DLA Troop Support News

Dec. 17, 2018

DLA Director talks Troop Support operations with leaders, hosts town hall for employees

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support senior leaders engaged in dialogue with DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams about the actions they are taking to support DLA’s Strategic Plan, after which Williams held a town hall, during his visit to Philadelphia Dec. 7. Williams reviewed Troop Support’s Dynamic Operating Plan to understand how the organization’s fiscal 2019 plans connect to agency strategy. Williams also praised Troop Support’s accomplishments and later shared the praise with the workforce. “It’s clear that you are doing some very positive things at Troop Support,” Williams said. “My compliments to you.”

Dec. 13, 2018

DLA Troop Support commander holds year-end town hall

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly held his final town hall of the year, Dec. 11, 2018 in Philadelphia.

Dec. 12, 2018

DLA, services, clothing and textiles vendors ‘synchronize’ warfighter support

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey — Synchronizing the Defense Logistics Agency’s warfighter support with industry and military service partners ensures readiness and lethality for future operations, DLA Troop Support’s commander said during a planning brief Nov. 28 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Dec. 11, 2018

The season of giving: Troop Support employees donate gifts, supplies to local school during annual holiday party

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support employees donated presents and school supplies to kindergarten and first grade students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School during its annual Children’s Holiday Party Dec. 6.

Dec. 7, 2018

DLA Troop Support presents new planning for wildfire support

PHILADELPHIA — With several wild fires blazing this year, DLA Troop Support and other federal agencies changed its planning approach to supporting the USDA’s Wildland Fire Protection Program.

Dec. 6, 2018

Employees talk benefits, programs with VA panel

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support’s Medical culture improvement team invited VA benefits representatives to talk with veteran and military employees.

Dec. 4, 2018

Troop Support Pacific commander awards soldiers for maritime exercise contributions

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Pacific commander awarded nine soldiers from the Public Health Activity Hawaii, Schofield Barracks, the Joint Service Achievement Medal and five soldiers’ certificates of achievement for their contributions to the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise, Nov. 21, 2018 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman, Hawaii.

Dec. 4, 2018

Subsistence supply chain employees grow beards to raise cancer awareness

PHILADELPHIA — As the leaves changed colors on nature’s trees, beards with shades of red, brown, white, gray, black and even a few multi-colored, appeared on the faces of nearly 20 men from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain during “No Shave November.”

Nov. 29, 2018

Contracting officers are key to national contracts savings

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support Medical’s National Contracts team members rely on their established relationships with industry and customers to maximize savings on pharmaceutical drugs.

Nov. 27, 2018

Event promotes dialogue on defense industry, future sustainment

PHILADELPHIA — Employees at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support gained insight on industry’s corporate

Nov. 22, 2018

C&T provides Marine Corps recruits new female dress coats for graduation

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles team members witnessed the fruits of their labor as Marines debuted the new female dress uniform during a recruit graduation ceremony at the Marine Corp Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina Nov. 16.

Nov. 21, 2018

Troop Support employees learn about Distribution’s support to Medical’s mission

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support’s Medical supply chain Culture Improvement Team sponsored a tour to DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania for employees to learn about the agency’s support to Medical operations.

Nov. 20, 2018

DLA Troop Support provides a taste of home for service members away for the holiday

PHILADELPHIA — Service members deployed overseas, as well as those serving at the United States’ southern border, get to experience a taste of home on Thanksgiving Day due to the efforts of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees. “America’s military men and women continually make sacrifices to secure our freedom,” said Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, DLA Troop Support commander. “It is our duty to show our gratitude by providing them the very best Thanksgiving meal our country has to offer.”

Nov. 19, 2018

Deployments, community service, other accomplishments recognized at Quarterly Awards

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly 100 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were honored for their achievements during a quarterly awards ceremony Nov. 14. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, DLA Troop Support commander, hosted the ceremony and expressed his gratitude to the workforce for their contributions to the agency’s mission success.

Nov. 15, 2018

Troop Support honors 2018 Hall of Fame inductees

PHILADELPHIA — Former employees Jacqueline A. Basquill, Keith R. Ford and Wayne H. Williford were inducted into the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Hall of Fame during a ceremony Nov. 13. “As commander of this great organization, I take pride in knowing that there is a passionate, committed workforce who ensures that DLA maintains its stellar reputation,” said DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly. “To the inductees: You are truly deserving of this honor. It’s a privilege for me to recognize your many contributions and to induct you into DLA Troop Support’s Hall of Fame.”