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Tag: DLA Troop Support

Petty Officer 3rd Class Brista Stair administers flu vaccinations to Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima.

Oct. 5, 2016

DLA Distribution issues 2016 flu vaccine

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — For the 10th year in a row, DLA Distribution is ensuring the storage and distribution of the seasonal influenza vaccine to military all over the globe.

Navy Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Traivon Smart grills meat in the galley aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) Aug. 9. DLA Troop Support's Subsistence supply chain hosted a pre-proposal conference Sept. 28 to help vendors preparing proposals for an upcoming beef national contract

Oct. 4, 2016

Subsistence talks beef with industry

PHILADELPHIA — The Subsistence supply chain hosted a pre-proposal conference Sept. 28 to help vendors preparing proposals for an upcoming beef national contract. Subsistence moved to national contracts for protein items to better leverage the government’s buying power and achieve cost savings.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, left, presents Stephen DiLizio, business process analyst, with a Vietnam War veteran pin to honor his service during the war at a Quarterly Awards ceremony Sept. 28.

Oct. 3, 2016

Tutors, forward-deployed reps recognized at awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — More than 40 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were honored for exceptional service during a Quarterly Awards ceremony Sept. 28.

These supervisors earned positive leadership awards after being nominated by their employees: Dr. Greg Gsell, Business Process Support Randall Owens, Medical supply chain; and Mary Martin, Medical. Photos by Ed Maldonado

Sept. 30, 2016

Employees, commander surprise supervisors with leadership award

PHILADELPHIA — Several supervisors at DLA Troop Support were pleasantly caught off guard by the actions of their employees. They earned positive leadership awards after being nominated by their employees: Dr. Greg Gsell, Business Process Support Randall Owens, Medical supply chain; and Mary Martin, Medical.

Signing up for local emergency alerts and warnings is one of the 10 ways to prepare for an emergency during America’s PrepareAthon! The FEMA campaign serves as the culmination of September’s National Preparedness Month.

Sept. 29, 2016

Are you ready? Take part in America’s PrepareAthon!

PHILADEPHIA — In the spirit of resiliency, DLA Troop Support is encouraging employees to take part in America's PrepareAthon! The FEMA campaign is a grassroots movement for action to increase community preparedness and resilience.

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.