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Sept. 2, 2020
Reservists put their training to work
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia — Reservists spent mid-July putting their training requirements to work meeting Defense Logistics Agency needs.
Sept. 1, 2020
DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM, DLA Energy Middle East bids Cruz farewell
MACDILL AFB, FL — DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM and DLA Energy Middle East bids farewell to Edwin J. Cruz during a retirement ceremony July 31 at MacDill AFB. Cruz retired after 34 years of federal service.
Aug. 31, 2020
Property reuse pros place 755 fridges in new homes
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — There’ll be no appliances left behind with DLA Disposition Services on the case.
Aug. 30, 2020
Commentary: Trolling With The Troops 2020
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Each year, approximately 30 boat captains donate a morning and take veterans out for a day of fishing on Lake Michigan. This year, the Aug. 22 event had me reflecting more than usual.
Aug. 28, 2020
DLA Disposition Services Law Enforcement Support Office innovates to hold annual training conference
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ Law Enforcement Support Office conducted its annual training conference in August, and as with everything this year, it was a little different.
Aug. 26, 2020
Guam students receive donated laptops
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The U.S. territory’s most remote elementary recently received 50 laptops through the agency-managed Computers For Learning military equipment donation process.
Aug. 24, 2020
Bragg site briefs senior Army leader
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Army Gen. Michael Garrett, commanding general for Army Forces Command visited the DLA facility at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to see some of the ways the agency supports his forces.
Aug. 20, 2020
Excess boots may brighten holidays for homeless
Almost 200 pairs of boots began making their way to help the homeless July 28 when they were received at the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services site at Warner Robins, Georgia.
Aug. 17, 2020
Equipment from DLA Disposition Services helps keep south Florida community prepared for hurricanes
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — While the East Coast cleans up from Hurricane Isaias, Florida first responders are already preparing for the next hurricane or other emergency that may arise, thanks in part to gear received from the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.
Aug. 14, 2020
DLA transfers excess Army property to support Honduran COVID-19 response
SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Defense Logistics Agency employees teamed with members of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, U.S. Southern Command and Soto Cano Air Base mid-July to equip COVID-19 response centers and quarantine camps in Honduras with $2.2 million in donated property.
Aug. 13, 2020
DLA disposal team in Guam assists aircraft carrier during extended stay
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Property disposal specialists worked with sailors to help get USS Theodore Roosevelt back to sea as soon as possible.
Barstow customer rep goes extra mile
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Nuhu Kashalla proudly serves as an Army Reserve medic and DLA Disposition Services property disposal specialist in California's High Desert country.
Aug. 12, 2020
Hood property disposal site employee honored
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Property Disposal Specialist Shirlyn Jones was recently honored as a DLA Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter.
Aug. 10, 2020
Vehicles offer final service as rescue trainers
KHANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Defense Logistics Agency employees at Kandahar, Afghanistan, combined their roles of supporting the warfighter and ensuring the proper disposal of excess equipment to host recent field training for a local Air Force unit.
Aug. 3, 2020
Leadership Spotlight: Stacey Pilling
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Stacey Pilling, DLA Disposition Services Resource Management director.
July 28, 2020
DLA transfers portable shelters to Navy medical facilities for COVID-19 screening
NEWPORT, R.I. — The Defense Logistics Agency partnered with Air Force and Navy medical staffs in late June and early July to support COVID-19 screening at naval medical facilities in the Northeast.
July 24, 2020
When in Doubt, DS it Out
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the McConnell Air Force Base website — As outdated office furniture and equipment reaches the end of its life cycle, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron flight services center uses the disposition services to maximize supplies that can be repurposed.
July 20, 2020
DLA Disposition Services’ Deputy Director departs
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Army Col. Wayne Bondy said farewell to his role as DLA Disposition Services’ deputy director in July as he prepares for a headquarters role in the Defense Logistics Agency.
July 18, 2020
DLA Disposition Services announces incoming deputy director
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — Army Col. Fran Taylor has been selected as the next Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services deputy director.
July 16, 2020
DLA provides medical equipment to support coronavirus relief in Italy
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Excess health care equipment like monitors, infusion pumps, aspirators and scopes were donated to Naples area hospitals in June.
McBeath is appointed first civilian acting commander of DLA Support Team — Afghanistan
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Debra McBeath was appointed acting commander, DLA Support Team — Afghanistan, by Army Col. Hattie L. Richardson, commander, DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM, June 26.
July 15, 2020
Family Services eases deployment stress
Battle Creek, Michigan — Deploying thousands of miles from home to support the warfighter and the Defense Logistics Agency mission can be a test of one’s resiliency, but the Family Services program in Battle Creek, Michigan, tries to ease the stress by reaching out to deployed personnel and their families.
July 10, 2020
Disposal specialists surge to support Army readiness in NY
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Extra Defense Logistics Agency personnel reported to Fort Drum in June to help the 2nd Brigade Combat Team clear property books.
July 7, 2020
DLA Disposition Services supports Kansas firefighters
BATTLE CREEK. Mich. — When Kansas firefighters respond to a call, many use equipment the state’s foresters acquired through the U.S. Forest Service and Defense Logistics Agency.
July 5, 2020
Virtual fitness challenge keeps patrons active
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — Members of the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center workforce began an 8-week program July 1 to benefit their resiliency with some help from the Battle Creek Morale, Welfare and Recreation team.