DLA Troop Support News

Photo of Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, DLA Troop Support Commander.

Jan. 23, 2020

Troop Support commander hosts first town hall of 2020

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander congratulated employees on their accomplishments, shared the importance of the employees’ work and provided updates on projects during a town hall Jan. 22 in Philadelphia.

Logistics data expertise from the Defense Logistics Agency recently helped investigators confirm a piece of wreckage may be from a Vietnam-era RF-4C Phantom aircraft like the two shown in flight during a Gallant Eagle exercise in 1988.

Jan. 23, 2020

Agency data still solving mysteries

Battle Creek, Michigan — There are millions of items no longer used by the Defense Department that still have some value – that is the data about them still serves a purpose.

Mike Cannon balances a pole on his foot while talking about keeping balance in work and life.

Jan. 22, 2020

Disposition director calls for balanced effort in 2020

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Michael Cannon recently encouraged the DLA Disposition Services workforce to consider how they prioritize and juggle their workplace duties, agency mission goals, and their lives.

A DLA Disposition Services forklift driver prepares diesel generators for transport to the Bahamas.

Jan. 17, 2020

Disaster relief equipment bound for Bahamas

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Excess U.S. Army diesel generators were recently donated to a non-profit for distribution to hurricane-affected portions of the Bahamas.

lady in front of an American flag and blue background

Jan. 16, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Tamy Arthur

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Tamy Arthur, a certified public accountant, is assigned to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services business support office as a systems accountant with audit advancement support duties.

Army Sgt. Majs. Fu Pi, far left, and Marco Torres, second from left, listen as DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles Director of Supplier Operations Steve Merch provides information on C&T’s ongoing efforts in support of Army uniforms Jan. 10, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Jan. 16, 2020

Army Sustainment Command’s top enlisted visits logistics provider

PHILADELPHIA — Newly appointed Command Sergeant Major of the Army Sustainment Command, Command Sgt. Maj. Marco Torres, visited the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia Jan. 10 and received an overview of the sustainment and logistics support the agency provides soldiers in his command.

Adam Ingrao, from the Michigan State University Extension Office, describes the Heroes to Hives program.

Jan. 15, 2020

Online program still shares need for beekeeping

Battle Creek, Michigan — While Morale, Welfare, and Recreation’s Family Programs was unable to bring a popular beekeeping expert back to the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center for another Lunch and Learn focusing on opportunities for veterans, there are still opportunities for people to learn this information.

Jan. 12, 2020

LIS host German National Codification Bureau associate

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Katharina Sommer performed as a team member of the United States National Codification Bureau located in Battle Creek, Michigan. DLA Logistics Information Services participates in the Allied Committee 135 which is consists of 63 nations that are either NATO or NATO-sponsored.

Two men and a woman stand on stage with a flag in a box

Jan. 10, 2020

A legend retires; her legacy continues

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Sherry Low provided 40 years of service to the federal government; however, her legacy extends beyond the strides she made for the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services. Her legacy continues with her son, Justin.

Leaders from the DLA Troop Support Medical supply chain leaders and Army Medical Logistics Command pose for a photo during a visit at DLA Troop Support Jan. 7, 2020 in Philadelphia.

Jan. 9, 2020

Army medical logistics leaders visit Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted leaders from the Army Medical Logistics Command to learn about its warfighter support mission Jan. 7 in Philadelphia.

Operations Chief Willie Mitchell presents Disposal Service Representative Dave Smith with a plaque from Veterans Administration for helping the agency find usable items to aid homeless vets.

Jan. 6, 2020

Employee thanked for helping homeless vets

WARNER ROBBINS, Georgia — A Defense Logistics Agency employee at a Georgia site was honored recently by the Veterans Affairs for his effort assisting their staff in getting useable items to homeless veterans who can really use them.

Megan Ward, a purchasing agent in Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Industrial Hardware supply chain, certified holistic health consultant, health coach, yoga instructor and personal trainer, poses for a photo Jan. 2, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Jan. 6, 2020

Committing to health: Tips for workplace wellness

PHILADELPHIA — Megan Ward, a purchasing agent in Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Industrial Hardware supply chain, provided her expertise as a certified holistic health consultant, health coach, yoga instructor and personal trainer to talk about why and how a holistic approach to wellness can benefit employees.

Defense Logistics Agency employee Amber Smoker tries out one of the new treadmills during her workout in the MWR Fitness Center.

Jan. 1, 2020

New equipment can help fitness center users meet the new year

Battle Creek, Michigan — Some new arrivals at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center may make it easier for employees that are considering fitness goals for their 2020 New Year’s resolutions.

Navy Petty Officer Second Class Jhunar Medenilla, a new PACE member, performs an ammo abatement inspection on a vehicle during his recent deployment to DLA Disposition Services site at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

Dec. 30, 2019

Keeping disposal safe with inspections

Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan — Some things you absolutely have to get right because mistakes can be too costly. Making sure vehicles turned-in for disposal do not contain any hidden surprises is one of those things.

Various-sized bars of titanium sit on a pallet awaiting shipment.

Dec. 27, 2019

Molesworth site recovers $60k in titanium

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A contractor’s raw element excess will be added to National Defense Stockpile.