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Aug. 7, 2018

Medical’s new director speaks about joining DLA Troop Support

Army Col. Matthew Voyles discusses his role and expectations as the new director of DLA Troop Support’s Medical supply chain.

Aug. 2, 2018

Former Army food advisor earns DLA Troop Support Employee of the Year

The 2017 DLA Troop Support Employee of the Year was a DLA customer when he served in uniform as an Army food advisor. Anthony Britt now advocates on behalf of DLA’s customers while sporting his civilian attire.

Aug. 1, 2018

Teamwork moves a mountain in the Pacific

After more than two years of talks and planning, Defense Logistics Agency personnel watched as two barges successfully transported more than 6 million pounds of scrap material from the U.S. Army Garrison at Kwajalein Atoll.

Aug. 1, 2018

Subsistence engages industry partners about ingredient restriction process

The event was held to increase industry’s understanding of the process involved in defining the services’ nutritional requirements and the rules and regulations DLA follows when buying on the warfighters’ behalf.

Aug. 1, 2018

C&T works ‘hand in glove’ to earn DLA Troop Support Team of the Year award

When the Navy announced it was changing sailors’ utility uniforms in 2016, a planning team from the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain geared up a plan for sustainment.

July 31, 2018

Subsistence produce team chief named DLA Troop Support Supervisor of the Year

Dave Jolls was named DLA Troop Support’s Supervisor of the Year after his team helped provide fresh produce and bottled water to survivors of Hurricanes Maria, Irma and Harvey.

July 30, 2018

Embroiderer recognized for 26 years of flag making at DLA Troop Support

Hue Nguyen retired after 26 years working in the production of flags the agency provides, which also includes flags for military units.

July 26, 2018

Construction & Equipment director retires after 27 years of commissioned service

Navy Capt. Daniel Hodgson, former director of the Construction and Equipment supply chain, retired after 27 years.

July 26, 2018

Perna led new approaches to warfighter support

In his time as commander of DLA Troop Support, Army Gen. Gustave 'Gus' Perna led innovations in how the agency gets critical supplies to warfighters on the front lines--among the achievements earning him a place in the 2018 DLA Hall of Fame.

July 24, 2018

VA benefits team talks to Medical vets at DLA Troop Support

A VA benefits team was invited by the Medical culture improvement team to talk with the supply chain’s veterans.

July 17, 2018

DLA ‘flag ladies’ see only 49-star presidential flag ever made

DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles embroiders see the only 49-star presidential flag made during a visit from presidential flag collectors in late June in Philadelphia. DLA embroiders are the sole authorized producers of the current 50-star presidential and vice presidential flags.

July 16, 2018

Army Quartermaster officer takes charge of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa

The charge to deliver food, uniforms, medical items and more to ensure the combat readiness of America’s warfighters throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East changed hands as Army Lt. Col. Sherdrick Rankin assumed command of DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa July 12.

July 12, 2018

WRP employees meet with Troop Support commander

Employees hired through the Workforce Recruitment Program learned that “trust, discipline and commitment” were three things that the commander of the DLA Troop Support found vital to his success when they met with him July 10 in Philadelphia.

July 6, 2018

DLA Troop Support celebrates 219 years warfighter support in Philadelphia

Employees celebrated 219 years of DLA Troop Support's continuous logistics support to the United States July 6. Although the official “birth” of DLA may stem from the Oct. 1, 1961 creation of the Defense Supply Agency, DLA Troop Support ties its origins to the acquisition of the Schuylkill Arsenal in 1799.

July 6, 2018

Agency cuts the ribbon at new Humphreys site

Defense Logistics Agency employees at Gimcheon, South Korea, recently celebrated the official Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new collection point at Camp Humphreys.