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DAEGU, South Korea — Army Lt. Col. Matthew T. Mosteiko assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Energy Indo-Pacific Korea from Army Lt. Col. Jeremia Van during a June 18 change-of-command ceremony at Camp Walker.
The event followed long-standing military tradition, with the unit guidon passed to signify the formal transfer of authority. Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan, the DLA Energy commander, presided.
“Serving as commander of DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Korea has been one of the greatest honors of my career,” said Van. During her two-year tenure, the organization bolstered energy resilience across the Korean theater, sustained uninterrupted fuel support to joint forces, introduced advanced quality-assurance measures, and improved command-and-control reporting. The unit also advanced work tied to the fiscal 2029 Trans-Korea Pipeline contract extension and positioned theater-level petroleum reserves, while managing a $1.3 billion Western Pacific contract supporting five nations, according to DLA. Van’s next assignment is with the Joint Modernization Command at Fort Bliss, Texas. “I leave proud of what this unit has achieved and confident it will continue to exceed the standard. As I transition to the Joint Modernization Command at Fort Bliss, Texas, I carry forward the lessons of this command and deep pride in having served alongside such extraordinary professionals.”
Mosteiko arrives from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command in Kaiserslautern, Germany, where he led efforts spanning theater sustainment, distribution, theater-opening operations and the reception, staging and onward movement of 23 rotational brigades across Europe. “It is an immense honor to join the DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Korea team and assume command of this critical organization,” said Mosteiko. “Lt. Col. Van’s leadership has set an exceptional standard, building a resilient and high-performing unit that is vital to the theater. I look forward to building on that incredible foundation, leveraging my experience in theater sustainment to further enhance our capabilities and ensure our warfighters have the energy required to meet any future challenge.”
Bresnihan credited Van with guiding the unit through a shifting security environment and underscored its effect on alliance readiness and resilience. “Above all, she focused on her people. She cultivated a high-performing team that has been consistently recognized for technical excellence and mission responsiveness,” said Bresnihan. “Her command emphasized people, partnerships, and preparedness. Because of that focus, you leave this unit more agile, more resilient, and perfectly postured for the future fight.”
DLA Energy Indo-Pacific Korea supports U.S. forces in South Korea with bulk petroleum supply, distribution and quality management as part of the Defense Logistics Agency, the nation’s combat logistics support agency.
