DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific warfighter support

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DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific forward logistics specialist Bobbie Delgado, standing in the right foreground, observes the loading of more than $410,000 in subsistence supplies March 14, 2019 in Guam. The supplies were loaded in support of a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training Exercise, an advanced surface warfare training event conducted with Navy cruiser and destroyer units to enhance interoperability and combat effectiveness. Troop Support Indo-Pacific’s Guam Area Office team supported more than eight ships to supporting the warfighters’ readiness. Photo courtesy of Brandon Neris.

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DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific Korea Area Office employees pose after participating in a U.S. Forces Korea Command Post Exercise March 2019. The Korea Area Office provided commodity response capability for exercise support and engagement as well as representation to the Korean Logistics Operations Center during major battle rhythm events for the exercise. The exercise concluded as planned and Troop Support Indo-Pacific demonstrated the capabilities DLA brings to the table to support the warfighter during contingency operations. Photo courtesy of Brandon Neris.

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DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific forward logistics specialist Bobbie Delgado, wearing an orange vest, observes loading operations for $221,000 of subsistence items for two Navy vessels prior to embarking for Pacific Partnership 2019, March 4, 2019 in Guam. Pacific Partnership is an annual cooperative health engagement conducted by the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet that supports Theater Security Cooperation objectives. In coordination with allies, partners, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, service components and DLA partners, PACFLT conducted combined and joint all-hazards operations to enhance regional interoperability and response capabilities while also strengthening regional relationships. Photo courtesy of Brandon Neris.

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Evelyn Johnson, a new contract specialist in DLA Troop Support Indo-Pacific’s Procurement West Pacific Office, stands with her team in Yokosuka, Japan, March 2019. Johnson, from Dallas, Texas, says that her interests in the pre-award side of contracting really intrigued her to apply with DLA. In her free time, Johnson enjoys traveling and climbing Mount Fuji while she is in Japan, as her belief is that everyone should “do their homework and try a new adventure.” Photo courtesy of Brandon Neris.

By John Dwyer III / Published March 22, 2019

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As a field activity of the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support headquartered in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Indo-Pacific works directly with customers and industry partners to support the military during day-to-day operations, humanitarian assistance and contingency missions. These photos represent some of the warfighter support they have provided throughout the region over the March 3-14 timeframe.