DLA News Archive

Nov. 25, 2024

C&T hosts 10th annual industry event, instills collaboration, communication

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — More than 1,000 representatives from the Defense Logistics Agency, military services and domestic clothing and textiles industrial base participated in the 10th annual Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry, hosted by DLA Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain, November 20-21.

Nov. 14, 2024

C&T director introduces new coin at first town hall

PHILADELPHIA — A coin designed especially for Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain was introduced to the workforce during a town hall November 6.

May 16, 2024

C&T employee receives local Federal Executive Board leadership award

PHILADELPHIA — An inventory management specialist in the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain, received the Leadership Category award from the Federal Executive Board on May 14 at DLA Troop Support Headquarters in Philadelphia.

Nov. 29, 2023

Collaboration, information-sharing key at annual Clothing and Textiles industry event

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly 700 government and manufacturing stakeholders met for Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain’s annual Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry Nov. 15-16 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Sept. 12, 2023

The life of a uniform: from contracting to customer

PHILADELPHIA — From coordinating with contractors to testing boots on an open flame, the Defense Logistics Agency ensures uniforms meet military customers’ needs and are durable.

July 7, 2023

Coast Guard leaders visit Troop Support to discuss uniforms, challenges, opportunities

PHILADELPHIA — Fielding current and future Coast Guard uniforms were among key topics discussed by Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles leaders and Coast Guard representatives during a visit to the organization June 29 in Philadelphia.

April 10, 2023

Troop Support provides ‘morale boost’ to servicemembers with religious support items

PHILADELPHIA — Manually tracking orders for religious items like wine and palm reflects the significance of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain’s annual support to servicemembers across the globe for Easter, Passover, Ash Wednesday, and Palm Sunday.

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.

July 29, 2022

Navy shares maternity uniform pilot program ‘best practices’ with DLA, services at roadshow

PENSACOLA, Fla — Representatives from Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain visited the Navy Exchange Service Command South East Distribution Center in Pensacola, Florida, July 13 to learn about the service’s best practices implementing the maternity pilot program.

March 18, 2022

Troop Support, Space Force discuss new uniform support

PHILADELPHIA — After more than a year of virtual collaboration, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles and U.S. Space Force Office of the Chief of Space Operations personnel met in person during a visit to DLA Troop Support’s headquarters in Philadelphia Mar. 8.