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Tag: DLA Troop Support

The 48th Force Support Squadron demonstrated their Prime RIBS capability by deploying their single pallet expeditionary kitchen to deliver unitized group rationed meals to fuel 144 Airmen in the field Sept. 28, 2022, at Royal Air Force Feltwell, England. (Courtesy photo)

PHILADELPHIA Jan. 27, 2023

$2.85M meals airlifted to Germany in support of NATO allies

From February 2022 to October 2022, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain faced unique challenges in response to thousands of warfighters deploying to Eastern Europe in support of NATO allies.

Jan. 23, 2023

Troop Support expedites internal onboarding process through CPI project

PHILADELPHIA — The DLA Troop Support Organizational Alignment Division, Continuous Process Improvement and Pathways to Career Excellence teams partnered to expedite internal onboarding of entry-level personnel into their new permanent roles within the organization.

U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Dewaun Blair, 185th Air Refueling Wing Food Services, serves prime rib to Airmen while wearing a Santa hat during the December training weekend at the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, Iowa, Dec. 3, 2022. Services prepares special holiday meals for Airmen during the holiday season typically with orders made through the Defense Logistics Agency's Subsistence supply chain. DLA Troop Support, located in Philadelphia, PA, is a Major Subordinate Command of the Defense Logistics Agency, with a global presence including offices in Europe & Africa and the Pacific regions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)

Dec. 23, 2022

Troop Support dishes out Christmas turkey, cakes and pies

PHILADELPHIA — As the Department of Defense’s premier logistics agency, the Defense Logistics Agency, specifically Troop Support, relies on early planning to meet warfighter needs across the globe.

military man, civilian men and woman stand together on stage

Dec. 14, 2022

Troop Support welcomes four inductees into Hall of Fame

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the legacies of four former leaders during a Hall of Fame ceremony in their honor Dec. 8, in Philadelphia.

Dec. 9, 2022

Troop Support Army vets take warfighter support to the ‘track’

PHILADELPHIA — Supporting warfighters daily in their careers at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support inspired two Army veterans to continue their military support “offline.”

Nov. 22, 2022

Highly attended C&T industry event thanks partners, fosters networking, addresses challenges

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — A record-breaking 800-plus representatives from the Defense Logistics Agency, military services and domestic clothing and textiles manufacturer firms attended DLA Troop Support’s eighth annual Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry in Cherry Hill, New Jersey Nov. 16-17.

Holloman Airmen gather for Thanksgiving meal

Nov. 22, 2022

Defense Logistics Agency delivers a taste of home to warfighters worldwide

PHILADELPHIA — Thanks to early forecasting and projections from the military services, the Defense Logistics Agency has helped ensure over 370,000 pounds of food have been delivered or are projected to arrive by Thanksgiving eve.

A group of DLA employees pose for a photo.

Oct. 13, 2022

DLA leaders strengthen connections at AUSA

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The Defense Logistics Agency was part of the action at the annual Association of the U.S. Army Meeting and Exposition, meeting with vendor partners and guests at in Washington, D.C., this week.

July 7, 2022

Troop Support honors civilian retirees with more than 150 years of combined federal service

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated more than 150 years of combined federal service during a retirement ceremony in Philadelphia June 30, honoring four civilian employees.

June 16, 2022

DLA Troop Support flag room staff celebrates Flag Day at Betsy Ross House

PHILADELPHIA — To celebrate Flag Day, June 14, The DLA Troop Support Flag Room team demonstrated the making of the presidential flag to visitors at the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia. The Flag Room is the sole producer of the presidential and vice presidential flags, and its staff are considered the “Betsy Ross of the 21st century,” for their patriotic flag making.