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Feb. 18, 2025

FORT WORTH, Texas — “As a former warfighter, I understand the importance of our job, and I realize they are counting on us to get it right. That’s the bottom line,” said James Barber.

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.

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Aug. 21, 2024

My DCMA: Donald Pope, quality assurance specialist

FORT WORTH, Texas — “DCMA is important to America’s warfighters because our warfighters depend on us to make sure they can do their jobs right and make it home,” said Donald Pope.

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Dec. 8, 2021

Keystones to QAs: Two women share their path to a career in quality assurance

Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. — Two recent graduates of DCMA’s Keystone program, Aisha Glover and Myra Valentine, are among the newest women Quality Assurance Specialists to join the ranks of the quality workforce.

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Oct. 29, 2021

DCMA NSEO keep Navy supply chain, local businesses afloat

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — “They can’t afford to wait for payment the same way we can’t afford to wait for the product.” DCMA team members remained on the job to keep vital Navy components flowing through the supply chain and providing economic support to local communities throughout the pandemic.

Sept. 28, 2020

My DCMA: John Tverberg, quality assurance specialist

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — My DCMA showcases the agency’s experienced and diverse workforce. In recognition of the agency’s 20th anniversary that started March 27, throughout the year employees will discuss their future goals for the organization and themselves.