DLA Troop Support News

Nov. 18, 2020

Texas volunteer firefighters use former military trucks

DAINGERFIELD, Texas — Jenkins Volunteer Fire Department has converted a second Steward Stevenson, excess military truck from the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services into a firefighting machine by adding a slip-on unit, front bumper nozzles, and drafting capability.

Nov. 17, 2020

DLA support to nursing homes: A ‘challenging, humbling’ success

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency overcame hurdles to support the nation’s demand for personal protective equipment for at-risk populations early in the coronavirus pandemic. As one of the U.S.’s most susceptible populations, the elderly became a primary focus of DLA Troop Support’s Construction and Equipment supply chain when the Department of Health and Human Service requested two tranches of pre-packaged lifesaving protective items for 15,455 nursing homes nationwide.

Battle Creek, Mich. Nov. 16, 2020

Vets resource event held virtually

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center recently held a virtual veteran’s resource fair in observance of Veterans Day. With most workers from the Battle Creek, Michigan, landmark working from home, this year’s Veterans Day program was conducted online Nov. 10.

Nov. 13, 2020

Clothing and Textiles hosts’ sixth annual planning brief for industry

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain kicked off the sixth annual Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry virtually with a series of webinars Nov. 4.

Nov. 13, 2020

DLA Disposition Services deputy director promoted to colonel

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Franyate Taylor received a promotion to the rank of colonel during a social distanced and virtual frocking ceremony at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Nov. 10.

Battle Creek, Michigan Nov. 12, 2020

Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services sets new standards with virtual safety summit

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services held a virtual Material Handling Equipment Safety Summit in November. Due to travel restrictions put in place by the Defense Department to help combat the pandemic, the annual material handling event was held online for the first time.

Nov. 10, 2020

More Native American tribes receive fresh eggs thanks to DLA, USDA partnership

PHILADELPHIA — Fresh shell eggs are now available to 28 more Native American tribes throughout the country, thanks to a fresh produce program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

Nov. 9, 2020

Excess property continues to aid fight against pandemic

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Forces battling the pandemic have much to be thankful for this year as Defense Logistics Agency employees at DLA Disposition Services locations across the country have transferred almost $36.8 million worth of excess military items to service members and first responders working to stop the coronavirus spread and help those already afflicted.

Nov. 6, 2020

DLA Troop Support hosts AbilityOne expo

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted a virtual National Disability Employment Awareness Expo and AbilityOne Day Oct. 28 in Philadelphia.

Nov. 3, 2020

Cannon shares intent for coming year

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The DLA Disposition Services director’s remarks closed out a virtual leadership summit recently hosted in Battle Creek.

Nov. 3, 2020

A conversation with DLA Disposition Services Deputy Director Col. Franyate Taylor

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Meet DLA Disposition Services Deputy Director Army Col. Franyate Taylor. Taylor shares her first impressions, her expectations and a little about herself.

Nov. 2, 2020

Wear denim on Fridays during November

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support workforce is encouraged to wear denim on Fridays this November as part of the final installment of DLA’s “Not Just April” sexual assault awareness campaign. Employees are asked to wear denim, from jeans to jackets, or hats, to show their support of the DLA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program.

Nov. 2, 2020

DLA ensures textiles-based PPE is American-made per Berry Amendment

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Despite worldwide shortages of medical supplies for COVID-19, DLA is helping the Department of Health and Human Services provide items like masks and gloves that are made here in America when possible.

Oct. 30, 2020

DLA Troop Support bids farewell to civilian retirees

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support bid farewell to two civilian retirees during a ceremony Oct. 29 in Philadelphia. Robert Hutkowski of Construction and Equipment retired after 36 years of federal service, and Pauline Clark-Cox of the Equal Employment Opportunity Office retired after 35 years of service.

Oct. 30, 2020

C&T director promoted to Air Force colonel

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles Director Air Force Col. Justin Swartzmiller was promoted from lieutenant colonel during a socially distanced ceremony at the Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia Oct. 28.