DLA News Archive

Category: Equal Employment and Opportunity, Human Resources, SAPR, People and Culture

Kathy and Arthur stand facing each other talking inside a warehouse.

Dec. 27, 2023

Kathy Atkins-Nunez: Pioneering excellence in leadership

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Longtime employee Kathy Atkins-Nunez recently concluded a remarkable 39-year journey with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, while helping to establish an organizational benchmark for leadership.

Dec. 20, 2023

Al Pacenza retiring from DLA Document Services after 57 years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Penn. — A legend retirees from the West Point DLA Document Services site.

One man with a blue baseball cap sits at a laptop working while a woman and two men, one in a Navy uniform watch the seated man work.

Dec. 19, 2023

A year of change and accomplishments for Disposition Services Mid-America

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Mid-America region experienced many changes and transitions in 2023. From new warehouse procedures to saying farewell to the top of the leadership team, it was a year of change and accomplishments.

Two images of Arthur Welsh and Mike Cannon. The first Arthur is in full Cubs outfit and the second Cannon has a Cubs hat.

Dec. 8, 2023

Arthur Welsh: A legacy of leadership and innovation in defense logistics

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Explore the remarkable journey of Arthur Welsh that began three decades ago as a WG-05 and discover his impactful legacy.

Fake news feed reading annual pancake breakfast live update. Crowned new flipping king Welsh (48 votes), Cannon (24), Foreman (20)

Dec. 7, 2023

The Great Pancake Showdown: New flips and a retirement farewell

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — HDIFC employees enjoyed tasty treats as leadership battled it out to be crowned the pancake king.

A man lets an owl perch on his outstretched arm.

Nov. 29, 2023

Germany-based excess property specialist honored for Q4 effort

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Clint Sweeney nabbed fiscal 2023 Employee of the 4th Quarter honors for helping keep the Grafenwoehr site humming despite staffing shortfalls.

Ten people pose together for a photo in front of a blank wall.

Oct. 13, 2023

West region keeps culture in focus

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — West Coast property disposal sites held their first workplace culture-oriented summit in September.

Silhouettes of people are overlaid with text saying "Self-identification of disability: Verify and update your status"

Oct. 11, 2023

Employees encouraged to verify disability status in MyBiz

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency employees are being asked to verify and update their disability status in MyBiz so the agency has an accurate account of the workforce.

sand and grass overlooking beach with sunset and birds in the air

Sept. 27, 2023

Commentary: Bridging the Gap - A Call for Suicide Awareness and Prevention

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When I first encountered suicide in my family, it was a subject shrouded in silence – a taboo that left us grappling with our grief in isolation. But over the years, society’s perception of mental health and suicide has shifted, allowing room for conversations that were once hushed.

Banner with red, blue, light blue, green, and grey person illustration holding hands that reads Connect to Protect: Support is within Reach. #BeThere

Sept. 2, 2023

Commentary: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Suicide; is not the answer

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Knowing the warning signs of suicide could save a life.