DLA News Archive

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.

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.

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.

June 8, 2022

Troop Support honors careers of two civilian employees at retirement ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the careers of two civilian employees during a retirement ceremony in their honor May 26.

May 2, 2022

Lessons in logistics, leadership, life: reflections of DLA Troop Support’s aide de camp

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support aide de camp to the commander, Army Captain Martin Hunt, was honored during a promotion ceremony May 2 in Philadelphia. The promotion of an ADC lieutenant to captain also signals a change in assignment. While preparing for his upcoming departure from the ADC role, Hunt shared his reflections and experiences at DLA Troop Support, as captured here by the DLA Troop Support Public Affairs team.

April 26, 2022

Medical team partners with federal agencies to provide COVID-19 support to island nations

PHILADELPHIA — In continued support of the U.S. and international partners’ fight against COVID-19, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support provided over $800,000 in testing and treatment equipment to the Solomon Islands and American Samoa in April. DLA Troop Support Medical supply chain’s partnerships with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Department of Health and Human Services aided in the acquisition and ongoing delivery of more than 39,000 at-home tests and ten oxygen concentrators to help control the spread and effects of COVID-19.

April 25, 2022

DLA Troop Support spearheads military maternity uniform pilot program

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is spearheading a new military maternity uniform pilot program, along with the military services, to provide pregnant members uniforms at no cost.