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Archive: August, 2017

The Defense Contract Management Agency congratulates the agency's latest service members selected for promotion.

Aug. 31, 2017

Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonel promotion announcement

FORT LEE, Va. — Please join me in congratulating the following members on the selection for promotion to the grade of lieutenant colonel (O-5) in the United States Air Force Reserves.Maj. James Hawkins — DCMA HeadquartersMaj. HA Quach-Thomas — DCMA Sacramento

September is National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. During this month, Defense Contract Management Agency personnel are encouraged to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools and communities. (Graphic courtesy of the Department of Homeland Security)

Aug. 31, 2017

DCMA participates in National Preparedness Month

FORT LEE, Va. — During this month, employees are encouraged to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools and communities.

David Devlin, center, accepts the Defense Contract Management Agency Western Regional Command flag from Navy Vice Adm. David Lewis, the DCMA director. Devlin relieved Air Force Col. Alice Trevino, right, during an Aug. 28 ceremony at the regional headquarters in Carson, California. (DCMA photo by Mark Jackson)

Aug. 30, 2017

Western Region leadership changes hands

CARSON, Calif. — David Devlin relieved Air Force Col. Alice Trevino as the Western Region commander on Aug. 28.

William Meyer, a Defense Contract Management Agency Seattle quality assurance specialist, was recently selected as runner-up for inspector of the year in the 2017 American Society for Quality awards. (Photo courtesy of William Meyer)

Aug. 30, 2017

Seattle QAS earns runner-up inspector of the year

Although only with DCMA for 18 months, Seattle QAS William Meyer has already become an integral part of the team.

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.

Ellen Lord, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics.

Aug. 21, 2017

Ellen Lord, undersecretary for AT&L

FORT LEE, Va. — Ellen Lord has been confirmed as the new undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics.

Maura Walsh is a contracts supervisory team leader at Defense Contract Management Agency Springfield in New Jersey. She has been a part of the DCMA team for eight years. (Photo courtesy of Maura Walsh)

Aug. 21, 2017

My DCMA: Maura Walsh, contracts supervisory team leader

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — My DCMA showcases the agency’s experienced and diverse workforce.

Defense Contract Management Agency director, Navy Vice Adm. David Lewis discusses his goals over the next few years to the agency during the first global all hands on July 26, 2017 at Fort Lee, Virginia. (DCMA photo by Elizabeth Szoke)

Aug. 17, 2017

Global event finds strength in collaboration

FORT LEE, Va. — Agency personnel ensures platform is successful for director’s address to the global workforce.