DLA Troop Support News

NSA Philadelphia tenant command representatives and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program leads stand together after signing the 2018 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia April 3.

April 5, 2018

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month opens at NSA Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — NSA Philadelphia employees were reminded during two events in two days that sexual assault happens, it's devastating and their organizations are dedicated to a zero tolerance policy that supports education, prevention and response efforts.

Tech Sgt. John Nelson, an explosive ordnance disposal team leader from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, searches a vehicle while wearing an EOD 10 bomb suit during a training scenario at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 15, 2018.

April 4, 2018

Exercise tests EOD and security forces

Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar — Defense Logistics Agency personnel in Qatar helped airmen from 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight collaborate on a training exercise recently.

Personnel use a large forklift to lift a vehicle and let it roll after being dropped to shake loose any ammunition that may have been left behind in the vehicles before any unfired rounds can cause an accident during disposal.

April 3, 2018

Three years of living less dangerously

Bagram, Afghanistan — While people enjoy being recognized for what they have done, the Defense Logistics Agency safety program recently recognized those supporting DLA Disposition Services operations in Afghanistan for something they did not do for almost three years – lose work time from accidents.

Photo. Dewey Smith, an equal employment specialist, and Nereida Rivera, a hand embroidery fabric worker, were honored during a retirement ceremony March 29. The retirees have 43 years of combined federal service.

April 3, 2018

Fabric worker, EEO specialist honored for years of federal service

PHILADELPHIA — Two Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were recognized for their service during a retirement ceremony March 29. Dewey Smith, an equal employment specialist, and Nereida Rivera, a hand embroidery fabric worker, retired with 43 years of combined federal service.

Navy Cmdr. Matt Sklerov, from New York, participates in a Passover Seder aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the South China Sea, April 10, 2017. DLA Troop Support provides annual religious support to service members across the globe for the Easter and Passover holidays. This year, Troop Support provided more than 170,000 pounds of food, 11,000 Meals, Ready-to-Eat and 115 orders of palm, wine, Jewish ceremonial Seder kits and ashes.

April 2, 2018

Troop Support provides Easter, Passover support to service members across globe

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support provides annual religious support to service members across the globe for the Easter and Passover holidays. This year, Troop Support provided more than 170,000 pounds of food, 11,000 Meals, Ready-to-Eat and 115 orders of palm, wine, Jewish ceremonial Seder kits and ashes.

Team member Ki Song Chong (center) educates Army Sgt. John Than (left) and Staff Sgt. Gena Williams from the 602nd Aviation Support Battalion on the proper use of local stock numbers for items that do not have National Stock Numbers.

April 2, 2018

Training helps warfighters deal with variety, bulk turn-ins

Gimcheon, South Korea — Team members at DLA Disposition Service sites are continuing to offer orientation and training whenever they can help make it easier for warfighters to dispose of excess items.

Contractors pump used foam making material from a hangar’s fire suppression system out of the catch basins into their vacuum tank trucks to transport for disposal.

March 31, 2018

Sagami employees pitch in to protect environment

Sagami, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency employees in Japan had the chance to think “green” during a quarterly USFJ Environmental Subcommittee and Environmental Engagement Panel meeting sponsored by U.S. Forces Japan staff from March 7 to 8.

Subsistence nutritionist teaches healthy eating habits to Troop Support workforce

March 30, 2018

Subsistence nutritionist talks healthy eating with DLA Troop Support workforce

PHILADELPHIA — Starr Seip, a nutritionist with the Subsistence supply chain, spoke to employees about healthy eating March 29. The DLA Troop Suppport Resiliency team hosted the event as part of National Nutrition Month.

Mike Tarkett (left) and Joanne Anello are the creators of Industrial Hardware’s “PR Madness.” The competition has expanded beyond their respective divisions in the supply chain and has had positive effects on morale and productivity.

March 29, 2018

Industrial Hardware’s ‘PR Madness’ consumes supply chain

PHILADELPHIA — While many college basketball fans’ brackets were busted early, the PR Madness continues for the Industrial Hardware supply chain at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. IH’s play on the annual college hoops tournament has grown and evolved with the supply chain’s priorities. But PR Madness, first held in 2015, still stirs employees’ competitive spirits and has been a boost to productivity.

DLA Troop Support Deputy Director of Industrial Hardware Tina Piotrowski addresses a group of new employees to the IH supply chain in Philadelphia.

March 28, 2018

Newly certified coaches add to Troop Support’s menu of employee development programs

PHILADELPHIA — Two newly certified mentors at DLA Troop Support will be able to share their enhanced coaching skills through the DLA In-House Coaching Program.

March 27, 2018

DLA Troop Support employees gain insight, inspiration from Leadership Academy

PHILADELPHIA — Forty three DLATroop Support employees learned introductory leadership concepts during a professional development course March 13-15. The aim of the DLA Troop Support Leadership Academy is to provide leadership and supervisory training so mid-level employees are better prepared for future promotions.

March 27, 2018

Subsistence nutritionist will talk healthy eating with workforce

PHILADELPHIA — March is National Nutrition Month. And Starr Seip, a nutritionist with DLA Troop Support’s Subsistence supply chain, will talk to employees about healthy eating at an event March 29.

From left, Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, DLA Troop Support commander, Maj. Gen. Barbara Holcomb, U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. David Rogers pose for a picture at DLA Troop Support, March 16, 2018 in Philadelphia.

March 21, 2018

Army medical general discusses readiness with DLA Troop Support leaders

PHILADELPHIA — The leadership team from U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command visited Philadelphia March 16 to learn more about how DLA Troop Support helps the command ensure soldiers’ medical readiness.

Members of the DLA Troop Support’s Medical Culture Improvement Team hand out water ice during a pep rally at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia, March 14, 2018.

March 20, 2018

Medical rallies for Culture/Climate Survey

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support’s Medical supply chain held a water ice give away during a stand-down for the 2018 DLA Culture/Climate Survey.

DLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon updates his workforce at a Feb. 6 Town Hall session.

March 12, 2018

Events offer updates on Network Optimization

Battle Creek, Michigan — Network Optimization was a major topic during two events in February as updates on the initiative were shared with the workforce.