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May 16, 2018

Emigration to education, a Troop Support student trainee’s six-year career vision comes to life

When someone is asked where they see themselves in ten years, the answer rarely involves a trans-global relocation to a country whose language and culture is unfamiliar. But with a solid work ethic and dedication to succeed, Hue T. Nguyen, a student trainee with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, is making that vision a success story.

May 11, 2018

Troop Support Spotlight: Victoria Czaia

Victoria Czaia, DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles customer account specialist and culture improvement team member, was teaching English in China during the Sichuan earthquake of 2008, 10 years ago today. Czaia joined the Red Cross there to help those affected.

May 8, 2018

Medical team bonds despite working away from the office

Employees on one Medical supply chain team are making extra team building efforts since they often work away from the office.

May 8, 2018

Second generation Holocaust survivor shares story with NSA Philadelphia employees

Ellen Zinn spoke about her parents’ experience during the Holocaust and feeling both fearful of authority and empowered by “their survivorship” while growing up in New York.

May 7, 2018

DLA director reviews operating plan, hosts town hall at Troop Support

“What we don’t measure, we don’t do,” Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams said, stressing the importance of measurable objectives laid out in Troop Support's 2018 Dynamic Operating Plan. Williams reviewed the plan and hosted a Town Hall in Philadelphia on April 27 to share his insights with Troop Support leaders and employees.

May 2, 2018

Construction & Equipment deputy director, fabric worker retire

Connie Martins, a fabric worker with the Clothing and Textiles flag room, retired with 35 years of service. And Anthony D’Ambrosio, deputy director for the Construction and Equipment supply chain, retired with 33 years of service.

April 27, 2018

Troop Support employees ‘walk a mile in their shoes’ for sexual assault awareness

A river of teal moved across the NSA Philadelphia compound to show the unified support of tenant organizations for sexual assault awareness and prevention April 24.

April 25, 2018

Troop Support leaders, Pennsylvania Adjutant General of discuss warfighter focus

The 53rd Adjutant General of the Pennsylvania National Guard and his senior enlisted advisor visited the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support April 16. Air Force Maj. Gen. Anthony Carrelli and Army Command Sgt. Maj. Harry Buchanan III received an overview of Troop Support operations and shared thoughts on agency coordination for disaster response and veteran outreach.

April 24, 2018

Service members reflect on their DLA deployment

Deployments for military and civilian employees at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support are opportunities to develop a greater appreciation of the role the agency has in supporting overseas operations. Two Troop Support service members deployed as members of the DLA Support Team in Kuwait from May to November last year.

April 23, 2018

Women’s History Month awardees speak on leadership

Two DLA Troop Support employees who were recognized for their contributions to the advancement of women offer their thoughts on leadership.

April 20, 2018

Troop Support employee gains perspective during year at DLA Acquisition

The DLA Enterprise Rotational Program provides employees with a professional development opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills for the DLA mission.

April 19, 2018

DLA Troop Support senior leader speaks to Philly-area defense industry leaders

Air Force Col. Adrian Crowley, Industrial Hardware director, spoke to local business leaders at a National Defense Industry Association conference April 13 in Philadelphia.

April 13, 2018

DLA Troop Support commander addresses performance management, climate survey

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly discussed performance management, the ongoing DLA Culture and Climate Survey and the Voluntary Protection Program during a town hall April 5.

April 13, 2018

Army officer reflects on family during promotion ceremony

Lt. Col. Latrina Lee said family has always been a central part of her life, and that it was the accidental death of her brother when she was 19 years old that drove her to join the Army.

April 9, 2018

C&T aims to improve communication through ‘War Games’ exercise

DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles’ culture improvement team conducted a War Games exercise to enhance communication throughout the supply chain. The exercise was a result of employees identifying streamlined communication as an area for improvement in previous culture climate survey results. The 2018 DLA culture climate survey is open until April 17.