DLA Europe And Africa News

Category: Troop Support

Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams, Defense Logistics Agency Director, discusses progress and the way ahead for DLA Troop Support with the organization’s senior leaders at the annual Dynamic Operating Plan review Feb. 26 in Philadelphia.

Feb. 27, 2020

Troop Support reviews previous year, talks future with DLA Director

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams Feb. 26 in Philadelphia to review progress, receive feedback and ensure operational plans were on track and synchronized with Agency efforts.

Mae Krier, a real-life “Rosie the Riveter” talks with DLA Troop Support military members after her presentation during a Leadership and Professional Development session Feb. 20 in Philadelphia. Krier spoke about her experiences as a riveter, working on B-17 Flying Fortress and B-29 Superfortress bombers during WWII.

Feb. 25, 2020

Real-life ‘Rosie the Riveter’ talks to Troop Support Military personnel

PHILADELPHIA — A real-life “Rosie the Riveter” spoke with members of the military during a Leadership and

Feb. 23, 2020

Distribution LNO is a DLA Europe & Africa “Hero of the Quarter”

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Marine Corps Lt. Col. Scott Wawrzyniak, liaison officer, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, is the regional Hero of the Quarter for second quarter fiscal year 2020

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Industrial Hardware employees listen intently as Megan Ward, creator of “Wellness Wednesdays,” explains the importance of a varied and evolving focus on wellness topics during the IH Culture Improvement Team’s first Wellness Wednesday event Jan. 29, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Feb. 21, 2020

Wellness program helps build teams, improve workplace culture

PHILADELPHIA — A new program featuring monthly “Wellness Wednesdays” is in full swing at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. Started in partnership with the Industrial Hardware Culture Improvement Team and IH employee Megan Ward, the program aims to improve workforce culture through monthly meetings focused on a variety of wellness tips and techniques shared by fellow employees.

Leaders discuss Troop Support mission around the table.

Feb. 20, 2020

DLA Energy deputy commander visits Troop Support leaders

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support senior leaders welcomed DLA Energy Deputy Commander W. Eric Smith to educate him on the organization’s mission Feb. 19 in Philadelphia.

DLA Troop Support military personnel pose for a photo at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Feb. 10, 2020 in Philadelphia.

Feb. 13, 2020

Military personnel ‘salute’ patients at VA medical center

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support military personnel participated in National Salute to Veteran Patients Week at the Corp. Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center Feb. 10 in Philadelphia.

Employees conduct exercise during event.

Feb. 13, 2020

Leaders empowered to promote wellness, proper nutrition

PHILADELPHIA — In an effort to empower leaders to combat those challenges, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Command Support Office hosted a “Wellness in the Workplace” leadership forum Feb. 11 in Philadelphia to encourage supervisors to create a culture of wellness in their workplace.

The Continuous Process Improvement office's Centralized Library for Knowledge Management will position useful and pertinent information in an organized, manageable, and easily searchable format that will improve and streamline workflows.(Image by sorbetto/Getty Images)

Feb. 11, 2020

Centralized library expands information availability

PHILADELPHIA — Knowledge and information sharing is a key aspect to any successful business. Whether it’s used to

An Industrial Hardware employee holds a sign to applaud the IH supply chain during a trivia-based event Feb. 5, 2020, at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia.

Feb. 7, 2020

Medical, IH teams face off in CIT event

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical and Industrial Hardware supply chain Culture Improvement Teams sponsored a trivia-based event promoting cross-functional integration between employees.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, center, and Industrial Hardware Director Air Force Col. Adrian Crowley, right, listen as SPS Technologies Sales Manager Joseph DiGiacomo explains the manufacturing process that goes into items at the Jenkintown, Pennsylvania facility Feb. 5, 2020.

Feb. 7, 2020

Troop Support Commander visits local Hardware vendor to gain insight, strengthen partnership

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence joined Industrial Hardware supply chain leaders on a visit to hardware vendor SPS Technologies to strengthen partnerships and gain better insight into IH’s industrial base.