DLA News Archive

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

A woman poses in front of an art installation.

May 23, 2023

Globetrotting EOQ winner serves warfighters where they are

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Italy-based Operations Supervisor Angela Sakryd enjoys the unique challenges that property disposal can bring.

A photo of a man and his family, another photo of the same man helping a customer in a warehouse, but looking substantially smaller.

May 17, 2023

Standout Alaska-based disposal specialist aims to inspire others

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — When some longtime customers recently visited DLA’s property disposal site in Anchorage, they started looking around for ‘the big guy’ and asking where he was. They didn’t realize they were talking directly to him.

May 3, 2023

Leadership Spotlight: Richard TeBeau

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Meet DLA Document Services Director Richard TeBeau.

Three people stand together each wearing something RED.

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.

DLA Troop Support Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Gina Ingrao welcomes in-person and virtual audience in Philadelphia on April 6, 2023. DLA Troop Support, located in Philadelphia, PA, is a Major Subordinate Command of the Defense Logistics Agency, with a global presence including offices in Europe & Africa and the Pacific regions.

April 12, 2023

Pure Praxis Hosts Interactive Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month Training with DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Sexual Assault Response Team hosted Pure Praxis, a Long Beach, California-based interactive training firm, on April 6, to kickoff Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month 2023.

March 10, 2023

Leadership Spotlight: Charles Rice

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Meet the incoming People and Culture Division Chief Charles Rice.

Jan. 23, 2023

Troop Support expedites internal onboarding process through CPI project

PHILADELPHIA — The DLA Troop Support Organizational Alignment Division, Continuous Process Improvement and Pathways to Career Excellence teams partnered to expedite internal onboarding of entry-level personnel into their new permanent roles within the organization.

A WWII era postcard shows the Percy Jones Army Hospital building. The image is in black and white. in the foreground are trees that hide part of the six story building but the tower addition stands tall with 15 floors.

Jan. 22, 2023

The Percy Jones Decade

Battle Creek, Mich. — The Percy Jones Army Hospital only existed for 10 years, but its positive impact on the lives of wounded WWII and Korean Soldiers is undeniable.

a group of four people stand in front of a prepared meal

Dec. 29, 2022

DLA Energy volunteers for Combined Federal Campaign

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — To showcase a CFC cause of the week, a team from DLA Energy volunteered and organized a charitable event in honor of ending poverty and mental wellness.

A dark skinned and dark-haired woman in a bright green dress speaks on a large stage.

Dec. 12, 2022

AGOISSI Toastmasters Club thriving at DLA Land and Maritime

COLUMBUS, Ohio — While many activities faltered during the COVID-19 pandemic, the AGOISSI Toastmasters Club 3500 based at Defense Supply Center Columbus adapted and thrived.