DLA News Archive

Category: Disposition Services

March 21, 2021

Battle Creek traffic management specialist recognized

Brian Kemp was recently selected as a DLA Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter.

March 20, 2021

USAF master sergeant honored for Korea contributions

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Amanda Hall recently received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her agency service in South Korea.

Contractor employees at DLA Disposition Services' Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, site work together as one manages the hoses supplying the cutting torch used by his colleague as they demilitarize a large mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle.

March 16, 2021

New approach helps avoid backlogs

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services site at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, cleared a hurdle Feb. 28 when the last two mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles from a large backlog were cut up for disposal.

DLA Disposition Services Acting Director Army Col. Franyate Taylor, front left, and Stacey Pilling, front right, lead their colleagues Doug Mulvaney, left rear, Andrew VanKoevering as they head out from the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center to run their 3.14 miles March 12 in observance of Pi Day.

March 15, 2021

Pi Day event continues despite pandemic

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — While there may be fewer people working in the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center these days some still took time to observe a sweet tradition for Pi Day 2021.

March 15, 2021

Norfolk-based materials examiner honored

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Longtime contractor Robert Montgomery earned his first Employee of the Quarter recognition after just a year as a DOD federal civilian employee.

Three people show their vaccination card or pose while getting a vaccine dose.

March 11, 2021

Vaccination opportunities surging for DLA employees

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Agency employees at sites around the world are finding ways to get inoculated and help limit the year-long pandemic’s reach.

Two masked DLA employees open sealed bid envelopes.

March 10, 2021

New nationwide DOD surplus personal property sales contracts tentatively awarded

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Commercial firm Iron Planet is set to become the sole resale source for all military surplus personal property in the U.S. and its territories, pending review and final contract award.

A World War II ambulance sits on a trailer at the Army Museum Support Center’s outdoor storage facility at Anniston, Alabama, Jan. 28 awaiting transport to the Alabama Center of Military History.

March 9, 2021

Historic vehicle finds new home

ANNISTON, Alabama — Alabama residents and tourists will enjoy a piece of World War II history that left an Army historical program for a new home.

Excess hydraulic oil from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, will help Caterpillar D4K2 Firefighting Dozers used by the South Carolina Forestry Commission deal with the extreme conditions that occur during while putting out fires, which can damage to hydraulic hoses and fittings.

March 3, 2021

Excess oil to support South Carolina forestry equipment

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — More than 800 gallons of excess hydraulic oil no longer needed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, will now help sustain equipment used by the South Carolina Forestry Commission to fight fires.

Feb. 27, 2021

Gimcheon ops chief honored

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Pat Leverett was named DLA Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter for his outstanding contributions in South Korea at the start of fiscal 2021.