DLA Europe And Africa News

Category: Disposition Services

As the sun sets, airmen from the Air Force’s 48th Rescue Squadron get the chance to practice their extrication skills in the dark during a July 31 training session at the DLA Disposition Services yard at Kandahar, Afghanistan.

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.

official photo of Stacey Pilling with American flag and DLA flag in background.

Aug. 3, 2020

Leadership Spotlight: Stacey Pilling

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Stacey Pilling, DLA Disposition Services Resource Management director.

The first of five Alaska Medical Shelters awaits use after NMRTC employees raise the structure at the Navy’s medical clinic in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 7, 2020. The Defense Logistics Agency partnered with Air Force and Navy medical to provide shelters for COVID-19 screening at naval medical facilities in the Northeast.

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.

Airman 1st Class Krystal Bartling, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron flight services center journeyman, lifts a pallet of equipment to be processed July 16, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Last year the 22nd LRS flight services center repurposed $2.5 million in assets back into the DoD’s operational budget. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)

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 — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the McConnell Air Force Base website — As outdated office furniture and equipment reaches the end of its life cycle, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron flight services center uses the disposition services to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.

Army Col. Wayne Bondy stands in his DLA Disposition Services office.

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.

USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) patrols in the North Atlantic Ocean

July 20, 2020

DLA expands food support to North Atlantic during NATO exercise

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — The USS Roosevelt's port visit in Iceland was an opportunity for the customer support team at DLA Troop Support Europe & Africa to coordinate food supply deliveries for the ship.

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.

Family Services Program Manager Lisa Grenon prepares a care package for DLA Disposition Services personnel at Kandahar, Afghanistan.

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.