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Tag: DLA Troop Support

Local logisticians went to school Sept. 21 on a tool to help them track where their stuff is. The training included how to run queries for materials in transit to customers around the world through the Integrated Data Environment/Global Transition Network Convergence program.

Sept. 28, 2016

Employees train on asset visibility tool for logisticians

PHILADELPHIA — Local logisticians went to school Sept. 21 on a tool to help them track their stuff. The training included how to run queries for materials in transit to customers around the world through the IGC program.

The DLA Troop Support Medical supply chain’s “dream team”: from left to right, Alexander Quinones, integrated supply team chief; Denise Taubman, Amanda Doherty, and Danielle Delaney, contracting officers; Joanne Marie Grace, acquisition specialist; and Christopher Newman, intern.

Sept. 19, 2016

Troop Support’s ‘dream team’ saves big on drugs

PHILADELPHIA — The Medical supply chain's national contracts team has churned out hundreds of millions of dollars in savings through long-term contracts for generic drugs, while ensuring drug availability for customers.

Ralph Galati, a retired Air Force officer and former POW, talks about being held captive for 14 months after his aircraft was shot down over North Vietnam in 1972. Galtai was the guest speaker at this year’s POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony, hosted by the NSA Philadelphia Compound Veterans Committee Sept. 15

Sept. 16, 2016

Former POW survived by following code of conduct

PHILADELPHIA — Nothing meant more in captivity than seeing the American flag, a former prisoner of war said about his experience during a POW/MIA Remembrance Ceremony Sept.15 at NSA Philadelphia.

Three employees shared their stories of strength during life challenges in videos shown during DLA Troop Support's Resiliency Day event Sept. 15. The event highlighted the agency’s Resiliency program, which aims to help employees improve their ability to function in the face of adversity.

Sept. 15, 2016

Employees share stories of strength during Resiliency Day

PHILADELPHIA — Beating cancer, overcoming a fire, getting fit. Three employees shared their stories of strength in the face of adversity with coworkers during DLA Troop Support’s Resiliency Day.

Students enjoy fresh produce provided through the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. The program allows schools to order fresh produce from DLA Troop Support’s Subsistence supply chain using U.S. Department of Agriculture entitlement funds.

Sept. 8, 2016

As school year begins, Subsistence continues produce support for students

Philadelphia — As another school year starts, DLA Troop Support is set to provide fresh produce for students at approximately 12,000 schools throughout the U.S. In a partnership with the USDA, Subsistence provides produce to schools in 48 states.

Actress Alex Ford, who portrayed Civil Rights heroine Rosa Parks during a Women’s Equality Day event Aug. 24 at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, signs a presidential flag while visiting the Flag Room. Ford detailed Parks’ life of activism and experiences that shaped her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, including her difficulties gaining the right to vote.

Aug. 30, 2016

Rosa Parks' heroics celebrated at Women's Equality Day event

PHILADELPHIA — An actress portraying Civil Rights heroine Rosa Parks described voting as an integral part of being an American citizen during a Women’s Equality Day event Aug. 24 at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

A local camper climbs a rope ladder during the Philly Play Summer Challenge Aug. 10. DLA Troop Support noncommissioned officers and other local military personnel helped children navigate seven obstacle courses during the event.

Aug. 17, 2016

Troop Support NCOs keep kids active at Philly Play Summer Challenge

PHILADELPHIA — Local children climbed walls and crawled under trucks with help from noncommissioned officers at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support and other military personnel during an active play event Aug. 10 in Northeast Philadelphia.

Caruso, U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader, examines an Air War College flag with Linda Farrell, a fabric worker, at the flag room during a visit to DLA Troop Support Aug. 10.

Aug. 12, 2016

USTRANSCOM leader visits Troop Support to strengthen DLA partnership

PHILADELPHIA — The senior enlisted leader of the U.S. Transportation Command made his first visit to Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Aug. 10 to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations.

Army Maj. Randall Sweeney (right) is inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit Aug. 4 by Col. Alex Zotomayor, director of DLA Troop Support's Medical supply chain. Sweeney is the chief pharmacist for Medical's Customer Pharmacy Operations Center

Aug. 11, 2016

Troop Support pharmacist inducted into Order of Military Medical Merit

PHILADELPHIA — The chief pharmacist at DLATroop Support began his Army medical career as a Special Forces medic. Twenty-five years later, his distinguished service earned Maj. Randall Sweeney induction into the Order of Military Medical Merit.

Peshmerga soldiers prepare for an attack along the simulated front lines during training at the Menila Training Center in northern Iraq, July 26. DLA Troop Support Subsistence provided food to Peshmerga forces to support their efforts in the fight against ISIL.

Aug. 8, 2016

Subsistence supports Peshmerga forces fighting ISIL

PHILADELPHIA — The Subsistence supply chain is providing food to the Peshmerga forces. The Secretary of Defense said in April that up to $415 million would be allotted to support the Peshmerga, one of the most effective fighting forces against ISIL.