DLA Troop Support News

Archive: April, 2026

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.

man in uniform stands left of plaque with man in suit

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.