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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) Airman Roberto Gonzales, from Miami, assigned to air department’s flight deck crash and salvage division, fights a simulated fire during a general quarters drill on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while moored pierside at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, April 29, 2025. DLA Troop Support's Construction and Equipment supply chain procures essential gear and equipment to Airmen like Gonzales and other military members at cost avoidance through their Special Operations Equipment program. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Garret Nelson)

May 8, 2025

DLA Troop Support Enhances Procurement Efficiency Through Cost Avoidance Initiatives

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Construction and Equipment supply chain implements cost avoidance strategies throughout their contract vehicles in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce administrative costs for military and federal customers.

U.S. Army Sgt John Houser, assigned to 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, adjusts his night optical/observation devices mounted on his Next Generation Integrated Helmet Protection System April 10, 2025, at Camp Casey, Republic of Korea. For nearly a decade, the DLA Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles team worked to get service members lighter and more protective combat helmets. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Justin Yarborough)

May 5, 2025

DLA overcomes decade-long obstacles to provide lighter, more protective helmets to service members

PHILADELPHIA — For nearly a decade, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles team worked to get service members lighter and more protective combat helmets.

Women works on laptop on conference room.

April 23, 2025

PLUTO platform enables DLA Energy’s proactive approach to fuel management

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Business Process Support Directorate Supervisory Business Process Analyst Toka Trau-Massey navigates the Petroleum Logistics Utilization Tool and Optimization system. She emphasized that PLUTO marks a significant advancement in digital logistics for DLA Energy, enabling a proactive approach to fuel management

April 21, 2025

Troop Support honors ‘dedicated’ civilian retirees, focuses on lasting legacies

Philadelphia — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support honored the federal service of three civilian retirees during a ceremony on April 17.

April 16, 2025

Troop Support provides more than 37,000 pounds of food for Easter, religious items for Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Passover

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support provided more than 37,000 pounds of food to service members around the globe for Easter, April 20. In addition to special religious items for Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Orthodox Palm Sunday and Passover.

April 3, 2025

DLA Energy employee recognized for superior support to the Warfighter

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Todd McDowell, the DLA Energy Europe & Africa liaison officer with the United States Africa Command, distinguished himself through his exemplary service, leading to his selection as the USAFRICOM Inter-agency Partner of the Year.

This graphic describes the four pillars of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support's Construction and Equipment supply chain's #EfficiencyThruAwareness Campaign aimed to raise awareness about their programs’ efficient and effective acquisition processes. Scan the QR code to learn more.

April 3, 2025

DLA Troop Support’s #EfficiencyThruAwareness campaign enhances procurement production

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support's Construction and Equipment supply chain is spearheading the #EfficiencyThruAwareness campaign to raise awareness about their programs’ efficient and effective acquisition processes.

Two men dressed in military attire exchange a beret in front of a crowd.

March 31, 2025

Troop Support’s Medical supply chain director briefs Special Operations Command

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain Director briefed a United States Special Operations Command class on the agency’s medical materiel resources last month in Tampa, Florida.

Three people stand in formation during a ceremony.

March 28, 2025

DLA Energy Americas West Welcomed New Commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Americas West welcomed new Commander Navy Cmdr. Brandon Palmer and bid farewell to outgoing Commander Navy Capt. Anas Maazouzi during a change of command ceremony at the Naval Golf Course at Cypress, CA, March 21.

March 27, 2025

Blue Ocean Leadership Program debuts at the Defense Logistics Agency

FORT BELVOIR — In an era of accelerating technology and advanced artificial intelligence, basic human skills of working alone and together are more important than ever.