DLA Pacific News

Sept. 14, 2015

Defense Logistics Agency supports Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2015

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — Led by Defense Logistics Agency Pacific Korea, DLA Distribution and other DLA organizations in the pacific theater provided simulated sustainment and logistics services to United States and Republic of Korea forces within the Korean Theater of Operations in support of Ulchi Freedom Guardian from Aug. 17 to 29, 2015. UFG is a computer-based command post exercise that triggers ROK-US Forces to respond to destabilizing events and work through challenges in mission command in defense of the ROK.

Sept. 2, 2015

DLA Energy supports Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise

CAMP WALKER, South Korea — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy supported Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2015 before and during the cooperative South Korean exercise through training and fuel coordination.

Aug. 25, 2015

DLA Land and Maritime Deputy Commander visits Pearl Harbor enroute to Western Pacific

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Mr. James McClaugherty, DLA Land and Maritime deputy commander, visited the Pearl Harbor Naval

Aug. 24, 2015

Pearl Harbor’s Inventory Support Team named Team of the Quarter

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor’s Inventory Support Team has been named Team of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Aug. 21, 2015

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s, Surge Team awarded Team of the Quarter

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan’s, Surge Team has been awarded the Team of the Quarter award for third quarter, fiscal year 2015, for their outstanding strides managing the air, sea, and truck cargo deliveries throughout mainland Japan during a surge of inbound containers.

Aug. 21, 2015

DLA Distribution Yokosuka prepares to manage Japan’s Transportation Protective Service program

YOKOSUKA, Japan — As part of an effort to increase support to the warfighter, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, is preparing to manage Japan’s Transportation Protective Service program. This effort gives DLA responsibility for freight within mainland Japan that requires TPS, including classified, sensitive, and hazardous material.

June 23, 2015

Distribution promotes Better Buying Power goals with effective competition

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Working to increase small business competition across its network of 24 centers around the globe, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution is supporting Better Buying Power goals through more effective use of market research.

May 5, 2015

Disposition Services contract supports Better Buying Power goals

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan — A hazardous waste disposal contract awarded in January is an example of how DLA Disposition Services supports Better Buying Power by promoting competition and improving tradecraft in acquisition through increased small-business participation.

May 1, 2015

Better Buying Power initiatives showcased in engine contract’s unique features

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s procurement strategies have continued to evolve to meet the challenges of Better Buying Power 3.0, an undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics initiative to improve Defense Department procurement.

April 15, 2015

Better Buying Power 3.0 Stresses Innovation, Affordability

WASHINGTON — The latest update of the Defense Department’s acquisition efficiency initiative stresses innovation and cost-consciousness, the Pentagon’s top acquisition official said.