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Uniformed soldier pours water from a tea pot into a tea cup on stage.

March 1, 2023

HDIFC recognizes Black History month with final presentation

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — As Black History month came to a close, members of the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, gathered for a keynote address by Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Deputy Director Army Col. Andre Toussaint.

A smiling dark skinned man with a gray beard in a blue business suit.

March 1, 2023

Black History Month Employee Spotlight: Keith Dodley

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime recognizes Black History Month in February. This year’s national theme is Inspiring Change. The African American Employment Program highlights employees throughout the month in honor of their enduring contributions to the agency’s global mission of logistics support to America’s warfighters.

woman poses in front of car

Feb. 23, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: Tamera Smith

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Black History Month Spotlight on Tamera Smith of the Defense Information Logistics Services.

Four young Black men are seated at a counter. Text that says "Inspiring Change" floats above them. The men are dressed in similarly designed light jackets of varying colors of light blue, gold, blue and brown.

Feb. 21, 2023

February is National Black History Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The American anthropologist and author Margaret Mead once said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Joyce Lambert, left, and a fellow community member pose for a photo while protesting at the corner of 55th and Larchwood Avenue in Philadelphia in 2002. (Courtesy photo)

Feb. 17, 2023

‘Reach back and bring others,’ Black History Month and beyond

PHILADELPHIA — From celebrating Black History as an intern at Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, to making history as a first Black woman deputy commander, Kishayra J. Lambert reflects the values she holds of unsung African American leaders.