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A cake adorned with the Air Force emblem and candles representing the service’s 74th birthday was served during the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s celebration of the Air Force birthday September 14, 2021 in Philadelphia.

Sept. 14, 2021

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated 74 years of airpower with a cake cutting celebration in honor of the U.S. Air Force birthday Sept. 14 in Philadelphia.

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.

U.S. Army Central Soldiers welcome and assist Afghan evacuees as they arrive and process through locations in Kuwait. DLA Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain expedited shipping of approximately 5,000 disaster blankets and 90 general purpose tents, which hold up to 10 people each, were delivered to Camp Arifjan September 3, 2021.

Sept. 3, 2021

DLA provides tents, blankets to civilians evacuating Afghanistan

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain expedited shipping of tents and blankets to Special Immigrant Visa recipients and civilians evacuating Afghanistan, a week before the Sept. 10 required delivery date.

DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn hosts a town hall during a visit to DLA Philadelphia, September 1, 2021, for the first time in his current role. Employees attended the event in-person and virtually.

Sept. 3, 2021

DLA vice director emphasizes Strategic Plan during Philadelphia visit

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director Brad Bunn visited DLA Philadelphia for the first time in his current role Sept. 1, and hosted a town hall, attended by employees in-person and virtually.

A group of civilian retirees pose together

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.

Aug. 4, 2021

DLA employees honored during DOD Workforce Recruitment Program Awards Ceremony

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Three DLA employees proved the agency’s commitment to employing individuals with disabilities by garnering awards at the Defense Department’s 2020-2021 WRP Awards Ceremony July 29.

A group of four people in front of flags

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.