DLA Troop Support News

May 3, 2023

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Meet DLA Document Services Director Richard TeBeau.

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May 1, 2023

Commentary: Week-long mentorship with DLA Disposition Services regional director

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Recently, DLA Disposition Services PaCE Program, Group 44 traveled from the headquarters’ location of Battle Creek, Michigan, to Richmond, Virginia, as their first temporary duty assignment.

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April 28, 2023

DLA Distribution hosts DLA Disposition Services Director

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Topics of discussion included several continual process improvement projects that affect both DLA agencies.

DLA Troop Support leadership poses with the trophy for the Medical Culture Improvement Team chili cook-off held March 29 in Philadelphia. (Photo by Alison Welski, DLA)

April 26, 2023

Chili cook-off recipe for success: Medical CIT hosts morale-building event

PHILADELPHIA — For the past three months, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees have been readjusting to being back in the office two to three days a week, offering more opportunities for collaboration as well as morale and relationship building. The Medical supply chain Cultural Improvement Team recently took advantage of such an opportunity by hosting a chili cook-off on March 29.

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April 24, 2023

Texas band director creates music and musicians with military excess

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Used professional-level musical instruments are turned in to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services from all the Armed Forces musical bands each year. Most of them need some repair but are still a valuable asset to teach the next generation of musicians.

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April 21, 2023

Fraud Prevention and Deterrence

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — An effective fraud awareness program and training are key. Memorandums, leadership training, organization-wide emails, and formal training programs are highly effective methods for preventing fraud. All levels of the organization should participate in efforts to mitigate the likelihood of fraud.

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April 20, 2023

PaCE Spotlight: Paul Riggs

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Pathways to Career Excellence Program for DLA Disposition Services is a two-year program that takes PaCERs through all of Disposition Services and its processes to learn as much as possible about the directorate.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support kicked off a two-day Senior Leader Strategic Planning Session today in Philadelphia. The event began with McKinsey & Company, a New York-based global management consulting firm, presenting about industry trends and market conditions followed by an interactive discussion on growing business. Breakout discussions were also held on the topics of: emotional intelligence; and understanding and managing conflict.

April 19, 2023

DLA Troop Support commences Senior Leader Strategic Planning session

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support kicked off a two-day Senior Leader Strategic Planning Session today in Philadelphia. The event began with McKinsey & Company, a New York-based global management consulting firm, presenting about industry trends and market conditions followed by an interactive discussion on growing business. Breakout discussions were also held on the topics of: emotional intelligence; and understanding and managing conflict.

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April 19, 2023

Commentary: Anniston visit paves the way for teaching PaCE participants

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A commentary from Meranda Grafmyer detailing her experience while participating in the DLA Disposition Services PaCE program.

April 18, 2023

How Disposition Services fits into the electric vehicle procurement puzzle

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In an effort to combat the evolving climate crisis, U.S. President Joseph Biden signed Executive Order 14057: “Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability." According to section 102 of EO 14057, the government-wide goal is to lead the nation on a firm path to net-zero emissions by 2050. In doing so, the federal procurement and operational policies will change to align with the new goal of securing a transition to clean, zero-emission technologies. A focal point for DLA is the disposal process for federally procured EVs.

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April 14, 2023

The Power of RED: How a Simple Tradition Boosts Morale and Builds Camaraderie

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Every Friday, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees across the world wear something red to show support and remember everyone deployed.

DLA Troop Support Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Gina Ingrao welcomes in-person and virtual audience in Philadelphia on April 6, 2023. DLA Troop Support, located in Philadelphia, PA, is a Major Subordinate Command of the Defense Logistics Agency, with a global presence including offices in Europe & Africa and the Pacific regions.

April 12, 2023

Pure Praxis Hosts Interactive Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month Training with DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Sexual Assault Response Team hosted Pure Praxis, a Long Beach, California-based interactive training firm, on April 6, to kickoff Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month 2023.

April 10, 2023

Troop Support provides ‘morale boost’ to servicemembers with religious support items

PHILADELPHIA — Manually tracking orders for religious items like wine and palm reflects the significance of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain’s annual support to servicemembers across the globe for Easter, Passover, Ash Wednesday, and Palm Sunday.

April 7, 2023

Research and social media combine to help honor America’s fallen heroes

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s William Kuner – a property disposal specialist at the Disposition Services Anniston field site – makes use of social media to honor fallen U.S. servicemembers.

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.