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DLA Aviation and Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex deserve ‘Props’ for improved C-130 supportability

Sept. 13, 2021

DLA Aviation and Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex deserve ‘Props’ for improved C-130 supportability

Richmond, Va. — At Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins, Georgia, parts supportability is the highest priority. The teams there are responsible for making sure warfighter needs at the Air Force’s Air Logistic Complex on Robins Air Force Base are met with high quality materials and maintenance to keep critical aircraft like the Air Force C-130 transport plane in the air.

Graphic with green background stating "Build a Kit. Have enough food, water and other supplies to support your needs for several days."

Sept. 8, 2021

Tips for emergency management: Make a plan

PHILADELPHIA — As National Preparedness Month starts while many employees of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support continue supporting the warfighter in a work-from-home environment, newly installed DLA Philadelphia Emergency Management Specialist Donnell Riley has one key takeaway for the workforce: Now more than ever, be prepared.

Book cover. Black background with spherical viral depiction covered in red-tipped pin-like extensions placed in the middle of the title, "COVID-19 2020, A Poetic Journal," by Diane Sahms-Guarnieri.

Sept. 7, 2021

A poetic journey: finding an outlet, pursuing a passion, creating connections

PHILADELPHIA — William Wordsworth said that poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings, taking its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. Diane Guarnieri, a buyer for the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain and published poet, is living that truth as a buyer-by-day, poet-by-night, expressing her emotions – most recently about the COVID-19 pandemic – in the form of poetry.

Exceptional leader leads by example

Sept. 3, 2021

Exceptional leader leads by example

RICHMOND, Va. — Jason Elliott, chief of the Contracting Division in the Strategic Acquisition Programs Directorate at Defense Logistics Agency Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, was awarded the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Leadership Award for the month of May.

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Sept. 1, 2021

DLA Troop Support says goodbye to seven civilian retirees

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the retirement of seven civilian employees during a ceremony August 27 in Philadelphia.

A group of soldiers dressed in civilian business casual attire stand in front of a low stage adorned with flags of the U.S., Defense Logistics Agency and military services.

Aug. 25, 2021

Army logisticians gain insight on DLA Troop Support processes, warfighter support

PHILADELPHIA — Army logisticians supporting the 902nd Military Intelligence Group and National Security Agency gained insights on Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support services during a visit to the organization’s headquarters August 20, in Philadelphia.

An emergency responder in a reflective yellow coat stands in the foreground in a parking lot with a trailer in the background labeled "Community Emergency Response Team."

Aug. 24, 2021

Communication across DLA ensures mission success as COVID-19 surge test site support hits the one-year mark

PHILADELPHIA — On August 5, 2020, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support delivered on its first request for personal protective equipment to supply Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 surge testing sites. A little more than a year and over 13 million lifesaving items later, the mission is as important as ever.

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Aug. 2, 2021

DLA Troop Support celebrates the retirement of four civilian employees

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the retirement of four civilian employees during a ceremony July 29 in Philadelphia.

Aviation Hall of Fame nominations accepted through June 27

July 30, 2021

Aviation Hall of Fame nominations accepted through September 30

RICHMOND, Va. — Nominations for the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s annual Hall of Fame for 2021 are open through Sept. 30.

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July 29, 2021

Meet the New Commander: An Interview with Army Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley

PHILADELPHIA — Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley, the new Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander, discusses his goals and visions for the agency during an in-depth interview with the Public Affairs Office.