Army Lt. Gen. David Bassett, Defense Contract Management Agency director, welcomes attendees at the DCMA All Commanders Conference in Burlington, Mass., Aug. 1, 2023. “Our being here today is an example of presence with a purpose,” said Bassett, “there’s real value in being in the same room to build the relationships necessary for our work, and to have the candid and personal discussions that make our work meaningful.” (DCMA photo by Patrick Tremblay)