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Archive: 2024

Photo of man with glasses. Text reads "My DCMA Victor Castillo"

Dec. 26, 2024

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.

Senior Airman Connor Stears, center, 18th Munitions Squadron armament technician, explains the capabilities of a M61A1 Vulcan Cannon machine gun. A DCMA quality assurance specialist working at a contractor facility observed a potentially unsafe action during a process review of loading a similar weapon with live ammunition at a firing range and worked with the contractor to modify the procedure to safer standards.

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.

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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.

Marcos Otero-Cruz smiles at the camera holding a certificate while an astronaut pins and award on the awardees lapel.

Dec. 2, 2024

QAS earns NASA recognition for space program insight

ORLANDO, Fla. — Marcos Otero-Cruz, a DCMA Southeast quality assurance specialist, earned NASA’s Silver Snoopy Award after his observations led to improved efficiency and cost savings.

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Nov. 26, 2024

My DCMA: Linda Languirand, supervisory IPCS

WRIGHT–PATTERSON AFB, Ohio — Linda Languirand has been with DCMA for 14 years.

Nov. 21, 2024

DCMA restructures critical directorate in HQ realignment

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. — The Portfolio Management and Business Integration Directorate was renamed Enterprise Analytics & Modernization July 28 in an effort to achieve organizational goals and modernization.

A graphic depiction with image of a woman wearing a green shirt smiling, and the text “My DCMA” and "Saily Sanchez.”

Nov. 18, 2024

My DCMA Deployment Edition: Saily Sanchez, contract administrator

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Saily Sanchez is a contract administrator who has been deployed overseas with the DCMA Contingency Response Force for the last three years.

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Nov. 15, 2024

Mid-Atlantic connects with experts at AUSA expo

WASHINGTON — DCMA Mid-Atlantic employees seized opportunities to connect with contractors and see developmental technologies.

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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.