DLA News Archive

April 15, 2025

PACE Spotlight: Casch Kunkel

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Casch Kunkel is a current member of Pathways to Career Excellence Group 48, which began in 2024. For his second year in PACE, he will be placed at the DLA Disposition Services site at Letterkenny Army Depot in Pennsylvania.

Feb. 14, 2025

Leadership spotlight: A Q&A with Joe Fagan

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Air Force veteran returned to federal service in 2011 and now serves as the DLA Disposition Services - Document Services Customer Audit & Engagement division lead.

Jan. 14, 2025

SkillBridge tailors OJT for transitioning servicemembers

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A DLA Disposition Services-assigned Army officer leveraged the six-month DOD program to continue working for the agency after military retirement.

Nov. 26, 2024

Mike Leskovec: A legacy of leadership, laughter, service

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — A farewell to DLA Disposition Services Pearl Harbor's Mike Leskovec from a local colleague.

Nov. 22, 2024

Leadership spotlight: A Q&A with Col. Woodje Caldwell

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Get to know DLA Disposition Services Deputy Director Army Col. Woodje Caldwell.

Nov. 8, 2024

MOH recipient addresses agency personnel in Battle Creek

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Michigan native James McCloughan was credited with saving the lives of ten soldiers in 1969 while under fire in Vietnam.

Oct. 25, 2024

Battle Creek summit strengthens personnel bonds

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Agency property disposal leaders wrapped a week of networking and game planning in Michigan Oct. 25.

Aug. 12, 2024

DLA Distribution hosts VIP Kids Day, learn more about logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Nearly 100 children of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution employees took part in a “VIP Kids Day” Wednesday, August 7, at the organization’s headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

July 31, 2024

Karns recognized for nearly 50 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — John Karns, chief counsel, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, was recognized for his nearly 50 combined years of service to the nation during a ceremony in front of friends, family and DLA leadership July 26 in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

July 2, 2024

Commentary: Understanding the impact DLA’s Voluntary Leave Transfer Program can have

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A commentary on just how impactful DLA's Voluntary Leave Transfer Program can be on an employee's life.