Disposition Services News

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Sept. 11, 2023

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Leadership Spotlight highlighting the Chief of the Law Enforcement Support Office Branch Deborah Smith.

Sept. 8, 2023

Resource Analyst Summit shines light on DSD South East's financial expertise

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Resource Analyst Summit illuminated the importance of financial expertise in the organization allowing attendees to engage in a comprehensive series of sessions, workshops, and team-building activities aimed at enhancing financial acumen and aligning objectives for the future.

Sept. 6, 2023

PaCE Spotlight: Meranda Grafmyer

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Meranda Grafmyer is finishing up her first year in the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Pathways to Career Excellence Program Group 44 that began in 2022. For her second year of the program, she will be placed at the DLA Disposition Services Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, field site.

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Sept. 4, 2023

DAISY to DSS to WMS: Shifting Systems at DLA Disposition Services Columbus

WMS will impact the Columbus field site in the way they think about their roles, and how they accomplish their tasks.

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Sept. 2, 2023

Commentary: September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Suicide; is not the answer

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Knowing the warning signs of suicide could save a life.

Sept. 1, 2023

Leadership Spotlight: David Flietstra

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Leadership Spotlight highlighting the Director of Central Region David Flietstra.

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Sept. 1, 2023

Seminar in Battle Creek host representatives from around the nation

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ Law Enforcement Support Office, also known as the 1033 Program, hosted the 22nd annual national training seminar in Battle Creek, Michigan.

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Aug. 30, 2023

Two fire departments in Georgia use DLA Disposition Services to breathe easier

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Georgia's volunteer fire departments in Taliaferro and Warren counties have expanded their operational capabilities, thanks to the DoD Firefighter Property Program and the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

Aug. 28, 2023

Leadership Spotlight: Daral J. Valtinson

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Daral is a Navy veteran from Minnesota who got his start with the Boys Club and now he is leading the DLA Document Services Operations Support as their branch chief.

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Aug. 25, 2023

Quantico serves as crucial DLA hub

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Positioned 37 miles to the south of the nation's capital, Marine Corps Base Quantico stands as a pivotal nexus for the Marines. Herbert Curisinche, the supervisor of production operations for the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services-Document Services site on the base, aptly describes it as the "Crossroads" for the Corps.

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Aug. 23, 2023

Central region team thrives despite adversity

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A look at how the Disposition Services team in remains successful in Central Region.

Aug. 14, 2023

Battle Creek Hosts ACOR23

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency recently concluded the Agency Contingency Operations Readiness Exercise in Battle Creek, Michigan.

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Aug. 9, 2023

Culture Action Team meets in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services' Culture Action Team representatives traveled to Battle Creek, Michigan, in preparation for the upcoming DLA Culture Climate Survey.

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Aug. 7, 2023

Hazardous Waste summit unites military disposal customers from across continents

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A multi-day topical deep dive between DOD’s hazardous waste disposal professionals in DLA and major commands in Europe and Africa may be the start of a valuable and recurring sync up.

Aug. 4, 2023

Gimcheon material examiner nabs EOQ honors

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Employee of the Quarter Won Sok Chang likens his role in DLA to a process of perpetual discovery.

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