DLA Pacific News

March 31, 2026

Korea disposal pro recognized for 5-17 ACS deactivation support

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — DLA Disposal Service Representative Kevin Higdon was singled out for his role in providing sustained direct support throughout the lengthy unit drawdown.

March 26, 2026

DLA Troop Support accelerates transformation with people-powered readiness for Warfighters

PHILADELPHIA — In a significant boost to its mission-critical workforce, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is actively hiring dozens of new employees, with 82 individuals beginning the onboarding process after taking the Oath of Office. This influx of talent is aimed at directly enhancing the readiness and support provided to the nation's Warfighters by DLA Troop Support.

March 24, 2026

DLA flu program closes 2025-2026 season, supports single-dose vaccine policy shift

PHILADELPHIA — Significant flu vaccine policy changes this season highlight the situational agility of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain as collaboration led to the successful completion of the 2025-2026 flu vaccine program.

March 23, 2026

Troop Support focuses on warfighter readiness during DLA vice director’s quarterly visit

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn for a mid-year Annual Operating Plan review with the organization March 17.

March 9, 2026

Modernization, warfighter readiness themes of annual Clothing and Textiles industry event

PHILADELPHIA — Warfighter readiness, modernization and strategic partnership were key themes of an annual planning meeting led by the Defense Logistics Agency March 3-4 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Feb. 26, 2026

Feeding the force: How DLA delivers quality, safe, nutritious meals to America’s warfighters

PHILADELPHIA — When it comes to the nutritional quality of military meals, one thing remains constant: feeding America’s military is not just a logistics function — it’s a readiness mission.

Feb. 23, 2026

DLA leadership emphasizes AI, partnerships as critical to warfighter readiness

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Speaking at the National Defense Industrial Association's annual logistics forum Feb. 17, Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly underscored the critical, transformative role he said artificial intelligence will play in defense operations.

Feb. 19, 2026

Generations of service connect at VA hospital during DLA Troop Support visit

PHILADELPHIA — A delegation of military members from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, led by U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Sean Kelly, DLA Troop Support commanding general, visited veterans at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, marking National Salute to Veteran Patients Week by underlining the enduring bond between generations of service members and the partnership between the two organizations.

Feb. 18, 2026

Troop Support pharmacists recognized for ‘innovative,’ exceptional’ support to military medicine

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support pharmacists were recognized for ensuring pharmaceutical supply chain security and facilitating collaboration across the federal government and defense medical industry, late January.

Feb. 18, 2026

Korea team supports Army route clearance equipment turn-in

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — A U.S. Army rotational unit preparing to redeploy to Colorado recently completed the turn-in of route clearance vehicles and robotic systems with support from agency personnel in South Korea.