DLA News Archive

Tag: DLA Troop Support

May 8, 2018

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.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly presents the DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams with a depiction of the Schuylkill Arsenal in Philadelphia on April 27.

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.

Connie Martins, a fabric worker with the flag room, and Anthony D'Ambrosio, Construction & Equipment deputy director, were recognized for their years of service during a civilian retirement ceremony. The two have 68 years of combined federal service.

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.

NSA Philadelphia tenant agencies come together for the “Walk a Mile in their Shoes” Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month event on April 24.

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.

The 53rd Adjutant General of the Pennsylvania National Guard Air Force Maj. Gen. Anthony Carrelli signs a presidential flag being hand-embroidered at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia April 16.

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.

Dawn Leason, right, a Clothing and Textiles supervisory commodity business specialist, poses with Richard Ellis, left, DLA Troop Support deputy commander, during the Women’s History Month program April 11, 2018 at in Philadelphia.

April 23, 2018

Women’s History Month awardees speak on leadership

PHILADELPHIA — Two DLA Troop Support employees who were recognized for their contributions to the advancement of women offer their thoughts on leadership.

Brenda Hall, a DLA Troop Support procurement analyst, poses with her going-away gift from her time in the DLA Enterprise Rotation Program, Feb. 28, 2018 in Philadelphia.

April 20, 2018

Troop Support employee gains perspective during year at DLA Acquisition

PHILADELPHIA — The DLA Enterprise Rotational Program provides employees with a professional development opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills for the DLA mission.

Air Force Col. Adrian Crowley, director of DLA Troop Support’s Industrial Hardware supply chain, (left) speaks during the NDIA Delaware Valley Chapter International Defense Industry Conference April 13 in Philadelphia.

April 19, 2018

DLA Troop Support senior leader speaks to Philly-area defense industry leaders

PHILADELPHIA — Air Force Col. Adrian Crowley, Industrial Hardware director, spoke to local business leaders at a National Defense Industry Association conference April 13 in Philadelphia.

Army Spc. Nia Davis (left) and Army Spc. Raven Lee (right) affix the rank insignia to Army Lt. Col. Latrina Lee’s (center) uniform during her promotion ceremony April 6. The two specialists are the nieces of Lt. Col. Lee, DLA Troop Support chief of current operations.

April 13, 2018

Army officer reflects on family during promotion ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Lt. Col. Latrina Lee said family has always been a central part of her life, and that it was the accidental death of her brother when she was 19 years old that drove her to join the Army.

The Defense Acquisition University Senior Service College Fellowship Program participants pose with Hue Nguyen, center, DLA Troop Support flag room supervisor, at DLA Troop Support in Philadelphia April 3, 2018.

April 6, 2018

DAU fellows, Troop Support talk about acquisition processes during annual visit

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support hosted the Defense Acquisition University Senior Service College Fellowship Program participants so that they could learn about the agency’s warfighter support mission.