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Feb. 25, 2019
DLA delivers produce to Egyptian port, expands support in Red Sea
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — “The delivery is more than a truck of fresh fruit and vegetables,” said Army Lt. Col. Sherdrick Rankin, DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa commander. “This effort brings a new capability to the Navy in the (U.S. Central Command) area of operations and expands support in the strategic waters of the Red Sea.”
Feb. 20, 2019
Shooting Star award recognizes the individual accomplishments of Subsistence employees
PHILADELPHIA — The Shooting Star Award allows employees to nominate fellow team members for going above and beyond the call of duty to support the warfighter and be recognized during Subsistence’s quarterly town hall meeting.
Feb. 14, 2019
Troop Support staff office ‘steps into the breach,’ thanked by commander
PHILADELPHIA — Four acquisition professionals from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support were recognized for their teamwork and accomplishments Feb. 6 in Philadelphia. Joan Estelly, Raeshon Falkowski, Eileen Friel and Nate Prattico, all from DLA Troop Support’s Procurement Directorate, received certificates of appreciation and a command coin from DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly as thanks for their contributions to the Construction and Equipment supply chain during a period of high demand and employee turn-over.
Troop Support volunteers visit patients at local veteran medical center
PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support volunteers spent time with veteran patients to recognize them for their service at a local veteran medical center.
Feb. 8, 2019
Troop Support Indo-Pacific hosts theater sustainment summit
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Indo-Pacific held the Theater Sustainment Plan Summit as an opportunity to build relationships, collaborate and plan for future operations, and featured a couple town halls at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Jan. 28 to Feb. 1.
Feb. 7, 2019
Medical helps prevent the flu amongst service members through ‘teamwork’
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain procured 3.4 million influenza vaccine doses for service members around the world during the 2018-2019 Influenza Season.
DLA Troop Support partners with Army, industry to bring food kiosks to soldiers
PHILADELPHIA — Subsistence employees in Philadelphia spent the last year conducting market intelligence research, strategizing with vendors and building new catalogs to bring Army Culinary Outpost Kiosks to life.
Feb. 5, 2019
DLA Troop Support seeks mentors and mentees to kick start leader development pilot
PHILADELPHIA — A new opportunity for mid-career civilian employees to gain one-on-one mentorship from senior-level employees across Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is now available.
Feb. 1, 2019
Subsistence enlists the help of UVA students to provide feedback to improve information security operations for DOD food industry partners
PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain enlisted the help of five students from the University of Virginia’s Hacking for Defense course to communicate new Department of Defense information security requirements and resources to food industry partners.
Jan. 31, 2019
Troop Support hosts JBMDL Logistics Officers Association chapter
PHILADELPHIA — Leaders from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted members of the Logistics Officer Association’s Pudgy Chapter from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst to educate the members on its mission and warfighter impact during the visit Jan. 24 in Philadelphia. LOA members were provided an overview of DLA and DLA Troop Support, as well as detailed presentations from each of Troop Support’s five supply chains: Subsistence, Clothing and Textiles, Construction and Equipment, Medical and Industrial Hardware.