DLA News Archive

Tag: Troop Support

DLA Troop Support Deputy Director of Industrial Hardware Tina Piotrowski addresses a group of new employees to the IH supply chain in Philadelphia.

March 28, 2018

Newly certified coaches add to Troop Support’s menu of employee development programs

PHILADELPHIA — Two newly certified mentors at DLA Troop Support will be able to share their enhanced coaching skills through the DLA In-House Coaching Program.

Generators provided by DLA Troop Support await airlift by helicopter from Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, to Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The generators are part of the ongoing efforts to restore power to the islands devastated by Hurricane Maria

March 8, 2018

Power Projection

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Months after three hurricanes hit Puerto Rico, DLA Troop Support is still hard at work, helping Americans regain electrical power with the help of new generators.

Hardware like the wedge CLECOS being installed is procured through the contracting work done by the CCAD IPV team at Troop Support.

Feb. 20, 2018

DLA team recognized for Corpus Christi Army Depot support

PHILADELPHIA — A DLA team that supports the Corpus Christi Army Depot was recognized for their part in helping keep military helicopters ready for flight. The CCAD Industrial Product-Support Vendor team manages an estimated $135 million contract that ensures 9,140 different parts are readily available to fill approximately 13,000 parts bins.

Jan. 4, 2018

Supporting 6th Fleet warfighters

NAPLES, Italy — Navy Cmdr. Josh Elston acted as the single Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa interface during the 6th Fleet 360 war game in Naples, Italy, Dec. 3-8.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Ben Holden, left, assigned to Task Group 56.1, and a member of the Royal Navy of Oman prepare explosives during Exercise Safe Handling 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey)

Dec. 28, 2017

DLA expands Middle East vendor pool with workshop for Omani businesses

To help local businesses in Oman learn how to work with the U.S. government, DLA joined U.S. Central Command and the State Department in hosting a workshop for potential vendors.

DLA Troop Support Industrial Hardware employees gather for a group photo during their visit to DLA Distribution’s Eastern Distribution Facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13, 2017.

Dec. 15, 2017

DLA Troop Support and Distribution connection highlighted in tour

PHILADELPHIA — Employees with DLA Troop Support saw a clearer picture of how they work with DLA Distribution during a tour of the Eastern Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12.

Joanne Anello, Industrial Hardware division chief, describes InSPIRE, a new mentorship program, to potential mentors and mentees Nov. 14, 2017.

Dec. 7, 2017

New mentorship program aims to InSPIRE

PHILADELPHIA — A new road to professional and personal development will open for employees at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support early next year. A supervisor in the Industrial Hardware supply chain is spearheading InSPIRE, a new mentorship program.

Nov. 30, 2017

Army’s 54th Quartermaster General visits DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — The Army’s 54th Quartermaster General Brig. Gen. Rodney Fogg gained insight into how DLA Troop Support's provides materials to soldiers through its five supply chains during a visit Nov. 27

Sam Phillips, the emergency management officer for NSA-Philadelphia, addresses the audience at DLA Troop Support’s National Preparedness Month event Sept. 12. He said the top five hazards on the installation are severe winter weather, acts of terrorism, off-base hazmat accidents, active shooters and fires.

Sept. 13, 2017

National Preparedness Month event addresses base’s top five hazards

DLA Troop Support held a National Preparedness Month event Sept. 12.

Soldier in fatigues secures pallet of water with tie-down strap, facing viewer's half-left.

Sept. 1, 2017

Troop Support provides food, generators for Hurricane Harvey relief

DLA Troop Support is providing food, water, generators and other materials to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Northern Command to support state and local relief to victims of Hurricane Harvey.