Disposition Services News

Far East District logistic management office moved 6 empty container boxes from Far East District to Defense Reutilization Managemnt Services Office (DRMO) with help from 25th Transportation Battalion Dec. 21. This is all part of the Far East District’s planned relocation to Camp Humphreys.

Jan. 9, 2017

Far East District prepares for move to Humphreys with container removal

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District website — In preparation for the Far East District's relocation to Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, the Logistics Management Office turned in six 20-feet containers to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services on Dec. 22, 2016.

Bituminous coal is removed from a shuttered power plant at U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Center Indian Head in Maryland. The DLA Disposition Services assistance in finding a new home for the coal saved an estimated $6 million in removal costs.

Jan. 6, 2017

You load 9k tons and what do you get?

NSWC Indian Head, Maryland — It’s not “another day older and deeper in debt.” It’s actually more than $6 million in cost avoidance, thanks to the agency's disposal pros.

Sergeant Jerry King, a pilot with the Michigan State Police Aviation unit, looks over the controls of the UH-1 “Huey” Iroquois helicopter that came from the Army via the DLA Disposition Services Law Enforcement Support Office.

Dec. 2, 2016

The last of the Army Hueys fly off to active retirement

Battle Creek, Michigan — After six decades of service, the Army is retiring what are thought to be the last of its flying UH-1 “Huey” Iroquois helicopters.

Vehicles from the installation “boneyard” are once again being cleared out by DLA Disposition Services.

Oct. 27, 2016

Staffers in Qatar have been working hard to lay boneyard residents to rest

Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar — Operation “Big Wheel” has been adding big numbers to scrap operations in Qatar with the arrival of 55 vehicles from the installation “boneyard” were scrapped onsite along with three truckloads of washers, dryers, bed frames and other miscellaneous scrap from Al Udeid Air Base.

Boy Scouts from Peyton, Colorado, Troop 444 show off some of the tools they have acquired from DLA Disposition Services at Fort Carson. The troop uses the items from the Defense Logistics Agency to earn merit badges and to "be prepared" for what ever comes their way. Photo by Troop 444

Oct. 26, 2016

Colorado scouts practice “reuse is recycling” mantra with used military goods

Peyton, Colorado — Boy Scout Troop 444 of Peyton, Colorado, takes the motto “be prepared” very seriously, and its scouts rely on DLA Disposition Services to acquire needed equipment.

Navy veteran and volunteer, Steven Adams, hands out excess property from DLA Disposition Services to two homeless veterans in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Oct. 23, 2016

DLA Disposition Services support Department of Veteran’s Affairs veteran stand down

Battle Creek, Michigan — Veterans Day was celebrated on October 21 in a small Battle Creek, Michigan, gymnasium with no flags, no band, and no speeches.

Service dog trainees Kharma and Lucy watch the audience arrive for the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center's People With Disabilities event on how such companions help combat veterans cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Oct. 7, 2016

Service dogs show their skills at disabilities program

Battle Creek, Michigan — The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center’s People With Disabilities Program Oct. 5 had four special guests — including two who literally work their tails as they train to help former military personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Furnishings from the Marine Corps’ old Temporary Lodging Facility at Iwakuni, Japan, arrive at DLA Disposition Services.

Oct. 5, 2016

Furnishings ‘check out’ of old lodging facility

Iwakuni, Japan — With the end of summer came the transition from the Marine Corps’ old Temporary Lodging Facility at Iwakuni, Japan, as furniture and other items not needed for the new building made their way to their temporary lodging at DLA Disposition Services.

Defense Logistics Agency employee Angela Patterson (left) and Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Marcus Pryor (right) view the new Digital DSR tool.

Sept. 30, 2016

New disposal support representative always on duty

Battle Creek, Michigan — Customers may already know to contact a disposal support representative when needing advice about turning in property, but the newcomer can claim to work longer hours because this is a digital DSR.

Krissie Davis, a civilian DLA employee, volunteered for service in Afghanistan and was killed at age 54 by an enemy rocket in June 2015.

Sept. 13, 2016

Property disposal specialist killed in Bagram to be inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

Krissie Davis, a civilian DLA employee killed while on her second volunteer deployment in June 2015, will be inducted into the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 20.

The Michigan Air National Guard’s 110th Air Wing Honor Guard presents the colors at the Patriot Day event.

Sept. 12, 2016

Workforce gathers to observe Patriot Day

Battle Creek, Michigan — Defense Logistics Agency employees and other members of the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center workforce started their day today remembering the fifteenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept.11, 2001.

A soldier presents property to Wayne Willis (left), who was on hand at Foot Hood, Texas, from the DLA Disposition Services at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, while Peter Bechtel (right), from the Army’s office of Supply Policy and Programs, observes the process.

Aug. 18, 2016

Support goes on as Army divestiture continues

Ft. Hood, Texas — A recent visit by two senior Army logistics leaders allowed them to witness Defense Logistics Agency employees at Ft. Hood, Texas, demonstrate the agency’s ongoing support for Army divestiture.

A recent walkthrough shows about half of the material in the old Defense Commissary Agency facility in Iwakuni, Japan, has been cleared.

July 28, 2016

Iwakuni personnel help clear the way for new commissary

Iwakuni, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency personnel in Japan are helping the Defense Commissary Agency, or “DeCA,” to make way for a new facility by providing disposal support for the removal of an old commissary.

Video prepared by the 1st Cavalry Division helps soldiers understand the steps required for turning in rolling stock like trucks and a variety of other items.

July 26, 2016

Videos augment support for Army divestiture program

Battle Creek, Michigan — A new series of videos on how to turn in property are designed to help the Army with its divestiture turn-ins to the Defense Logistics Agency. The videos are available multiple places, for various kinds of devices.

The Cereal City Concert Band performs at All-American Day at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, July 14.

July 26, 2016

July events in Cereal City showcase All American themes

Battle Creek, Michigan — Defense Logistics Agency employees at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, have gathered twice during July with a red, white and blue theme for each event.

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