| DLA Disposition Services ensures proper disposal of hazardous waste 01/25/2012
When Defense Department activities across the United States turn in hazardous waste, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services environmental protection specialists manage the contracts for its disposal, ensuring it is handled in a responsible manner from turn in to storage. |  |
| Innovative acquisition strategy saves Air Force millions 01/24/2012
DLA Troop Support’s Medical Directorate used an innovative acquisition tool to save the Air Force nearly $2 million on procurement of ventilators used during transport of patients, the chief of the organization’s contingency contracting section said. |  |
| DLA, industry fight counterfeits with DNA technology 01/23/2012
DLA is working with commercial manufacturers and independent distributors to determine whether DNA marking could prevent counterfeit parts from entering the military supply system. Two corporations completed a six-month, DLA-sponsored pilot program last year. |  |
| Reverse Auctions save money for DLA Document Services, Defense Dept. 01/20/2012
The combination of DLA Document Services’ recently issued multi-award “indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity” contract to several multifunction device equipment vendors and the use of the reverse auction process is realizing savings for DLA and the Defense Department. |  |
| New guidance outlines emergency dismissal, closure procedures 01/18/2012
Defense Logistics Agency Human Resources officials have released new guidance on dismissal and closure procedures for weather-related events and other emergencies. The guidance establishes enterprisewide terminology on operating statuses and standardizes how leave and telework are administered.
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| DLA Troop Support, Coast Guard leaders strive to enhance partnership 01/17/2012
Strengthening the partnership between the Coast Guard and DLA Troop Support will ensure improved support to the men and women protecting U.S. waterways, the commander of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Personnel Service Center said during Jan. 10 visit to DLA Troop Support Headquarters. |  |
| Collyar receives second star at Headquarters Complex ceremony 01/13/2012
DLA’s director of logistics operations received his second star Jan. 12 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. Army Maj. Gen. Lynn Collyar was promoted to his current rank at the event, which was presided over by Army Lt. Gen. Raymond Mason, the service’s deputy chief of staff for logistics. |  |
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