DLA News Archive

June 1, 2023

AANHPI Heritage Month coordinator helps grow cultural appreciation in Pearl Harbor

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A Hawaiian-raised DLA environmental protection specialist is helping familiarize her colleagues with Asian and Pacific cultures.

May 24, 2023

HDIFC event challenges stereotypes and cultivates understanding

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Start the conversation, explore and educate were themes throughout the AANHPI program. Participants shared personal anecdotes, insightful discussions and the quest for understanding.

Feb. 8, 2023

Okinawa-based crane operator honored

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — 33-year agency veteran and recent DLA Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter Takashi Shimabukuro has perhaps the coolest job in DLA: tearing objects and equipment apart with his tracked crane.

Feb. 6, 2023

Disposal experts to rid Guam base of crash debris

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s property disposal team is managing removal of a B-52 Stratofortress brought down by birds during a 2016 mishap at Andersen Air Force Base.

Nov. 21, 2022

Pacific disposal crew closes book on ‘22

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — From Oahu to Kwajalein to Diego Garcia and all the exotic spots in between, reverse logistics for deployed and forward-based warfighters depends on the close coordination of an expert team.

Nov. 18, 2022

Area manager Milazzo recognized

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s lead for property disposal across Alaska is a DLA Disposition Services employee of the quarter.

May 26, 2022

AANHPI Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Jose Santos

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — During the month of May, the great achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are highlighted to celebrate the contributions that generations of AANHPI have made to American history, society and culture. Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Pacific Director and Special Emphasis Program Champion Faron Cordrey wanted to highlight select members of the DLA Disposition Services Pacific Region that have special ties with AANHPI Heritage Month.

May 19, 2022

AANHPI Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Gilbert Delagente

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — During the month of May, the great achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are highlighted to celebrate the contributions that generations of AANHPI have made to American history, society and culture. Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Pacific Director and Special Emphasis Program Champion Faron Cordrey highlighted select members of the DLA Disposition Services Pacific region that have special ties with AANHPI Heritage Month.

May 16, 2022

AANHPI Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: George Bulan

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — During the month of May, the great achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are highlighted to celebrate the contributions that generations of AANHPI have made to American history, society and culture. Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Pacific Director and Special Emphasis Program Champion Faron Cordrey wanted to highlight select members of the DLA Disposition Services Pacific Region that have special ties with AANHPI Heritage Month.

April 4, 2022

Employee Reflection: Matthew J. Wickham

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know the management and program analyst, resource advisor for DLA Disposition Services Sagami General Depot, Sagamihara, Japan.