’Connell.

Giovanni Gironda, a contract specialist with DLA Troop Support Europe and Africa, received their December Team Member of the Month award for his exemplary customer service, teamwork, professionalism, and dedication to the mission.

Jan. 7, 2022

DLA Troop Support Europe and Africa employee recognized for outstanding customer

PHILADELPHIA — Giovanni Gironda, a contract specialist with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Europe and Africa, was selected as the organization’s Team Member of the Month for December 2021.

Head and shoulders shot of a white man in a dark suit and red tie.

Jan. 5, 2022

DLA Troop Support procurement leader gains spot in 2021 Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A former DLA Troop Support leader who led employees through multiple changes in acquisition processes and systems is a member of the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame.

Soldier serves Christmas dinner in a dining facility

Dec. 22, 2021

Troop Support delivers 187 tons of holiday foods for Christmas

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support started working in the spring to get thousands of pounds of turkey and the trimmings out to troops serving around the world this Christmas dinner.

A group of people standing near a stage

Dec. 16, 2021

DLA Troop Support celebrates more than five centuries of experience as 14 civilian employees retire

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the careers of 14 retiring civilian employees during a retirement ceremony Dec. 15.

Master Sgt. Danielle Smith inspects pallets of personal protective equipment, or PPE, at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. The PPE from Sierra Army Depot was already on ground when personnel arrived to begin processing Afghan families during Operation Allies Welcome in September. (U.S. Army photo by Col. Clayton Carr)

Dec. 16, 2021

Army Medical Logistics Command supports Operation Allies Welcome

FORT DETRICK, Md. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army website — Soldiers and Army civilians from Army Medical Logistics Command recently completed missions to support Operation Allies Welcome, ordering and distributing medical equipment and supplies.