DLA Troop Support News

Archive: 2026

Feb. 18, 2026

Troop Support pharmacists recognized for ‘innovative,’ exceptional’ support to military medicine

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support pharmacists were recognized for ensuring pharmaceutical supply chain security and facilitating collaboration across the federal government and defense medical industry, late January.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 837th Transportation Battalion offload containers and upload vehicles and equipment at the Busan, South Korea, port Feb. 1, 2026. With the help of U.S. Army Transportation, U.S. Transportation Command conducts Operation Turbo Fusion, which demonstrates how the military integrates multiple modes of transportation to move cargo around the globe, even in contested environments. 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, equipment and containers were offloaded while vehicles from 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, were loaded onto the ship. 2SBCT falls under the 2nd Infantry Division contingent at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and is replacing 1SBCT, 4ID, as the new U.S. Army Korea Rotational Force that will train with the Republic of Korea Army in support of the ROK-US alliance and contribute to readiness in the Indo-Pacific region.

Feb. 13, 2026

DLA Troop Support, USTRANSCOM partnership unlocks joint logistics dominance in Turbo Fusion 2026

PHILADELPHIA — In a demonstration of joint force capability, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support has partnered with U.S. Transportation Command and DLA-Transportation Command to execute Turbo Fusion 2026, a complex, multi-modal operation designed to leverage technology and test systems and procedures through multiple simultaneous transportation operations.

Feb. 11, 2026

Troop Support expedites mattresses to sailors around the world

PHILADELPHIA — From Texas to Maine and Japan, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support expedited nearly five dozen mattresses to sailors aboard a Navy ship and submarine, respectively, last month.

Four men in military uniform carry a patient in a field.

Feb. 10, 2026

Troop Support procures nerve agent antidote, enhances warfighter readiness

PHILADELPHIA — Safeguarding warfighters’ lives in contested logistics environments, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain strategically negotiated with medical industry partners to reopen a line of supply for Nerve Agent Antidote Autoinjectors this Dec. 2025.

Deputy Commander of DLA Troop Support talks with new hires during a town hall meeting Feb 4

Feb. 5, 2026

Deputy Commander connects with new hires at town hall

PHILADELPHIA — New hires often have big questions and during a New Employee town hall, Feb. 4, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Deputy Commander made it clear that he is ready to listen.

A Soldier flies a small unmanned aerial system at the range during the inaugural Unmanned Advanced Lethality Course (UALC) at Fort Rucker on August 18. DLA Troop Support is supporting DoW’s mission through a new Drone Marketplace that provides an efficient, reliable and secure place for customers to purchase Unmanned Ariel Systems. (Photo Credit: 2nd Lt. Veronica Jordan)

Jan. 30, 2026

Troop Support plays key role in DoW's drone strategy, bolstering national, event security

PHILADELPHIA — From modern battlefields overseas to reconnaissance and security missions in the United States and abroad, unmanned aerial systems - or drones - are reshaping the battlespace and redefining military operations and intelligence.

Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Deputy Commander Christopher Mosher discusses the future of military logistics with Director of Business Process Support Kelvin Picorelli and Deputy Director of Operations and Plans Patrick “Spike” Owens

Jan. 8, 2026

DLA Troop Support charts modernization course, pitching AI and digital workforce solutions to drive Warfighter readiness

PHILADELPHIA — After three days of intensive brainstorming focused on the future of military logistics, leaders at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support presented Deputy Commander Christopher Mosher with a series of bold, innovative proposals designed to forge a new path forward and create a blueprint for transforming agency operations to enhance its core mission: to deliver optimal, global supply chain solutions to enable ready, lethal Warfighters and our other valued partners.

With 47 years of federal service, Alphonso Tracy Banks retires from Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support as the group’s longest-serving member. He brought a decorated military background from his time as a U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year to his vital role in the Clothing and Textiles supply chain and celebrates this milestone with his significant other, Robin Lyles.

Jan. 7, 2026

The pillars of readiness: retiring DLA Troop Support class leaves enduring legacy for a transforming agency

PHILADELPHIA — In a ceremony celebrating deep-rooted dedication, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support honored the careers of eight civilian employees, who’s collective 324 years of federal service provided the bedrock for an agency now transforming to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving and contested global environment.