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The Navy’s top defense acquisition award was presented to DCMA director, Navy Vice Adm. David Lewis, for a lifetime achievement in acquisition excellence.

Nov. 16, 2017

Agency director receives acquisition excellence award

FORT LEE, Va. — The Navy’s top defense acquisition award was presented to DCMA’s director for a lifetime achievement in acquisition excellence.

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Nov. 1, 2017

SAPR team reaffirms reporting procedures

FORT LEE, Va. — Sexual Assault response coordinators, and SAPR victim advocates, available 24/7 to serve employees who may become, or have been, victims of sexual assault.

Three DCMA San Diego team members were recognized for their efforts to increase federal employment opportunities within the Hispanic-American community.

Oct. 31, 2017

San Diego trio sharpens DCMA’s 'image'

SAN DIEGO — DCMA San Diego team members recognized for their community outreach.

The Defense Contract Management Agency’s September 2017 Roundup gives a quick look at stories recently featured on www.dcma.mil. Visit the DCMA homepage regularly to read about these stories and more.

Oct. 26, 2017

DCMA Roundup October

DCMA's Roundup provides a quick look at stories featuring agency team members.

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Sept. 15, 2017

DoD observes Constitution Day, Citizenship Day

The Department of Defense will observe Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on Sept. 17 and Constitution Week Sept. 17-23.

My DCMA: Wolf Patrick

Sept. 5, 2017

My DCMA: Wolf Patrick, OIA IG quality assurance lead examiner

FORT LEE, Va. — My DCMA showcases the agency's workforce. Today we meet Wolf Patrick.

In March 2012 the then 49-year-old Mara Chambers joined Defense Contract Management Agency Aircraft Integrated Maintenance Operations Oklahoma City as a GS-5 procurement technician. She had no idea she would soon be undertake a major career shift and begin change professional outlook forever. One her office’s mission responsibilities includes providing contract administration and contractor logistics support services on multiple platforms managed by Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma (pictured). (DCMA graphic by Stephen Hickok)

Aug. 29, 2017

Mid-life moxie: administrator earns golden opportunity as Keystone

“I am grateful for the opportunity to succeed in a field that I had not planned and did not know that I would enjoy,” said Mara Chambers.

For Defense Contract Management Agency Dayton, the path to excellence in its warfighter support mission is through an engaged workforce, armed with the tools and mindset to solve complex problems. To build that culture, the Dayton team designed a process called Efficiency-Driven Growth and Excellence, known as EDGE. (DCMA graphic by Cheryl Jamieson)

Aug. 28, 2017

New process sharpens Dayton’s EDGE

DCMA Dayton incorporates a command-wide approach to getting results for its customers while building the leaders of tomorrow.

Air Force Col. Eric Obergfell (center), instructed his extended team of contracting professionals at Defense Contract Management Agency Dayton, Indianapolis and Cleveland that Continuous Process Improvement was a priority more than 24 months ago. Team members have embraced the initiative and success has followed. (DCMA graphic by Thomas Perry)

Aug. 22, 2017

Dayton’s ongoing CPI efforts spark innovation, results

DAYTON, Ohio — “I am super proud our team and excited to share the process improvements we have made with other CMOs,” said Col. Eric Obergfell.

While reporting numbers have remained consistent since its launch, agency employees are still favoring the Department of Defense reporting system over the direct-to-investigator internal reporting option. The agency IG is working to reverse this trend by reaffirming its independence and fortifying employee trust.

Aug. 16, 2017

DCMA IG launches in pursuit of excellence

New directorate aims to improve warfighter support.