Three DLA Troop Support Retirees Honored for 68 Years of Federal Service

The Defense Logistics Agency celebrated the careers of three long-serving civilian employees.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:55pm

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The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a retirement ceremony on March 31 to honor the federal service of three civilian employees - Tara Perrien, Maria Silvester, and Francis Flynn. The three retirees were surrounded by family and colleagues as they were recognized for their combined 68 years of service to the agency and supporting warfighters around the world.

Why it matters

The Defense Logistics Agency plays a critical role in supplying the U.S. military with the equipment and resources needed to carry out their missions. Recognizing the long-serving civilian employees who contribute to this effort helps highlight the important work done by DLA and the dedication of its workforce.

The details

Tara Perrien, Maria Silvester, and Francis Flynn were the three DLA Troop Support employees honored at the retirement ceremony. The three retirees had collectively served the agency for 68 years, with each having decades-long careers supporting the warfighter mission.

  • The retirement ceremony was held on March 31, 2026.

The players

Tara Perrien

A long-serving civilian employee at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

Maria Silvester

A long-serving civilian employee at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

Francis Flynn

A long-serving civilian employee at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

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The takeaway

The retirement ceremony highlights the important contributions of civilian employees at the Defense Logistics Agency, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support the U.S. military's mission. Their decades of service and dedication are a testament to the vital role DLA plays in equipping and supplying the nation's warfighters.