DLA Troop Support News

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Dec. 1, 2021

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Chris Judd. He's the director for DLA Disposition Services resource management division in Battle Creek, Michigan. He has more than 36 years of federal service, an Air Force veteran and enjoys traveling.

Male Army chaplain posed in front of flags.

Dec. 1, 2021

Chaplain resources help military members practice their faith

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Christopher Archer has served in many challenging assignments in various locations during his more than 20-year career as a chaplain, but he chose his current assignment at DLA in December 2020. Working with his Religious Affairs NCO and DLA Troop Support counterparts, he ensures customers get the religious supplies they need in a timely manner.

Barbara Quales (pictured), of the Medical supply chain, retired after 33 years of service. Gail Vandervoort, who appeared virtually, retired from the Clothing and Textile supply chain after 30 years of service. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated their retirement during a ceremony November 29, in Philadelphia.

Nov. 30, 2021

DLA Troop Support celebrates retirement of two civilian employees

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated over 63 years of combined service during a retirement ceremony held November 29.

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Nov. 23, 2021

Resource Management Directorate has global impact for DLA Disposition Services

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Resource Management Directorate took on a lot this past year, including notable efforts like headquarters realignment, the navigation and application of COVID-19 restrictions and a leadership change installing Christopher Judd as the new director.

A woman in festive Thanksgiving run attire presents a certificate to a man in gray running gear.

Nov. 22, 2021

DLA Troop Support Europe and Africa employees and families build overseas morale with Turkey Trot

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Europe and Africa hosted a “Turkey Trot” 5K run and 3K walk November 19, 2021, for employees and families living in the local Kaiserslautern area. The event was held on nature trails near Kleber Kaserne to promote team building and increase morale prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Prizes were awarded for the fastest run time and the best costume.

Nov. 22, 2021

DLA Troop Support has key ingredients to get Thanksgiving meals to troops

PHILADELPHIA — For more than 50 years, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support has provided traditional Thanksgiving dishes to field kitchens, dining facilities and galleys in the United States, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and other locations around the world.

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Nov. 19, 2021

DLA Troop Support Europe and Africa team demonstrates subsistence excellence in support of USS Hershel "Woody" Williams

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Europe and Africa provided operational subsistence support to the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams from August 10 to November 1 this year. Packages were delivered during four port calls in Accra, Ghana; Bradbury, Angola; Cape Town, South Africa; and Cotati, Seychelles.

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Nov. 18, 2021

DLA Troop Support hosts FEMA Region 3 partner visit

PHILADELPHIA — Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region III visited the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Headquarters in Philadelphia on Nov. 15. The group met with the command office, each of the four supply chains, and toured the agency’s Flag Room and Product Test Center.

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Nov. 18, 2021

Troop Support honors former employees, commanders at Hall of Fame ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Family, friends, and former colleagues of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Hall of Fame’s newest inductees gathered for a ceremony in their honor Nov. 5 in Philadelphia.

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Nov. 18, 2021

Disposition Services Command Support Office thrives in 2021

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Command Support Office faced challenges in 2021 that required some out of the box thinking by programs and employees.

DLA Indo-Pacific Military Deputy Commander Army Col. Brian Donahue speaks with members of the Army’s 19th Human Resources Company COVID-19 Reception Center on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, November 5, 2021. The reception team was recognized for their work processing the arrival of thousands of military members, DoD employees and family members per week while adhering to and implementing COVID-19 protocols.

Nov. 16, 2021

Troop Support Indo-Pacific recognizes USFK soldiers for COVID-19 support

PHILADELPHIA — Soldiers working at the United States Forces Korea COVID-19 Reception Center on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, were recognized by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Indo-Pacific command for their hard work, selfless service and dedication to duty.

Nov. 16, 2021

2021 – The year that was for Disposition Services contracting directorate

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A review of the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services contracting directorate's 2021 accomplishments including establishing a new Requirements Branch.

Nov. 12, 2021

Veterans Day memorial shows “Gone but not forgotten” mantra

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees and residents of Battle Creek, Michigan, gathered on Veterans Day to honor the lives of four US Navy personnel lost over 55 years ago in a plane crash.

Nov. 10, 2021

DLA Disposition Services honors veterans with virtual program

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — This year’s Veterans Day Program is virtual and features keynote speaker Zaneta Adams, director of Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Both a veteran and military spouse, Adams has dedicated her work to assisting Michigan’s 567,000 veterans.

Nov. 9, 2021

From animals to equipment, DLA Disposition Services has processed it all

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Since its inception, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services has received and processed millions of individual items of Department of Defense personal property. Most of these items are within the norms of end-of-lifecycle logistics, however, some examples of property turned-in stand out among the rest and serve to highlight the unique capabilities of disposal logisticians.