DLA News Archive

Dec. 8, 2021

Take care of yourself, loved ones during the holiday season

PHILADELPHIA — There are many resources available for those struggling with difficult issues during the holidays, including sexual violence.

Nov. 22, 2021

DLA Troop Support has key ingredients to get Thanksgiving meals to troops

PHILADELPHIA — For more than 50 years, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support has provided traditional Thanksgiving dishes to field kitchens, dining facilities and galleys in the United States, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and other locations around the world.

Nov. 18, 2021

DLA Troop Support hosts FEMA Region 3 partner visit

PHILADELPHIA — Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region III visited the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Headquarters in Philadelphia on Nov. 15. The group met with the command office, each of the four supply chains, and toured the agency’s Flag Room and Product Test Center.

Nov. 15, 2021

National Native American Heritage Month event highlights theme: ‘Grounded in tradition, resilient in spirit’

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated National Native American Heritage Month with a virtual observance on Nov. 10 at its Philadelphia headquarters. James Metcalfe II, the director of the Western New York National Cemetery and a citizen of the Seneca Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy, was the event’s keynote speaker. He addressed this year’s theme of, “Grounded in tradition, resilient in spirit.”

Nov. 2, 2021

DLA Troop Support, Distribution provides meals to Louisiana food banks

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support worked with DLA Distribution to get more than 800,000 commercial shelf-stable meals to six different food banks in Louisiana in support of those still left without a home or electricity after Hurricane Ida.

Oct. 20, 2021

New Subsistence director navigates organization through COVID-19 filter

PHILADELPHIA — Army Col. Larry Dean joined the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support as the new director of the Subsistence supply chain in July. He is learning the supply chain and agency in the unique work environment that is a result of COVID-19.

Sept. 29, 2021

DLA Troop Support celebrates retirement of two civilian employees

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the retirement of two civilian employees during a ceremony Sept. 27 in Philadelphia.

Sept. 1, 2021

DLA Troop Support says goodbye to seven civilian retirees

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the retirement of seven civilian employees during a ceremony August 27 in Philadelphia.

Aug. 2, 2021

DLA Troop Support celebrates the retirement of four civilian employees

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the retirement of four civilian employees during a ceremony July 29 in Philadelphia.

July 29, 2021

Meet the New Commander: An Interview with Army Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley

PHILADELPHIA — Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley, the new Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander, discusses his goals and visions for the agency during an in-depth interview with the Public Affairs Office.