DLA Troop Support News

Navy Reservists assigned to DLA Distribution Susquehanna support DDDE theater retrograde mission

March 5, 2020

DLA Distribution Navy Reservists support DDDE theater retrograde mission

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The reservists working this mission have had a direct impact to the DLA mission in Europe and have directly impacted Army Readiness across the European Command area of responsibility.

Yvonne Poplawski, DLA Troop Support Medical’s Collective/Foreign Military Sales division chief, talks with Tom Maier, a Joint Special Operations Command logistics team lead, during a presentation at DLA Troop Support Feb. 28, 2020 in Philadelphia.

March 4, 2020

Professional development session improves support to special operations missions

PHILADELPHIA — The DLA Troop Support Medical supply chain hosted three members from the Joint Special Operations Command to open dialogue on issues, programs and future requirements as part of a monthly supply chain Leader Professional Development engagement.

A group of students and active duty military members pose in front of Gilbert Spruance School in Philadelphia on Read Across America Day.

March 4, 2020

Troop Support military visit local elementary school for Read Across America Day

Eleven active duty military members from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support went to Gilbert Spruance Elementary School in Philadelphia to read to students in kindergarten through third grade for National Read Across America Day on Mar. 2, which coincides with Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

March 4, 2020

World Help needs DLA's help

Battle Creek, Mich. — A DLA Disposition Services excess equipment donation customer has distributed millions in obsolete and excess military equipment to high-need nations around the world since 2010.

Contents of the Meals Ready-to-Eat on display.

March 3, 2020

DLA, DOD partnership provides operational meal options

PHILADELPHIA — For 40 years, warfighters have feasted on the “famous” Meal, Ready-to-Eat. But thanks to a partnership between the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence supply chain and the Department of Defense Combat Feeding Directorate, that is not the only individual combat ration available.

Emergency responders extinguish fires caused by a CV-22 Osprey aircraft crash on Eglin Range at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 13, 2012.

March 3, 2020

Eglin staff puts fallen Osprey to rest

Hurlburt Field, Florida — Defense Logistics Agency employees at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, processed the wreckage from a 2012 aircraft mishap through a different disposal route than many other airframes.

Miriam Tannenbaum receives innovation award

March 3, 2020

DLA Troop Support supervisor recognized for innovation

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Miriam Tannenbaum earned the DLA Troop Support Innovation Award for her efforts to improve warfighter support and encouraging innovation among her team.

March 1, 2020

DLA Disposition Services share books that have impacted their careers during National Reading Month

Battle Creek, Michigan — For National Reading month some of the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services leaders have shared the titles that had a lasting impact on them professionally.

Three female adults who have recently retired from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia are pictured.

Feb. 28, 2020

DLA Troop Support celebrates latest group of civilian retirees

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support bid farewell to three civilian employees during a retirement ceremony February 27 in Philadelphia. Jayne Branigan, from Procurement, retired after 42 years of service to the federal government. Emma Green, from the Construction and Equipment supply chain, retired after 31 years of federal service. Diana Gordon, also from the Construction and Equipment supply chain, retired after 16 years of federal work

Commander briefs r the mission, roles and opportunities that exist in area of operations.

Feb. 27, 2020

International roadshow educates Philadelphia employees about regional counterparts

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support regional commanders hosted a roadshow forum Feb. 25 to educate their Philadelphia counterparts on their respective missions, unique roles and opportunities that exist within DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific and Europe and Africa regions.

Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams, Defense Logistics Agency Director, discusses progress and the way ahead for DLA Troop Support with the organization’s senior leaders at the annual Dynamic Operating Plan review Feb. 26 in Philadelphia.

Feb. 27, 2020

Troop Support reviews previous year, talks future with DLA Director

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams Feb. 26 in Philadelphia to review progress, receive feedback and ensure operational plans were on track and synchronized with Agency efforts.

Mae Krier, a real-life “Rosie the Riveter” talks with DLA Troop Support military members after her presentation during a Leadership and Professional Development session Feb. 20 in Philadelphia. Krier spoke about her experiences as a riveter, working on B-17 Flying Fortress and B-29 Superfortress bombers during WWII.

Feb. 25, 2020

Real-life ‘Rosie the Riveter’ talks to Troop Support Military personnel

PHILADELPHIA — A real-life “Rosie the Riveter” spoke with members of the military during a Leadership and

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Industrial Hardware employees listen intently as Megan Ward, creator of “Wellness Wednesdays,” explains the importance of a varied and evolving focus on wellness topics during the IH Culture Improvement Team’s first Wellness Wednesday event Jan. 29, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Feb. 21, 2020

Wellness program helps build teams, improve workplace culture

PHILADELPHIA — A new program featuring monthly “Wellness Wednesdays” is in full swing at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. Started in partnership with the Industrial Hardware Culture Improvement Team and IH employee Megan Ward, the program aims to improve workforce culture through monthly meetings focused on a variety of wellness tips and techniques shared by fellow employees.

Leaders discuss Troop Support mission around the table.

Feb. 20, 2020

DLA Energy deputy commander visits Troop Support leaders

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support senior leaders welcomed DLA Energy Deputy Commander W. Eric Smith to educate him on the organization’s mission Feb. 19 in Philadelphia.

People and dogs make there way to a military cargo truck with flood waters near by.

Feb. 18, 2020

Equipment from DLA Disposition Services to the rescue

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Wash. — Surplus military vehicles from DLA Disposition Services helped in the rescue of a woman, two children and two dogs when they became stranded in a wilderness area in Washington recently.