May 5, 2025

QAS stops non-conforming parts from going on aircraft

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Charles Schultz, who works at DCMA Great Lakes, recently prevented non-conforming parts from reaching his Air Force customer at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. He also saved the government and taxpayers $254,966.

March 11, 2025

QA saves taxpayer dollars, ensures naval nuclear readiness

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — DCMA quality assurance completed the qualification of a new dry film lubricant used in critical nuclear components resulting in millions of projected taxpayer savings and strengthening America’s Navy.

March 6, 2025

DCMA support extends beyond Earth’s orbit

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — DCMA and NASA transitioned to support human deep spaceflight operations, including long term crewed off-world-surface operations.

Feb. 25, 2025

My DCMA: Steven Jones, QAS

ST. LOUIS — Steven Jones is a quality assurance specialist, who oversees production of the F-15 Eagle fighter platform out of DCMA St. Louis. He came out of retirement and began working for the agency over a year ago, bringing a wealth of experience and a personally patriotic cause with him.

Feb. 18, 2025

My DCMA: James Barber, QAS

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.

Jan. 30, 2025

My DCMA Deployment: Michael Scheibner, QA specialist

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J — Michael Scheibner is a quality assurance specialist who deployed overseas with DCMA’s Contingency Response Force four times.

Jan. 16, 2025

My DCMA: Kyle Marsh, supervisory QA

HARTFORD, Conn. — Kyle Marsh is a quality assurance specialist at DCMA Northeast based in Hartford, Connecticut, and has been a volunteer firefighter for seven years.

Dec. 26, 2024

My DCMA: Victor Castillo, QA inspector

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Castillo is a quality assurance inspector who specializes in aircraft and is assigned to Aircraft Integrated Maintenance Operations San Antonio. He has been with the agency for over 15 years.

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.

Dec. 5, 2024

My DCMA: Kevin Harter, DCMA Cleveland deputy commander

CLEVELAND — “My experience at DCMA has been incredibly rewarding, and I am proud to be part of an organization that plays such a crucial role in supporting our nation’s defense,” said Kevin Harter.