May 18, 2018
Puerto Rico power grid re-energizes with DLA-provided materials
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers led the restoration mission and the Defense Logistics Agency played a key supporting role providing materials required for the rebuilding efforts.
May 16, 2018
Emigration to education, a Troop Support student trainee’s six-year career vision comes to life
PHILADELPHIA — 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
PHILADELPHIA — 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
PHILADELPHIA — Employees on one Medical supply chain team are making extra team building efforts since they often work away from the office.
Second generation Holocaust survivor shares story with NSA Philadelphia employees
PHILADELPHIA — 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
PHILADELPHIA — “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
PHILADELPHIA — 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
PHILADELPHIA — 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
PHILADELPHIA — 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
PHILADELPHIA — 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.