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Tag: Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support

A U.S. Coast Guardsman provides water to those affected by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas, Sept. 8, 2019. DLA Troop Support provided more than 1,400 cases of bottled water to various Department of Defense customers in support of the hurricane relief efforts. (U.S. Coast Guard Courtesy Photo)

Sept. 12, 2019

DLA Troop Support provides 96,000 meals and 1,400 cases of bottled water to Hurricane Dorian relief efforts

PHILADELPHIA — As the threat of Hurricane Dorian became imminent, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain ensured meals-ready-to-eat, bottled water and fresh fruits and vegetables were available to those directly impacted by the storm, starting August 29.

DLA Troop Support Subsistence Food Safety Office Chief Army Lt. Col. Erin Haverly, left, Subsistence Commodity Support Liaison Evan Newpher-Lockard, second to left, Troop Support Supervisory Accountant Sharrie Wilson, right, and Continuous Process Improvement Management and Program Analyst Kevin Gleaton, second to right, pose for a photo in Philadelphia, Sept. 11, 2019. The team worked collectedly to establish a standardized process to credit customer accounts for recalled items more timely and efficiently.

Sept. 11, 2019

DLA Subsistence project helps customers, improves internal processes

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain’s recall notifications under the All Food and Drug Act are critical to ensuring the warfighter and their family members do not buy or consume recalled subsistence products in any government owned facility. But what about the customers that need to be credited for products that were recalled?

The 16 Air Force majors who toured DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia on August 26, 2019, are part of a professional development program for mobility officers at the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Operations School. One of the areas of study in the program is supply chain management.

Aug. 28, 2019

DLA Troop Support gives first-hand lesson on supply chains to Air Force Air Mobility students

PHILADELPHIA — Students and academic leaders from the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Operations School visited the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia Aug. 26 for an overview of the agency’s services and to learn about its mission. The students, who are part of the school’s Advanced Study of Air Mobility program, met with representatives from each of the agency’s five supply chains.

An employee from DLA Distribution Norfolk loads a refrigerated container filled with cargo provided by DLA Troop Support subsistence prime vendor in support of Pacer Goose Sustainment in Norfolk, Va., July 6, 2012. Pacer Goose, the annual summer resupply mission to Thule Air Force Base in Pituffik, Greenland, provides a main supply line for the area located halfway between the North Pole and the Arctic Circle. (Courtesy Photo by Isai Vazquez)

Aug. 20, 2019

Subsistence, DLA Distribution support Pacer Goose mission

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain, in partnership with DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, provides support to the Air Force's annual re-supply mission, Pacer Goose Sustainment 2019, at Thule Air Base, Greenland.

Meals, Ready-to-Eat ordered through the DLA Troop Support Subsistence Total Order and Receipt Electronic System are inspected at a warehouse Dec. 6, 2018, at Fort Lewis, Washington. The Subsistence cataloging team partnered with DLA Information Operations team to improve the customer item request and cataloging process in the STORES system. (U.S. Army photo by Emily Yeh)

Aug. 12, 2019

Subsistence STORES update improves customer service, cataloging process

PHILADELPHIA — After several years of working to improve the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence’s customer item request and cataloging process, a solution has been identified with potential for future capability development.

Aug. 2, 2019

DLA Troop Support, NJIT/NJII conduct drone research test flights in Cape May

Philadelphia — A Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence team, in partnership with the New Jersey Institute of Technology, New Jersey Innovation Institutes Unmanned Aviation Systems Test Site and a contracted vendor, successfully conducted two unmanned aircraft systems research flights, July 24-25 at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Cape May, New Jersey.

A Puerto Rico National Guard soldier prepares to transport food and water to the municipality of Jayuya, Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria hit, September 27, 2017. DLA Troop Support’s Subsistence supply chain partnered with FEMA to provide more nutritious meals in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jose Ahiram Diaz-Ramos)

July 18, 2019

Subsistence, FEMA partner to provide nutritious meals before hurricane season

PHILADELPHIA — In preparation for hurricane season, the Federal Emergency Management Agency requested the assistance of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain to aid them in providing more nutritious pre-packaged meals to be distributed during natural disasters.

Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, greeted Troop Support employees during a town hall in Philadelphia, June 11, 2019. Gritty took a few moments to embrace and take photos with employees.

June 18, 2019

DLA Troop Support commander hosts final town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly hosted his final town hall as commander of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support June 11 in Philadelphia.

Senior Airman Gibbs Bellamour, 5th Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, organizes supplies in an ambulance storage space at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 4, 2019.

May 30, 2019

Medical’s ‘ECAT’ program helps government partners spend less

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain’s Electronic Catalogue is providing new opportunities for government customers to avoid costs on medical items.

Earl Granville, an Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient, shared his personal story of tragedy and resilience during the Memorial Day Observance Program May 21 in Philadelphia. Granville served as the keynote speaker for the event. (Photo by Alexandria Brimage-Gray)

May 24, 2019

Army veteran shares how tragedy produced me-to-we mindset change

PHILADELPHIA — Earl Granville never wanted to join the Army. But an unusual request from his twin brother helped to change his mind, and his mindset.