DLA News Archive

Category: People and Culture

photos of five African American leaders at DLA Energy

Feb. 7, 2023

Portraits of African Americans who have shaped DLA Energy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy has a rich heritage of African Americans who have helped shape our agency including, Calvin Martin, Kathy Williams, Lula Manley, Regina Gray and Robbie Robinson.

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.

Nov. 3, 2022

Alaska property disposal specialist honored

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Employee of the Quarter Capus Bryant’s takeover of the Anchorage property reuse mission has helped push the site’s production metrics to new levels.

Oct. 28, 2022

DLA Distribution employee recognized by Defense Department

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Defense Department has recognized Kylie Young with a Judith C. Gilliom Outstanding Workforce Recruitment Program Participant Award.

a large group of people (75 or more) stand on the steps leading to a stage. most of the people are wearing civilian cloths but there is a few in military uniforms.

Oct. 28, 2022

Leaders conclude Battle Creek summit

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Attendees encouraged to build on relationships made during annual get-together.

Photo of Max Hornick who introduced themselves as a Community Education Specialist for Disability Network Southwest Michigan. They have been with Disability Network since 2018. Hornick said their pronouns are they, them, and theirs, and as a brief visual description, Hornick said they are a white nonbinary person with glasses and short, reddish hair.

Oct. 26, 2022

Awareness in the Workplace

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month, The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center’s Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity – Special Emphasis Programs introduced the event keynote speaker Max Hornick, Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator and communication education specialist with the Disability Network Southwest Michigan.

A large piece of with a grapple attachment on the boom arm stacks tires as part of the class.

Oct. 3, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Dana Henderson

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Employee Spotlight: Dana Henderson Property Disposal Specialist Expeditionary Civilian DLA Disposition Services at San Joaquin, California