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.

Oct. 21, 2024

MSO Workshop addresses Special Programs challenges, resources

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — The Mission Support Operations workshop offered an opportunity for attendees to participate in vital training for key MSO responsibilities, share best practices, establish new processes, gain insight into the contract management office challenges and develop solutions.

Oct. 17, 2024

DCMA plays key role at NCMA World Congress contract workshop

SEATTLE — Robin Thornton, a Contract Lifecycle Management Center supervisory contract specialist, hosted a session at the NCMA World Congress titled "We’re Not #1! The Importance of Contract Closeout."

Oct. 15, 2024

My DCMA: Christina Ziccarelli, supervisory QAS

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Christina Ziccarelli is a supervisory quality assurance specialist at DCMA Northeast based in Rochester, New York.

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. 27, 2024

Leader excels at Naval War College

CARSON, Calif. — NWC’s degree programs emphasize seminar-style discussions, encouraging its diverse group of high-level U.S. and international military members and civilian professionals to share and expand their knowledge.

Sept. 23, 2024

DCMA delivers MH-60R helicopter to strategic ally

OWEGO, N.Y. — DCMA delivered the first MH-60R helicopter to South Korea’s Navy, strengthening their capabilities and enhancing interoperability with U.S. forces.

Sept. 12, 2024

QA identifies, helps fix critical F-35 assembly flaw

MARIETTA, Ga. — DCMA quality inspectors made a critical catch in the manufacturing of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter assembly that could avoid potential loss of structural life, and loss of fleet availability due to unplanned repairs.

Sept. 6, 2024

Keystone Program drives opportunity, development

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — Introduced in 1997, the Keystone program is DCMA’s primary acquisition training development program. It supports recruiting, developing, and retaining of select individuals in the acquisition and non-acquisition community.

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.