DLA News Archive

Tag: Whole of Government DS

May 7, 2026

36 states attend LESO seminar in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s 25th annual Law Enforcement Support Office National Seminar brought in partners from as far away as the U.S. Virgin Islands to learn about recent 1033 Program improvements.

The cab of a fire truck is in the foreground while a wildfire burns on a grassy landscape of hills.

April 29, 2026

Million dollars saved & readiness improved

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Fire and Emergency Services recently strengthened its response capabilities and saved taxpayer money by obtaining a command and communications vehicle through Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

Two people in military uniforms stand in the open door of a shipping container. Property sits on the ground outside of the container.

March 19, 2026

Building a Culture of Ingenuity: Space Force and the DLA Advantage

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The nation’s newest military branch, the U.S. Space Force, is building its identity and culture, and its basic military training leaders are turning to a familiar partner to stretch resources and sharpen readiness: Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

Three Police officers stand next to a black SUV outside

Feb. 13, 2026

DLA Disposition Services delivers storm relief through LESO

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — A excess military vehicle acquired from Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services by the Adamsville Police Department in Tennessee proved to be a critical asset during a recent winter ice storm, allowing officers to navigate impassable roads and respond to emergencies.

A man and a woman in military uniforms work on what looks like a dog laying on a stretcher. The dog is not real but a training aid. it has bandages to simulate injuries.

Jan. 21, 2026

Ohio Air National Guard unit saves millions with DLA Disposition Services

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The 178th Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard recently acquired excess equipment and supplies originally worth millions from the Defense Logistics Agency at no cost, significantly boosting its operational capabilities.

A Chinook helicopter hovers above the ground with blue skis behind it.

Oct. 2, 2025

Army Chinooks excel in delivering excess to DLA

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Chinook helicopters airlifted excess equipment from the Army's 10th Mountain Division to DLA Disposition Services as part of a unique training exercise at Fort Drum. The operation provided realistic logistical challenges for air crews while meeting a critical offload deadline.

Towards the center of the a burnt grass field a red fire truck and two firefighters can be seen.

Sept. 16, 2025

Washington Fire District Boosts Capabilities with Military Surplus Equipment

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In Whatcom County Fire District 14, military surplus trucks and generators once used by the military have been converted into vital tools for firefighting and rescue missions, thanks in part to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

Three people sit on a stage and one of them speaks into a microphone in front of an audience.

Aug. 29, 2025

Battle Creek hosts annual excess property training for law enforcement

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s Law Enforcement Support Office and DLA Disposition Services personnel welcomed 35 states to the annual event in mid-August.

A room full of conference attendees listening to a presentation.

Aug. 22, 2025

Vice director visits Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s top civilian received briefs from Michigan-based personnel and provided keynote remarks at the annual DOD Law Enforcement Support Office conference Aug. 18-19.

a tanker truck with a yellow cab and a black tank shoots water towards a building on fire.

Aug. 8, 2025

South Carolina firefighters stretch budgets with DLA surplus

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Fire departments across the country are giving retired military vehicles a new lease on life—on the fireline.