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May 1, 2023
Commentary: Week-long mentorship with DLA Disposition Services regional director
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Recently, DLA Disposition Services PaCE Program, Group 44 traveled from the headquarters’ location of Battle Creek, Michigan, to Richmond, Virginia, as their first temporary duty assignment.
April 28, 2023
DLA Distribution hosts DLA Disposition Services Director
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Topics of discussion included several continual process improvement projects that affect both DLA agencies.
Disposition Services Teal Tea event is back
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and DLA Disposition Services Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office raises awareness, provides resources and reaches out to the DLA community, their families and friends not only during the month of April, but also year-round. DLA Disposition Services Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Robin Rogers resumed Teal Tea, an event that was postponed during the pandemic.
April 24, 2023
Texas band director creates music and musicians with military excess
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Used professional-level musical instruments are turned in to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services from all the Armed Forces musical bands each year. Most of them need some repair but are still a valuable asset to teach the next generation of musicians.
April 21, 2023
Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — An effective fraud awareness program and training are key. Memorandums, leadership training, organization-wide emails, and formal training programs are highly effective methods for preventing fraud. All levels of the organization should participate in efforts to mitigate the likelihood of fraud.
April 20, 2023
PaCE Spotlight: Paul Riggs
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Pathways to Career Excellence Program for DLA Disposition Services is a two-year program that takes PaCERs through all of Disposition Services and its processes to learn as much as possible about the directorate.
April 19, 2023
Commentary: Anniston visit paves the way for teaching PaCE participants
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A commentary from Meranda Grafmyer detailing her experience while participating in the DLA Disposition Services PaCE program.
April 18, 2023
How Disposition Services fits into the electric vehicle procurement puzzle
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In an effort to combat the evolving climate crisis, U.S. President Joseph Biden signed Executive Order 14057: “Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability." According to section 102 of EO 14057, the government-wide goal is to lead the nation on a firm path to net-zero emissions by 2050. In doing so, the federal procurement and operational policies will change to align with the new goal of securing a transition to clean, zero-emission technologies. A focal point for DLA is the disposal process for federally procured EVs.
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.
April 7, 2023
Research and social media combine to help honor America’s fallen heroes
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s William Kuner – a property disposal specialist at the Disposition Services Anniston field site – makes use of social media to honor fallen U.S. servicemembers.
April 3, 2023
Commentary: An employee’s perspective on the Public Affairs Liaison Program
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Liz Norvey is in her second year of the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Pathways to Career Excellence program. She is a property disposal specialist with environmental duties and is currently located in Columbus, Ohio.
April 1, 2023
Leadership Spotlight: Tim Dauten
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Leadership Spotlight: Tim Dauten Deputy Director DLA Disposition Services Mid-America Deputy Director San Antonio, Texas
March 30, 2023
National Reading Month: Management Strategies for Sustainability, New Knowledge Innovation, and Personalized Products and Services
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — March is National Reading Month. Everyday reading increases knowledge and develops personal and professional skills. Throughout the month, the DLA Disposition Services Pathways to Career Excellence program participants are sharing insights from books* they recently finished. *No official Department of Defense endorsement implied
March 29, 2023
Wildfire fleet upgrades with surplus
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Trucks used to fight wildfires by the Woodson Volunteer Fire Department in Texas averaged more than 40 years old. When it was time for an upgrade, the department looked to DOD’s Firefighter Property Program and Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.
March 27, 2023
National Reading Month: Digital Humanitarians: How BIG DATA Is Changing the Face of Humanitarian Response