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A photo of a helicopter flying in approach to a U.S. Marine.

April 21, 2025

Engineers turn circuit-breaker problems into battle-ready solutions

STRATFORD, Conn. — DCMA engineers working alongside manufacturers identified and helped correct a potential problem with circuit breaker panels on helicopters the Navy uses to transport Marines.

March 11, 2025

QA saves taxpayer dollars, ensures naval nuclear readiness

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — DCMA quality assurance completed the qualification of a new dry film lubricant used in critical nuclear components resulting in millions of projected taxpayer savings and strengthening America’s Navy.

Feb. 27, 2025

Contract administrator wins Eastern Region deployment award

MOORESTOWN, N.J. — Brian McMonagle, contract administrator, Radars and Sensors, was awarded the DCMA’s Eastern Region 2024 "Swanny" Deployer Award.

Feb. 20, 2025

DCMA analyst recognized by congressional rep

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. — A DCMA Springfield management analyst was recognized by Representative Mikie Sherrill as one the "2024 Heroes" within her congressional district.

Jan. 16, 2025

My DCMA: Kyle Marsh, supervisory QA

HARTFORD, Conn. — Kyle Marsh is a quality assurance specialist at DCMA Northeast based in Hartford, Connecticut, and has been a volunteer firefighter for seven years.

Senior Airman Connor Stears, center, 18th Munitions Squadron armament technician, explains the capabilities of a M61A1 Vulcan Cannon machine gun. A DCMA quality assurance specialist working at a contractor facility observed a potentially unsafe action during a process review of loading a similar weapon with live ammunition at a firing range and worked with the contractor to modify the procedure to safer standards.

Quick QA action avoids potential catastrophe Dec. 16, 2024

Quick QA action avoids potential catastrophe

JERICHO, Vt. — A DCMA quality assurance specialist prevented a potentially unsafe situation involving live ammunition that could have resulted in major injury or death.

Marcos Otero-Cruz smiles at the camera holding a certificate while an astronaut pins and award on the awardees lapel.

Dec. 2, 2024

QAS earns NASA recognition for space program insight

ORLANDO, Fla. — Marcos Otero-Cruz, a DCMA Southeast quality assurance specialist, earned NASA’s Silver Snoopy Award after his observations led to improved efficiency and cost savings.

A group of people stand together and smile at the camera while attending an expo.

Nov. 15, 2024

Mid-Atlantic connects with experts at AUSA expo

WASHINGTON — DCMA Mid-Atlantic employees seized opportunities to connect with contractors and see developmental technologies.

A group of DCMA employees stand before the wood-hulled USS Constitution in Boston Harbor.

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.