DLA Europe And Africa News

Category: Disposition Services

Excess hydraulic oil from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, will help Caterpillar D4K2 Firefighting Dozers used by the South Carolina Forestry Commission deal with the extreme conditions that occur during while putting out fires, which can damage to hydraulic hoses and fittings.

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.

Feb. 25, 2021

Barstow site lead honored for 1st quarter performance

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Heath Buswell was recently named DLA Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter.

Angela Sakryd standing in front of equipment

Feb. 23, 2021

Fort Meade disposal specialist recalls protective suit transfer to FEMA

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Angela Sakryd helped transfer 40,000 excess protective suits from DTRA to FEMA.

Pieces of excess building materials arrive at the DLA Disposition Services site at Bagram, Afghanistan.

Feb. 22, 2021

Afghan operations making milestones

Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees have been serving in Afghanistan in support of U.S. forces deployed there and noted significant milestones for DLA in the past few weeks.

A warehouse worker prepares kitchen equipment for movement.

Feb. 19, 2021

Puerto Rico school rebuilds with surplus property

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A small K-12 academy in the island territory looked to the states and federal government for vehicles and equipment after Hurricane Maria losses.

Feb. 18, 2021

DLA Team Ensures U.S. Troops in Africa Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — As COVID-19 continues to plague the planet, the Defense Logistics Agency fully supports the federal response by distributing vaccines across the world to austere Defense Department locations, including the Horn of Africa.

Feb. 17, 2021

DLA lays historic Great Lakes watercraft to rest

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The mighty “Paul Bunyan” helped Soo Locks operators hold back Lake Superior since the WWII era.

Teresa Cowell operates a rough terrain container handler to move a container that arrived Jan. 27 at the Battle Creek Michigan Air National Guard Base.

Feb. 15, 2021

Battle Creek team helps equip Central operations

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees at global sites often count on colleagues in Battle Creek, Michigan, to ensure essential equipment they need like the team who helps keep the specialized equipment site staffs rely on getting to where it is needed.

A view of a green military truck and a view of the same truck but now red after being converted into a firetruck.

Feb. 12, 2021

Prairie Hill – Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Department gives military truck a new mission

PRAIRE HILL, Texas — Texas’ Prairie Hill – Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired an excess Stewart Stevenson military truck through the Defense Department’s Firefighter Property Program.