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Army Col. Rick Ellis (left) salutes Rear Adm. Vince Griffith (center) as the new DLA Pacific commander, Navy Capt. Timothy Daniels (right), looks on in a Sept. 6 change-of-command ceremony aboard the USS Missouri, Joint Base Pearl Harbor/Hickam, Hawaii.

Sept. 12, 2016

DLA Pacific welcomes new commander as Ellis receives accolades for job well done

Army Col. Rick Ellis relinquished his command of Defense Logistics Agency Pacific in a Sept. 6 ceremony aboard the historic USS Missouri, docked at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Students enjoy fresh produce provided through the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. The program allows schools to order fresh produce from DLA Troop Support’s Subsistence supply chain using U.S. Department of Agriculture entitlement funds.

Sept. 8, 2016

As school year begins, Subsistence continues produce support for students

Philadelphia — As another school year starts, DLA Troop Support is set to provide fresh produce for students at approximately 12,000 schools throughout the U.S. In a partnership with the USDA, Subsistence provides produce to schools in 48 states.

DLA employees are urged to "Don't wait, communicate. Make your emergency plan today," during National Preparedness Month.

Sept. 2, 2016

‘Don’t wait, communicate’ during National Preparedness Month

PHILADELPHIA — National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work and visit.

Lt. Col. Douglas Etter, an Army National Guard chaplain, speaks to Troop Support employees to help them better understand PTSD during a workshop Aug. 25.

Aug. 29, 2016

Chaplain talks life after combat during PTSD workshop

PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania Army National Guard chaplain spoke to Troop Support employees to help them better understand PTSD during a workshop Aug. 25. “I think everyone who has been to combat comes back different,” said Lt. Col. Douglas Etter.

Ardra Farrally, a branch chief with DLA Troop Support's Clothing and Textiles supply chain, points out aspects of color shading to Defense Contract Management Agency employees during a tour of the testing labs here. The tour was on the final day of a C&T certification course for the DCMA employees. Photo by Jason Kaneshiro

Aug. 22, 2016

Training helps ensure troops receive quality clothing items

PHILADELPHIA — Approximately 20 quality assurance representatives from the Defense Contract Management Agency visited DLA Philadelphia Aug. 5 as part of a required two-week training, C&T Technical Support Branch supervisor Elizabeth Roland said.

A local camper climbs a rope ladder during the Philly Play Summer Challenge Aug. 10. DLA Troop Support noncommissioned officers and other local military personnel helped children navigate seven obstacle courses during the event.

Aug. 17, 2016

Troop Support NCOs keep kids active at Philly Play Summer Challenge

PHILADELPHIA — Local children climbed walls and crawled under trucks with help from noncommissioned officers at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support and other military personnel during an active play event Aug. 10 in Northeast Philadelphia.

Todd Hoover, the Army’s Wellness Center Operations program manager, explains how metabolic testing equipment measures the amount of oxygen an individual uses to sustain normal functions at an Aberdeen Proving Ground center in Maryland. Hoover was invited to speak to DLA Troop Support employees as part of the organization’s efforts to develop workforce resiliency.

Aug. 16, 2016

Army wellness manager on resilience: choice to live healthy is yours

PHILADELPHIA — The leading cause of death in the U.S. is heart disease and the population's behavior is the cause. An Army Wellness manager spoke to DLA Troop Support employees about resilience and three areas that people can improve to be healthier.

Caruso, U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader, examines an Air War College flag with Linda Farrell, a fabric worker, at the flag room during a visit to DLA Troop Support Aug. 10.

Aug. 12, 2016

USTRANSCOM leader visits Troop Support to strengthen DLA partnership

PHILADELPHIA — The senior enlisted leader of the U.S. Transportation Command made his first visit to Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Aug. 10 to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations.

Army Maj. Randall Sweeney (right) is inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit Aug. 4 by Col. Alex Zotomayor, director of DLA Troop Support's Medical supply chain. Sweeney is the chief pharmacist for Medical's Customer Pharmacy Operations Center

Aug. 11, 2016

Troop Support pharmacist inducted into Order of Military Medical Merit

PHILADELPHIA — The chief pharmacist at DLATroop Support began his Army medical career as a Special Forces medic. Twenty-five years later, his distinguished service earned Maj. Randall Sweeney induction into the Order of Military Medical Merit.

Peshmerga soldiers prepare for an attack along the simulated front lines during training at the Menila Training Center in northern Iraq, July 26. DLA Troop Support Subsistence provided food to Peshmerga forces to support their efforts in the fight against ISIL.

Aug. 8, 2016

Subsistence supports Peshmerga forces fighting ISIL

PHILADELPHIA — The Subsistence supply chain is providing food to the Peshmerga forces. The Secretary of Defense said in April that up to $415 million would be allotted to support the Peshmerga, one of the most effective fighting forces against ISIL.

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