DLA News Archive

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March 15, 2021

Norfolk-based materials examiner honored

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Longtime contractor Robert Montgomery earned his first Employee of the Quarter recognition after just a year as a DOD federal civilian employee.

Shontavia Ortega examining items in a warehouse

March 14, 2021

Women's History Month Spotlight: Shontavia Ortega

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Shontavia Ortega, property disposal specialist in the Pathway to Career Excellence Program.

March 11, 2021

National Reading Month: Start with Why

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — “Start with Why,” by Simon Sinek, was rated the “bestselling leadership book” in 2018 and can still be effective in motivating today.

Two masked DLA employees open sealed bid envelopes.

March 10, 2021

New nationwide DOD surplus personal property sales contracts tentatively awarded

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Commercial firm Iron Planet is set to become the sole resale source for all military surplus personal property in the U.S. and its territories, pending review and final contract award.

official photo with blue background and American flag

March 8, 2021

Women's History Month Spotlight: Danielle Woods

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — Get to know Danielle Woods, property disposal specialist, with environmental duties in the Pathway to Career Excellence Program.

Excess hydraulic oil from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, will help Caterpillar D4K2 Firefighting Dozers used by the South Carolina Forestry Commission deal with the extreme conditions that occur during while putting out fires, which can damage to hydraulic hoses and fittings.

March 3, 2021

Excess oil to support South Carolina forestry equipment

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — More than 800 gallons of excess hydraulic oil no longer needed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, will now help sustain equipment used by the South Carolina Forestry Commission to fight fires.

March 2, 2021

National Reading Month: A look into humanitarian logistics

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — I chose to read “Humanitarian Logistics” because the theme directly relates to the mission of the Defense Logistics Agency. Our organization offers support to both domestic emergencies and disasters abroad. We have responded to the current pandemic, earthquakes and humanitarian crises.

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March 1, 2021

Leadership Spotlight: Tina Maier

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Tina Maier, DLA Disposition Services Europe & Africa Regional director.

Feb. 27, 2021

Gimcheon ops chief honored

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Pat Leverett was named DLA Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter for his outstanding contributions in South Korea at the start of fiscal 2021.

Feb. 25, 2021

Barstow site lead honored for 1st quarter performance

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Heath Buswell was recently named DLA Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter.