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A teacher assists a student using a touchscreen device.

Oct. 19, 2021

Repurposed military tech helps autistic students learn

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A recent donation to the Anderson Center for Autism shows how military units can leverage DOD Computers For Learning to directly benefit local classrooms and communities.

Oct. 15, 2021

Logistician saves stranger from Kalamazoo River

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services employee Ronald Hobbs rescued a stranger from the Kalamazoo River on Oct. 12.

A former security perimeter watch tower at the U.S. Navy base in Yokosuka, Japan.

Oct. 11, 2021

Japan property disposal saves Navy $

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Strong connections to DLA recently helped warfighters unload aging watch towers and mobile small arms ranges that had rusted after years of exposure to salty sea air.

Oct. 8, 2021

Commentary: Chief Petty Officer Stephen Mitchell on volunteering with Operation Allies Refuge

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Chief Petty Officer Stephen Mitchell of Disposition Services at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar talks about his experience volunteering for Operation Allies Refuge.

A heavy equipment operator uses pincers to smash filing cabinets in a staging yard.

Oct. 7, 2021

Advance coordination smooths regional DODEA furniture swaps

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Disposition offices recently helped DOD schoolhouses in Europe and Asia prepare for fall with assistance on large furniture disposal projects.

A woman poses with a man while both holding a coin in a warehouse.

Oct. 4, 2021

Agency head visits K-town property disposal crew

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Two Germany-based DLA Disposition Services employees were commended for their mission contributions Sept. 28.

Oct. 1, 2021

Digital DSR Celebrates 5 Years in Service

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Digital DSR celebrates 5 years anniversary supporting DLA Disposition Services customers.

Sept. 30, 2021

Looking inside the Disposition Services warehouse in Columbus, Ohio

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — For the DLA Disposition Services site in Columbus, Ohio, the recent field office realignment now gives the location additional geographic areas and responsibilities to take care of.

A man in a warehouse points at two separate vehicles with built-in rocket launchers.

Sept. 28, 2021

DEMIL at Letterkenny paves way for future Army systems

LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT, Penn. — The Army has been parting out and then demilitarizing obsolete weapons systems in Pennsylvania with the help of DLA Disposition Services.

Man standing in front of green screen talking.

Sept. 23, 2021

DLA Disposition Services director hosts virtual town hall

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon addressed the workforce virtually in September Director's Call.