May 9, 2025

My DCMA: Shannon Lee, senior management analyst

FORT WORTH, Texas — My DCMA showcases the Defense Contract Management Agency’s experienced and dedicated workforce and highlights what being part of the national defense team means to them. Today, Shannon Lee shares her story.

Nov. 13, 2024

My DCMA: Kahlil Dawson, management analyst

FORT WORTH, Texas — “One of the great things about working at my location is the open-door policy of Navy Capt. David Calhoun, the CMO commander, and Nathan Scoggin, the deputy. Their transparent delivery of information keeps us all informed and involved, and their consistent support for staff development is a testament to their commitment to our improvement,” said Kahlil Dawson.

Oct. 9, 2024

Q&A: Lt. Col. Matthew Olde, F-15 pilot who often performs flyovers

HAZELWOOD, Mo. — Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Olde, who is based at DCMA Boeing St. Louis, participated in an F-15 Eagle flyover at the St. Louis Cardinals stadium during Military Appreciation Night July 26. In addition, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jon Malycke flew the F/A-18 Hornet and Navy Lt. Cmdr. William Vey, who was Malycke’s weapons system officer, also participated from the contract management office.

Oct. 4, 2024

Central Region, HQ team members visit crane assembly plant

MANITOWOC, Wis. — The contractor ships these cranes to shipyards to greatly enhance the Navy’s capacity to perform full-service maintenance and overhaul work of surface ships and submarines. Each crane is valued at $46 million.

Sept. 16, 2024

Central Region hosts performance review

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — The theme of this year’s event was “Getting Comfortable with being Uncomfortable — Mission Execution in 2025.”

Sept. 3, 2024

DCMA insight keeps Navy nuclear programs on time

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — DCMA improved the timely delivery of quality components for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines and Ford-class aircraft carriers destined to join the fleet.

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.

July 17, 2024

My DCMA: Dina Pinkston, FMS program manager

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Virginia — “I enjoy being a part of the DCMA team because of the people I have worked with over the years,” said Dina Pinkston. “I have built some strong relationships with the people around the agency. I remain in contact with many of my previous peers as we navigate through the various stages of our careers to include retirement.”

July 11, 2024

My DCMA: Navy Lt. Cmdr. Elena Yoshimura, GFR

WIESBADEN, Germany — Elena Yoshimura is a government flight representative assigned to DCMA Europe in Wiesbaden, Germany. She has been with the agency for six months.

June 10, 2024

My DCMA: Navy Lt. Antonio Hart, program integrator

HAZELWOOD, Missouri — “I enjoy working at DCMA because this is a joint billet assignment,” said Navy Lt. Antonio Hart. “As a result, I work with members from the different branches of the armed services and DOD civilians. The workplace is fun, and the excitement is often led by a military retiree who shares stories about their glory days.”