DLA Troop Support News

Oct. 10, 2024

DLA Distribution partners with DLA Troop Support to transport 21 million MREs in support of FEMA

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As the nation continues response efforts to the damage caused across the southeastern United States by Hurricane Helene, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution continues to play a key role in whole of government support.

Oct. 2, 2024

Hurricane Helene: DLA provides relief to Fort Eisenhower

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA jumped into action to help thousands of service members and civilians left without electricity and water at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia, following Hurricane Helene.

Oct. 2, 2024

Troop Support honors over a century of service at retirement ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony to honor three employees, who combined, have over a century of federal service, September 26.

Oct. 2, 2024

Changes in warfare require new approach to logistics support, director says in town hall 

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA director talks about how the agency will remain competitive and responsive to future needs and answers a question about DLA’s telework policy during the Global Town Hall Oct. 1.

Sept. 9, 2024

Troop Support’s inaugural leadership development series focuses on supply chain collaboration

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s inaugural Expeditionary Learning event took place on Sept. 4. Dr. Zach Zacharia, Director of the Lehigh Center for Supply Chain Research at the College of Business at Lehigh University presented to the group of supply chain and staff office leaders and supervisors.

Sept. 5, 2024

Inspired to give: Troop Support employees donate school supplies

PHILADELPHIA — For the third year in a row, the generosity of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support workforce was on full display in support of the Fill-A-Backpack school supply drive held during the months of July and August.

Aug. 29, 2024

DLA Troop Support employee celebrated for four decades of service

PHILADELPHIA — While for some, 1984 brings back memories of paying $1.10 for a gallon of gas or listening to Michael Jackson’s latest album, “Thriller,” for one Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employee, that year began a four-decade career of federal service.

July 30, 2024

Troop Support town hall focuses on importance of workforce, ‘People First! Warfighter Always!’

PHILADELPHIA — Leadership appreciation of the civilian workforce was the running theme of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support town hall on July 24.

July 29, 2024

Collaboration, education key at Clothing and Textiles ‘A Day in the Life’ event

PHILADELPHIA — Educating fellow team members on their respective job roles highlighted the interconnectivity of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles team during “A Day in the Life” event July 23.

July 25, 2024

Troop Support recognizes employees at awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated employees’ accomplishments during the organization’s first in-person awards ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic, on July 17.

July 17, 2024

DLA employees earn inaugural DAU writing awards

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA employees win two of six writing awards from Defense Acquisition University.

July 17, 2024

DLA Troop Support pharmacists monitor drug quality, inform public health policies

PHILADELPHIA — A team of pharmacists that procures medication for the Defense Department and federal partners is working to improve pharmaceutical safety and mitigate supply chain risks for globally manufactured drugs.

July 16, 2024

Troop Support Medical’s ECAT FY23-24 VA sales exceed $88 million using tailored support

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain’s electronic catalog (ECAT) marked $88 million in support to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for fiscal year 2023.

June 7, 2024

Army logistician officer takes charge of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The charge to deliver food, uniforms, medical items and more to ensure the combat readiness of America’s warfighters throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East changed hands June 7. Army Lt. Col. Eduardo Rivera assumed command of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Europe & Africa from Army Lt. Col. Fermin Gonzales Jr. during a change of command ceremony in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

June 3, 2024

Troop Support honors almost two centuries of service at retirement ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony to honor five employees with almost two centuries of federal service, May 30, 2024.