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.

July 15, 2024

Workshop renders key training for DCMA keystones

MARIETTA, Ga. — DCMA Keystones gathered for an opportunity to network with each other and learn more about the agency and the opportunities they have through a series of briefings from agency subject matter experts during the DCMA Keystone Cohort Workshop June 3 – June 7.

Feb. 12, 2024

Unlikely track leads to kidney donation

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. — A DCMA program manager donated a kidney to someone in need. They had just met.

Jan. 16, 2024

DCMA Northeast standup marks agency’s ongoing realignment

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — DCMA continued its strategic realignment with the establishment of DCMA Northeast during a ceremony at the former DCMA Hartford contract management office Jan. 11.

Oct. 23, 2023

DCMA Springfield industrial specialist develops desk guide with lasting impact

WHARTON, N.J. — Industrial Specialist Harriet Kerwin developed a desk guide that proved helpful to new employees and seasoned professionals throughout DCMA East Region contract management offices.

Sept. 8, 2023

DCMA warms ‘Arctic Angels’

BOSTON — DCMA supported the rapid fielding of a new cold weather clothing system for soldiers in Alaska’s 11th Airborne Division in preparation for a winter training exercise.

July 7, 2023

DCMA Manassas earns Anti-Terrorism recognition

CHANTILLY, Va. — DCMA Manassas was recognized as the best Small Anti-Terror Program of the Year in the National Capital Region for the second time since 2018.

June 1, 2023

DCMA enables continued delivery of training helicopter

PHILADELPHIA — Earlier this year, the delivery acceptance of TH-73A trainer helicopters were halted due to a nonconforming antenna provided by a subcontractor. DCMA worked with the contractor for a variance that was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration that enabled continued delivery of the aircraft.

May 9, 2023

DCMA helps ensure timely delivery of critical submarine components

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — The timely intervention of a DCMA Naval Special Emphasis Operations quality assurance specialist ensured a critical component for a Los Angeles-class attack submarine was delivered with minimal delays, moving the submarine closer to returning to the fleet and resuming its role in deterring aggression and ensuring freedom of the seas.

May 3, 2023

My DCMA: Shawntá Francis, EVM specialist

WHITE MARSH, Md. — Shawntá Francis, an Earned Value Management specialist at DCMA Baltimore, was recently selected for an overseas position. She joined the DCMA team nine years ago.