Nov. 13, 2024

My DCMA: Kahlil Dawson, management analyst

FORT WORTH, Texas — “One of the great things about working at my location is the open-door policy of Navy Capt. David Calhoun, the CMO commander, and Nathan Scoggin, the deputy. Their transparent delivery of information keeps us all informed and involved, and their consistent support for staff development is a testament to their commitment to our improvement,” said Kahlil Dawson.

Nov. 7, 2024

IT unveils acronym translator

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — The dashboard houses over two thousand unique terms and acronyms, and nearly two thousand unique references.

Nov. 5, 2024

My DCMA: Yvette Rodriguez, supervisory procurement analyst

HANSCOM AFB, Mass. — Yvette Rodriguez is a supervisory procurement analyst with the Contractor’s Purchasing System Review Group at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. She has been with the DCMA for a combined ten years.

Nov. 1, 2024

Keystones learn defense acquisition history, tour USS Constitution

BOSTON — “Although the ships were built over 200 years ago, the acquisition life cycle can be applied to their history,” said Brian Valentin, program integrator with DCMA Aircraft Propulsion Operations General Electric.

Oct. 30, 2024

Agency updates surveillance manual

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — TD personnel updated the agency’s surveillance manual, which is applicable to all DCMA functional areas.

Oct. 28, 2024

Central Region hosts multifunctional workshop

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — During the workshop, speakers highlighted a variety of topics, including fraud awareness, DCMA Vision, Resource Workload Model, contracts, safety, training and developmental opportunities, and Section 508 compliance.

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.