DLA Disposition Services News

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A nephew and uncle pose at a base in Iraq.

Feb. 1, 2022

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The organization we now call DLA Disposition Services celebrates its 50th anniversary later this year, but it was still just a toddler when a young farmer and Army vet from Arizona came aboard in 1974.

Outdoor selfie of man with sunglasses on.

Jan. 31, 2022

Employee Reflection: Nate Barnes

Get to know DLA Disposition Services Operations Deputy Director Nate Barnes.

Pete Foreman knells next to the head of a helicopter

Jan. 29, 2022

Leadership Reflection: Pete Foreman

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Pete Foreman is DLA Disposition Services' chief of staff and a 30-year Army veteran.

Woman poses in front of flower arrangement

Jan. 27, 2022

Employee Reflection: Suzanne Gusching

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know DLA Disposition Services Business Support Directorate's Property Disposal Specialist Suzanne Gusching.

Jan. 20, 2022

Employee Reflection: Sue Collins

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know DLA Disposition Services Contracting Directorate's Procurement Analyst Sue Collins.

Jan. 14, 2022

Employee Reflection: Tina Lilly

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know DLA Disposition Services Resource Management Directorate's Management and Program Analyst Tina Lilly.

Jan. 5, 2022

Employee Reflection: Don Helle

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know Don Helle, DLA Disposition Services Business Support Directorate's Process Reengineering employee.

Mike Cannon in blue suit in front of American flag and the SES flag

Jan. 1, 2022

Leadership Reflection: Mike Cannon

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — As DLA Disposition Services approaches its 50th Anniversary, Director Mike Cannon reflects on his time with the agency and shares insight into his leadership style.

A man operates a forklift inside a warehouse.

Dec. 31, 2021

DSD North-East wraps up 2021

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — By the numbers, the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services North-East region had a great year: the team processed 500,061 receipts and reutilized 23,046 lines of material.

A tank fires a round with a large fireball coming from the barrel of the tank.

Dec. 21, 2021

Perseverance helped Mid-America deliver excellence

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ Mid-America region operates 16 sites in 12 states with approximately 200 people. When region Deputy Director Marc Wilson looks back at 2021, he said the biggest lesson learned was perseverance.

Man standing in front of decorated holiday tree

Dec. 7, 2021

Disposition Services director provides end of year message and safety brief to workforce

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Disposition Services director provides year-end message and safety brief to workforce.

official photo man in black suit, red tie in front of the American and DLA flags.

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. 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.

Group of adults stand outside of open car trunks ready to pass out candy.

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. 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.