DLA Troop Support News

Personnel from a contracted DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles vendor in Erbil, Iraq package winter clothing kits for nearly 15,000 internally displaced persons returning to a liberated Raqqah, Syria December 19, 2017. C&T supported the U.S. Agency for International Development’s humanitarian support request for 2,500 winter clothing kits, including boots, socks, coats and blankets by mid-January.

Feb. 13, 2018

C&T provides winter clothes to Syrians returning home

PHILADELPHIA — Nearly 15,000 internally displaced persons returning to a liberated Raqqah, Syria, received winter clothes and blankets provided by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

Occupational Health Nurse Sharon Butters, a Defense Logistics Agency employee, donates a pint herself at the Feb. 7 blood drive she helped to coordinate.

Feb. 9, 2018

First blood drive gets 2018 off to a good start

Battle Creek, Michigan — While the initial number seems low, Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center employees rallied to meet the need for donations at the Feb. 7 blood drive.

A student at San Antonio, Texas' Royal Point Academy learns on a former computer that came through DLA Disposition Services at San Antonio and DoD's Computers for Learning program. Photo provided by Royal Point Academy

Feb. 6, 2018

School makes good use of used military computers

San Antonio, Texas — Students at the Royal Point Academy, San Antonio, Texas now have their hands on computers once used by members of the military, thanks to DLA Disposition Services and the DOD Computers for Learning program.

DLA supplies Super Bowl fare to troops overseas

Feb. 1, 2018

DLA provides Super Bowl fare for troops overseas

PHILADELPHIA — When deployed troops watch the Super Bowl this year, they can have wings, pizza and other typical game-day foods thanks to the efforts of Subsistence supply chain professionals at DLA Troop Support.

Jan. 31, 2018

Industrial Hardware contracting officer earns DLA Troop Support Employee of the Month

Thomas Smith, a contracting officer in the Industrial Hardware supply chain, is DLA Troop Support’s Employee of the Month for December.

HAP-EP Livorno Supply Technician Becky Lauersdorf checks relief items to be loaded on the truck to flood victims in Albania. Excess vests, blankets, sleeping bags, sand bags and a water pump were among the more than 2200 pieces of equipment packed on 37 pallets shipped Jan. 17, 2018, from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Humanitarian Assistance Program-Excess Property (HAP-EP) located in Camp Darby, Italy.

Jan. 26, 2018

Albania flood victims get U.S. military excess property

Livorno, Italy — Excess vests, blankets, sleeping bags, sand bags and a water pump were among the more than 2,200 pieces of equipment shipped from Camp Darby, Italy, to assist victims of recent devastating floods in Albania.

Jan. 26, 2018

DLA hosts summit to strengthen warfighter food supply chain

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support' Subsistence supply chain held a series of meetings recently to better synchronize the many partners involved in feeding the warfighter.

Army Lt. Col. Corrinne Bell, right, reaffirms the oath of the commissioned officer with Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, commander, during a promotion ceremony at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia Jan. 19, 2018.

Jan. 24, 2018

Army officer at DLA Troop Support promoted to lieutenant colonel

PHILADELPHIA — Corinne Bell was promoted to lieutenant colonel in front of family and friends at DLA Troop Support Jan. 19.

Jan. 24, 2018

Marine Corps range in Hawaii ‘transformed’ with DLA materials

PHILADELPHIA — Marines in Hawaii can now drive through simulated urban blocks lined with buildings that conceal moving targets they engage with their big guns. The Kaneohe Bay Gun Training Facility has been transformed into a combat training environment.

Randall Owens poses with his certificate recognizing his 40 years of federal service.

Jan. 18, 2018

DLA Troop Support employee reaches 40 years of federal service

PHILADELPHIA — Rising through the Air Force and Navy ranks, 12 duty assignments around the world and then supporting the warfighter as a medical logistician equals 40 years of federal service for Randall Owens.

Former American UH-1H Huey helicopters provided to Thailand are received in place for disposal support from DLA Disposition Services in Thailand

Jan. 12, 2018

Aging aircraft and equipment leaving Thai service

Thailand — After many years of extended service, some U.S. property granted to the Royal Thai Army during the Cold War/Vietnam War era will be put to rest soon.

Jan. 4, 2018

Supporting 6th Fleet warfighters

NAPLES, Italy — Navy Cmdr. Josh Elston acted as the single Defense Logistics Agency Europe & Africa interface during the 6th Fleet 360 war game in Naples, Italy, Dec. 3-8.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 3rd Class Ben Holden, left, assigned to Task Group 56.1, and a member of the Royal Navy of Oman prepare explosives during Exercise Safe Handling 2017. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey)

Dec. 28, 2017

DLA expands Middle East vendor pool with workshop for Omani businesses

To help local businesses in Oman learn how to work with the U.S. government, DLA joined U.S. Central Command and the State Department in hosting a workshop for potential vendors.

Gimcheon staff member helps soldiers locate the environmental control units that will heat up their winter training.

Dec. 23, 2017

Staff helps heat up winter training for artillery unit

Gimcheon, South Korea — Timely customer engagement by Defense Logistics Agency employees has helped some 2nd Infantry Division soldiers cross heating equipment off their Christmas list.

Troop Support's Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support Program team poses with Troop Support Commander, Army Brig. Gen Mark Simerly during the Dec. 19 quarterly awards ceremony.

Dec. 22, 2017

Troop Support commander recognizes employee excellence at awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The commander of DLA Troop Support recognized 137 employees during a quarterly awards ceremony Dec. 19.