DLA News Archive

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A man operates a forklift inside a warehouse.

Dec. 31, 2021

DSD North-East wraps up 2021

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — By the numbers, the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services North-East region had a great year: the team processed 500,061 receipts and reutilized 23,046 lines of material.

A tank fires a round with a large fireball coming from the barrel of the tank.

Dec. 21, 2021

Perseverance helped Mid-America deliver excellence

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ Mid-America region operates 16 sites in 12 states with approximately 200 people. When region Deputy Director Marc Wilson looks back at 2021, he said the biggest lesson learned was perseverance.

Man standing in front of decorated holiday tree

Dec. 7, 2021

Disposition Services director provides end of year message and safety brief to workforce

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Disposition Services director provides year-end message and safety brief to workforce.

Dec. 3, 2021

HDIFC welcomes the holiday spirit into the building

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center welcomed some pint-sized visitors into the building to kick off the holiday season.

official photo man in black suit, red tie in front of the American and DLA flags.

Dec. 1, 2021

Leadership Spotlight: Chris Judd

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Chris Judd. He's the director for DLA Disposition Services resource management division in Battle Creek, Michigan. He has more than 36 years of federal service, an Air Force veteran and enjoys traveling.

Nov. 12, 2021

Veterans Day memorial shows “Gone but not forgotten” mantra

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees and residents of Battle Creek, Michigan, gathered on Veterans Day to honor the lives of four US Navy personnel lost over 55 years ago in a plane crash.

Group of adults stand outside of open car trunks ready to pass out candy.

Oct. 29, 2021

Strategic leadership summit continues in Battle Creek, Michigan

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The DLA Disposition Services Strategic Leadership Summit in Battle Creek, Michigan continued on day four with contracting serving as the primary topic of the day.

Oct. 15, 2021

Logistician saves stranger from Kalamazoo River

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services employee Ronald Hobbs rescued a stranger from the Kalamazoo River on Oct. 12.

Sept. 16, 2021

Commentary: Thoughts on DLA's 60th Anniversary

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Team,We are now celebrating 60 years of DLA and its evolution. There is a lot to look back on as far as accomplishments and achievements. Our very own DLA Disposition Services team works tirelessly in CONUS and overseas environments to ensure we continue providing the highest level of support. Because of your great work, our warfighters around the

Official portrait of man sitting in front of American and DLA flags.

Sept. 14, 2021

Leadership Spotlight: Isaac Stanley

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Isaac Stanley is director of DLA Finance, Disposition Services and has worked for the federal government for the past 19 years.