Defense Contract Management Agency’s Pacific team members welcomed Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Dr. William LaPlante (top image, center left) amidst partnership discussions at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industry plant in Nagoya, Japan, June 10, 2024. The DCMA Pacific team (bottom image) works onsite to ensure that aircraft undergoing production or regular maintenance meet critical specifications before being transferred to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (DCMA graphic by Debbie Watts)