DLA News Archive

Tag: Pacific DS

People in safety gear pose at an outdoor work site.

July 23, 2026

Operating under pressure: Hazardous waste removal amid security threats and monsoon weather in the Philippines

JOINT BASE PEARL-HICKAM, Hawaii — Demand for reverse logistics services is increasing at joint training sites across the Philippines.

Six people pose in front of a firetruck.

June 26, 2026

Guam’s emergency readiness strengthened with excess fire response equipment

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The remote U.S. territory took custody of a former Navy fire engine in early June thanks to the federal Firefighter Property Program and DLA’s excess property transfer authority.

A man holds a shadow box in front of flags while posing with three soldiers.

March 31, 2026

Korea disposal pro recognized for 5-17 ACS deactivation support

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — DLA Disposal Service Representative Kevin Higdon was singled out for his role in providing sustained direct support throughout the lengthy unit drawdown.

Uniformed military planners stand around a large map on the floor of a room to plan maneuvers.

Aug. 18, 2025

Philippine hazardous waste disposal increases DLA flexibility

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The agency's Indo-Pacific property disposal personnel recently completed a complex hazardous waste removal operation under DLA's recently awarded Philippines HW contract.

Two Marines hide behind a vehicle, one talks on a radio.

July 30, 2025

Cross-org teamwork secures critical components for Okinawa Marines

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — DLA’s excess property pros found an immediate solution for $30,000 in vital communications equipment on USMC 18-month back order.

Three hikers pose for a photo near the rim of the Grand Canyon.

June 4, 2025

Pacific leaders honor retiring logistician with Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim Challenge

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — What began as a tribute hike to honor a distinguished Defense Department colleague became an endurance milestone for one of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Pacific region leaders – and a powerful reminder of the strength found in shared goals, grit, and preparation.

Military field ambulances parked in a warehouse.

May 5, 2025

Pacific team helps Navy close out Guam EMF

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — Agency reverse logisticians help U.S. Seventh Fleet components clear out large equipment and more than 70 containers of excess expeditionary medical equipment and material.

A soldier in safety gear motions for a vehicle to depart a ship.

April 10, 2025

“Lightning Purge” of obsolete Army equipment in Hawaii

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services recently supported a successful Army 25th Infantry Division two-month property divestiture that allows Indo-Pacific-focused logisticians to prioritize warfighting and readiness in the region.

Feb. 19, 2025

Gimcheon material handler takes Employee of the Quarter honors

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kyong Kuk Yu has worked for the agency in South Korea since 2019.

A truck is unloaded from an LCAC onto a larger vessel.

Dec. 13, 2024

2024 Highlights: Pacific

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — All across the Indo-Pacific, agency reverse logistics professionals helped warfighters meet their mission in a part of the world that grows more important to U.S. national security objectives with each passing year.