June 1, 2023

DCMA enables continued delivery of training helicopter

PHILADELPHIA — Earlier this year, the delivery acceptance of TH-73A trainer helicopters were halted due to a nonconforming antenna provided by a subcontractor. DCMA worked with the contractor for a variance that was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration that enabled continued delivery of the aircraft.

May 9, 2023

DCMA helps ensure timely delivery of critical submarine components

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — The timely intervention of a DCMA Naval Special Emphasis Operations quality assurance specialist ensured a critical component for a Los Angeles-class attack submarine was delivered with minimal delays, moving the submarine closer to returning to the fleet and resuming its role in deterring aggression and ensuring freedom of the seas.

April 10, 2023

DCMA St. Petersburg sets stage for next Artemis mission

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — DCMA St. Petersburg is playing a critical role to ensure key components of the spacecraft are ready for the first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century, which is scheduled for November 2024.

April 3, 2023

Performance reviews measure agency success

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — DCMA held its first multi-organization performance review last month, providing an opportunity for agency leadership to measure the success of select regional and headquarters offices.

March 15, 2023

My DCMA: Wesley Crocker, quality assurance specialist

PHILADELPHIA — My DCMA showcases the agency’s experienced and dedicated workforce.

Feb. 22, 2023

AIMO commander retires after 29 years of service

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — “This tour has been extremely rewarding,” said Navy Capt. Jeffrey Carty. “We have a fantastic team here at AIMO. From a personal perspective, after a number of years out of the cockpit, it was nice to be able to fly a variety of aircraft on which our command works.”

Feb. 8, 2023

My DCMA: Stephen Jenking, industrial specialist

PHILADELPHIA — My DCMA showcases the agency’s experienced and dedicated workforce.

Feb. 1, 2023

CMT visits submarine shipyard, gains insight

GROTON, Conn. — “Without the factory floor insights, the American taxpayer wouldn’t receive fair value, the warfighter wouldn’t receive the right capability at the right time, and we wouldn’t have a robust and innovative defense industrial base that is postured to meet the demands of an ever-evolving national defense posture,” said Army Maj. Reed Timme, DCMA Hartford.

Dec. 23, 2022

QAS earns Defense Acquisition Workforce award

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — A DCMA employee received an award for implementing a process to return components back to the warfighter that were once deemed unusable scrap material. The process saved an estimated $98.4 million during the past four years.

Dec. 5, 2022

Submarine construction, maintenance insights highlight Navy conference

PHILADELPHIA — Defense Contract Management Agency and Navy representatives discussed submarine construction and maintenance insights to ensure timely delivery of the latest submersibles.