Chicago-area team members build strength through community outreach
Chicago-area Defense Contract Management Agency team members recently partnered with a local charity to package meals for hungry children around the world. Fourteen employees volunteered two hours of personal t... More
A tanker sinks after being torpedoed by German U-boat
A tanker sinks after being torpedoed by German U-boat in 1942 of the coast of North Carolina. This loss and other attacks on American tankers spurred the Petroleum Industry War Council to advocate using the Civ... More
DCMA AIMO team supports Blue Angel transition
Final preparations are made by Navy Capt. Eric Holmberg, Defense Contract Management Agency Aircraft Integrated Maintenance Operations commander, prior to his take-off in BL001, the last “blue” Blue Angel aircr... More
US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John Iffland (background ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Channel Islands Ang Station State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Dennis W. Goff, USAF Rel... More
Wounded warrior comes home to quality life
Retired Army Staff Sgt. Mitch Court (second from left) stands among his squad in Afghanistan in 2009 the day before he was severely injured in combat. Court’s recovery included major surgeries to his legs, face... More
In June 2009, Phoenix Armstrong, a Defense Contract
In June 2009, Phoenix Armstrong, a Defense Contract Management Agency contract administrator with Special Programs South, poses with local children from a little village called 'La Colonia' in the town of Santi... More
Venisi 'Cocomo' Faletau, Navy Information Systems
Venisi 'Cocomo' Faletau, Navy Information Systems technician, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team and Army Spc. Wesley 'New GA' Cleveland, 2-3rd Infantry Division air traffic controller, perform rap songs at ... More
The 3rd ESC G-4 officer in charge, Lt. Col. Teresha
The 3rd ESC G-4 officer in charge, Lt. Col. Teresha Goolsby, a native of Silver Spring, Md., joins the discussion during the 3rd ESC’s STAFFEX in Fort Knox’s Skidgel Hall July 7. The exercise lasted from July 6... More
Karl Meixner, Defense Contract Management Agency quality
Karl Meixner, Defense Contract Management Agency quality assurance specialist, performs a “safety of flight” inspection on the rear section of an CH-47 helicopter at Boeing’s Ridley Park, Pa., plant. The inspec... More
Fresh perspectives keep quality high
David Peterson, Defense Contract Management Agency Denver quality assurance specialist, inspects a 50 gallon-per-minute fuel filter assembly. This product helps protect and extend the life of military equipment... More
Roland Quitoriano, Defense Contract Management Agency
Roland Quitoriano, Defense Contract Management Agency International host nation program manager, speaks at a seminar, April 13, during an international government quality assurance conference at the Koreana Hot... More
Can't stop making a difference
Tanya Tyson, a DCMA Baltimore property administrator, has deployed twice with the agency and hopes to go once again to help the agency finish strong in Afghanistan.
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Robert Gilbeau, U.S. Army Col.
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Robert Gilbeau, U.S. Army Col. Justin Hirniak, and Col. Matthew Riordan, Defense Contract Management Agency stand for an invocation during a change of command ceremony at Camp Victory, Iraq,... More
Don Carter (left), Defense Contract Management Agency
Don Carter (left), Defense Contract Management Agency San Diego quality assurance specialist, and Jerry Jackson, DCMA administrative contracting officer, inspect parts and contract requirements at a contractor facility.
Care package drive supports deployed personnel
Air Force Capt. Brian Velez inspects the contents of a care package received while deployed.
Space flight honoree’s first, last launch
Gail Bennett, recently retired Defense Contract Management Agency property administrator, gets a tour of Kennedy Space Center. After 35 years of service toward the space shuttle external tank program, Bennett r... More
What did you do this weekend?
The Air Force Seven Summits team and members from the Royal Australian Air Force proudly display their flags atop Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, following their climb in October 2011.
Inaugural workshop lays groundwork for international collaboration
Senior acquisition and quality assurance executives from seven countries and the International Armaments Cooperation group in Hungary attend the recent inaugural Senior Leaders Workshop in Budapest, Hungary. Th... More
Career spans more than four decades Man of few words leaves lasting im...
Eric Erickson (right), Defense Contract Management Agency Combat Support Center program analyst, receives the civilian career service award honoring his 42 years of federal service from Alva Pace, CSC director,... More
Industry day discussion focuses on business system policy
Charlie E. Williams Jr., Defense Contract Management Agency director, invited private industry leaders to participate in a roundtable discussion regarding the new contractor business system policy.
Charlie E. Williams, Jr., Defense Contract Management
Charlie E. Williams, Jr., Defense Contract Management Agency director, listens as Keystone interns from DCMA Sunnyvale share their experiences during round table discussion held at the contract management office.
A Defense Contract Management Agency employee assists
A Defense Contract Management Agency employee assists a potential applicant at a Chicago hiring event.
Kathy Eikren, Defense Contract Management Agency Phoenix
Kathy Eikren, Defense Contract Management Agency Phoenix management control program manager, stands behind retired Air Force Lt. Col. Robert “Bob” Ashby, a Tuskegee Airman pilot, and retired Air Force Senior Ma... More
Celebrating Black women
Defense Contract Management Agency Santa Ana employees (back row), Naomi Allen, Delicia Cobb, Carlene Cooks, Darryl Jackson and Sophia Peterson, enjoy the company of special guests from the Santa Ana Black Hist... More
Defense Contract Management Agency Cleveland quality
Defense Contract Management Agency Cleveland quality assurance representative Jim Richmond (left) uses a go/no go gauge to check the diameter of an aircraft engine seal assembly part.
HQ meets fundraising goal, and then some
Marty Jakim, International and Federal Business Division director, looks on as James Russell, Defense Contract Management Agency deputy director, addresses employees at the DCMA headquarters, Fort Lee, Va., Mar... More
Defense Contract Management Agency personnel perform
Defense Contract Management Agency personnel perform quality assurance work at a small fabrication facility situated on two acres in the dry landscape of southern New Mexico.
Mark L’Ecuyer, Defense Contract Management Agency Eastern
Mark L’Ecuyer, Defense Contract Management Agency Eastern Regional Command deputy commander, presents performance data to regional agency leaders during a May 10 review in Boston.
Navy Capt. Russell G. Pendergrass assumed command of
Navy Capt. Russell G. Pendergrass assumed command of the Defense Contract Management Agency Eastern Regional Command at a May 11 ceremony at Boston’s Faneuil Hall. Pendergrass has 37 years of active and Reserve... More
Garden City turns Fleet Week activities into training
Defense Contract Management Agency personnel from the nearby Garden City, N.Y., office walk past an A-12 Blackbird on the deck of the former USS Intrepid aircraft carrier, now part the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space... More
Charlie E. Williams, Jr., Defense Contract Management
Charlie E. Williams, Jr., Defense Contract Management Agency director, speaks to agency employees during a recent All Hands held at the DCMA St. Louis office.
The Defense Contract Management Agency Raytheon Tewksbury
The Defense Contract Management Agency Raytheon Tewksbury office in Massachusetts was recently recognized by the Army’s Patriot Lower Tier Project Office for its role in completing 74 Patriot missile system upg... More
Navy, DCMA paddles to win in Philly
A team of sailors from Naval Support Activity Philadelphia prepare to paddle in the Philadelphia’s 2012 Independence Dragon Boat Regatta. The team included Navy Lt. j.g. Hisham Semaan, a Supply Corps officer wo... More
Rafael Ramirez (standing), the first acting director
Rafael Ramirez (standing), the first acting director of the Defense Contract Management Agency Aircraft Integrated Maintenance Operations - Oklahoma City, speaks during the activation of command ceremony held J... More
BIG award for DCMA LMD deputy
Kennard Hall, Defense Contract Management Agency Lockheed Martin Denver deputy director, was recently awarded the 2012 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award for displaying exceptional character and dis... More
Army. Lt. Col. Kim Thomas, Defense Contract Management
Army. Lt. Col. Kim Thomas, Defense Contract Management Agency Iraq commander, with members of her staff during a Tikrit, Iraq, site visit. (Photo by Peggy Maxwell)
Phoenix recognizes Keystone contributions
Nick Walters, Defense Contract Management Agency Phoenix industrial specialist, reads a card from his co-workers as his group chief, Glenn Varty (left), and supervisor, Mark Hearn, watch in amusement.
Leadership course inspires shared vision
NASA Product Operations administrative staff stands in front of the new office banner developed by Karen Pennington after attending the DCMA 202 Leadership Challenge workshop in Aurora, Colo. From left to right... More
Don Carter, Defense Contract Management Agency San
Don Carter, Defense Contract Management Agency San Diego quality assurance specialist, inspects a machined part against the contract specifications to ensure it is within the specified tolerances.
Air Force Col. Robert C. Menard (left) accepts the
Air Force Col. Robert C. Menard (left) accepts the Defense Contract Management Agency-Middle East guidon from Navy Rear Adm. Robert J. Gilbeau, DCMA International commander.
Contract specialist watches golden achievement in London
Brittney Reese, newly crowned queen of the long-jump competition, displays the American flag following the gold medal announcement during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. Reese is the niece of Helen Fal... More
Charlie E. Williams, Jr., Defense Contract Management
Charlie E. Williams, Jr., Defense Contract Management Agency director, interacts with Keystone interns during his recent visit to the DCMA NASA Product Operations contract management office. Keystones assigned ... More
Sharron Philo, Defense Contract Management Agency General
Sharron Philo, Defense Contract Management Agency General Counsel, pins Paul Hadjiyane, DCMA-International chief counsel, with his Distinguished Civilian Service Medal.
Defense Contract Management Agency Southern Europe
Defense Contract Management Agency Southern Europe employees play wheelchair basketball with Warrior Transition Unit members at the U.S. Army Garrison in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Employees from Defense Contract Management Agency Atlanta
Employees from Defense Contract Management Agency Atlanta and other DCMA offices were joined by personnel from other federal organizations for a five-day business writing course held at the DCMA Atlanta office.... More
Nathan Scoggin, Defense Contract Management Agency
Nathan Scoggin, Defense Contract Management Agency Director of Systems Engineering, works with Keystone intern Lauren Netherton, DCMA Lockheed Martin Denver, during her recent rotation in the Engineering and An... More
Defense Contract Management Agency Director Charlie
Defense Contract Management Agency Director Charlie E. Williams, Jr. (left) talks with a contractor during a facility tour as part of his visit to DCMA Milwaukee. (Photo by Matt Kennedy)
Dallas ATM graduates honored
These Defense Contract Management Agency Dallas graduates of the Acquisition Talent Management program and employees include (front row, from left) Cheryl Pailin, DCMA Dallas acting deputy; John De La Garza, qu... More
DCMA AIMO receives Director's Cup, six individual awards
At a recent ceremony, these agency personnel participated in the presentation of the Director’s Cup award to the Defense Contract Management Agency Aircraft Integrated Maintenance Operations leadership: Jim Rus... More
Avionics tools in Orlando
Tammy Mygrant, Defense Contract Management Agency quality assurance specialist, verifies the contents of a military avionics tool kit prior to shipment. DCMA Orlando provides contract administration services at... More
Supply chain predictability - Turning the vision into reality
The Supply Chain Predictability Tools and Training team reviews data elements necessary for supply chain mapping. These Defense Contract Management Agency employees are (first row, left to right) Reshma Dhanani... More
Ethics training stresses integrity and values
Jessica VanLeeuwen, Defense Contract Management Agency senior associate general counsel for ethics and personnel, provides DCMA employees with an overview on the ethical pitfalls of fundraising in the workplace... More
Running to remember, US Marine Corps Photo
Defense Contract Management Agency Garden City contract administrator Jose Rodriguez (third from left) and other members of Team Marine and DCMA prepare for the 2012 Tunnel to Towers 5K race through New York Ci... More
Sara Zunk (left) becomes a third generation agency
Sara Zunk (left) becomes a third generation agency employee as she follows in the footsteps of her mother, Carrie Zunk, and her grandfather, Mack Smay, by raising her hand and being sworn into federal service. ... More
Celebrating Hispanic heritage in Baltimore
Miguel Joey Aviles is thanked by Charlene Ivey, Defense Contract Management Agency Baltimore director, following his presentation on diversity during the office’s Oct. 11 Hispanic heritage event.
Linda Dunn, Defense Contract Management Agency Indianapolis
Linda Dunn, Defense Contract Management Agency Indianapolis information technology specialist, is a world-class fencer. She recently claimed the silver medal in the women’s age 60 to 69 competition at her first... More
Army Sgt. Doug Smart, narcotics dog handler with the
Army Sgt. Doug Smart, narcotics dog handler with the 544th Military Working Dog Detachment, chats with Defense Contract Management Agency headquarters employees following a drug recovery demonstration, which ki... More
The 'ultimate' contract price/cost analyst
Andrea Duran (second from right in middle row), Defense Contract Management Agency contract price/cost analyst, stands on her knees with members of her ultimate Frisbee team, the Seattle Underground, during the... More
DCMAW-Phoenix deputy director recognized
Army Col. John P. Conway, Defense Contract Management Agency West Phoenix commander, presents Valerie A. Edwards, DCMAW-Phoenix deputy director, with her 35-year career service award for dedicated federal gover... More
NASA recognizes software engineer’s efforts
John Borrego (left), Defense Contract Managment Agency Lockheed Martin Denver lead software engineer, accepts the Silver Snoopy Award from astronaut Jack Fischer, a Denver-area native, during an All Hands meeti... More
Sherie Adams, Defense Contract Management Agency Aircraft
Sherie Adams, Defense Contract Management Agency Aircraft Integrated Maintenance Operations Greenville quality assurance specialist, provided this photo of her father, Andy Adams, a Navy diver, for the office d... More
Defense Contract Management Agency Director Charlie
Defense Contract Management Agency Director Charlie E. Williams, Jr. (left) passes the guidon and leadership of DCMA International to Frederick Kuhm, acting commander, during a Nov. 27 ceremony at the agency’s ... More
Disability doesn't stop excellence
Sam Isaacs, an engineer/industrial specialist at Defense Contract Management Agency Southern Europe, was named the 2012 DCMA Outstanding Employee with a Disability Dec. 4 at the 32nd Annual Department of Defens... More
Twenty-one graduate DCMA 'Green Belt' training
The newest graduates of the Defense Contract Management Agency's Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training pose for a picture Sept. 6, 2012.
From the factory floor … Lockheed Martin employees
From the factory floor … Lockheed Martin employees work on the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter production line in Fort Worth, Texas. Defense Contract Management Agency LM Fort Worth Keystones support the... More
Denver DCMA employees kick-off holiday season
Employees from DCMA Lockheed Martin Denver kicked off the holiday season by presenting gifts to local elementary school students on Dec. 14. This is the seventh year in a row the contract management office has ... More
Steve Sequeira and his daughter Mikayla prepare to
Steve Sequeira and his daughter Mikayla prepare to lay wreaths at the State veteran’s cemetery in Boscawen, N.H., Dec. 15. Sequeira works at Defense Contract Management Agency Aircraft Propulsion Operations GE ... More
DCMA Americas employee recognized for 38 years of service
Caroline Chapman stands with numerous awards and accolades received in recognition of 38 years of faithful service with DCMA. (Photo by Bryne Egan)
Representing the DCMA workforce
Patcy Wesley is president of the American Federation of Government Employees Council 170, the elected body serving Defense Contract Management Agency personnel who fall under the Collective Bargaining Agreement... More
Army Sgt. First Class Ronald Fox receives the 2011
Army Sgt. First Class Ronald Fox receives the 2011 Defense Contract Management Agency Best in Service (Army) Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Award from Charlie E. Williams, Jr., agency director, at a recen... More
DCMA director visits LMD
Charlie E. Williams, Jr., Defense Contract Management Agency director, conveys the importance of information flow from contract management office-level employees to agency leadership during a recent All Hands meeting.
Cathy Moore, a Defense Contract Management Agency employee
Cathy Moore, a Defense Contract Management Agency employee at Fort Lee, Va., and her dog Devin spend quality time with a resident of a local women’s residential and assisted living facility. (Photo by Dawn Eischen)
DCMA Brown Bag training benefits work force
Terri Workman, Defense Contract Management Agency contracts specialist, and Benjamin Kelley, DCMA AQ executive services specialist, conduct Brown Bag training at Fort Lee, Va., Jan. 15.
DCMA Brown Bag training benefits work force
Terri Workman, Defense Contract Management Agency contracts specialist, and Benjamin Kelley, AQ executive services specialist, conduct Brown Bag training Jan. 15, at Fort Lee, Va.
Contracting for synthetic patients
A synthetic human patient rests in a saltwater bath at a Tampa, Fla., contractor. The Defense Contract Management Agency provides contract administration services at the contractor on behalf of a Wright-Patters... More
DCMA Milwaukee surpasses 2012 CFC goal
Meloniece Gaskin, Defense Contract Management Agency Milwaukee management assistant, received a certificate of appreciation for her efforts as a 2012 Combined Federal Campaign keyworker. (Photo by Steven Giacoletto)
'It’s all about the warfighter'
Diana Graff, Defense Contract Management Agency Office of Individual Assessment executive director (seated left), is briefed by Dorotherine Eaddy, OIA Internal Review supervisory auditor, as the rest of the aud... More
The Defense Contract Management Agency Equal Employment
The Defense Contract Management Agency Equal Employment Opportunity Office hosted a mini art exhibit at headquarters to commemorate African-American History Month. The photo shows artwork displayed on the left ... More
Navy Capts. Joe Russell and Mark Ohl, cut the “Fair
Navy Capts. Joe Russell and Mark Ohl, cut the “Fair Winds and Following Seas” cake at the recent Defense Contract Management Agency Northern Europe change of command ceremony. (Photo by Graham Matthews)
Bridget R. Guillory (left), Defense Contract Management
Bridget R. Guillory (left), Defense Contract Management Agency Boeing Huntington Beach contracts director, thanks Marie D. Smith (right), from a local aerospace company, for her presentation on becoming the fir... More
Making a difference, making history
Theodore R. Britton, Jr. (center), speaks with Elnora Wortham, Defense Contract Management Agency Lockheed Martin Marietta Special Emphasis coordinator (right) and Christian Chrispin following a recent presenta... More
"The hardest and most challenging part about our job
"The hardest and most challenging part about our job is being ‘firm but fair.’ We always want the product to be made right the first time. Unfortunately, there is always going to be a process or design flaw, an... More
Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities
Karen Swindell, Defense Contract Management Agency Equal Employment Opportunity chief of policy, plans and quality assurance, discusses a policy with Renier Torres, EEO deputy director. Swindell received mobili... More
DCMA teams with the Army's 410th CSB
Mike Gonzales, DCMA Aircraft Integrated Maintenance Operations Kelly quality assurance supervisor, receives a commander’s coin in San Antonio from Army Col. William Sanders, 410th Contracting Support Brigade co... More
Pathways Programs help build talent pipelines
Michael Toter, Defense Contract Management Agency Aircraft Operations management analyst, reviews invoices with Gretchen Smith, DCMA Pathways Programs manager, at the agency's Fort Lee, Va., headquarters. Toter... More
National Nutrition Month encourages healthy habits
Melissa Burgess (left), Defense Contract Management Agency’s benefits program manager, and Debbie Elwell, human resources specialist, participate in a Labor and Employee Relation office potluck luncheon at head... More
DCMA Atlanta hosts NISH
Defense Contract Management Agency Atlanta recently hosted a presentation by leaders from NISH, a national non-profit that creates employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities. From left: E... More
Jim LeRoy, Defense Contract Management Agency contracts
Jim LeRoy, Defense Contract Management Agency contracts management analyst, and Jeremy Reeves, Contracts Procurement Center contract specialist, in traditional dress representative of the Korean and Vietnamese ... More
DCMA Singapore transitions
Air Force Col. Mimi Murphy (left), Defense Contract Management Agency Pacific commander, presents Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Scougall with a token of appreciation for his service as DCMA Singapore commander fro... More
Richard McCaffery, left, receives his Defense Contract
Richard McCaffery, left, receives his Defense Contract Management Agency retirement certificate from Fred Kuhm, DCMA International acting commander, at a retirement ceremony at Fort Lee, Va., May 2. McCaffery, ... More
Defense Contract Management Agency Director Charlie
Defense Contract Management Agency Director Charlie E. Williams, Jr., congratulates Christal Jones, administrative contracting officer, on being selected for the Undersecretary of Defense (Comptroller) award in... More
DCMA employees walk 'the Mall' for fitness
Defense Contract Management Agency Portfolio Management and Integration Directorate National Capital Region office employees conducted their Walk to Wellness event May 14 at the National Mall in Washington.
Christal Jones, a DCMA administrative contracting officer
Christal Jones, a DCMA administrative contracting officer and member of the CSC Train and Equip Team, assists a DCMA quality assurance specialist in trying on his DCMA civilian attire during recent Basic Contin... More
Building the perfect fish tank
Defense Contract Management Agency and Defense Contract Audit Agency representatives are partnered in a collaborative effort between the agencies to review and improve workload and processes. Joan Sherwood (far... More
Organizational culture: Empowering employees
Defense Contract Management Agency International staff members James Altiere, assistant counsel; Rolando Palomo, contract specialist; Rosa Medina, quality assurance specialist; Army Lt. Col. Linnen Hodo, Contra... More
Defense Contract Management Agency NDT114 students
Defense Contract Management Agency NDT114 students recently participated in an eddy current test of a rescue helicopter’s landing gear. From left: DCMA quality assurance specialists Dennis Popik, Darwin Chada, ... More
Joyce Blais (right) receives an award from Tim Callahan,
Joyce Blais (right) receives an award from Tim Callahan, Defense Contract Management Agency Contracts executive director, upon her recent 40-year retirement. Blais ended her career as Director of the Business O... More
Suzette MacKenzie (center) receives a certificate of
Suzette MacKenzie (center) receives a certificate of appreciation for her volunteer service as an Arlington Lady from Gen. Mark Welsh III, Air Force chief of staff, and his wife Betty at the Air House on Joint ... More
Army Col. John Jones (left) passes the guidon and leadership
Army Col. John Jones (left) passes the guidon and leadership of Defense Contract Management Agency Afghanistan to Army Brig. Gen. James Simpson, commander of the CENTCOM Joint Theater Support Contracting Comman... More
Navy Rear Adm. Patricia E. Wolf, Defense Logistics
Navy Rear Adm. Patricia E. Wolf, Defense Logistics Agency director, Joint Reserve Force (J9), and Don Haven, place the shoulder boards on newly promoted Navy Rear Adm. Deborah P. Haven, Defense Contract Managem... More