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Nov. 9, 2021

From animals to equipment, DLA Disposition Services has processed it all

Since its inception, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services  has received and processed millions of individual items of Department of Defense personal property. Most of these items are within the norms of end-of-lifecycle logistics, however, some examples of property turned-in stand out among the rest and serve to highlight the unique capabilities of disposal logisticians.

Nov. 8, 2021

DLA Distribution Sigonella supports Navy ships amid historic flooding

As a Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone, also known as a “medicane,” battered southern Italy for a third day in late October, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Sigonella workers raced to prepare shipments for Navy customers.

Nov. 5, 2021

Disposition Services Strategic Leadership Summit concludes with awards ceremony

DLA Disposition Services Strategic Leadership Summit concluded Oct. 29 with awards ceremony at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Nov. 5, 2021

As military COVID-19 vaccine mandate looms, DLA Distribution ships vaccines to overseas troops

To protect the force and defend the American people, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III issued a memorandum directing full COVID-19 vaccinations for all U.S. Armed Forces Aug. 23. Since this mandate, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution has been working tirelessly to ship vaccines for unvaccinated deployed troops.

Nov. 5, 2021

Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: Don Peschka anniversary interview

DLA is celebrating 60 years of logistics support since it was created Oct. 1, 1961. The theme is “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” In this video interview, Don Peschka (retired) shares his memories and stories from his over 20 years of service with DLA Energy.

Nov. 5, 2021

Celebrating 60 years: DLA contributes to DOD initiatives in the 1990s

This is the fifth in a “Celebrating 60 years” series of seven articles highlighting DLA’s support to America’s military since the agency was created Oct. 1, 1961.

Nov. 4, 2021

Daylight saving time: Fall back this Sunday

Daylight saving time begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November, when clocks are adjusted one hour back to standard time.

Nov. 4, 2021

Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: Don Peschka sends a message to employees

DLA is celebrating 60 years of logistics support since it was created Oct. 1, 1961. The theme is “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” In this video “shout out,” Don Peschka (retired) sends a message to DLA employees.

Nov. 4, 2021

DLA employee makes wishes come true through CFC

DLA's deputy chief of readiness for nuclear support has given over $7,000 to the CFC -- enough to pay for one child with a life-threatening condition to have a wish of his or her choosing granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Nov. 3, 2021

Texas legislature recognizes DLA Energy employee

Recognizing his “remarkable dedication and skill,” the State of Texas House of Representatives adopted Resolution No. 140 to “commend Staff Sergeant Calvin Williams for his service during Hurricane Ida and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his important work.” During a Nov. 2 ceremony in Sugar Land, Texas, District 26 State Representative Jacey Jetton personally presented Williams the resolution, thanking him for his service and support. 

Nov. 3, 2021

DLA Logistics Operations director visits DDDE

Rear Adm. Joseph D. Noble Jr., the director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations, visited DLA Distribution Europe and toured the facilities Oct. 20.

Nov. 2, 2021

DLA Disposition Services holds summit for new career series

Earlier this year the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services added a new Career series, Equipment Specialist 1670 series. 24 positions were created around the globe.

Nov. 2, 2021

New human resources director shares first impressions, leadership philosophy

Sharyn Saunders plans to uphold her enduring desire to make a difference in people's lives as the new director of DLA Human Resources.

Nov. 2, 2021

Celebrating DLA's 60th Anniversary: DLA Energy Task Force Americas

DLA is celebrating 60 years of logistics support since it was created Oct. 1, 1961. The theme is “Forged by History, Focused on the Future.” In times of national disasters and hurricanes, DLA Energy and its Task Force Americas provides vital fuel support to the nation.

Nov. 1, 2021

Gimcheon employee honored

Won Sok Chang was recently named Employee of the Quarter for his site contributions in Korea.