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Archive: June, 2018

Stanley Michaud is a quality assurance specialist with Defense Contract Management Agency Garden City assigned to the Harris Corporation in Amityville, New York. He has been a part of the DCMA team almost 10 years. (DCMA graphic by Stephen Hickok)

June 29, 2018

My DCMA: Stanley Michaud, quality assurance specialist

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — My DCMA showcases the agency’s experienced and diverse workforce.

More than 100 Defense Contract Management Agency employees participated in a Special Programs Workshop at Fort Lee, Va., June 5-7, 2018. The multi-functional workshop covered a broad range of topics, some unique to Special Programs, a directorate within DCMA that covers programs with increased security protocols. (DCMA photo by Patrick Tremblay)

June 28, 2018

Special Programs cements mission, cultivates collaboration

FORT LEE, Va. — The event was a rare opportunity for SP personnel to network and broaden their knowledge of the agency.

The National Defense Business Operations Plan supports the 2018 National Defense Strategy, which articulates the Department of Defense's mission to compete, deter, and win in an increasingly complex security environment.

June 27, 2018

DoD releases National Defense Business Operations Plan

WASHINGTON — The National Defense Business Operations Plan supports the 2018 National Defense Strategy and replaces the Department's Agency Strategic Plan.

The Online Aerospace Supplier Information System, or OASIS, provides up-to-date quality management system contractor certification information, allows for customer and supplier monitoring, and provides feedback to certifying auditors.

June 22, 2018

OASIS allows agency to shift resources to more high-risk areas

FORT LEE, Va. — OASIS allows DCMA to transition from conducting in-depth product surveillance to providing multifunctional analytical oversight.

Large hurricane approaches Florida coast.

June 21, 2018

Experts encourage proactive preparation for hurricane season

FORT LEE, Va. — DCMA experts encourage team members to focus on long-term planning to combat potential dangers of storm season.

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

June 20, 2018

Air Force promotion announcements

FORT LEE, Va. — DCMA congratulates the agency’s latest service members selected for promotion.

The Defense Contract Management Agency Technical Directorate’s blog, Tech Talk, was launched on May 23. It provides a collaboration platform to ensure a smoother transition from strategic concept ideation to operational and tactical implementation. (DCMA graphic by William Ramos)

June 20, 2018

Welcome to Tech Talk

FORT LEE, Va. — By using Tech Talk, the goal is to bridge the gap for communicating organizational initiatives and encouraging employee feedback.

Commander of Defense Contract Management Agency International, Navy Capt. Sonya Ebright (left) and Robert Billington (right), DCMA Americas Director present Lori Hosie with her administrative contracting officer’s warrant in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada March 20. Hosie is currently the only DCMA local national employee who holds an active warrant. (DCMA photo by Kelli Zagata)

June 19, 2018

Historic international moment warrants recognition

LONDON, Ontario — “Although American employees are rotating through our office at least every three years, our larger programs have begun before they arrive and continue long after they leave,” said Lori Hosie, a DCMA contract administrator.