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News | April 26, 2022

Employee Reflection: Suk Cha Yi

Property Disposal Specialist, Gimcheon, South Korea

A woman poses.
Property Disposal Specialist Suk Cha Yi.
A woman poses.
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Property Disposal Specialist Suk Cha Yi.
Photo By: Courtesy photo
VIRIN: 220426-D-D0441-4321
What do you do?

I support a wide variety of serviceable property for Reutilization, Transfer, Donation (RTD) to DOD units and other additional agencies.

How long have you worked for the federal government, including military service?

40 years, all with DLA.

What’s the first DLA memory that comes to mind?

My first Disposal Accounting Class in the Philippines.

What do you like about your role?

When I can give the customer the property they need.

What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?

You shall love your neighbor.

Where do you see yourself five years from now? 

I will be a retired, happy grandmother.

What was your first job?

Keypunch Operator, DRMO Bupyeong, South Korea.

Name your favorite/recent book(s) you have read.

Medical Medium Celery Juice, by Anthony William.

What is your favorite quote?

“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”