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A woman stands in front of large image of a heart. she is pointing at an area that represents heart disease. Some of the text on the slide is readable and says "Heart Attack".

April 1, 2024

Heart health subject of Women’s History Month event

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency personnel in Battle Creek, Michigan, recently celebrated Women’s History Month with a special presentation highlighting important health issues women face. The featured speaker was Nurse Practitioner Sirmara Pierce, who addressed the audience on the topic of women’s heart health.

Image of opened books in the grass and flowers with the title "March is National Reading Month"

March 11, 2024

Book review: Clifton StrengthsFinder 2.0

PaCEr Sara Gorham offers some literary critique during National Reading Month.

Feb. 9, 2024

Resource analysts from near and far host a landmark summit

BATTL CREEK, Mich. — Resource analysts from across DLA Disposition Services arrived in Battle Creek, Michigan for a three-day summit, to discuss topics ranging from contract requirements to training.

Feb. 2, 2024

Small business training takes center stage for Disposition Services

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Members of Disposition Services Contracting Division took part in contract development training focused on helping small businesses.

Feb. 1, 2024

A collaboration to share MLK’s legacy observed in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Federal employees gathered at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and remember the civil rights icon’s call to service.

Eight people stand together looking at the camera holding Christmas gifts. One man is in an Army uniform and is holding a child's bike up in the air.

Dec. 11, 2023

A tradition continues for HDIFC employees to spread holiday cheer

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Agency employees at Battle Creek’s Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center have played the role of Santa’s elves and partnered with the Salvation Army to bring Christmas to families in the local community for almost four decades now.

Man in black suit, white shirt and red, white, blue tie in front of American and DLA flag for official photo

Nov. 1, 2023

Leadership Spotlight: Tim Dauten

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Tim was recently selected as our new Operations Director. He's been with the agency for 14 years but growing up he dreamed of playing for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Director Mike Cannon, wearing a blue jacket holds a mic while making his opening remarks. the room he is in has tan walls with a large window behind him the walls have painted murals but are not discernable due to be out of focus from shallow depth of field used to photograph Cannon.

Battle Creek, Mich Oct. 30, 2023

Leadership summit wraps up in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Leadership for The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services and Document Servicers wrapped up their weeklong summit in Battle Creek, Michigan, October 27. It was a week of strategic planning and collaboration to chart the road ahead.

Sept. 20, 2023

Competition on the courts leads to collaboration off

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency in Battle Creek, Michigan participate in local competition.

Three people stand together each wearing something RED.

April 14, 2023

The Power of RED: How a Simple Tradition Boosts Morale and Builds Camaraderie

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Every Friday, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees across the world wear something red to show support and remember everyone deployed.