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Archive: April, 2025

Woman gets an award from a man with smiles on their faces.

April 29, 2025

Small Business leader earns Defense Acquisition award

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Luz Maria Vasquez won the Small Business category at the 2024 Defense Acquisition Awards for Individual Achievement.

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April 23, 2025

My DCMA: Christina Gilliaum, contract administrator

HAZELWOOD, Mo. — “I enjoy working at DCMA Boeing St. Louis because I am a part of a mission that is essential to the production, sustainment and success of the warfighter,” said Christina Gilliaum.

A photo of a helicopter flying in approach to a U.S. Marine.

April 21, 2025

Engineers turn circuit-breaker problems into battle-ready solutions

STRATFORD, Conn. — DCMA engineers working alongside manufacturers identified and helped correct a potential problem with circuit breaker panels on helicopters the Navy uses to transport Marines.

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April 17, 2025

My DCMA: Shara Snauwaert, contract administrator

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — Shara Snauwaert has been a part of the DCMA team for almost six years.

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April 15, 2025

DCMA Boeing St. Louis team participates in contract closeout panel

HAZELWOOD, Mo. — Three DCMA employees participated in a panel discussion: Damian Benigno, administrative contracting officer; Sara Metzger, procurement analyst; and Barbara Raymer, contract administrator.

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.

Mr. Cal Bailey is included in a command-photo graphic with the words Leader and Veteran Reflects on Life of Service.

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.

Photo of a man framed in a graphic that reads: " 25 years DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency). My DCMA Brian Pohlen"

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.