DLA News Archive

April 19, 2023

Commentary: Anniston visit paves the way for teaching PaCE participants

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A commentary from Meranda Grafmyer detailing her experience while participating in the DLA Disposition Services PaCE program.

April 18, 2023

How Disposition Services fits into the electric vehicle procurement puzzle

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In an effort to combat the evolving climate crisis, U.S. President Joseph Biden signed Executive Order 14057: “Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability." According to section 102 of EO 14057, the government-wide goal is to lead the nation on a firm path to net-zero emissions by 2050. In doing so, the federal procurement and operational policies will change to align with the new goal of securing a transition to clean, zero-emission technologies. A focal point for DLA is the disposal process for federally procured EVs.

April 14, 2023

The Power of RED: How a Simple Tradition Boosts Morale and Builds Camaraderie

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Every Friday, Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services employees across the world wear something red to show support and remember everyone deployed.

April 7, 2023

Research and social media combine to help honor America’s fallen heroes

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Defense Logistics Agency’s William Kuner – a property disposal specialist at the Disposition Services Anniston field site – makes use of social media to honor fallen U.S. servicemembers.

April 3, 2023

Commentary: An employee’s perspective on the Public Affairs Liaison Program

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Liz Norvey is in her second year of the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Pathways to Career Excellence program. She is a property disposal specialist with environmental duties and is currently located in Columbus, Ohio.

April 1, 2023

Leadership Spotlight: Tim Dauten

BATTLE CREEK, Mich — Leadership Spotlight: Tim Dauten Deputy Director DLA Disposition Services Mid-America Deputy Director San Antonio, Texas

March 30, 2023

National Reading Month: Management Strategies for Sustainability, New Knowledge Innovation, and Personalized Products and Services

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — March is National Reading Month. Everyday reading increases knowledge and develops personal and professional skills. Throughout the month, the DLA Disposition Services Pathways to Career Excellence program participants are sharing insights from books* they recently finished. *No official Department of Defense endorsement implied

March 29, 2023

Wildfire fleet upgrades with surplus

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Trucks used to fight wildfires by the Woodson Volunteer Fire Department in Texas averaged more than 40 years old. When it was time for an upgrade, the department looked to DOD’s Firefighter Property Program and Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

March 27, 2023

National Reading Month: Digital Humanitarians: How BIG DATA Is Changing the Face of Humanitarian Response

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — March is National Reading Month. Everyday reading increases knowledge and develops personal and professional skills. Throughout the month, the DLA Disposition Services Pathways to Career Excellence program participants are sharing insights from books* they recently finished. *No official Department of Defense endorsement implied

March 25, 2023

Women's History Month Spotlight: Cassandra VanStreain

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Every March, the United States celebrates the achievements, contributions, and advancements women have made throughout history. Women’s History Month observance was established by Public Law 100-9 in 1987. This year, the Defense Logistics Agency Equal Employment Opportunity Office’s Special Emphasis Program interviewed DLA Logistics Information Services Administrative Support Assistant and U.S. Army Reservist Cassandra VanStreain.