DLA Troop Support News

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Landis Maddox hypes up the crowd while donning the Supervisor and Employee of the year "Championship" belts during the organization's awards ceremony July 17 in Philadelphia

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.

DLA employees win two of six writing awards from Defense Acquisition University.

July 17, 2024

DLA employees earn inaugural DAU writing awards

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

Michael Garnick, 31st Medical Group pharmacist, reviews prescriptions at his computer at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 12, 2024. The base pharmacy integrates with local pharmacies to ensure around-the-clock medication availability for the base populace.

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.

men and women wearing masks talk in a hallway

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.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support partnered with the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support to celebrate Pride Month on June 27. Ryan Sallans, a specialist in the fields of orientation and gender development, served as the keynote speaker.

June 28, 2024

DLA Troop Support “Pride Month” observance focuses on importance of acceptance

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support partnered with the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support to celebrate Pride Month on June 27.

June 21, 2024

DLA Troop Support Juneteenth observance focuses on history, equality

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support partnered with the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support to celebrate Juneteenth during an event June 18. Dr. Ashley Jordan, president, and CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia, served as the keynote speaker, highlighting the theme “Opportunity Freedom Celebrated.”

June 21, 2024

‘More than a uniform,’ C&T provides first Space Force physical training uniform

PHILADELPHIA — New Space Force physical training gear is now available at Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores across the country to support nearly 1,000 Guardians.

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.

Five retirees stand with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander for a photo

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.

Joint Subsistence Policy Board and Subsistence Global Summit participants take a group photo at DLA Troop Support.

May 23, 2024

DLA Troop Support host 2024 Joint Subsistence Policy Board & Global Summit

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain hosted the 2024 Joint Subsistence Policy Board and Subsistence Global Summit on May 14 and 15 in Philadelphia.

woman shakes man's hand while receiving award

May 16, 2024

C&T employee receives local Federal Executive Board leadership award

PHILADELPHIA — An inventory management specialist in the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain, received the Leadership Category award from the Federal Executive Board on May 14 at DLA Troop Support Headquarters in Philadelphia.

Kishayra Lambert presents Byung Kim a token of appreciation while standing in front of the Space Force flag.

May 10, 2024

Troop Support celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain and Equal Opportunity Office sponsored an Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month event May 8.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support gave children an up-close look at flag making during Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on April 25

April 29, 2024

Troop Support welcomes return of ‘Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day’

Philadelphia — Nearly 500 children attended Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” event April 25 in Philadelphia.

Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, DLA director, speaks to DLA Troop Support senior leaders during his visit to the major subordinate command in Philadelphia April 18. Simerly has been visiting DLA MSCs since becoming the agency director Feb. 2.

April 25, 2024

Former DLA Troop Support commander returns as agency director, emphasizes transformation

PHILADELPHIA — Mark Simerly was a colonel when he assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in June 2017. Two years later, he relinquished command as a brigadier general. Now Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly returned to Northeast Philadelphia as the director of DLA and its global workforce of 25,000 employees.

Emma Halper and Isabel Cendo from the Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence addresses DLA Troop Support on April 10.

April 23, 2024

DLA Troop Support host awareness event for Sexual Assault and Awareness Prevention Month

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted the Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence on April 10, continuing the observation of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.