DLA Troop Support News - Category Disposition Services

With 47 years of federal service, Alphonso Tracy Banks retires from Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support as the group’s longest-serving member. He brought a decorated military background from his time as a U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year to his vital role in the Clothing and Textiles supply chain and celebrates this milestone with his significant other, Robin Lyles.

Jan. 7, 2026

The pillars of readiness: retiring DLA Troop Support class leaves enduring legacy for a transforming agency

PHILADELPHIA — In a ceremony celebrating deep-rooted dedication, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support honored the careers of eight civilian employees, who’s collective 324 years of federal service provided the bedrock for an agency now transforming to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving and contested global environment.

A small quad type vehicle sits on top of a ridge line with forest land in the distance background. The near ground looks as if a fire may have just taken place with a hint of smoke in the air.

Dec. 31, 2025

DLA helps Ohio DNR equip volunteer fire departments

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A longstanding partnership between Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, the U.S. Forest Service, and state agencies is supplying Ohio’s rural volunteer fire departments with excess military equipment, helping them stretch tight budgets and improve their ability to respond to wildfires.

Air Force personnel pose in front of a crate containing WMD response equipment.

Dec. 23, 2025

Farewell to 2025

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — For Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services personnel, reverse logistics in the year 2025 was in many ways reflective of DLA’s standard, unwavering commitment to warfighter support. But in other ways, it will likely be remembered as a year of change.

Space Force trainees march in their uniforms

Dec. 23, 2025

Guardians wear new Space Force dress uniforms for first-time at basic training graduation ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Space Force’s newest Guardians were the first trainees to wear the new service dress uniform for a basic military training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 18, thanks to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Infantry Division (1 ID) enjoy food and gifts during a Christmas party at Boleslawiec, Poland, Dec. 25, 2022. Defense Logistics Agency Subsistence supply chain helps to keep morale high by giving servicemembers around the globe the smells and tastes of the December holidays. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Kevin T. Brown Jr.)

Dec. 18, 2025

DLA Troop Support Subsistence keeps morale alive with December holiday meals

PHILADELPHIA — While Santa Claus prepares his Christmas Eve deliveries, the Defense Logistics Agency has already delivered holiday cheer in the form of meals to U.S. service members stationed around the world.

Five people a mix of men and women unload packages from a pickup truck onto a flat bed cart. there is snow on the ground.

Dec. 16, 2025

HDIFC staff deliver holiday joy

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency staff from Battle Creek’s Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center delivered holiday cheer through the Salvation Army’s Adopt-A-Family program Dec. 12.

Seven people a mix of men and women stand looking at the camera.

Dec. 16, 2025

PACE graduates recognized at HDIFC

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services held a graduation ceremony for six interns from the Pathways to Career Excellence Program at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, Dec. 4.

A graphic for a video that says "Behind the Bite."

Dec. 10, 2025

Learn how DLA keeps warfighters fed in ‘Behind the Bite’

Feeding the nation’s warfighters is a job that spans the globe. Whether it’s in the field, on a ship or in a dining facility, millions of troops need nutritious food to stay mission ready. he story of how the Defense Logistics Agency gets food to 1.5 million warfighters around the world is told in the new “Behind the Bite” video.

PHILADELPHIA Dec. 9, 2025

Troop Support commander hosts quarterly town hall

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s commander highlighted recent workforce accomplishments and organizational readiness at a town hall event Dec. 4. DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Sean P. Kelly hosted the quarterly town hall meeting and recognized some of the organization’s recent milestones.

two women hold up a blue flag with an eagle, globe and written scroll, with gold fringe

Dec. 9, 2025

Two embroiderers, two weeks, a history-making flag for the Army’s new Western Hemisphere Command

PHILADELPHIA — The flag symbolizing the Army’s newest major command, Western Hemisphere Command, was made in two weeks by two embroiderers at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, just in time for an activation ceremony where the flag was uncased, Dec. 5 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Soldiers descend with deployed Parachutes. Looks as if the photographer was also parachuting when the photo was taken,

Dec. 3, 2025

DLA vet coined by Army Rangers

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Matthew Laposa is a procurement specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Document Services at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. He recently received a challenge coin from Army Rangers serving in the 2-10th Infantry Regiment "Tomahawks", he assisted with a project.

Nov. 25, 2025

DLA Document Services delivers critical support for JTF-SB

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Document Services Procurement Specialist Christian Prout found himself involved in one of the largest projects of his career following the signing of Executive Order 14165, “Securing Our Borders,” as the Department of War launched a large-scale mission to help secure the southern U.S. border.

U.S. Army Col. Tanya Simmons, the deputy commanding officer of the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Quintana, command sergeant major, 17th Sutainment Brigade, serve Thanksgiving dinner in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 28, 2024. DLA Subsistence begins coordination in the Spring to ensure servicemembers around the globe have a taste of home during the Thanksgiving holiday. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Adrianne Lopez)

Nov. 20, 2025

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence continues Thanksgiving support for service members around the world

PHILADELPHIA — Wherever America’s troops are serving around the globe, they will experience the taste and smells of home this holiday, thanks to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence team.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Sean P. Kelly. Stands at attention during the playing of the National Anthem before a retirement ceremony in Philadelphia on Nov 17. In order behind Kelly stand; Lynne DeSanto, David Friedman, and Renee Fitchett.

Nov. 18, 2025

Troop Support honors employees after decades of service

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony to honor the organization’s most recent retirees on Nov. 17.

Nov. 17, 2025

DLA supports Navy with Okinawa boat offload

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — The DLA Disposition Services team in Okinawa is driving Navy readiness by managing offloading operations and processing surplus assets abroad.