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
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Chief Safety and Mission Assurance Offic...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Chief Safety and Mission Assurance Officer, Bryan D. O'Connor (left), presents a Quality and Safety Achievement Recognition, or QASAR, award for 2008 to Steven M. Davis (center). ... 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
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
Defense Contract Management Agency Northern Iraq team members
These Defense Contract Management Agency Northern Iraq team members are responsible for conducting final inspections and acceptance for a series of upgrades to the current mine resistant ambush protected vehicl... More
Employee’s Cleveland work commute ‘just plain fun’
Jim Rowe, Defense Contract Management Agency Cleveland, commutes by bicycle to work, a 35-mile round trip which takes about an hour each way. He has taken a sport he’s been doing his whole life and turned it in... More
Jose Arrieta and Alex Luna, Defense Contract Management
Jose Arrieta and Alex Luna, Defense Contract Management Agency quality assurance specialists, perform a random inspection on a sampling of uniform items prior to shipment. If more than the allowable number of m... More
Bruce Jablonski, Defense Contract Management Agency
Bruce Jablonski, Defense Contract Management Agency Denver quality assurance specialist, inspects the shipping container which houses one of the Navy’s missile systems. Jablonski said for every shipment a final... 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.
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.
Frank Kendall, principal deputy under secretary of
Frank Kendall, principal deputy under secretary of defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, cuts the ribbon ceremonially opening the Defense Contract Management Agency’s new headquarters building at F... More
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.
Ryan Hicks, Elizabeth Feliciano and Ricardo Barriera
Ryan Hicks, Elizabeth Feliciano and Ricardo Barriera at Defense Contract Management Agency Baltimore. Feliciano and Barriera serve on the office’s Special Emphasis Committee with a goal of fostering inclusion a... More
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 Indianapolis quality
Defense Contract Management Agency Indianapolis quality assurance specialist Gary Haton checks the actual outside diameter dimension of an aircraft engine part using a gauge to verify acceptance.
Joyce Skinner DCMA profile
Joyce Skinner works as a contract administrator with Defense Contract Management Agency Indianapolis. During her 23 years with DCMA, she also has worked as a procurement technician and an industrial specialist,... More
DCMA Transportation Group keeps things moving
From left: Janice Loomis, Defense Contract Management Agency Transportation Group Foreign Military Sales subject-matter expert; Larry Earick, DCMA Transportation Group director; and Tom Loeffler, DCMA Transport... 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
Aircraft Ops builds success through safety
Navy Capt. Drew Swenson, executive director of Defense Contract Management Agency Aircraft Operations, brings 25 years of aviation experience to his role, including more than 1,500 hours of military flight time... More
Program Integrators complete training
The Defense Contract Management Agency employees who developed the Program Integrator Workshop course receive award certificates from Karron Small, (far right) Engineering and Analysis Directorate executive dir... 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.
Jimmy Wright, Defense Contract Management Agency Denver
Jimmy Wright, Defense Contract Management Agency Denver quality assurance representative, checks the Portable Oil Diagnostic System for proper paperwork documentation before certifying the units to be sent back... More
Mark Weiss, Defense Contract Management Agency quality
Mark Weiss, Defense Contract Management Agency quality assurance specialist, reviews the test data from the Graphical User Interface and compares the frequency footprint of each of the antenna to make sure ther... More
The fast attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is moored
The fast attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) is moored inside a new submarine magnetic silencing facility for the facility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker)
From left, Peter Berg, the director of 2012 science
From left, Peter Berg, the director of 2012 science fiction naval war film, "Battleship," along with cast members Brooklyn Decker, Greg Gadson, Taylor Kitsch, Rihanna and Alexander Skarsgard, stand in front of ... More
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.
Patriotism runs deep in Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
Marion Julian, a Defense Contract Management Agency plant clearance officer, was presented recently with the Defense Department’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot award.
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
Employees from the Defense Contract Management Agency
Employees from the Defense Contract Management Agency Western Regional Command gather for a photo before their Annual Walk to Wellness, May 16. The 22 participants walked, or ran, a 3.1 mile route around the ne... More
Skills diversified through DCMA assignment
Air Force Maj. R. Jason Bartholow, then a captain, at his Defense Contract Management Agency office in New Hampshire.
Vivian Hill, director of Defense Contract Management
Vivian Hill, director of Defense Contract Management Agency Atlanta, departs the May 25 change of leadership ceremony that made her the first civilian head of the contract management office. (Photo by Angelo Oppedisano)
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
During a recent change of command ceremony, Army Col.
During a recent change of command ceremony, Army Col. Matthew Riordan, (left) former Defense Contract Management Agency Iraq commander, relinquishes the organizational colors to Navy Rear Adm. Robert Gilbeau (c... More
Twenty put on the ‘Green Belt’, Boston, Massachusetts
The latest graduates of the Defense Contract Management Agency’s Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training pose for a picture after their graduation ceremony in Boston, June 4.
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
Software engineer receives LULAC
Julie Harmon, DCMA Lockheed Martin Denver Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program software engineering lead, receives the League of United Latin American Citizens Excellence in Service Award during the league... More
College student introduced to DCMA workforce
Lori Jones, an Eastern Michigan University student and Air Force veteran, works at the Defense Contract Management Agency Detroit office as part of the Workforce Recruitment Program.
Improving the Acquisition Enterprise relies on government partnerships
Representatives from DCMA and DCAA discuss incurred cost audit status at DCMA Headquarters on Fort lee, Va. Pictured are Jennifer Kang (right), Defense Contract Audit Agency; Robert Winne (center), Defense Cont... More
Moving a container, US Marine Corps Photo
Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Jorge Monarez moves a container of aviation parts in the hangar bay aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is the command ship of the Iwo Jima A... 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
Navy Capt. Russell G. Pendergrass, commander, Defense
Navy Capt. Russell G. Pendergrass, commander, Defense Contract Management Agency Eastern Regional Command, administers the oath to Navy Lt. Imani Charles during a July 2 promotion ceremony aboard the USS Consti... 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)
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Palau Helen Reed-Rowe
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Palau Helen Reed-Rowe passes through sideboys upon arrival for an Independence Day reception aboard USS Benfold (DDG 65) on July 4 in Koror, Republic of Palau. Benfold is in P... More
A U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to Airborne
A U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye aircraft assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Pacific Ocean, July 5, 2012. George Was... More
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, standing, visits
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin, standing, visits with Montford Point Marines prior to a Congressional Gold Medal Commemorative Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., June 28, 2012. T... More
Charlie E. Williams Jr., Defense Contract Management
Charlie E. Williams Jr., Defense Contract Management Agency director, swears in Karron E. Small, DCMA Engineering and Analysis executive director, as the agency’s newest Senior Executive Service member.
DCMA Western Regional Command conducts performance review
Navy Capt. Kash Grimes (middle), Defense Contract Management Agency Denver commander, briefs agency leaders on his contract management office’s geographical footprint and major programs of responsibility during... More
Air Force Col. Tracey Kop, Defense Contract Management
Air Force Col. Tracey Kop, Defense Contract Management Agency Western Regional Command commander, accepts the regional colors from Marie A. Greening, DCMA chief operations officer, during the Western Regional C... More
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.
Defense Contract Management Agency HQ Human Capital
Defense Contract Management Agency HQ Human Capital and Detroit personnel receive a certificate of appreciation for participating in a recent Department of Veterans Affairs-sponsored hiring fair, which was part... More
Army Col. Francis Flanagan (left), Defense Contract
Army Col. Francis Flanagan (left), Defense Contract Management Agency International, presents Army Capt. John A. Topper III with the Joint Service Commendation Medal in a recent ceremony in Richmond, Va.
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
Michael E. Shields, Jr., executive director of the
Michael E. Shields, Jr., executive director of the Defense Contract Management Agency Quality Assurance Directorate, addresses participants at the first meeting of the Department of Defense/Industry Quality Ass... 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
Hospital Corpsman William Wooten, temporarily assigned
Hospital Corpsman William Wooten, temporarily assigned to the Naval Station Norfolk Police Precinct, etches vehicle identification numbers onto a car in the Navy Exchange parking lot Oct. 3. HEAT (Help Eliminat... 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
US COAST GUARD Hurricane Sandy, New York harbor
Two Coast Guard Dolphin HH-65C Helicopter's land, Nov. 2, 2012 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The U.S. Navy has positioned forces in the area to assist U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in ... 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