DLA News Archive

Tag: Pacific DS

The inside and outside of a mobile crime investigation laboratory.

Sept. 11, 2026

DLA Disposition Services Korea completes $4 million mobile lab transfer

GIMCHEON, South Korea — The agency’s Korea-based property disposal team recently helped Army criminal investigators remove excess mobile labs from their property books.

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.