Troop Support celebrates employees at quarterly award ceremony

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated employees' accomplishments during the organization's Quarterly Awards Ceremony September 18.

Employees filled the auditorium at the Naval Activity Center Philadelphia to watch DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Sean Kelly present team and individual awards, as well as time-in-service recognitions.

"I'm the happiest general in the United States Army," Kelly said. "Why? Because I'm surrounded by this incredible, great workforce. What you all do every day to support the workforce is absolutely incredible."

The presentations began with the DLA Director's Strategic Goals Awards, which are awarded to teams and individuals who make measurable contributions towards achieving goals set forth in the DLA Strategic Plan.

The individual Director's Strategic Goals Award was presented to Michael Rodriguez-Holquin, Business ntegration Branch chief, who was recognized for his exceptional contributions to the Plans and Operation's Business Operations Division. Rodriguez-Holquin developed a comprehensive SharePoint dashboard to track key marketing events and customer support requests, significantly improving workflow and decision-making. Additionally, he created detailed onboarding materials for new employees, ensuring clarity and immediate readiness for accountability.

The team award went to the Federal Emergency Management Agency Response Working Group, a multi-supply chain group who delivered over 21 million Meals Ready to Eat, 200,000 Survival Daily Rations, and 86 generators within challenging conditions during Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts.

The following individuals and teams were also recognized during the ceremony:

Troop Support's Teams of the Quarter

2^nd quarter - Medical Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Global Contracting Team

3^rd quarter - The Command Support G-Invoicing Team

Supervisors of the Quarter

2^nd Quarter - John Fafarra, Procurement Process Support

3^rd Quarter - Shervon James, Construction & Equipment

Employees of the Month

February - Timothy Hofmeister, Construction and Equipment

April - Christian Chadwick, Business Process Support

June - Sean Kenny, Clothing & Textiles

July - Baotran Dao, Clothing & Textiles

Career Service Awards, 30 years

Dana Dallas

James Kana

Tracey Marcus

Steven McLane

Career Service Awards, 35 years

Joseph Hauser

Kyle McCarthy

Edith Moss

Don Trachtman

Career Service Awards, 40 years

Steve Desanto

Lynne Desanto

Yasmin Dossa

Lynne Gremo

Michele Haye

Sidney Johnson

Leah Lester

Mae D. McQueen

John Mumbower

Soo Song

Career Service Awards, 45 years

William Kenny

Sharon Pollard