DLA Troop Support News

The new U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command patch approved by The Institute of Heraldry effective Nov. 20, 2025, is displayed at the USAWHC activation and Transition of Command ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2025. The emblem features an eagle’s head above a globe representing North and South America, symbolizing the command’s area of responsibility, strategic readiness and modernization initiatives, with four stars denoting four-star leadership. The U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command serves as the Theater Army for both U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command. This newly activated command unifies U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army North, and U.S. Army South as the Army Service Component Command for the Western Hemisphere. Its missions include homeland defense, crisis response, regional security cooperation, and defense support to civil authorities, while also serving as the Army's immediate response force for the region. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Alexis Fischer)

June 2, 2026

DLA Troop Support fortifies the homeland defense mission

PHILADELPHIA — The territorial integrity of the United States rests on a basis of homeland defense. It’s the founding mission of the Department of War and is fortified by the logistical engine of Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support. Today, this commitment is demonstrated across the Western Hemisphere Command, the Theatre Army for U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command. With thousands of service members now focused on regional defense, this sweeping initiative projects absolute American strength and deters malign actors through an overwhelming physical presence. By aggressively targeting illicit activities, warfighters, federal law enforcement and DLA Troop Support logisticians are sending an undeniable, unified message: the Western Hemisphere is America’s neighborhood, and it will never be a permissive environment for transnational threats.

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May 15, 2026

Mission ready: How workplace morale strengthens mental health and warfighter support

PHILADELPHIA — A group of employees at the DLA Troop Support Medical supply chain work together to boost morale and improve mental health within the workforce. Working in tandem on two separate teams, the Cultural Improvement Team plans events, while the Employee Morale Team is allowed to fundraise to make social events like cookouts and holiday parties more affordable for the workforce.

Leadership and subject matter experts from Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support and the Travis Association for the Blind stand together during a facility walkthrough in Austin, Texas, April 30, 2026. The collaborative visit brought together key personnel from both organizations to align logistics strategies with the strict requirements of an upcoming financial review and reinforce their shared commitment to accountability.

May 7, 2026

Breaking the audit cycle with proactive frontline readiness

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support is aggressively pursuing a clean financial audit by taking its accountability mission directly to the supply chain’s front lines.

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May 4, 2026

2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Lillian Gardner

An acquisition professional known as a contracting role model and mentor to hundreds of acquisitions professionals is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.

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May 1, 2026

2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee: Anthony D’Ambrosio

A leader in logistics supply known for managing major tailored vendor programs and spearheading contingency support during historic humanitarian events is a 2026 DLA Hall of Fame inductee.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz examines a nearly completed Presidential flag during a visit to Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia on April 27. His visit included a tour of the flag room.

April 30, 2026

Top Marine enlisted leader visits DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support welcomed Sergeant Major of the United States Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz to Philadelphia on April 27.

John Race, left, receives a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate of Achievement from his supervisor, Keith R. Smoly, Defense Logistics Agency information Operations regional director, in Sigonella, Italy, April 30, 2026. Race led a continuous process improvement project for DLA Distribution that successfully streamlined a recurring weekly task. The initiative utilized long-distance coaching from DLA Troop Support to create a standardized, efficient workflow that can be adopted across the enterprise.

April 30, 2026

Coaching across continents: How DLA Troop Support mentorship conquered a six-hour time difference

PHILADELPHIA — A global Continuous Process Improvement project undertaken by Defense Logistics Agency Information Technology & DLA Distribution has proven that a dedicated model for building a resilient workforce can transcend any boundary, thanks to a first-of-its-kind mentorship collaboration with experts from DLA Troop Support.

The Defense Logistics Agency graduated more than 80 employees from its Pathways to Career Excellence Program in a ceremony in Philadelphia on April 22.

April 27, 2026

Forging the future: DLA celebrates the latest graduates from the Pathways to Career Excellence Program

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency graduated more than 80 employees from its Pathways to Career Excellence Program in a ceremony in Philadelphia on April 22.

Shaping the future of military logistics, DLA Director Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly and DLA Troop Support Commander Brig. Gen. Sean Kelly met with senior leaders from across DLA Troop Support's four supply chains. Their strategic conversation centered on modernization and integrating artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of DLA's support to the Warfighter.

April 14, 2026

DLA Troop Support begins journey to predictive data with AI integration

PHILADELPHIA — Stressing the urgency of a new strategic pivot for military logistics, the director of the Defense Logistics Agency returned to his former command in Philadelphia for a mid-year review, outlining a stark vision for achieving logistics readiness at the speed of war to ensure the nation's preparedness for any potential conflict.

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April 8, 2026

Four ‘vanguards of warfighter readiness’ join Troop Support’s Hall of Fame

PHILADELPHIA — Four former Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support leaders were inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony in their honor April 2, joined by family, friends and former colleagues.

Francis Flynn (Left), Tara Perrien (Center), and Maria Silvester (Right) stand together as they were celebrated on their retirement from federal service on March 31 in Philadelphia. Photo Credit: Ed Maldonado

April 3, 2026

Three DLA Troop Support retirees celebrate 68 years of federal service

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a retirement ceremony to honor the federal service of three civilian employees on March 31.

A new DLA Troop Support team member celebrates the completion of their first day, proudly joining the ranks of civilian service after taking the Oath of Office. This milestone signifies their new commitment to supporting our nation's warfighters and enhancing national security. Their journey with DLA Troop Support has officially begun

March 26, 2026

DLA Troop Support accelerates transformation with people-powered readiness for Warfighters

PHILADELPHIA — In a significant boost to its mission-critical workforce, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is actively hiring dozens of new employees, with 82 individuals beginning the onboarding process after taking the Oath of Office. This influx of talent is aimed at directly enhancing the readiness and support provided to the nation's Warfighters by DLA Troop Support.

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March 24, 2026

DLA flu program closes 2025-2026 season, supports single-dose vaccine policy shift

PHILADELPHIA — Significant flu vaccine policy changes this season highlight the situational agility of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical supply chain as collaboration led to the successful completion of the 2025-2026 flu vaccine program.

March 23, 2026

Troop Support focuses on warfighter readiness during DLA vice director’s quarterly visit

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support hosted DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn for a mid-year Annual Operating Plan review with the organization March 17.

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March 9, 2026

Modernization, warfighter readiness themes of annual Clothing and Textiles industry event

PHILADELPHIA — Warfighter readiness, modernization and strategic partnership were key themes of an annual planning meeting led by the Defense Logistics Agency March 3-4 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.