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May 19, 2021
Truck from DLA helps Garrison Volunteer Fire Department lead with heart
GARRISON, Texas — The Garrison VFD said they wanted to share hope and support for the community by literally showing their colors when they converted the excess 6x6 military truck they acquired from DLA. The truck honors individuals and bears their names on ribbons, stressing hope and awareness.
May 17, 2021
Gimcheon environmental chief honored
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Danny Kim was recently named DLA Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter for his property disposal support to warfighters in Korea.
May 12, 2021
Virtual workshops examine waste disposal alternatives
Battle Creek, Mich. — DLA and Army Corps of Engineers personnel will soon begin meeting online to brainstorm waste disposal methods and technologies.
May 10, 2021
Mobile Battle Creek Veterans Affairs team vaccinates local community members
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — The HDIFC played host to Battle Creek Veterans Affairs as they administered COVID vaccinations to veterans, their spouses, and caregivers.
May 6, 2021
Leadership Spotlight: Bill Cohoe
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Bill Cohoe is DLA Disposition Services' safety manager and has been with federal government for 34 years. Cohoe enjoys hunting, camping, and spending time with his family.
May 3, 2021
DLA takes center stage during virtual Small Business Networking Session
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA provides Michigan small businesses with networking tools and educates them on government purchasing and selling capabilities.
April 29, 2021
Property disposal field offices to close
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — 60 employee positions will be realigned over the coming year to optimize disposal network capacity and improve overall support to the warfighter.
April 22, 2021
Take your child to work day – pandemic edition
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — For much of our workforce at some point during the past year, it has been “take your child to work day” as we shifted to continue operations with max telework and schools/childcare closing/going virtual. As such, our workforce has shared with their children information about what they do.
April 20, 2021
New command video highlights reverse logistics
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A recently-produced 4-minute information film outlines the mission and priorities of DLA Disposition Services and its global workforce.
April 7, 2021
Europe and Africa haz waste specialists undeterred by pandemic
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — 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
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Get to know Kathy Atkins-Nuñez, DLA Disposition Services mid-America region director.
March 30, 2021
Excess watercraft to serve below the waves
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — 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
GOFFSTOWN, N.H. — 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.