DLA Troop Support News - Category Disposition Services

Contractor employees at DLA Disposition Services' Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, site work together as one manages the hoses supplying the cutting torch used by his colleague as they demilitarize a large mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle.

March 16, 2021

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services site at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, cleared a hurdle Feb. 28 when the last two mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles from a large backlog were cut up for disposal.

DLA Disposition Services Acting Director Army Col. Franyate Taylor, front left, and Stacey Pilling, front right, lead their colleagues Doug Mulvaney, left rear, Andrew VanKoevering as they head out from the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center to run their 3.14 miles March 12 in observance of Pi Day.

March 15, 2021

Pi Day event continues despite pandemic

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — While there may be fewer people working in the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center these days some still took time to observe a sweet tradition for Pi Day 2021.

March 15, 2021

Norfolk-based materials examiner honored

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Longtime contractor Robert Montgomery earned his first Employee of the Quarter recognition after just a year as a DOD federal civilian employee.

Three people show their vaccination card or pose while getting a vaccine dose.

March 11, 2021

Vaccination opportunities surging for DLA employees

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Agency employees at sites around the world are finding ways to get inoculated and help limit the year-long pandemic’s reach.

Two masked DLA employees open sealed bid envelopes.

March 10, 2021

New nationwide DOD surplus personal property sales contracts tentatively awarded

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Commercial firm Iron Planet is set to become the sole resale source for all military surplus personal property in the U.S. and its territories, pending review and final contract award.

A World War II ambulance sits on a trailer at the Army Museum Support Center’s outdoor storage facility at Anniston, Alabama, Jan. 28 awaiting transport to the Alabama Center of Military History.

March 9, 2021

Historic vehicle finds new home

ANNISTON, Alabama — Alabama residents and tourists will enjoy a piece of World War II history that left an Army historical program for a new home.

Army recruits at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. wear operational camouflage pattern masks provided by the Defense Logistics Agency, during training Mar. 2, 2021. DLA Troop Support’s Clothing and Textiles supply chain provided nearly 16,000 operational camouflage pattern face masks to recruit training centers at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; Fort Sill, Okla.; Fort Jackson, S.C.; and Fort Benning, Ga., in time for the first issuance.

March 5, 2021

Clothing and Textiles team provides cloth face masks to Army recruits

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles provided nearly 16,000 operational camouflage pattern face masks to Army recruit training centers across the country, in time for initial uniform issuance March 1.

A man in operational camouflaged uniform speaks from behind a podium.

March 5, 2021

Troop Support Commander reflects on 2020, year ahead at Town Hall event

PHILADELPHIA — During his Town Hall event March 4, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gavin Lawrence shared his reflections on the past year, provided employees with an overview of recent events, and set a course for the organization’s way ahead in 2021.

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.

A group gathers during an Army promotion ceremony.

March 2, 2021

Subsistence military food advisor promoted to chief warrant officer four

PHILADELPHIA — Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Trevor J. Farrow Sr. was promoted to chief warrant officer four during a ceremony Feb. 26 at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia.

A bald man in military camouflaged pants and a medical apron with gloves and a face shield is seated to the left of a person in a red plaid shirt as he holds a needle to inoculate her against the COVID-19 virus.

March 2, 2021

Award-winning support recognized by government procurement coalition

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Logistics Agency’s Troop Support's Medical Directorate’s Strategic Materiel Sourcing Group and Construction and Equipment employee Meghan Michalski earned the Coalition for Government Procurement’s Acquisition Excellence Awards for Government, according to the group’s announcement February 26.

A woman celebrates her retirement remotely via a virtual screen.

March 2, 2021

DLA Troop Support bids farewell to retiring civilian employee

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support said goodbye to its most recent civilian retiree during a ceremony Feb. 25 in Philadelphia. Pama Hamlett of the Subsistence supply chain retired after 41 years of federal service.

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.