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Dec. 1, 2021
Leadership Spotlight: Chris Judd
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Chris Judd. He's the director for DLA Disposition Services resource management division in Battle Creek, Michigan. He has more than 36 years of federal service, an Air Force veteran and enjoys traveling.
Nov. 29, 2021
Tribute to heroes display honors DLA employees lost, injured in war on terror
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new Tribute to DLA Heroes display honors one current and three former employees who were injured or killed in the war on terror.
Nov. 23, 2021
Resource Management Directorate has global impact for DLA Disposition Services
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Resource Management Directorate took on a lot this past year, including notable efforts like headquarters realignment, the navigation and application of COVID-19 restrictions and a leadership change installing Christopher Judd as the new director.
Nov. 18, 2021
Disposition Services Command Support Office thrives in 2021
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Command Support Office faced challenges in 2021 that required some out of the box thinking by programs and employees.
Nov. 16, 2021
2021 – The year that was for Disposition Services contracting directorate
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A review of the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services contracting directorate's 2021 accomplishments including establishing a new Requirements Branch.
Nov. 12, 2021
Veterans Day memorial shows “Gone but not forgotten” mantra
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees and residents of Battle Creek, Michigan, gathered on Veterans Day to honor the lives of four US Navy personnel lost over 55 years ago in a plane crash.
Nov. 10, 2021
DLA Disposition Services honors veterans with virtual program
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — This year’s Veterans Day Program is virtual and features keynote speaker Zaneta Adams, director of Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Both a veteran and military spouse, Adams has dedicated her work to assisting Michigan’s 567,000 veterans.
Nov. 9, 2021
From animals to equipment, DLA Disposition Services has processed it all
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Since its inception, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services has received and processed millions of individual items of Department of Defense personal property. Most of these items are within the norms of end-of-lifecycle logistics, however, some examples of property turned-in stand out among the rest and serve to highlight the unique capabilities of disposal logisticians.
Nov. 5, 2021
WWII veteran’s grave rediscovered thanks to DLA Land and Maritime associate’s efforts
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime employee is generating a lot of buzz around the world this week. Army veteran and DLA Land and Maritime Customer Account Specialist Nathan Reynolds is being lauded across the globe for his instrumental efforts to rediscover the gravesite of World War II veteran Arthur Lewis and ensure the delivery of a proper gravestone marking his service.
Disposition Services Strategic Leadership Summit concludes with awards ceremony
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services Strategic Leadership Summit concluded Oct. 29 with awards ceremony at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Nov. 2, 2021
DLA Disposition Services holds summit for new career series
BATTLE CREEK, Mi — Earlier this year the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services added a new Career series, Equipment Specialist 1670 series. 24 positions were created around the globe.
Nov. 1, 2021
Gimcheon employee honored
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Won Sok Chang was recently named Employee of the Quarter for his site contributions in Korea.
DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM celebrates 18 years of warfighter support
TAMPA, Fla. — DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM celebrated 18 years of support to warfighters in the Middle East and U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The regional command is recognized as a battle-hardened organization with a combined workforce of joint warfighters and expeditionary civilians working alongside CENTCOM and SOCOM staff in a complex environment.
Oct. 29, 2021
Strategic leadership summit continues in Battle Creek, Michigan
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The DLA Disposition Services Strategic Leadership Summit in Battle Creek, Michigan continued on day four with contracting serving as the primary topic of the day.
Oct. 28, 2021
Disposition Services leaders meet for the Strategic Leadership Summit – Day 3 in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services leaders meet for the third day of the week long Strategic Leadership Summit at HDIFC.
Oct. 27, 2021
Leadership summit continues in HDIFC with successes and challenges on the agenda
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Day two of the annual Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Strategic Leadership Summit took place in the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center where leaders covered topics including regional successes and challenges, budget execution and facility status updates.
Oct. 26, 2021
Leadership summit kicks off in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Annual get-together puts disposal leaders from around the world on the same page to navigate a new fiscal year.
Oct. 22, 2021
MWR Battle Creek hosts first family day since the pandemic
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — MWR Battle Creek hosted its first family day event since the pandemic.
Oct. 19, 2021
Repurposed military tech helps autistic students learn
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A recent donation to the Anderson Center for Autism shows how military units can leverage DOD Computers For Learning to directly benefit local classrooms and communities.
Oct. 15, 2021
Logistician saves stranger from Kalamazoo River
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services employee Ronald Hobbs rescued a stranger from the Kalamazoo River on Oct. 12.
Oct. 13, 2021
Texas firefighters use fleet addition from DLA to control wildfire
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Marlin Volunteer Fire Department was recently called out to what became the 96-acre Rice Road Fire. Its new military truck acquired from Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services was instrumental in helping the department fight a six-hour battle alongside other area fire departments and Texas A&M Forest Service.
Oct. 11, 2021
Japan property disposal saves Navy $
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Strong connections to DLA recently helped warfighters unload aging watch towers and mobile small arms ranges that had rusted after years of exposure to salty sea air.
Oct. 8, 2021
Commentary: Chief Petty Officer Stephen Mitchell on volunteering with Operation Allies Refuge
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Chief Petty Officer Stephen Mitchell of Disposition Services at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar talks about his experience volunteering for Operation Allies Refuge.
Oct. 7, 2021
Advance coordination smooths regional DODEA furniture swaps
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Disposition offices recently helped DOD schoolhouses in Europe and Asia prepare for fall with assistance on large furniture disposal projects.
Oct. 4, 2021
Agency head visits K-town property disposal crew
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Two Germany-based DLA Disposition Services employees were commended for their mission contributions Sept. 28.