DLA News Archive

Tag: People & Culture DS

A forklift sits at the base of a ramp leading upwards. a person is sitting inside the cab of the forklift. Seven people stand off to one side and are looking at the forklift.

Nov. 20, 2023

DLA Disposition Services hosted innovative workshop

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services recently wrapped up an Equipment Specialist Summit at their headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan.

One Man in Army Uniform with three men in civilian dress

Nov. 14, 2023

Battle Creek employees honored

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Three Defense Logistics Agency employees recently earned Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Service Awards at the 67th Armed Forces Appreciation Luncheon Nov. 9 near Battle Creek, Michigan.

A female student in a working Navy uniform sits in the driver sear of a forklift. A male student and male instructor stand outside of the cab. the instructor is pointing at the control panel of the fork lift.

Nov. 9, 2023

Year in Review: Resource Management

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Every successful organization relies on a team that makes it go, and important aspects of that work take place behind the scenes. For Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, the Resource Management directorate plays a key supporting role.

Ten people pose together for a photo in front of a blank wall.

Oct. 13, 2023

West region keeps culture in focus

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — West Coast property disposal sites held their first workplace culture-oriented summit in September.

DLA Disposition Services Oct. 11, 2023

PaCE Spotlight: James Isola

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — James Isola is a current member of PaCE Group 44 beginning in 2022.

A woman looks at a large poster of a past president while the man behind her operates another print machine.

Sept. 15, 2023

Two person DLA shop supports the President

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In the heart of the Nation’s capital, tucked away in the historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building, the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services-Document Services Executive Print Shop, affectionately known as "DLA EPS," stands as a small yet vital cog in the machinery of the Executive Office of the President.

A family of four, mother, two sons, and a father stand with arms around each other. the son next to the mother is the tallest in the photo with the dad a close second. the younger son is the shortest. all are smiling at the camera. the photo looks to be taken outside at a football field with trees in the background.

Sept. 11, 2023

Leadership Spotlight: Deborah Smith

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Leadership Spotlight highlighting the Chief of the Law Enforcement Support Office Branch Deborah Smith.

Banner with red, blue, light blue, green, and grey person illustration holding hands that reads Connect to Protect: Support is within Reach. #BeThere

Sept. 2, 2023

Commentary: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Suicide; is not the answer

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Knowing the warning signs of suicide could save a life.

Sept. 1, 2023

Leadership Spotlight: David Flietstra

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Leadership Spotlight highlighting the Director of Central Region David Flietstra.

Aug. 28, 2023

Leadership Spotlight: Daral J. Valtinson

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Daral is a Navy veteran from Minnesota who got his start with the Boys Club and now he is leading the DLA Document Services Operations Support as their branch chief.