DLA Troop Support News - Category Disposition Services

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July 22, 2025

Clothing and Textiles employees spend a ‘day in the life’ of their colleagues, learn about job roles

PHILADELPHIA — From verifying uniform specifications to ensuring customer deliveries, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain employees explored the varying functions of their job roles during two “Day in the Life” events July 10 and July 16.

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July 18, 2025

Troop Support commander hosts first town hall

PHILADELPHIA — The newest Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support commander shared his leadership philosophy and expressed his admiration of the workforce during his inaugural town hall July 15 in Philadelphia.

Woman in uniform checks the blood pressure of a simulated casualty aboard an ambulance.

July 17, 2025

Troop Support’s Medical team participates in Navy tabletop exercises, bolstering precision of warfighter care

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Medical supply chain is supporting the Navy’s continued battle-force deployment readiness through discussion-based exercises related to Navy Medicine expeditionary medical systems.

A man stand near the center of a class room surrounded by tables with students seated at them looking towards the man standing. it appears that the man is teaching the students.

July 16, 2025

New Leadership Course Strengthens Supervisory Skills

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services recently launched a new leadership course aimed at strengthening supervisory skills through hands-on, mission-focused training.

A soldier gives a thumbs up while looking at a Patriot missile defense system.

July 11, 2025

Al Udeid air defense team reliant on DLA excess property stores

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Patriot missile system operators tasked with defending U.S. personnel in the CENTCOM region became the agency’s first property reutilization customers in Qatar in April.

July 7, 2025

Disposition, Distribution hunting efficiencies in Germany

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The two DLA major sub-commands continue exploring opportunities to work together to meet warfighter demand across Europe and Africa.

July 2, 2025

Want list indicator could add more high-demand excess property to shelves

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Agency reverse logisticians who handle used and excess property turn-ins will now know if a reuse customer is seeking specific item types.

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June 27, 2025

Guam haz waste removal saves money, sets new standard

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — When hazardous waste storage at the Consolidated Storage Facility in Guam recently reached a critical point, one Defense Logistics Agency environmental protection specialist’s initiative helped turn a complex challenge into a streamlined, cost-effective success.

A man and a woman evaluate used military optics in an office space.

June 24, 2025

DLA eyes strategic materials recapture from excess property

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — With the nation’s defense industry facing diminished access to rare earths, the agency will closely evaluate its surplus property stream for additional materials recycling opportunities.

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June 23, 2025

New Troop Support commander inherits ‘world-class organization’ at change of command ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistic Agency Troop Support’s former commander spoke fondly of his two years serving the organization during a change of command ceremony attended by family, friends and colleagues June 18.

June 20, 2025

Cannon leads NDIA Knowledge Bar session

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency partnered with National Defense Industrial Association for a two-day event that brought government and industry leaders together to discuss current and future challenges.

Two men in Air Force Camo uniforms, one pulling a cart with a large stack of laptops the other following behind.

June 17, 2025

DLA works with 110th Wing to help students

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The 110th Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard recently delivered 176 excess laptops to the Calhoun Area Career Center, providing students with valuable tools to support their technical education.

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June 13, 2025

Troop Support Commander hosts farewell town hall, reflects fondly on relationships, workforce accomplishments

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Landis C. Maddox hosted his farewell town hall by celebrating the accomplishments of the workforce and discussing major achievements during his time as commander.

Large vehicles lined up in an outdoor lot.

June 12, 2025

Rural NC county taps LESO for emergency response preparedness

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Martin County law enforcement turn to DLA’s surplus property inventory to meet readiness needs.

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June 10, 2025

Clothing and Textiles trains to be mission-ready during disruptions

PHILADELPHIA — An email and Microsoft Teams notification to report to an alternative work location with a Government Travel Card was sent to nearly 50 Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain employees June 4, to kick off a Continuity of Operations training.