PHILADELPHIA –
Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony honoring 17 retirees with a combined total of 607 years of federal service on Dec. 19.
The ceremony honored the following employees from each of DLA Troop Support’s respective supply chains:
Clothing and Textiles
Joyce T. Francesconi—44 years of service
Bruce E. Gordon—44 years of service
James A. Lewicki—40 years of service
Christine M. Tarkett—40 years of service
William M. Sismour—21 years of service
Tammy Worsely—38 years of service
Construction and Equipment
James E. McKelvey—43 years of service
James D. Shanta—12 years of service
Michael D. Tarkett—39 years of service
Gerard J. Corcoran—39 years of service
Daniel G. Ferry—39 years of service
Medical
Wanda I. Kinsey—39 years of service
William F. Dulin—39 years of service
Wiley H. Reid, Jr.—14 years of service
Subsistence
Sabrina Morgan—37 years of service
Business Process Support
Susan L. Caso-Botnick—41 years of service
Command Support Office
Catherine Kelley-Jordan—38 years of service
Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Landis C. Maddox led the ceremony and expressed his appreciation for the years of service each retiree spent at Troop Support. He also spoke about the importance of relationships developed at the organization.
“Ceremonies like this always inspire me,” Maddox said. “Hearing the stories of our retirees and celebrating their incredible legacies is a reminder of what makes Troop Support—and the Defense Logistics Agency—truly extraordinary. Your unwavering dedication to our mission has been the driving force behind our achievements and the foundation of our success, and your service has left a lasting mark on our organization and our nation.”
Maddox said retirees’ legacies of excellence will have an everlasting impact on Troop Support.
“Your legacy will live on in the colleagues you mentored, the systems you improved, and the countless lives you impacted,” he said.
Retirees also had a chance to speak about their careers and their respective experiences at Troop Support. Many of the retirees expressed their pride in the Troop Support mission and the strong interpersonal relationships formed.
“I’ve made so many friends here,” Dulin said. “I consider you friends and not coworkers. Be proud of what you do and always remember who you support.”
During the ceremony Maddox presented each retiree with a certificate of retirement, a DLA retirement memento, a pin of appreciation, a Commander’s coin and star note. Spouses also received a letter of appreciation for their support over the years.