DLA News Archive

Tag: People and Culture DS

July 2, 2020

Environmental specialist marks 50 years federal service

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Norfolk-based Environmental Protection Specialist and U.S. Navy veteran Edilberto Ramirez has served the nation for five decades.

Don Phillips, DLA Installation Support at Battle Creek site director, pulls a cart full of donated items into the Salvation Army facility.

June 15, 2020

Former staffer earns honors at top level school

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Before he became a distinguished graduate at the National Defense University, Don Phillips distinguished himself as a leader at the Defense Logistics Agency.

Members of the DLA Disposition Services team in Afghanistan take a moment to observe Memorial Day and remember fallen employee Krissie Davis killed during her 2015 deployment there.

June 12, 2020

Agency employees make every day a Flag Day

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Many Americans will continue a 104-year-old tradition June 14 when they celebrate Flag Day to show respect for the Star Spangled Banner, something Defense Logistics Agency employees do year round.

Two people set at a desk and listen to leadership summit

May 27, 2020

Seasonal change also brings new regional leaders

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — As spring transitions into summer, senior leadership for three Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services regions will shift as well.Joe Arnold’s departure as the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Mid-America regional director meant a transfer for Kathy Atkins-Nuñez from her post as director for the South-East to replace Arnold,

Robin Rogers in front of a slide screen giving training

March 30, 2020

Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Sexual Assault Response Coordinator provides education on prevention

Battle Creek, Mich. — April is Sexual Assault awareness month, although Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Robin Rogers strives to raise awareness year-round.

Marine Col. Laura Sampsel becomes the first women to lead the Defense Logistics Information Service (now known as Logistics Information Services).

March 28, 2020

Three women made firsts for agency in Battle Creek

Battle Creek, Michigan — Three women serving in Battle Creek, Michigan, proved themselves as leaders making important firsts for the Defense Logistics Agency

DLA Disposition Services Director Michael Cannon stands as people sitting at a table listen during a town hall.

March 23, 2020

DLA Disposition Services at Red River host Director's Town Hall

Red River Army Depot, Texas — DLA Disposition Services Director Michael Cannon held a town hall with the Mid-America region team at Texas’ Red River Army Depot during a recent leadership summit there in March.

March 23, 2020

Women's History Month Spotlight: Sandy Power

Battle Creek, Michigan — Meet Sandy Power, a DLA Logistics Information Services program management analyst.

Melissa Smith pedals away on the recumbent bike during the Pi Day observance March 11.

March 22, 2020

Pi Day event offers employees fun, fitness and flavor

Some walked, some rode, while others ran – outside in the brisk winter air or inside on a treadmill – as they all worked to rack up the 3.14 miles to help celebrate Pi Day 2020.

March 19, 2020

Utah materials examiner honored

Battle Creek, Mich. — Materials Examiner and Identifier Jerald Dewolf is a Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Employee of the Quarter.