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Sept. 12, 2022

1st TSC removed millions worth of old equipment from books

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 1st Theater Sustainment Command website — Old, unserviceable, outdated, or broken equipment should be removed from property books and turned into the Defense Logistics Agency.

Jan. 27, 2022

Small team, big responsibility

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base website — When one thinks of radioactive material, images of Homer Simpson or the “Back to the Future” flux capacitor may come to mind. At Wright-Patt, a team of four serve as subject matter experts on radioactive waste.

May 25, 2021

Afghanistan Retrograde Nearly One-Quarter Complete

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Defense Department website — About 160 C-17 loads of materiel and equipment have left Afghanistan and more than 10,000 pieces of military equipment have been turned over to the Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Central Command reports.

Dec. 21, 2020

AEDC Base Civil Engineering Branch vital to mission success at Arnold AFB

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Arnold Air Force Base website — From mowing grass to operating test utility systems, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Civil Engineering Branch, or TSDC, ensures the readiness of the grounds, facilities and utility systems at Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters of AEDC.

Dec. 13, 2020

Logistics Center in Japan Completes Successful Year of HAZMAT Operations

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Navy website — Nearing the end of 2020, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka is on track to complete a successful year in the proper disposal, storage and inspection of hazardous materials (HAZMAT).

July 24, 2020

When in Doubt, DS it Out

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the McConnell Air Force Base website — As outdated office furniture and equipment reaches the end of its life cycle, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron flight services center uses the disposition services to maximize supplies that can be repurposed.

April 2, 2019

Environmental team manages HAZWASTE disposal, recycling

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing website — The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s environmental team know how to turn trash into treasure, leading the recycling, waste disposal, and hazardous material management effort at Al Udeid.

Jan. 25, 2019

Recycling and disposing HAZMAT for readiness

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Camp Pendleton website — Imagine that a lithium ion battery is thrown away in the trash and taken to a landfill. It just happens to be summer time, and it is record hitting heat. The lithium ion battery that was improperly disposed of overheats and activates a chemical reaction within the battery that ignites it.

Aug. 17, 2018

DLA saves money, resources

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base website — Whether it’s thousands of pounds of spent ammunition, unused office equipment or retired aircraft, DLA Disposition Services is there to help. By ensuring equipment is reused, resold or properly disposed of, DLA saves the Air Force time and money.

July 9, 2018

DLA Disposition Services gives new purpose to old or excess items

DLA Disposition Services gives new purpose to old or excess items.