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Dec. 20, 2022
Big impact from small department sets DLA Disposition Service up for success
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Resource Management is one of the smaller departments within DLA Disposition Services but their impact on the day-to-day operations is felt by employees and customers alike.
Dec. 19, 2022
An Annual Update to DLA Disposition Services Strategic Plan
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services has recently accomplished several lines of effort in its Strategic Plan. Learn about these achievements and how DLA Disposition Services will modernize in the coming year.
Texas FD fights “dirty” with repurposed military trucks from DLA
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Pineland Fire Chief Joseph Lane said former military rigs aren’t the prettiest trucks in his fleet, but when push comes to shove, they get the job done.
Dec. 17, 2022
Disposition Services employee honors heritage during Native American Heritage Month
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Last month, the United States celebrated and recognized the contributions and culture of American Indians through National Native American Heritage Month. The observance is significant to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Training Coordinator Patricia Komondy, who has a deep relationship with her Indigenous heritage.
Dec. 15, 2022
Another strong year for Disposition Services’ Business Support Directorate
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The main mission of Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ Business Support Directorate is to support the functionality of other areas and provide ancillary support to business functions within the agency.
Dec. 13, 2022
Modernization paves the way for a successful year
BATTLE CREE, Mich. — A reflection on the Disposition Services South East team's year of accomplishments and improvements across the region
Dec. 12, 2022
HDIFC employees spread holiday cheer for 36 years
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — For 36 years, Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center employees have partnered with the local Salvation Army to sponsor families through their Adopt-a-Family program. The program supports families who have experienced a financial, emotional or physical crisis and pairs them with a sponsor who will gift them items like new clothing, toys, household supplies, and food.
Dec. 8, 2022
Disposition Services leadership serves holiday spirit to workforce
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — After a two-year hiatus, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees gathered at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, to enjoy a holiday breakfast made by the leadership team.
Dec. 7, 2022
DLA surplus helping lower vet homelessness rates
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Veteran homelessness has been around a long time in the U.S. But rates are falling dramatically in the past two decades, and veterans stand downs offering free former military clothing and gear for attendees have been a vital part of that positive trajectory.
Dec. 6, 2022
PaCE Spotlight: Marci Gardner
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Marci Gardner is currently a property disposal specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services in Anniston, Alabama, and participated in the Pathways to Career Excellence Program in 1989, when the program was known as the Corporate Intern Program.
Dec. 2, 2022
2022 is a successful year for Disposition Service Central
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A look at the accomplishments of Disposition Services Central region through 2022.
Dec. 1, 2022
Stand down screeners cast a wide net
A cohort of about 200 used and excess military property requisitioners - mostly social workers - regularly visit DLA's online inventory for items that will help their local homeless and at-risk veteran populations.
Nov. 29, 2022
DLA surplus goes to homeless vets
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Personal items like sleeping bags, boots and thermal underwear draw thousands of at-risk veterans to annual community events each year where they are linked up with housing, employment and medical assistance.
Nov. 23, 2022
PaCE Spotlight: Karin DeGraw
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Karin DeGraw is a management and program analyst for the Process Excellence Team at Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan. She began the PaCE Program in 2017 and graduated in 2019.
Nov. 22, 2022
Disposition Services Operations Directorate closes the door on a two-year project
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Operations Directorate finished 2022 with accomplishments including completing a two-year project.