April 10, 2025

F-15QA pre-delivery aerial refueling mission highlights teamwork

HAZELWOOD, Mo. — Three new F-15QA advanced fighter jets took flight from Boeing’s St. Louis facility for the pre-ferry sortie, executing three aerial refueling events with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 126th Air Refueling Wing from Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

April 8, 2025

Leader, veteran reflects on life of service

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — “I find that service is bolstered when you have a personal connection with those who benefit from your service. This life isn’t for everyone, but for those who aspire to help others and be an agent for positivity, the rewards are innumerable,” said Cal Bailey, DCMA Central Region deputy director.

April 3, 2025

My DCMA: Brian Pohlen, QA team lead

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Brian Pohlen is a quality assurance team lead with DCMA Great Plains in Bloomington, Minnesota. He has been with the agency for over 11 years.

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. 24, 2025

My DCMA: Suraiya Ali, financial specialist

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — “Something unique about me is that I can stay calm under pressure and find solutions that work for everyone involved,” said Suraiya Ali. “I tend to consistently search for ways to simplify our processes, find the root of the problem, and provide accurate information to the best of my knowledge to resolve issues.”

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.

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. 28, 2024

Central Region hosts multifunctional workshop

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — During the workshop, speakers highlighted a variety of topics, including fraud awareness, DCMA Vision, Resource Workload Model, contracts, safety, training and developmental opportunities, and Section 508 compliance.

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.