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Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain hosted a town hall on 14 February in Philadelphia. The Subsistence supply chain provides food support for the military all over the world. From individually packaged meals in a soldier's ruck sack, to a ship's galley and to full-service dining facilities on military installations, Subsistence gets that food there. Subsistence also supports other non-Department of Defense activities, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the State Department, Veterans’ Homes and more.

Feb. 14, 2023

DLA Troop Support Subsistence hosts town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain hosted a town hall on 14 February in Philadelphia. The Subsistence supply chain provides food support for the military all over the world. From individually packaged meals in a soldier's ruck sack, to a ship's galley and to full-service dining facilities on military installations, Subsistence gets that food there. Subsistence also supports other non-Department of Defense activities, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the State Department, Veterans’ Homes and more.

The Defense Logistics Agency provided quick-turn subsistence support to the USS Carter Hall during their recovery mission of the Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon shot down off the coast of Myrtle Beach, SC on February 4, 2023. Supplies were delivered on February 9, 2023 with the coordination of Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. 13, 2023

DLA makes Navy last-minute resupply possible after Chinese balloon strike down

The Defense Logistics Agency provided quick-turn subsistence support to the USS Carter Hall during their recovery mission of the Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon shot down off the coast of Myrtle Beach, SC on February 4, 2023.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted an event in Philadelphia to invite Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support members and a few foreign officers also stationed at Naval Support Activity Philadelphia, on 10 February, to enjoy breakfast and refreshments while also engaging in conversation and collaboration amongst each other.

Feb. 13, 2023

DLA Troop Support hosts Navy-led breakfast event

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted an event in Philadelphia to invite Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support members and a few foreign officers also stationed at Naval Support Activity Philadelphia, on 10 February, to enjoy breakfast and refreshments while also engaging in conversation and collaboration amongst each other.

A man poses in the driver seat of a large tractor.

Feb. 8, 2023

Okinawa-based crane operator honored

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — 33-year agency veteran and recent DLA Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter Takashi Shimabukuro has perhaps the coolest job in DLA: tearing objects and equipment apart with his tracked crane.

Adam Tutolo, John Finchen, Greg Stephens, Vincent Olivia, Joan Mitra, Lauren Retos, Marko Graham, John Cuorato
Courtney Baysmore, Michael Mann, Troy Vokes, Gary Lefebvre, Cynthia Ciardullo, Colleen Obozian, and Michael Tarkett gather for a group photo on February 8 in Philadelphia. DLA Troop Support, located in Philadelphia is a Major Subordinate Command of the Defense Logistics Agency, with a global presence including offices in Europe & Africa and the Pacific regions.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. 8, 2023

DLA Troop Support announces annual employee award winners

DLA Troop Support announced the 2022 awardees for Team of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, and Employee of the Year on January 31.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. 7, 2023

Subsistence Pizza Fundraiser

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence branch’s Culture Improvement Team hosted a Subsistence Pizza Fundraiser during lunch on February 7, 2023. This event was the first since the COVID-19 pandemic and is geared towards raising funds to host future events to raise morale for the supply chains at DLA Troop Support.

A man walks around aircraft wreckage draped in jungle foliage.

Feb. 6, 2023

Disposal experts to rid Guam base of crash debris

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s property disposal team is managing removal of a B-52 Stratofortress brought down by birds during a 2016 mishap at Andersen Air Force Base.

Adam Tutolo, C&E lead commodity support liaison, center, poses with DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle C. Skubic, left, and DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn, right, after receiving the Employee of the Year award during DLA's 55th Annual Employee Recognition Awards held Jan 26 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Va. (Photos by DLA photographer Christopher Lynch)

Feb. 1, 2023

Troop Support employees recognized at DLA annual awards

PHILADELPHIA — Adam Tutolo, Construction and Equipment lead commodity support liaison, received the Employee of the Year award, while Army Maj. Jean’Shay D. Moore, C&E acquisition officer, was awarded the Field Grade Officer of the Year, and the Equal Employment Opportunity office received the Achievement in EEO by an Organization award during the DLA’s 55th Annual Employee Recognition Awards held Jan 26 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Va.

MIAMI (Dec. 12, 2022) -- A shipment of 300,000 packets of Oral Rehydration Salts, donated by U.S. Southern Command, is loaded onto an Amerijet cargo plane for transit to Haiti. DLA Troop Support Medical supply chain procured the ORS packets for SOUTHCOM who, through their Humanitarian Assistance Program, donated them to the Haitian and Pan American Health Organization. The packets are being distributed in support of the international response to the Cholera outbreak in Haiti. (Photo by Steven McLoud, U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs)

Jan. 27, 2023

Medical assists with Haiti cholera relief efforts

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain procured 300,000 Oral Rehydration Salt packets last month to support Haiti’s response to a Cholera outbreak within the Caribbean nation.

Raymond Hosey, left, Rhonda Johnson, center, and Cesar Galvis Rodriguez, right, pose together during their retirement ceremony in Philadelphia on Jan. 26, 2023. DLA Troop Support, located in Philadelphia, is a Major Subordinate Command of the Defense Logistics Agency, with a global presence including offices in Europe & Africa and the Pacific regions.

PHILADELPHIA Jan. 27, 2023

Three Troop Support retirees honored for 97 total years of service

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony in honor of Raymond Hosey, Rhonda Marie Johnson, and Cesar Galvis Rodriguez on Jan. 26, 2023.

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