DLA News Archive

Tag: People and Culture DS

March 11, 2021

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.

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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.

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.

Art work reads Black History Month in large type, in smaller type, Know the past, shape the future.

Feb. 26, 2021

DLA Disposition Services Black History month program

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services joins the nation in celebrating National African American / Black History month.

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.

Angela Sakryd standing in front of equipment

Feb. 23, 2021

Fort Meade disposal specialist recalls protective suit transfer to FEMA

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Angela Sakryd helped transfer 40,000 excess protective suits from DTRA to FEMA.

Feb. 19, 2021

Black History Month Spotlight: Robin Nichols

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Robin Nichols, DLA Logistics Information Services management/program analyst and president of American Federation of Government Employees - Local 1626.

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Feb. 13, 2021

Black History Month Spotlight: Sabrina Young

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Sabrina Young, DLA Disposition Services property disposal specialist with environmental duties.