DLA Troop Support News - Category Disposition Services

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

Dec. 3, 2025

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.

military dress uniform mannequin display in store

Nov. 17, 2025

Troop Support enhances supply chain management with data-driven intelligence tool

PHILADELPHIA — A visual data-driven intelligence tool is enhancing the supply chain visibility of military clothing items Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support provides to the Army and Air Force Exchange Service.

250726-N-TW227-1053 BRISBANE, Australia (July 26, 2025) Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Jacob Brown, from Palmyra, New York, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) participates in a supply onload in Brisbane, Australia, July 26

Oct. 10, 2025

DLA Troop Support Awards First Subsistence Prime Vendor Contract for Australia.

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence has awarded an $871 million contract to support warfighters in the Indo-Pacific Command, including Australia.

Two men in military uniform sit at a table.

Oct. 7, 2025

DLA Director visits Troop Support for town hall, employee recognition and FY26 annual operating plan review

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly visited DLA Troop Support for an employee town hall and a fiscal 2026 annual operating plan discussion with the organization’s senior leaders on Oct. 2.

A Chinook helicopter hovers above the ground with blue skis behind it.

Oct. 2, 2025

Army Chinooks excel in delivering excess to DLA

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Chinook helicopters airlifted excess equipment from the Army's 10th Mountain Division to DLA Disposition Services as part of a unique training exercise at Fort Drum. The operation provided realistic logistical challenges for air crews while meeting a critical offload deadline.

Oct. 1, 2025

Troop Support retirees honored for over 850 years of federal service

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support honored 25 retirees, with over 850 years of federal service during a civilian retirement ceremony on September 25 .

Work is increasingly completed using computers and digital apps, as demonstrated by Staff Sgt. Andrew Schede, 105th Communications Squadron cyber systems operations, in the communications building at Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York, on March 6, 2025. (Photo by Senior Airman Sarah Post, 105th Airlift Wing)

Oct. 1, 2025

Troop Support to Begin Processing 2026 Passover Kosher Meal Orders

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain is now accepting orders for Kosher for Passover meals to support warfighters stationed around the globe for Passover 2026. Orders will be accepted from October 1 to December 15, 2025. Passover in 2026 runs from April 1 – 9.

DLA Troop Support award winners pose with Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Sean Kelly during the organization's Quarterly Awards Ceremony September 18 in Philadelphia.

Sept. 25, 2025

Troop Support celebrates employees at quarterly award ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated employees’ accomplishments during the organization’s Quarterly Awards Ceremony September 18.

Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly (left), director, Defense Logistics Agency, leads the DLA Disposition Services Annual Operating Plan review Sept. 19th, at the Hart-Doyle-Inouye Center in, Battle Creek, Michigan.

Sept. 24, 2025

Simerly visits DLA Disposition Services

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly and DLA Senior Enlisted Advisor Army Command Sgt. Maj. Petra Casarez visited DLA Disposition Services headquarters Sept. 19 to thank employees and discuss ongoing initiatives.

Towards the center of the a burnt grass field a red fire truck and two firefighters can be seen.

Sept. 16, 2025

Washington Fire District Boosts Capabilities with Military Surplus Equipment

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In Whatcom County Fire District 14, military surplus trucks and generators once used by the military have been converted into vital tools for firefighting and rescue missions, thanks in part to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

Participants of the Defense Logistics Agency Equal Employment Opportunity Symposium 2025 pose for a group photo at Troop Support in Philadelphia. DLA Chief of Staff Karyn Runstrom and DLA EEO Director Janice Samuel provided opening remarks at the event. Photo taken by: Ed Maldonado

Sept. 15, 2025

Troop Support hosts agency-wide Equal Employment Opportunity symposium

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted agency Equal Employment Opportunity professionals for the third annual DLA EEO Symposium on Sept. 9.