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James Doelling, director of the Battle Creek, Michigan Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Nov. 6, 2019

Veterans Day program focuses on building history, suicide prevention

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center’s Veterans Day program took place today with James Doelling, director of the Battle Creek, Michigan V.A. Medical Center serving as guest speaker. Doelling’s presentation in part focused on preventing veteran suicide. “It’s preventable by you,” he said while pointing to members of the audience. “Reach out to someone who looks like they are having a rough time,” he said.

Mike Cannon behind podium with flags in background

Nov. 6, 2019

Marines celebrate 244th birthday in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — They may work for different parts of the Defense Logistics Agency now, but most of the attendees at the Nov. 5 ceremony in the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center’s Palm Garden Room all shared the same title – Marine. They assembled to celebrate the Marine Corps 244th birthday with a cake and the usual traditions.

DLA Disposition Services Finance Director Isaac Stanley received his first sit-stand desk in June and said the work space flexibility has improved his posture and lessened back pain. Photo illustration.

Nov. 5, 2019

Ergonomics impacts workforce health

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Chairborne Rangers take heart! Sit-stand desks offer a way to inject some extra movement to your daily office taskings.

A person in a Marine uniform talks with a Civilian employee.

Nov. 5, 2019

Knowledge is power

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Nuhu Kashalla, a Property Disposal Service Representative with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services at Barstow, California, conducted a training session for customers at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, also known as 29 Palms.

Defense Logistics Agency employees greet trick or treaters from the Stars and Stripes Learning Center as they celebrate Halloween in the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center.

Oct. 31, 2019

Employees hand out treats to special guests

Battle Creek, Michigan — Children of Defense Logistics Agency employees and others who work in the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center haunted the hallways for treats during Halloween.

Two people with an award

Oct. 28, 2019

Senior Leader Summit concludes, recognizing excellence

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The 2019 Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Senior Leader Summit came to a close October 25 after a week of discussions focusing on how to improve the customer experience for the warfighter. The summit covered all aspects of the DLA Disposition Services business, with the goal of improving safety and agency culture while saving the taxpayers money.

Group of people stand on stairs in front of a building

Oct. 25, 2019

Leaders focus on culture, safety during summit

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services leaders from around the world gathered at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, focusing on the way ahead for the agency.

Group of people stand for photo, middle person holds a frame

Oct. 18, 2019

DLA PaCE graduates on pathway to success

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The DLA PaCE graduation marked the end of one path and the start of another for nine graduates in Battle Creek, Michigan. While most of the PaCE graduates fill various roles around the world for DLA upon graduation, Group 34 is unique. The entire class is graduating from and entering positions in Battle Creek.

DLA Disposition Services Property Disposal Technician Mary Clyde can’t help but smile as she enjoys a complimentary massage from a local beauty academy student during the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Health Fair Oct. 16.

Oct. 17, 2019

Health Fair draws hundreds

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Apples, massages and flu shots help federal employees keep the doctor away in Battle Creek.