DLA Troop Support News - Category Disposition Services

Sept. 18, 2020

Back to school means a return to fresh fruits and vegetables for students nationwide

PHILADELPHIA — With schools back in session for the new academic year, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make sure students get healthy fruits and vegetables, whether they are back in the classroom or learning remotely.

Sept. 17, 2020

Leadership Spotlight: Tracy Hart

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Tracy Hart, DLA Disposition Services director of contracting.

Army Col. Fredericka Harris, new commander 406th Army Field Support Brigade, offers her gratitude for their support as she addresses Defense Logistics Agency employees on the importance of collaboration between DLA Disposition Services and her unit.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina Sept. 16, 2020

New commander visits Bragg site

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Warfighter first and strong partnership are two tenants of the Defense Logistics Agency strategic plan that were reinforced as the staff at the DLA Disposition Services’ site at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, hosted a new unit commander for a tour.

Sept. 15, 2020

Illinois school receives $55k in computers

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — More than $2 million in used and excess information technology has been donated through Computers For Learning in 2020.

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Brett Woods from the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, maneuvers a forklift at the Strategic National Stockpile warehouse in Colchester, Vermont, August 27, 2020. The Defense Logistics Agency is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services to replenish the nearly depleted SNS with personal protective equipment as the nation continues responding to COVID-19.

Sept. 14, 2020

DLA helps federal partners replenish national stockpile of personal protective equipment

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services to replenish the nearly depleted Strategic National Stockpile with personal protective equipment as the nation continues responding to COVID-19.

A former military truck with a red paint job sits on a gravel lot ready to help fight fires in Texas.

Sept. 12, 2020

Excess military vehicle becomes a dual purpose firefighting truck

STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Selden Volunteer Fire Department members transformed a 2003 Stewart Stevenson truck from the Defense Logistics Agency into a firefighting machine to help protect their community and surrounding area.

Infographic that compares support items to sports.

Sept. 10, 2020

Partner agencies receive $18 million in supplies during pandemic response

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — As autumn approaches, DLA Disposition Services continues its support of pandemic response by supplying the armed forces and first responders with a variety of materials. “We’ve recently exceeded a total of $18 million in excess and surplus supplies and equipment provided to customers for COVID-19 relief efforts,” said DLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Aug. 24, 2020) -- U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Sharon Day delivered three field hospitals, purchased by U.S. Southern Command, to the Costa Rican government during an official donation ceremony Aug. 24, 2020. Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support has procured 24 mobile hospitals for SOUTHCOM to donate to 11 countries throughout the region. (Photos courtesy U.S. Embassy Costa Rica)

Sept. 9, 2020

DLA provides mobile hospitals to SOUTHCOM nations for COVID-19 response

PHILADELPHIA — : Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is providing 24 mobile hospitals to the U.S. Southern Command for distribution to 11 countries in its region in support of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Lobsang Sherpa, far left, aids DLA Disposition Services employee Thomas “CJ” Czerniejewski, along with Chief Petty Officer Cesar Acosta, Petty Officer 2nd Class Gordon Cahoone and Seaman Apprentice Joseph Deramus as they attack the backlog of received items at the DLA Disposition Services site at Warner Robins, Georgia.

Sept. 2, 2020

Reservists put their training to work

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia — Reservists spent mid-July putting their training requirements to work meeting Defense Logistics Agency needs.

Aug. 31, 2020

Property reuse pros place 755 fridges in new homes

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — There’ll be no appliances left behind with DLA Disposition Services on the case.

A group of people gather to celebrate a retirement ceremony.

Aug. 31, 2020

DLA Troop Support celebrates newest civilian retiree

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support bid farewell to its newest civilian employee during a retirement ceremony August 27 in Philadelphia. Lisa Vicoli of Information Operations (J6) retired after 42 years of federal service.

Three men on a boat with two American flags.

Aug. 30, 2020

Commentary: Trolling With The Troops 2020

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Each year, approximately 30 boat captains donate a morning and take veterans out for a day of fishing on Lake Michigan. This year, the Aug. 22 event had me reflecting more than usual.

DLA Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon sits at a conference table.

Aug. 28, 2020

DLA Disposition Services Law Enforcement Support Office innovates to hold annual training conference

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ Law Enforcement Support Office conducted its annual training conference in August, and as with everything this year, it was a little different.

An image used for the U.S. Army Training Center's Executive Resilience and Performance Course

Aug. 28, 2020

Troop Support leaders focus on resiliency during a pandemic

PHILADELPHIA — DLA Troop Support senior leaders took a pause from the mission to focus on self-care and the care of their employees during a virtual resiliency training program held August 19 and 21.

Aug. 28, 2020

DLA Troop Support honors Women’s Equality Day with awards, guest speaker

Philadelphia — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support marked Women’s Equality Day with an awards ceremony and guest speaker during a virtual event held 26 August in Philadelphia.