DLA News Archive

Feb. 21, 2025

DLA flu program successfully ends 2024-2025 season despite new challenges

Philadelphia — Working closely with the DLA Distribution Center in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Troop Support's Medical supply chain procured more than 3 million doses of the flu vaccine for military members globally.

Feb. 11, 2025

DLA’s Automated One Time Buy Team earns agencywide accolades

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency’s Enterprise Automated One Time Buy Procurement Team made significant strides in supporting the defense industrial base and meeting warfighter requirements, issuing over 400,000 solicitations and resulting in approximately 151,311 awards valued at $1.086 billion from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. The team – comprised of 30 personnel from DLA Aviation, Land and Maritime and Troop Support – was recently recognized with the Acquisition Workforce Team Achievement during the 57th Annual Employee Recognition Program held Jan. 23 at DLA headquarters on Fort Belvoir.

Feb. 6, 2025

Troop Support celebrates the careers of four civilian retirees

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a retirement ceremony to honor the federal service of four civilian employees Jan. 30.

Jan. 17, 2025

Clothing and Textiles expedites Army green service uniforms for presidential inauguration

PHILADELPHIA — Approximately 80 Army Guardsmen and reservists supporting the presidential inauguration Jan. 20, will be sharp in new Army green service uniforms, thanks to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain.

Dec. 20, 2024

DLA Troop Support plans ahead to ensure holiday meals are ready to go on the big day

PHILADELPHIA — Santa has one night to make his deliveries around the world, but the Defense Logistics Agency knows it’s better to plan ahead for this busy season.

Dec. 20, 2024

Troop Support honors 607 years of combined service

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony honoring 17 retirees with a combined total of 607 years of federal service on Dec. 19.

Nov. 29, 2024

DLA director hosts town hall, discusses future initiatives at former command

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support welcomed former commander, now DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, and DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Dyer for a town hall and review of the 2025 Annual Operating Plan Nov. 25.

Nov. 25, 2024

C&T hosts 10th annual industry event, instills collaboration, communication

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — More than 1,000 representatives from the Defense Logistics Agency, military services and domestic clothing and textiles industrial base participated in the 10th annual Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry, hosted by DLA Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain, November 20-21.

Nov. 21, 2024

Troop Support Medical facilitates humanitarian donation to Galápagos Islands

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support ’s Medical supply chain oversaw U.S. Southern Command’s donation of two medical trauma containerized modular clinic to Ecuador's Galápagos Archipelago, specifically for the islands of Isabela and Floreana, this summer. 

Nov. 21, 2024

Five former employees inducted to DLA Troop Support Hall of Fame

PHILADELPHIA — Five former employees were inducted to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Hall of Fame during a ceremony in their honor November 19.