PHILADELPHIA –
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated employees’ accomplishments during the organization’s Quarterly Awards Ceremony September 18.
Employees filled the auditorium at the Naval Activity Center Philadelphia to watch DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Sean Kelly present team and individual awards, as well as time-in-service recognitions.
“I’m the happiest general in the United States Army,” Kelly said. “Why? Because I’m surrounded by this incredible, great workforce. What you all do every day to support the workforce is absolutely incredible.”
The presentations began with the DLA Director’s Strategic Goals Awards, which are awarded to teams and individuals who make measurable contributions towards achieving goals set forth in the DLA Strategic Plan.
The individual Director’s Strategic Goals Award was presented to Michael Rodriguez-Holquin, Business ntegration Branch chief, who was recognized for his exceptional contributions to the Plans and Operation’s Business Operations Division. Rodriguez-Holquin developed a comprehensive SharePoint dashboard to track key marketing events and customer support requests, significantly improving workflow and decision-making. Additionally, he created detailed onboarding materials for new employees, ensuring clarity and immediate readiness for accountability.
The team award went to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Response Working Group, a multi-supply chain group who delivered over 21 million Meals Ready to Eat, 200,000 Survival Daily Rations, and 86 generators within challenging conditions during Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts.
The following individuals and teams were also recognized during the ceremony:
Troop Support’s Teams of the Quarter
2nd quarter – Medical Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Global Contracting Team
3rd quarter - The Command Support G-Invoicing Team
Supervisors of the Quarter
2nd Quarter - John Fafarra, Procurement Process Support
3rd Quarter - Shervon James, Construction & Equipment
Employees of the Month
February - Timothy Hofmeister, Construction and Equipment
April - Christian Chadwick, Business Process Support
June - Sean Kenny, Clothing & Textiles
July - Baotran Dao, Clothing & Textiles
Career Service Awards, 30 years
Dana Dallas
James Kana
Tracey Marcus
Steven McLane
Career Service Awards, 35 years
Joseph Hauser
Kyle McCarthy
Edith Moss
Don Trachtman
Career Service Awards, 40 years
Steve Desanto
Lynne Desanto
Yasmin Dossa
Lynne Gremo
Michele Haye
Sidney Johnson
Leah Lester
Mae D. McQueen
John Mumbower
Soo Song
Career Service Awards, 45 years
William Kenny
Sharon Pollard