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Feb. 1, 2023
DLA Modernization reaches new heights with unveiling of WMS
SAN ANTONIO, Texa. — Members of the Defense Logistics Agency gathered in San Antonio, Texas, for the official unveiling of the Warehouse Management System ribbon cutting ceremony.
Jan. 31, 2023
PaCE Spotlight: Aaron Bunn
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ Aaron Bunn works for the Environmental Branch in Battle Creek, Michigan, as an environmentalist. He participated in the Pathways to Career Excellence Program as a part of PaCE Group 34, from 2017 - 2019.
Jan. 30, 2023
HDIFC exceeds CFC 2022 goal
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Every year, federal employees and retirees make pledges during the Combined Federal Campaign, the official workplace giving campaign overseen by the Office of Personnel Management. This year, Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center employees in Battle Creek, Michigan, exceeded last year’s pledges.
Jan. 29, 2023
Pendleton partnership has battery disposal down pat
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Camp Pendleton relies on DLA’s hazardous waste removal expertise to avoid disposal costs and rid the sprawling base of hundreds of thousands of pounds in lead acid batteries each year.
Jan. 28, 2023
Anniston field site plays a vital role for disposition of DEMIL material
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A look at the role Disposition Services Anniston plays in the overall DLA mission.
Jan. 25, 2023
Red River property disposal team sets standard with massive HMMWV divestiture
Battle Creek, Mich. — Army Material Command recently turned in 2,870 High-Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicles to the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services team at Red River Army Depot in East Texas.
Jan. 22, 2023
The Percy Jones Decade
Battle Creek, Mich. — The Percy Jones Army Hospital only existed for 10 years, but its positive impact on the lives of wounded WWII and Korean Soldiers is undeniable.
Jan. 20, 2023
Consider it done: DLA scraps aging train cars for Army
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Rail movement across the Korean peninsula has been vital for warfighter support there. DLA recently scrapped 1.6 million pounds of railcar, with more to come.
Jan. 19, 2023
South East Leadership Summit proves successful
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Members of the Disposition Services South East team held their annual leadership summit, discussing a variety of topics including best practices, operations and leadership techniques as well as getting a tour of the site in Anniston, Alabama.
Jan. 17, 2023
PaCE Spotlight: Kaveh Amirsolaimani
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kaveh Amirsolaimani, better known as Kevin Amir among his colleagues, is a Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Property Disposal Specialist within the Operations Receipt Branch. He began the Pathways to Career Excellence Program in 2018 and completed it in 2019.
Jan. 13, 2023
HDIFC receives VPP Star recertification
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Recently, the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, received the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program Star recertification, a title that the building has held since 2013.
Jan. 10, 2023
Culture Spotlight: Jessica Waynick
BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Meet DLA Disposition Services' Culture Champion Jessica Waynick. Jessica is a program analyst for the HQ Field Operations Branch.
Dec. 31, 2022
DLA surplus helps vets
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Hundreds of annual "stand down" events feature free military surplus property from DLA and link homeless and at-risk veterans with resources to improve their lives.
Dec. 25, 2022
Disposition Services says farewell to key leader
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — After about 37 years of federal service, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Business Support Director Mark Aicher was honored for his years of selfless service and commitment to the warfighter, during his retirement ceremony Dec. 16 at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, Battle Creek, Michigan.
Dec. 21, 2022
PaCE Spotlight: Don Zimmerman
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Don Zimmerman participated in the Pathways to Career Excellence Program from 1989 to 1990 when it was the Corporate Intern Program. Currently, he is a program manager in the Development Branch at DLA Disposition Services and manages the Training and Operations Simulation Center located at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base in Michigan.
Dec. 20, 2022
Battle Creek MWR host Children’s Holiday Party
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosted the annual Children’s Holiday Party Dec. 10 at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Big impact from small department sets DLA Disposition Service up for success
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Resource Management is one of the smaller departments within DLA Disposition Services but their impact on the day-to-day operations is felt by employees and customers alike.
Dec. 19, 2022
An Annual Update to DLA Disposition Services Strategic Plan
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services has recently accomplished several lines of effort in its Strategic Plan. Learn about these achievements and how DLA Disposition Services will modernize in the coming year.
Texas FD fights “dirty” with repurposed military trucks from DLA
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Pineland Fire Chief Joseph Lane said former military rigs aren’t the prettiest trucks in his fleet, but when push comes to shove, they get the job done.
Dec. 13, 2022
Modernization paves the way for a successful year
BATTLE CREE, Mich. — A reflection on the Disposition Services South East team's year of accomplishments and improvements across the region
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.
Dec. 7, 2022
DLA surplus helping lower vet homelessness rates
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Veteran homelessness has been around a long time in the U.S. But rates are falling dramatically in the past two decades, and veterans stand downs offering free former military clothing and gear for attendees have been a vital part of that positive trajectory.
Dec. 6, 2022
PaCE Spotlight: Marci Gardner
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Marci Gardner is currently a property disposal specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services in Anniston, Alabama, and participated in the Pathways to Career Excellence Program in 1989, when the program was known as the Corporate Intern Program.
Dec. 2, 2022
2022 is a successful year for Disposition Service Central
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A look at the accomplishments of Disposition Services Central region through 2022.