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According to Raymond Corral, Defense Contract Management Agency’s Safety and Occupational Health Division region manager, incidents of malfunctioning lithium batteries have become more commonplace recently. Most of the incidents have involved fires and occurred while individuals were charging their electronic devices, but some have caught fire when in use. (DCMA graphic by Thomas Perry)

Nov. 3, 2016

Safety Gram: The Hazards of Lithium Batteries

DCMA’s Safety and Occupational Health Division is warning agency team members that incidents of malfunctioning lithium batteries have increased recently resulting in fires.

Army Col. Anthony Wizner addresses the audience during a change of leadership ceremony in Schaumburg, Ill., Oct. 13. He assumed command of Defense Contract Management Agency Central Regional Command. (Army photo by Anthony Taylor)

Nov. 2, 2016

Wizner takes command of Central Region

“I am incredibly humbled and honored to be standing in front of you today, getting the opportunity to lead this exceptional organization,” said Col. Anthony Wizner, upon assuming command of the DCMA Central Region.

Steven Pipia, Defense Contract Management Agency Garden City, New York, quality assurance specialist, who has a hearing disability, said observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October is an opportunity to reflect on the challenges those with disabilities are able to overcome. (DCMA photo by Justin Zaun)

Oct. 31, 2016

National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates inclusion

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — “The greatest tool in anyone’s arsenal is the capacity to be empathetic toward others,” said Steven Pipia, DCMA Garden City quality assurance specialist.

Johanna Akinfenwa, left, a contracts group team lead with Defense Contract Management Agency International in Houston, Texas, stands with Jennifer Quinones, Defense Contract Audit Agency deputy assistant director for policy and plans; and Cassandra McDuff, Defense Finance Accounting Service Program Coordination Division chief at the National Contract Management Agency World Congress in Orlando, Florida. The three presented a breakout session on contract closeout for cost-type contract after Akinfenwa found that contract closeout was missing from the annual conference training schedule. (Photo courtesy of Babatunde Akinfenwa)

Oct. 27, 2016

Contract closeout presentation fills NCMA conference training gap

HOUSTON — DCMA contracts group team lead presents contract closeout training at the 2016 NCMA World Congress.

Defense Contract Management Agency Dayton on-time delivery improvement team members Mathew Duguid, Norma Shreves, Gabe Stone and Pam Batlak are honored as Dayton’s team of the quarter by their commander, Air Force Col. Eric Obergfell. The team was celebrated for their continuous process improvement efforts. As the team lead, Duguid had the plaques made for his team as a thank you for their hard work. (DCMA photo by Jason Edem)

Oct. 26, 2016

Dayton spearheads progress through CPI efforts

DAYTON, Ohio — “We have a lot of superstars in our CMO,” said Air Force Col. Eric Obergfell, DCMA Dayton’s commander.

Three Defense Contract Management Agency quality assurance employees participated in a cycling event to raise awareness of veteran issues. Edward Lowden, Edward Saunders and Richard Nelson participated in the Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride, a 60-mile cycling event in Washington, D.C., Sept. 10. (Photo courtesy of Edward Lowden)

Oct. 25, 2016

QAs ride 60 miles to support fellow vets

WASHINGTON — The Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride is a 60-mile cycling event held in different cities, including Washington, D.C.

James Vaughn (right), a DCMA Indianapolis quality assurance engineer, explains the protrusion on the oil pump housing issue that prohibited the proper mounting of the M88 engine to contractor quality and engineering personnel. (DCMA photo by Timothy Johnson)

Oct. 24, 2016

QAE delivers $146M of insight

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — James Vaughn’s dedication to warfighter support recently resulted in preventing $146 million worth of engine damage.

The Defense Contract Management Agency congratulates the agency's latest service members selected for promotion.

Oct. 21, 2016

Air Force major promotion announcement

FORT LEE, Va. — The Air Force has released the results of the calendar year 2016 major promotion selection board.

DeVonn Fray has been with Defense Contract Management Agency for three years as an administrative contracting officer and contingency response force representative at DCMA Lockheed Martin Marietta.

Oct. 21, 2016

My DCMA: DeVonn Fray, administrative contracting officer

MARIETTA, Ga. — My DCMA showcases DCMA’s experienced and diverse workforce and highlights what being a part of the national defense team means to them.