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Tag: DLA Troop Support

Members of the DLA Troop Support’s Medical Culture Improvement Team hand out water ice during a pep rally at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, March 14, 2018.

March 20, 2018

Medical rallies for Culture/Climate Survey

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support’s Medical supply chain held a water ice give away during a stand-down for the 2018 DLA Culture/Climate Survey.

Two students proceed through the lunch line at Sayre School District in Pennsyvania. The school district gets its fresh fruits and vegetables through a partnership between DLA Troop Support and the USDA School Lunch program.

March 9, 2018

School children, warfighters help each other through DLA food-acquisition partnership

PHILADELPHIA — A partnership between the USDA and DOD is enabling the warfighter and school districts to spend money more efficiently while providing nutritious foods. The USDA DOD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, which is managed by DLA Troop Support, leverages whole-of-government buying power.

Key Arts Productions’ Joe Patterson (left foreground) plays piano and sings to accompany a video presentation of African-Americans in times of war at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia on Feb. 28.

March 2, 2018

Troop Support hosts interactive program that highlights African-Americans in times of war

PHILADELPHIA — Vocalists performed renditions of several contemporary songs and older spiritual selections to accompany a video showcasing African-Americans’ service in every major conflict in U.S. history during a cultural observance presentation for employees at NSA Philadelphia.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, left, administers the Army oath of office for newly promoted Chief Warrant Officer Five Timothy Hagans, during a ceremony in Hagans’ honor Feb. 23, 2018 in Philadelphia. Hagans served as a military food advisor within DLA Troop Support’s Subsistence supply chain for the last four years.

Feb. 28, 2018

‘Rare’ promotion to CW5 achieved by DLA Troop Support military food advisor

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly officiated the promotion of Chief Warrant Officer Five Timothy Hagans from chief warrant officer four during a ceremony in Philadelphia.

Feb. 27, 2018

DLA Troop Support customer liaison takes charge of her heart health

PHILADELPHIA — February is American Heart Month. After seeing family members deal with heart related problems and other medical issues, DLA Troop Support employee Beatrice Ross made the choice to get heart healthy.

Brian Potena and Margaret Hildreth were recognized for their service during a retirement ceremony Feb. 22. Potena retired as a quality assurance specialist with Industrial Hardware, and Hildreth also retired as a quality assurance specialist with the Subsistence supply chain.

Feb. 27, 2018

Troop Support retirees honored for 69 years of combined service

PHILADELPHIA — Two Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were recognized for their 69 years of combined service during a retirement ceremony Feb. 22.

Feb. 23, 2018

DLA Troop Support supervisor recognized for oversight of Navy uniforms transition

PHILADELPHIA — Anthony J. Ruzicka's team from the Clothing and Textiles supply chain oversaw the fielding of two Navy uniforms, earning him DLA Troop Support's Supervisor of the Quarter.

Hardware like the wedge CLECOS being installed is procured through the contracting work done by the CCAD IPV team at Troop Support.

Feb. 22, 2018

DLA team recognized for Corpus Christi Army Depot support

Philadelphia — A Defense Logistics Agency team that supports the Corpus Christi Army Depot was recognized for their part in helping keep military helicopters ready for flight.

DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry addresses supply chain senior leaders at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia on Feb. 12, 2018.

Feb. 21, 2018

DLA Aviation commander visits Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Linda Hurry visited Troop Support on Feb. 12 where she received an overview of Troop Support supply chain operations and engaged in specific dialogue with Industrial Hardware leadership.

Feb. 20, 2018

DLA team recognized for Corpus Christi Army Depot support

PHILADELPHIA — A DLA team that supports the Corpus Christi Army Depot was recognized for their part in helping keep military helicopters ready for flight. The CCAD Industrial Product-Support Vendor team manages an estimated $135 million contract that ensures 9,140 different parts are readily available to fill approximately 13,000 parts bins.