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Holocaust survivor Helen Rieder (left) and daughter Renee Rieder Siegel appear together in this photo. Renee presented the story of her late mother’s life through video clips, photographs, quotes and personal explanations to the employees of DLA Troop Support and NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support April 26, 2017. Renee shared her mother’s approach to resilience and her messages on choices and tolerance during the Holocaust Days of Remembrance program.

May 2, 2017

Survivor’s daughter keeps Holocaust story alive

PHILADELPHIA — Helen Rieder promised her dying father that she would share their traumatic experiences from the Holocaust. Her daughter carried on that promise when she spoke to DLA Troop Support employees April 26 during the Holocaust Remembrance program.

Elijah, 4, (in red) and Robert, 6, prepare to exit a Chinook CH-47 on display at Naval Support Activity Philadelphia during Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 27. More than 440 children participated in interactive activities to learn more about the military and missions of DLA Troop Support and NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support.

May 1, 2017

Fun at work: employees’ children visit NSA Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — More than 440 children accompanied their parents for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 27 at NSA Philadelphia. about how their parents contribute to the missions of DLA Troop Support and NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support.

Employees from the DLA Troop Support Industrial Hardware supply chain participate in a Cross Function Day activity in the Bldg. 6 auditorium April 6. Personnel worked in small teams to construct military service insignia with hardware managed by the IH supply chain. The Cross Function Day event was designed to boost information-sharing across the supply chain’s diverse units and functions.

April 14, 2017

Industrial Hardware supply chain holds Cross Function Day

PHILADELPHIA — Industrial Hardware employees gained exposure to what their co-workers do to support the warfighter during the supply chain’s Cross Function Day April 6.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, right, and DLA Distribution Commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, left, meet during Laskodi’s visit to DLA Troop Support April 7, 2017 in Philadelphia. During a round table discussion, Laskodi, DLA Distribution representatives and DLA Troop Support senior leaders discussed collaboration and mutual goals of the two DLA primary field level activities.

April 13, 2017

DLA Distribution commander discusses warfighter support with Troop Support leaders

PHILADELPHIA — The DLA Distribution commander touted how his team works with DLA Troop Support to provide the best warfighter support at the best value for the Department of Defense during a visit to Philadelphia April 7.

NSA Philadelphia senior leaders, including DLA Troop Support Deputy Commander Richard Ellis (right of proclamation), stand together after signing the Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation during a ceremony April 4. There will be activities on base throughout the month to raise awareness about sexual assault.

April 11, 2017

Ceremony marks start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Philadelphia — A non-commissioned officer at DLA Troop Support said that going through a sexual assault ultimately made her a stronger person.

April 6, 2017

New medical supplies contract will save warfighter, taxpayer millions

PHILADELPHIA — Stretching a dollar just got easier for U.S. military medical personnel across the globe. Acquisition professionals at DLA Troop Support are implementing a new medical and surgical prime vendor program, which is projected to save $168 million over 10 years.

Airmen guide a Minuteman III re-entry system onto a missile guidance set in September 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo)

April 1, 2017

Sustain and Deter

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA Aviation has become the agency’s lead activity for support of the Minuteman III, an intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system.

Soldiers with the 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado, participate in the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center annual ration field trials in July 2016. DLA veterinarians inspect military food supplies, supervise operational ration assembly plants, as well as supply and distribution points, and they approve food sources around the world.

April 1, 2017

Safety Squad

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA leans on Army veterinarians to help ensure warfighters around the world eat safe, wholesome food.

Richard Ellis, DLA Troop Support deputy director, right, presents plaques to three employees in honor of their contributions to the advancement of women during the Women’s History Month Program March 21. From left to right are: Lisa Marie Vivino, Clothing and Textiles, supervisor/manager of the year; Tanya Lawrence, Clothing and Textiles, non-supervisory female employee in grade GS-11 and above; and Barbara Koons, Procurement Process Support, non-supervisor female employee in grades GS-9 and below.

March 23, 2017

Troop Support 'trailblazers' honored at Women's History Month program

PHILADELPHIA — Three Troop Support employees were honored for their contributions to the advancement of women during the Women's History Month program March 21. A local educator also spoke about American women who overcame challenges to advance in business and labor.

A munitions display demonstrates the full capabilities of the B-52 Stratofortress, an Air Force bomber. DLA Troop Support's Nuclear Enterprise Support Office was established to coordinate the support that its five supply chains provide to nuclear weapons systems platforms, including submarines, aircraft carriers and strategic, long-range bombers.

March 2, 2017

Troop Support launches dedicated nuclear enterprise support

Philadelphia — A team has been formed at DLA Troop Support to focus on the sustainment of the Defense Department's nuclear capabilities. The Nuclear Enterprise Support Office will coordinate the support that Troop Support’s five supply chains provide to nuclear weapons systems platforms.