DLA Pacific News

Dec. 3, 2025

DLA vet coined by Army Rangers

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Matthew Laposa is a procurement specialist with Defense Logistics Agency Document Services at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. He recently received a challenge coin from Army Rangers serving in the 2-10th Infantry Regiment "Tomahawks", he assisted with a project.

Dec. 1, 2025

DLA Energy commander continues assessment of fuel requirements across the Indo-Pacific, enhancing warfighter support in Korea and Japan

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan visited multiple military installations, Defense Fuel Support Points and energy supplier facilities in Korea and Japan in October 2025. These visits are part of a broader assessment of DLA Energy’s current support capabilities in the Indo-Pacific as well as planning for future energy requirements.

Nov. 25, 2025

DLA Document Services delivers critical support for JTF-SB

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Defense Logistics Agency Document Services Procurement Specialist Christian Prout found himself involved in one of the largest projects of his career following the signing of Executive Order 14165, “Securing Our Borders,” as the Department of War launched a large-scale mission to help secure the southern U.S. border.

Nov. 24, 2025

DLA Energy commander visits Indo-Pacific South, emphasizes support capabilities for sustained warfighter readiness

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan concluded a visit to Papua New Guinea and Australia where he reinforced the critical role Defense Fuel Support Points play in supporting military readiness and regional security. At each location, he highlighted the importance of these fuel storage sites as a crucial component for fulfilling the military’s vast energy requirements.

Nov. 17, 2025

DLA supports Navy with Okinawa boat offload

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — The DLA Disposition Services team in Okinawa is driving Navy readiness by managing offloading operations and processing surplus assets abroad.

Oct. 2, 2025

Army Chinooks excel in delivering excess to DLA

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Chinook helicopters airlifted excess equipment from the Army's 10th Mountain Division to DLA Disposition Services as part of a unique training exercise at Fort Drum. The operation provided realistic logistical challenges for air crews while meeting a critical offload deadline.

Sept. 24, 2025

Simerly visits DLA Disposition Services

Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly and DLA Senior Enlisted Advisor Army Command Sgt. Maj. Petra Casarez visited DLA Disposition Services headquarters Sept. 19 to thank employees and discuss ongoing initiatives.

Sept. 19, 2025

DLA Energy commander visits Alaska, underscores strategic role in regional security

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander RDML George Bresnihan assessed the operations of DLA Energy Americas North while visiting multiple sites in Alaska, underscoring the team’s strategic importance in carrying out national security interests in the Arctic and Indo-Pacific regions.

Sept. 16, 2025

Washington Fire District Boosts Capabilities with Military Surplus Equipment

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — In Whatcom County Fire District 14, military surplus trucks and generators once used by the military have been converted into vital tools for firefighting and rescue missions, thanks in part to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services.

Sept. 11, 2025

Titanium recovery furthers critical materials reuse effort

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A DLA research and development contract will turn scrap material into high-grade powder for additive manufacturing.