News

Jan. 22, 2026

Former Central Region commander reflects on his agency tenure

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Army Col. Kenneth Darnall has worked at DCMA for 13 years and will retire in May after 27 years of active-duty service.

Nov. 24, 2025

New commands champion warfighter support

HERNDON, Va. — The Systems Command and the Geographic & Systems Support Command became operational Oct. 6. The new units replaced the Central, Eastern, and Western Region Commands. The regions made up 60% of the DCMA workforce.

Sept. 25, 2025

Longtime agency leader shares Central Region memories

DALLAS — Cal Bailey is the deputy director of DCMA Central Region Command.

Aug. 7, 2025

My DCMA: Sara Metzger, procurement analyst

HAZELWOOD, Mo. — “I appreciate being a part of an organization in which employees are encouraged to learn and grow. I recently completed my Acquisition Law and Policy Credential from the Defense Acquisition University,” said Sara Metzger, a procurement analyst at DCMA Fixed Wing St. Louis.

July 3, 2025

DCMA stands up new CMOs

FORT WORTH, Texas — The two contract management offices will fall under the new DCMA Systems Command, which is led by interim director Jorge Bennett, who is the executive director of the Cost and Pricing Command.

June 11, 2025

My DCMA: Air Force Capt. Damian Cordiel, lead contract administrator

HAZELWOOD, Missouri — “I like working at DCMA because I get to work on different contracts from various Department of Defense organizations, including the Air Force, Navy, Army, DLA, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, also known as DARPA,” said Air Force Capt. Damian Cordiel.

June 5, 2025

My DCMA: Mark Zeihen, contract administrator

MILWAUKEE — “One of the best things about working at DCMA Milwaukee is the incredible team. I’m fortunate to work alongside talented and dedicated professionals who make every day rewarding and enjoyable,” said Mark Zeihen.

April 23, 2025

My DCMA: Christina Gilliaum, contract administrator

HAZELWOOD, Mo. — “I enjoy working at DCMA Boeing St. Louis because I am a part of a mission that is essential to the production, sustainment and success of the warfighter,” said Christina Gilliaum.

Oct. 28, 2024

Central Region hosts multifunctional workshop

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — During the workshop, speakers highlighted a variety of topics, including fraud awareness, DCMA Vision, Resource Workload Model, contracts, safety, training and developmental opportunities, and Section 508 compliance.

Sept. 30, 2024

Q&A: Senior enlisted advisor reflects on first year with agency

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Babatunji Akande is DCMA’s senior enlisted advisor to the director, Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Gregory Masiello. Akande enlisted in the Air Force in 1998.