DLA News Archive

Category: People and Culture

June 21, 2023

“Lifeless” breakroom redone with regional Italian flair

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Massimo’s Bistro, named for a longtime local national agency employee at the Aviano site, opened to critical acclaim in May.

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.

March 10, 2023

Leadership Spotlight: Charles Rice

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

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.

A man poses in front of a pond and mountains.

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.