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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.
Dec. 1, 2022
Stand down screeners cast a wide net
A cohort of about 200 used and excess military property requisitioners - mostly social workers - regularly visit DLA's online inventory for items that will help their local homeless and at-risk veteran populations.
Nov. 29, 2022
DLA surplus goes to homeless vets
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Personal items like sleeping bags, boots and thermal underwear draw thousands of at-risk veterans to annual community events each year where they are linked up with housing, employment and medical assistance.
Nov. 23, 2022
PaCE Spotlight: Karin DeGraw
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Karin DeGraw is a management and program analyst for the Process Excellence Team at Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan. She began the PaCE Program in 2017 and graduated in 2019.
Nov. 22, 2022
Disposition Services Operations Directorate closes the door on a two-year project
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Operations Directorate finished 2022 with accomplishments including completing a two-year project.
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.
Pacific disposal crew closes book on ‘22
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — From Oahu to Kwajalein to Diego Garcia and all the exotic spots in between, reverse logistics for deployed and forward-based warfighters depends on the close coordination of an expert team.
Nov. 19, 2022
WMS development nears the finish line
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Disposition Services begins testing the new Warehouse Management System in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Nov. 18, 2022
Area manager Milazzo recognized
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The agency’s lead for property disposal across Alaska is a DLA Disposition Services employee of the quarter.
Nov. 15, 2022
Mid America: Year in review
Battle Creek, Mich. — “Mid-America had an outstanding year,” DLA Disposition Services Mid-America Deputy Director Marc Wilson said. “It’s what I would consider a raving success.”
Nov. 10, 2022
Vets honored at property disposal HQ
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Regional college president addresses Battle Creek-based federal employees in observation of Veteran’s Day.
Nov. 9, 2022
PaCE Spotlight: Brandon Awkerman
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Brandon Awkerman is in his second year of the Pathways to Career Excellence Program and is currently located at Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Headquarters in Battle Creek, Michigan. He is in the Contracting PaCE Program, so he will not be placed at a field site location during or after his participation in the PaCE Program. Brandon’s group had a unique experience in the program as they were in their first year of the program when the pandemic began.
Nov. 8, 2022
Contracting sees increase in revenue and industry engagements in 2022
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — During 2022 the contracting office achieved this goal through increasing revenue, industry engagement and cost avoidance.