DLA News Archive

March 11, 2024

Book review: Clifton StrengthsFinder 2.0

PaCEr Sara Gorham offers some literary critique during National Reading Month.

Aug. 1, 2023

Commentary: McNamara cagey, equivocal about reasons for Battle Creek move

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's historian explores the reasons why Army Lt. Gen. Andrew T. McNamara moved cataloging, standardization and utilization programs that were part of the Defense Logistics Services Center from Washington, D.C., to Battle Creek, Michigan.

March 25, 2023

Women's History Month Spotlight: Cassandra VanStreain

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Every March, the United States celebrates the achievements, contributions, and advancements women have made throughout history. Women’s History Month observance was established by Public Law 100-9 in 1987. This year, the Defense Logistics Agency Equal Employment Opportunity Office’s Special Emphasis Program interviewed DLA Logistics Information Services Administrative Support Assistant and U.S. Army Reservist Cassandra VanStreain.

Dec. 15, 2022

Another strong year for Disposition Services’ Business Support Directorate

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The main mission of Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ Business Support Directorate is to support the functionality of other areas and provide ancillary support to business functions within the agency.

Dec. 12, 2022

HDIFC employees spread holiday cheer for 36 years

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — For 36 years, Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center employees have partnered with the local Salvation Army to sponsor families through their Adopt-a-Family program. The program supports families who have experienced a financial, emotional or physical crisis and pairs them with a sponsor who will gift them items like new clothing, toys, household supplies, and food.

Dec. 8, 2022

Disposition Services leadership serves holiday spirit to workforce

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — After a two-year hiatus, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees gathered at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, to enjoy a holiday breakfast made by the leadership team.

Nov. 21, 2022

Unique Turn-in Items of 2022

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A look back at some of the most unique and intriguing items received by Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services personnel during 2022.

Nov. 2, 2022

Battle Creek MWR hosts Harvest Fest 2022

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek Morale, Welfare, and Recreation hosted the annual family-friendly Harvest Fest at Station 66 Oct. 26. Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center employees, retirees, and their family members enjoyed hayrides, Trunk-or-Treating, a costume contest, yard games, apple cider press demonstration and more.

Oct. 28, 2022

Culture innovations a main focus at leadership summit

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services leaders and culture representatives discussed culture innovations at the annual Strategic Leadership Summit Oct. 24-28. This is the first time culture representatives attended the summit in person at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.

Oct. 26, 2022

Disposition Services leaders meet for second day of Strategic Leadership Summit

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Leaders from Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services met for the second day of the Strategic Leadership Summit Oct. 25 in Battle Creek, Michigan, where the day’s focus was safety lessons learned and a way forward, the importance of communication in the workplace, and suicide prevention training.