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April 7, 2021

Europe and Africa haz waste specialists undeterred by pandemic

The DLA contracting officer representatives who oversee removal of millions of pounds of waste from dozens of countries annually have adapted their methods to overcome a global threat.

April 5, 2021

Leadership Spotlight: Kathy Atkins-Nuñez

Get to know Kathy Atkins-Nuñez, DLA Disposition Services mid-America region director.

March 30, 2021

Excess watercraft to serve below the waves

While the Air Force is well known for its aircraft, people in the Destin-Fort Walton Beach area of Florida will soon know more about one of its watercraft as the excess vessel becomes a new addition to an artificial reef.

March 25, 2021

DLA Services and National Guard get computers to students

New Hampshire Army National Guard elements recently turned over 100 excess computers to a local school through DOD’s Computers for Learning, administrated by Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

March 23, 2021

New agency video highlights Pennsylvania property disposal

DLA Disposition Services Susquehanna demonstrates taxpayer savings and direct support to warfighters and other government agencies in a recent 4-minute online film.

March 22, 2021

40-year agency fixture calls it a day

A veritable walking encyclopedia of military property disposal experience and expertise will bid adieu when Carol Fix clocks out for the final time in late March.

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.

March 16, 2021

New approach helps avoid backlogs

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.

March 15, 2021

Pi Day event continues despite pandemic

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

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

March 11, 2021

Vaccination opportunities surging for DLA employees

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

March 10, 2021

New nationwide DOD surplus personal property sales contracts tentatively awarded

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.

March 9, 2021

Historic vehicle finds new home

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

March 3, 2021

Excess oil to support South Carolina forestry equipment

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

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

Feb. 25, 2021

Barstow site lead honored for 1st quarter performance

Heath Buswell was recently named DLA Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter.

Feb. 23, 2021

Fort Meade disposal specialist recalls protective suit transfer to FEMA

Angela Sakryd helped transfer 40,000 excess protective suits from DTRA to FEMA.

Feb. 22, 2021

Afghan operations making milestones

Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees have been serving in Afghanistan in support of U.S. forces deployed there and noted significant milestones for DLA in the past few weeks.

Feb. 19, 2021

Puerto Rico school rebuilds with surplus property

A small K-12 academy in the island territory looked to the states and federal government for vehicles and equipment after Hurricane Maria losses.

Feb. 17, 2021

DLA lays historic Great Lakes watercraft to rest

The mighty “Paul Bunyan” helped Soo Locks operators hold back Lake Superior since the WWII era.

Feb. 15, 2021

Battle Creek team helps equip Central operations

Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees at global sites often count on colleagues in Battle Creek, Michigan, to ensure essential equipment they need like the team who helps keep the specialized equipment site staffs rely on getting to where it is needed.

Feb. 12, 2021

Prairie Hill – Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Department gives military truck a new mission

Texas’ Prairie Hill – Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired an excess Stewart Stevenson military truck through the Defense Department’s Firefighter Property Program.

Feb. 11, 2021

One-time sale benefits DLA, Portuguese

A thousand pieces of furniture were recently removed from remote Lajes Field facilities in the Azores, saving taxpayers from substantial disposal costs.

Feb. 8, 2021

Mid-America team honored with agency award

Defense Logistics Agency employees from DLA Disposition Services’ Mid-America region were among the personnel honored in the DLA Director's Strategic Goals Award for the 4th Quarter of fiscal 2020.