DLA News Archive

Tag: DLA Troop Support

DLA Liaison Officer (male) poses with an Army Civilian Service Commendation certificate.

Sept. 8, 2020

DLA liaison officer earns NORTHCOM trust, kudos

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Defense Logistics Agency Liaison Officer Ralph Laurie has spent most of his DLA career at the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Headquarters in Colorado. During the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, he helped NORTHCOM return thousands of passengers stranded on cruise ships arriving from overseas.

A group of people gather to celebrate a retirement ceremony.

Aug. 31, 2020

DLA Troop Support celebrates newest civilian retiree

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support bid farewell to its newest civilian employee during a retirement ceremony August 27 in Philadelphia. Lisa Vicoli of Information Operations (J6) retired after 42 years of federal service.

An image used for the U.S. Army Training Center's Executive Resilience and Performance Course

Aug. 28, 2020

Troop Support leaders focus on resiliency during a pandemic

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support senior leaders took a pause from the mission to focus on self-care and the care of their employees during a virtual resiliency training program held August 19 and 21.

Aug. 28, 2020

DLA Troop Support honors Women’s Equality Day with awards, guest speaker

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support marked Women’s Equality Day with an awards ceremony and guest speaker during a virtual event held 26 August in Philadelphia.

A poster announcing the Walk A Mile event in September.

Aug. 25, 2020

‘Walk a Mile’ in September to support sexual assault survivors

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program is asking members of the workforce to participate in the “Walk a Mile” month-long event to support survivors of sexual assault.

Army Pfc. Destiny Buenavente, a combat medic specialist assigned to Kleber Army Health Clinic, disinfects a blood pressure monitor following a patient's medical examination July 30, 2020 in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Defense Logistics Agency’s Electronic Catalog Program, an ecommerce platform where customers can browse, compare and order medical implants, laboratory, dental, optical fabrication, and commercial medical and surgical equipment items, received the Office of Management and Budget Best-In-Class designation August 19, 2020.

Aug. 25, 2020

Medical receives ‘best in class’ acquisition award

PHILADEPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Electronic Catalog Program received the Office of Management and Budget Best-In-Class designation August 19.

DLA Troop Support embroidery digitizer Adam Walstrum works on a Space Force flag in the Clothing and Textiles flag room in Philadelphia, July 29, 2020. Walstrum is one of three flag room employees who’ve proven essential to the flag room’s mission since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March.

Aug. 13, 2020

Flag makers use technology, social distance to continue mission during pandemic

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly eight years ago at a print shop in Philadelphia, a graphic designer taught himself machine embroidery and went from designing custom shoes for Lebron James to helping create the first U.S. Space Force flag.

A group of people stand socially distanced during a civilian retirement ceremony.

Aug. 3, 2020

DLA Troop Support celebrates retiring civilians

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support came together in person and via telephone to celebrate the careers of nine retiring employees during a socially-distanced ceremony July 30.

A military vehicle maneuvers through a training area.

July 31, 2020

DLA Troop Support helps 1st Stryker Brigade keep its chill

PHILADELPHIA — The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, based at Fort Carson, Colorado, requested 365 coolers for training exercises at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in San Bernardino County, California. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Subsistence supply chain made sure the coolers were delivered in preparation for the training exercise in the Mojave Desert.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence is flanked by 1st Lt. Brett Harris, left, and Navy Lt. Junior Grade Kevin Marvel, right, incoming and outgoing Aide de Camp to the Commanders, respectively, July 23, 2020 in the organization’s headquarters building in Philadelphia.

July 24, 2020

DLA Troop Support welcomes new Aide de Camp

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Command welcomed Army 1st Lt. Brett Harris as the Aide de Camp on July 13. Harris replaces Navy Lt. Junior Grade Kevin Marvel in the role directly supporting to the commander.