Oct. 24, 2024

Forum reinforces US-Japan acquisition cooperation efforts

TOKYO — “This event provided an invaluable opportunity to showcase DCMA’s contributions to maintaining the readiness and resiliency of both U.S. and Japanese forces,” said Navy Cmdr. Thomas Miyano, DCMA Japan’s commander.

Oct. 21, 2024

MSO Workshop addresses Special Programs challenges, resources

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — The Mission Support Operations workshop offered an opportunity for attendees to participate in vital training for key MSO responsibilities, share best practices, establish new processes, gain insight into the contract management office challenges and develop solutions.

Oct. 17, 2024

DCMA plays key role at NCMA World Congress contract workshop

SEATTLE — Robin Thornton, a Contract Lifecycle Management Center supervisory contract specialist, hosted a session at the NCMA World Congress titled "We’re Not #1! The Importance of Contract Closeout."

Oct. 15, 2024

My DCMA: Christina Ziccarelli, supervisory QAS

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Christina Ziccarelli is a supervisory quality assurance specialist at DCMA Northeast based in Rochester, New York.

Oct. 9, 2024

Q&A: Lt. Col. Matthew Olde, F-15 pilot who often performs flyovers

HAZELWOOD, Mo. — Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Olde, who is based at DCMA Boeing St. Louis, participated in an F-15 Eagle flyover at the St. Louis Cardinals stadium during Military Appreciation Night July 26. In addition, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jon Malycke flew the F/A-18 Hornet and Navy Lt. Cmdr. William Vey, who was Malycke’s weapons system officer, also participated from the contract management office.

Oct. 7, 2024

Partner nations strengthen international cooperation

CAPELLEN, Luxembourg — DCMA recently co-hosted the annual Host Nation Conference with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.

Oct. 4, 2024

Central Region, HQ team members visit crane assembly plant

MANITOWOC, Wis. — The contractor ships these cranes to shipyards to greatly enhance the Navy’s capacity to perform full-service maintenance and overhaul work of surface ships and submarines. Each crane is valued at $46 million.

Oct. 2, 2024

Industry partners demonstrate virtual reality capabilities

GREENBELT, Md. — Members of the Joint Strategic Quality Assurance Council recently conducted a demonstration of contract administration services using virtual reality capabilities to refine official standards.

Sept. 30, 2024

Q&A: Senior enlisted advisor reflects on first year with agency

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Babatunji Akande is DCMA’s senior enlisted advisor to the director, Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Gregory Masiello. Akande enlisted in the Air Force in 1998.

Sept. 27, 2024

Leader excels at Naval War College

CARSON, Calif. — NWC’s degree programs emphasize seminar-style discussions, encouraging its diverse group of high-level U.S. and international military members and civilian professionals to share and expand their knowledge.