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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.
Aug. 3, 2021
Renovation of Disposition Services warehouse on Ft. Bragg begins
BATTLE CREEK, MI — DLA Disposition Services’ Ft. Bragg facility in North Carolina is preparing to undergo a series of renovations. Work has just begun on a new project that will see site improvements to both safety and performance aspects of its’ warehouse facility.
Aug. 2, 2021
DLA Troop Support celebrates the retirement of four civilian employees
Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the retirement of four civilian employees during a ceremony July 29 in Philadelphia.
Aug. 1, 2021
Leadership Spotlight: Army Lt. Col. Juan Talamantes Jr.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Army Lt. Col. Juan Talamantes Jr. is DLA Disposition Services Central director and has served his country for the past 27 years.
July 29, 2021
DLA director visits Disposition Services headquarters for the first time since taking command
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Director Vice Adm. Michelle Skubic visited Disposition Services headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan, July 28. The visit included meeting with senior leaders and touring HDIFC and observing an ESS demonstration.
Meet the New Commander: An Interview with Army Brig. Gen. Eric Shirley
PHILADELPHIA — Army Brig. Gen. Eric P. Shirley, the new Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander, discusses his goals and visions for the agency during an in-depth interview with the Public Affairs Office.
July 20, 2021
DLA Disposition Services COREX team demonstrates “Semper Gumby” philosophy
JOINT REGION MARIANAS, Guam — A team of U.S. Navy Sailors and Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services civilians recently completed a two-week Contingency Overseas Readiness Exercise on the Pacific island of Guam. The team was able to deploy the Expeditionary Site Set equipment but challenges with some of the equipment began to present themselves.
July 19, 2021
OMB: DLA Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program – ‘Best in Class’
PHILADELPHIA — “Best in Class,” a designation by the Office of Management and Budget, represents a preferred government-wide solution and provides a unique opportunity to leverage the government's buying power. And the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical team just earned it, again.
DLA Disposition Services naval officer promoted to lieutenant commander
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Navy Lt. Edward Arca was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander during a small ceremony at Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center on July 6.
July 15, 2021
COREX team in Guam assist Navy command with excess items
JOINT REGION MARIANAS, Guam — For most, summer means vacations, but for the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Contingency Overseas Readiness Exercise team it means training. The team deployed to Guam to demonstrate how they could support the warfighter with a prepositioned Expeditionary Site Set in a forward location.
DLA Troop Support provides fresh fruits, vegetables for record-breaking USDA summer program
PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support continues working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the Summer Food Service Program. This year, a record $6.7 million is allocated for the program, up from $460,000 last year, and more states have joined than ever before.
July 14, 2021
Gimcheon site destroys 60+ Army ambulances
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Demilitarization denies adversarial access to potentially valuable equipment in surplus market
July 11, 2021
MWR Fitness Center reopens all fitness rooms at HDIFC
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — MWR Fitness Center reopens all fitness rooms located in HDIFC and increases maximum occupancy number as they take a step closer to pre-pandemic business operations.
July 9, 2021
Search and rescue teams train on disposed helicopters
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Search and rescue medics train using disposed helicopters.