DLA News Archive

Nov. 21, 2023

PaCE Spotlight: Cory Harter

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — I can’t think of any other organization where an entry-level employee can receive as much developmental training that the PaCE program in Disposition Services provides, said Cory Harter, PaCE Group 44.

Nov. 20, 2023

DLA Disposition Services hosted innovative workshop

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services recently wrapped up an Equipment Specialist Summit at their headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Nov. 16, 2023

Disposition team helps DLA Aviation open up shop in Okinawa

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s property reutilization personnel at Camp Kinser assisted their DLA colleagues in opening an overseas detachment in 2023 by supplying no-cost vans, electronics, furniture, and office supplies.

Nov. 15, 2023

Anniston site discusses changes and challenges during Disposition Services Director visit

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Director Mike Cannon recently conducted a crucial pre-Warehouse Management System site visit to Anniston, Alabama, November 8, 2023.

Nov. 14, 2023

Battle Creek employees honored

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Three Defense Logistics Agency employees recently earned Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Service Awards at the 67th Armed Forces Appreciation Luncheon Nov. 9 near Battle Creek, Michigan.

Nov. 9, 2023

Year in Review: Resource Management

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Every successful organization relies on a team that makes it go, and important aspects of that work take place behind the scenes. For Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, the Resource Management directorate plays a key supporting role.

Nov. 8, 2023

Honoring Veterans: Past and Present

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In this year's Veterans Day program video, we bring you a heartfelt message from the DLA Disposition Service Director and hear from several veterans within DLA organizations at HDIFC. With nearly 60% of our workforce having a background in military service, our agency stands as a testament to the enduring values of duty, honor, and sacrifice.

Nov. 6, 2023

Year in review: Business Support

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — From tech-focused research and development projects to the fielding of DLA’s Warehouse Management System, the Battle Creek-based Business Support team helped bolster mission effectiveness across the spectrum in 2023.

Nov. 2, 2023

Culture team summit develops initiatives for Disposition Services

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Culture is taking care of the people.  -Why do we care? Because the people take care of the mission.

Nov. 1, 2023

Leadership Spotlight: Tim Dauten

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Tim was recently selected as our new Operations Director. He's been with the agency for 14 years but growing up he dreamed of playing for the St. Louis Cardinals.