DLA Troop Support News

April 6, 2023

DLA Distribution and Troop Support team up for palm distribution to overseas troops

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Each March, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and DLA Troop Support prepare for the arrival and shipment of palm leaves for worldwide distribution before Palm Sunday and Easter.

Employees from Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, to include DLA Troop Support Deputy Commander Kishayra J. Lambert and Navy Capt. Tim Griffin, DLA Troop Support Subsistence branch director, visited Custom Mobile Food Equipment in Hammonton, N.J., on Mar. 31, 2023, to observe the vendor’s progress on producing food trucks the will be used to serve military installations. Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support partners with various military components to deliver food trucks to military bases across the country and continually works to deliver optimal, global supply chain solutions to enable ready, lethal Warfighters and other valued partners.

April 5, 2023

More food trucks for warfighters

PHILADELPHIA — Employees from Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, to include DLA Troop Support Deputy Commander Kishayra J. Lambert and Navy Capt. Tim Griffin, DLA Troop Support Subsistence branch director, visited Custom Mobile Food Equipment in Hammonton, N.J., on Mar. 31, 2023, to observe the vendor’s progress on producing food trucks that will be used to serve military installations. Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support partners with various military components to deliver food trucks to military bases across the country and continually works to deliver optimal, global supply chain solutions to enable ready, lethal Warfighters and other valued partners.

This year, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support ‘s Subsistence supply chain delivered $353,447 in kosher for Passover meals—or 17,304 special Meals, Ready-to-Eat—to warfighters across the globe in time for Passover, April 5-13.

April 5, 2023

$363k in Passover kosher Meals, Ready-to-Eat delivered to warfighters globally

PHILADELPHIA — This year, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support ‘s Subsistence supply chain delivered $363,447 in kosher for Passover meals—or 17,304 special meals, ready to eat—to warfighters across the globe in time for Passover, April 5-13.

April 4, 2023

Future of work, technology highlighted at Troop Support deputy commander’s town hall

PHILADELPHIA — The future of work and technology were key topics covered during a Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support town hall event hosted by Deputy Commander Kishayra Lambert March 29.

Regina D. Jones, acquisition specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, was honored at a retirement ceremony for 33 years of government service on Mar. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia.

March 31, 2023

DLA Troop Support celebrates its latest civilian retiree

PHILADELPHIA — Regina D. Jones, acquisition specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, was honored at a retirement ceremony for 33 years of government service on Mar. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia.

March 29, 2023

C&T reestablishes face-to-face relationships with military clothing vendors, gauge state of industry

PHILADELPHIA — As American manufacturers continue making uniform and equipment items for warfighters, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain team are checking out their operations in-person.

The DLA Troop Support Customer Pharmacy Operations Center Team worked with industry to create a software platform that helps secure the supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients. (photo by Ed Maldonado)

March 28, 2023

A prescription for success: Medical helps safeguard pharmaceutical support to warfighters

PHILADELPHIA — To ensure the military medical community has the best products and services they need to tackle daily emergencies worldwide, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support medical supply chain worked with industry to create an active pharmaceutical ingredient quality assurance platform.

Pathways to Career Excellence program graduates pose with leadership and program facilitators during a graduation ceremony held March 22, at DLA Troop Support, Philadelphia. The two-year program is designed for entry-level personnel to provide advancement in professional, administrative and technological careers within the organization.

March 24, 2023

Picking up the PaCE at Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated their second Pathways to Career Excellence program in-person graduation since the pandemic during a ceremony held March 22 in Philadelphia.

FEMA leadership pose for a photo at the DLA Troop Support Flag Room during a visit to the organization March 6.

March 22, 2023

FEMA leaders learn about Troop Support’s capabilities during visit

PHILADELPHIA — Leadership from the Federal Emergency Management Agency visited Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia on Mar. 6 to learn more about the benefits of the Whole of Government program, specifically during presidentially declared disasters.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony to honor Waldemar J. Caro Acosta, Clothing and Textiles supply chain customer account specialist, on Feb. 22, 2023. The Clothing and Textiles supply chain provides clothing, textiles and equipment to U.S. service members, other federal agencies and partner nations.

Feb. 22, 2023

Waldemar Acosta retires from Troop Support after 20 years of service

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony to honor Waldemar J. Caro Acosta, customer account specialist, on Feb. 22, 2023, in 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.

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.

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.