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Aug. 20, 2021
Local art contest showcases veteran creations
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A local art show featuring the work of veterans paves the way for a national competition.
Aug. 19, 2021
Excess military truck from DLA Disposition Services adds firefighting power to Volunteer Fire Department
COLEMAN, Texas — The Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department converted a 2.5-ton excess military Stewart Stevenson that had been turned into the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services as excess into a firefighting machine.
Aug. 18, 2021
Representative Peter Meijer visits DLA Disposition Services
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Congressman Peter Meijer, U.S. House of Representatives, Michigan 3rd District, visited Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan, for an overall introduction for the agency’s mission.
Iwakuni Marines train on repurposed fuselage
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A scrapped C2A Greyhound turned in to DLA Disposition Services gave military firefighters a valuable learning tool right to its end.
DLA Installation Support Susquehanna chief of security and emergency services retires after 39 years
NEW CUMEBERLAND, Pa. — Following 39 years of federal service, Harold “George” Hokkanen, chief, security and emergency services, will retire from Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support Susquehanna in September.
Aug. 17, 2021
DLA uses DOD database to track, share audit progress
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Financial managers and business cycle owners throughout DLA are tracking audit notice of findings and recommendations and associated corrective action plans through a tool designed to consolidate data across DOD.
Supporting the Nation from the beginning
PHILADELPHIA — In October, the Defense Logistics Agency celebrates its 60th anniversary. But one of its major subordinate commands has been around for much longer, contributing over 200 years of warfighter and whole of government support to the agency’s great legacy. DLA Troop Support can trace its roots back to the early 1800s and the construction of the Schuylkill Arsenal.
Aug. 12, 2021
Disposition Services director addresses workforce
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon addressed the workforce during his Director’s Call event at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center August 10.
Fueling DoD’s northernmost installation
PITUFFIK, Greenland — Once a year, when the weather and ice conditions allow, DLA Energy experts plan for the delivery of fuel to the Defense Department’s northernmost installation, Thule Air Base, Greenland. In late July, DLA Energy quality assurance specialists took advantage of the warmer weather to make the delivery.
Aug. 11, 2021
DLA Distribution San Diego hosts Distribution’s Commanding General
SAN DIEGO — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, California, hosted Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general, DLA Distribution for a tour of the DLA Distribution San Diego, facilities.
Aug. 10, 2021
2021 DLA Hall of Fame inductees announced
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Director Navy Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic has announced inductees into the 2021 DLA Hall of Fame.
Aug. 9, 2021
Employee Spotlight: David Tran
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — David Tran talks about his life and working for DLA Disposition Services.
Aug. 6, 2021
Disposition Services refuses to let the pandemic sink its naval support
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services recently partnered with the U.S. Navy to provide disposal requirements for current operations on multiple vessels in the Central region even through a global pandemic.
Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services starts planning for annual Continuity of Operation Training Exercise
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Key Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees met to discuss the annual Continuity of Operations Training Exercise scheduled for later this fall.
DLA Distribution Donnie Thompson to receive 2021 Spirit of Hope award
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Donnie Thompson, chief, Deployments and Training, at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, will be awarded the 2021 Department of Defense Spirit of Hope award at a ceremony at the Pentagon Sept. 16.