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Check out why Steven Arora, an administrative contracting officer at DCMA Cleveland, thinks #DCMA is important to our U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) warfighters and also why #clevelandrocks
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#HappyNewYear to our amazing DCMA team and all of our customers and contractors. Here's to another a great year providing world class acquisition insight to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)!
And the grand prize for #1 story of the year goes to our entire #DCMA team ... so go ahead and take the day off! 😉
Pretty fitting actually, but our first place in the #top5 countdown of most viewed stories on our homepage (for the second year running) explains how we support U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) leaders, customers, industry counterparts and more.
The video story features employees from contract management offices around the country discussing their roles and explaining the part they play in the defense acquisition process.
#byebye2021 and #HappyNewYear
DCMA presents its new operational overview video.
And the runner up for the top viewed #DCMA story of the year goes to our friends at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) who wrote this great history of our shared legacy supporting the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) warfighting team.
Tune in tomorrow morning as we announce the first place winner of our #Top5 story of the year as we say #byebye2021!
U.S. defense contract administration from 1775 to the creation of DCMA.
#3 in the #top5 rundown of the most read #DCMA stories of 2021 is our interview with DCMA Europe contract price/cost analyst Richard Stohr explaining some of the challenging and complex work being done by our team around the globe.
One more story this afternoon and then we'll reveal our #1 story of the year tomorrow morning on #NewYearsEve2022.
“DCMA Europe is a unique experience, both personally and professionally,” said Richard Stohr, a contract price and cost analyst.
#4 ... Next up in our #Top5 countdown of #DCMA stories of 2021 is our employee highlight on Ty Souza, Lead Military Personnel Liaison for Western Regional Command.
We've featured dozens of our amazing team members this year. You can check out more My DCMA's at: https://www.dcma.mil/News/Tag/190768/mydcma/
https://www.dcma.mil/News/Article-View/Article/2545676/my-dcma-ty-souza-military-personnel-liaison-officer-retired-veteran/
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#bye2021 ... As we wait patiently for 2022, here's a look at the #Top5 stories from 2021.
Coming in at #5 is #DCMA Seattle's move to #marysvillewa ... A move that has better positioned our #pacificnorthwest team to serve our U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) warfighter interests.
Stay with us until #NewYearsEve2022 for our #1 story of the year.
Working with Naval Support Complex Smokey Point officials, DCMA Seattle’s relocation team transitioned personnel from its downtown Bellevue, Wash., office to the newly renovated space Aug. 10, 2020.
Big shout out to our #northpole CMO in helping make this year's Christmas deliveries on time and within contract standards!
#dcma Special Programs wouldn't let us use an actual photo of the sleigh as it shows the contractor's proprietary technology, but this early rendering should give you an idea of the unique challenges the project brought to our #qualityassurance experts.
Big shout out to our #northpole CMO in helping make this year's Christmas deliveries on time and within contract standards!
#dcma Special Programs wouldn't let us use an actual photo of the sleigh as it shows the contractor's proprietary technology, but this early rendering should give you an idea of the unique challenges the project brought to our #qualityassurance experts.
#HappyHolidays to our #DCMA family. We hope each of you find comfort and peace with family and friends this holiday season!
The new HH-60W #PaveHawk Jolly Green II is ready for business!
#DCMA Sikorsky recently completed delivery of the latest iteration of the helicopter to the United States Air Force.
DCMA quality assurance specialists conducted thorough inspections of both the aircraft and log books before aircrews performed a rigorous government flight acceptance to ensure all systems performed to specifications. DCMA aircrews also assisted with delivering the aircraft to Air Force test teams stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, Moody Air Force Base, Edwards Air Force Base and Eglin Air Force Base.
DCMA Sikorsky completed delivery of the first Low Rate Initial Production HH-60W “Jolly Green II” Combat Rescue Helicopter, the latest iteration of the Pave Hawk family of helicopters for the U.S. Air
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“One of the things that I was going to say is that it is all about service,” said Lyle. “It’s not about significance, it’s not about status. Your status doesn’t equal significance, your service does. So, the more you serve, the more significant you become. I really believe that with my whole heart, and there’s nothing more rewarding than serving our great country.”
DCMA deputy director retires with 42 years of service to the nation.
"Like any good organization, #DCMA has evolved with the times."
For the past 15 years, Jason Rawson has been seen first hand how DCMA has adapted from being program oriented to more functionally aligned in how we support the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the warfighter.
My DCMA showcases the agency’s experienced and diverse workforce.
Happy Birthday to the #Guardians of our United States Space Force
Today marks the Service’s second anniversary, and what a two years it has been. In that time we’ve grown even more dependent on connectivity and remote capabilities, and are addressing accelerating competition by China and other technologically advanced countries as a national defense priority. Both of these, like most things these days, require a dominance of Space.
Space was a mystery to most until after World War II, when the Space Race captured our imaginations and led to big-finned cars, sci-fi movies and the Jetsons. But even as we cheered the U.S. Moon landing in 1969, few understood just how interlaced our lives would become with the stars.
For as much as I have occasionally made light hearted comments about Guardians, there is absolutely no doubting the criticality of the Space Force mission. We’ve come to rely on Space for connectivity, navigation, surveillance and other defense requirements. It has become essential to all forms of science, from agriculture to zoology, and business, as well. And in the past few years it has transformed modern life, allowing instant movies and music, interactive gaming, face-to-face communication, and live streaming college football.
Technology will only continue to advance, and our reliance on Space along with it. We’re fortunate to have a dedicated Service to protect our interests up there, and I’m proud of DCMA’s increasing support as the #SpaceForce moves from standing up to standing guard.
Happy Birthday Space Force – #SemperSupra!
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Congratulations to Rhiannon on her new position at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and thanks for the support to our #DCMA headquarters team.
Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Richmond welcomed Rhiannon Jackson, the family advocacy program manager in Security and Emergency Services, for DLA Installation Management Richmond on
Whether it’s working abroad with the State Partnership Program, supporting the national response to #COVID19 or helping local communities with the Innovative Readiness Training Program, The National Guard is always there, always ready to help our nation when we need them most. Thank you--and Happy Birthday!
Are you #goarmybeatnavy or #GoNavyBeatArmy?
Whether U.S. Navy or U.S. Army comes out on top tomorrow ... we're still one awesome U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) team!
Are you #goarmybeatnavy or #GoNavyBeatArmy?
Whether U.S. Navy or U.S. Army comes out on top tomorrow ... we're still one awesome U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) team!
Check out the story of two recent #DCMA Keystone graduates and their journey to become #QualityAssurance specialists.
Two recent graduates of DCMA’s Keystone program, Aisha Glover and Myra Valentine, are among the newest women Quality Assurance Specialists to join the ranks of the quality workforce.
Today, our country takes a moment to remember the lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Visit https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/WWII/ to learn about the heroes and survivors of Pearl Harbor, as well as other key moments of #WWII.
Tomorrow is the 80th anniversary of the attack on #pearlharbor
Here’s a great story on how the U.S. Navy's Naval History & Heritage Command is sharing the important history of that fateful day through #USSArizona relics loaned to museums and memorials across the country.
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Last month, after the completion of #C37B aircraft modification efforts with oversight from #DCMA's AIMO North Texas, the United States Air Force top military leader flew the first of the two new aircraft from Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, to its new home at Joint Base Andrews.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. flew the first of two new C-37B aircraft, which was assigned the tail number 1941 in honor of the year the Tuskegee Airmen were founded.
It has been a quick two years that we have had Michael Beaupre as the #DCMA Total Force Director. He has led the Human Resources and Combat Support Center teams through the challenges of COVID-19, teleworking and combining the two teams into the new Total Force Directorate.
DCMA is stronger today thanks to Beaupre's leadership and hard work. Please join with us in thanking him for his service and for all the best in his new position with the Defense Contract Audit Agency.
Michael Beaupre’s next assignment will be at the DCAA at Fort Belvoir where he will serve as the assistant director of Human Capital and Resource Management.
Technical credibility, decisiveness, diversity, vision and integrity are some of the competencies that make great leaders. A new initiative at #DCMA is matching employees with competitive assignments to develop these competencies and build the future leaders of our agency.
Developmental assignments help employees build competencies and careers.
Two #DCMA veterans recently navigated the second-to-last leg of a nine-state journey carrying Old Glory to honor veterans, raise support awareness and invigorate pride in the American flag.
“It was an awesome experience, I was proud to carry the flag along with my co-worker,” said Luis Castro, PMBI research analyst and retired Army officer.
Happy Thanksgiving to the entire DCMA team, your families and your friends. Thank you for all you do for our Warfighters and our nation.
Happy Thanksgiving to the entire DCMA team, your families and your friends. Thank you for all you do for our Warfighters and our nation.
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Last week #DCMA United Kingdom took in two U.S. Marine Corps KC-130Js from the "Sumos" of VMGR squadron 152 stationed at Iwakuni, Japan. The DCMA and USMC team will complete a heads up display alignment and calibration in one aircraft and a periodic maintenance interval on the other.
DCMA photos by Roy Blanchard
On Sept. 11, five members of #DCMA Special Programs climbed to the summit of Mount Pierce, New Hampshire. Part of a group of 25, the team raised a flag on the 4,311-foot peak to honor those lost in the terrorist attacks of 2001.
“We were one of 48 teams raising flags on all of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot mountains,” said Steve Sequeira, a quality assurance specialist who’s been with DCMA for nine years, and has volunteered as group leader for this event for the past three years. “It was an honor to be part of this group, and I look forward to doing it again next year.”
Joining Sequeira from DCMA were Allison Foy, Haron Kimani, Kevin Laro and Daniel Williams.
"#DCMA is important to America’s warfighters because the agency is crucial to ensuring that our warfighters receive the items they need to perform their mission when needed and within cost constraints. My husband served in the Wisconsin National Guard for 22 years, and most of my colleagues, as well as many of my family members and friends, have served in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). I take my role seriously because I have a personal connection and understanding of the sacrifices that American warfighters and their families make. It is an honor to serve those who serve our country."
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Join with us and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in honoring the storied legacy of American Indians and Alaska Natives who, from the Revolutionary War to present-day missions around the world, contribute greatly to national defense.
The Defense Department honors the storied legacy of American Indians and Alaska Natives who, from the Revolutionary War to present-day missions around the world, contribute greatly to national defense.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is a government program designed to forgive student loan debt to eligible employees after making 120 monthly qualifying student loan payments.
Talk with your supervisor or regional HR for details. You can find more information on eligibility, requirements and recent changes to the PSLF program at:
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is a government program designed to forgive student loan debt to eligible employees after making 120 monthly qualifying student loan payments.
Talk with your supervisor or regional HR for details. You can find more information on eligibility, requirements and recent changes to the PSLF program at:
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Congratulations to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, the 305th Air Mobility Wing and the 514th Air Mobility Wing on your first KC-46A Pegasus.
The joint base celebrated this monumental milestone with an arrival ceremony, Nov. 9, 2021. The event marked the beginning of the new total force aerial refueling operations as the first and only joint base with #KC46 lead operations.
The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst community celebrated a monumental milestone for the installation as it welcomed its first KC-46A Pegasus to its new home in an arrival ceremony Nov. 9, 2021. The
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Army Lt. Gen. David Bassett assumed leadership of the agency from outgoing director retired Navy Vice Adm. David Lewis in a small ceremony at the agency’s U.S. Army Fort Lee, Virginia, headquarters last week.
For over 200 years, dedicated professionals have helped our warfighters get equipment they need to defend our country. Today, Defense Contract Management Agency personnel around the world oversee production of some of the nation's greatest logistical assets. Today marks the agency's 20 years of service to the warfighter.
We are only three weeks away from our 20th anniversary celebration event! Seeing as our DCMA family is located around the world, we want to know where you’ll be tuning in from. Drop your CMO or city in the comments below. #20thAnn
Roses are red, violets are blue. We’re now on Instagram, so follow us there, too. @dcma.official
The United States Air Force successfully conducted the first flight test of its Air Launched Rapid Response Weapon, or ARRW, earlier this year. The ARRW is one of approximately 350,000 contracts DCMA provides oversight on. Check out the other contracts that were awarded last week here https://www.dcma.mil/News/Article-View/Article/2035348/high-dollar-contracts-announced-dcma-will-administer/ Video courtesy of Defense Media Activity.
DCMA Naval Reservists remembered "the date that will live in infamy" with a ceremonial flag raising to half staff at the agency's headquarters at Fort Lee, Va., today. Test your current knowledge, and learn more about the events that occurred at Pearl Harbor 78 year ago today, by going to https://www.defense.gov/Engage/Quiz/Article/1702402/the-date-which-will-live-in-infamy-how-much-do-you-know/.
The U.S. Navy uses the AEGIS Weapon System as a high-powered radar that’s able to perform, search, track and provide missile guidance functions simultaneously. Watch this video to see a Fire Controlman of the AWS discuss his role aboard the USS WAYNE E. MEYER ( DDG 108). Did you know DCMA also plays a role with the AWS? It’s one of approximately 350,000 contracts our great team manages. See the other contracts that were awarded last week here https://www.dcma.mil/News/Article-View/Article/2029589/high-dollar-contracts-announced-dcma-will-administer/ #Navy #Knowyourmil #DoD #DCMAimpact Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Rawad Madanat, Carrier Strike Group Five.
Lorena Orozco McElwain, the chief of staff for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, joined DCMA team members to celebrate National Hispanic American Heritage Month. As the keynote speaker, she covered many topics, but her final story, regarding her higher-education experience and the impact of cultural influence on self-perception, struck a final poignant note.
If you or any of your friends are in the Tucson, Arizona area, give us a shoutout in the comments. Also, be sure to tag any of your friends who would be interested in career opportunities with DCMA, to include paid internships and management development programs. One of our recruiters, Russ, is at The University of Arizona today through Wednesday, Sept. 18. Stop by the Student Center to say hi and to ask any questions you may have in-person. Our team is actively seeking candidates (nationwide) for quality, engineering, financial/business experts and more. www.dcma.mil/careers
This has been a big year for our agency, with many milestones we can add to our 19-year history, thanks to our employees' hard work and dedication. "These successes, and all of the greatness that is this agency, come from the combined efforts of our experienced and professional workforce," said DCMA Director, Navy Vice Adm. David Lewis. We want to take this opportunity to wish our employees, their family and friends a happy and safe Labor Day. Feel free to let us know what you're doing to celebrate this holiday in the comments below! If you would like to know more about DCMA's mission, watch the full video here: https://www.dcma.mil/News/Article-View/Article/1882369/from-paper-to-product-we-are-dcma/
DCMA's Business Capability Framework is comprised of three main groups: primary capabilities, integrating capability and enabling capabilites. Watch this video to see how this framework functions within the agency.
DCMA provides contract administration services for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), other federal organizations and international partners. The agency is an essential part of the acquisition process from pre-award to sustainment with over 12,000 employees managing over 350,000 contracts, valued at more than $5 trillion, at 19,000 contractor locations worldwide. This video describes the agency's mission through some of the different roles in the acquisition process. Watch to learn more about what working at DCMA means to us and how we ensure our customers get the equipment they need, delivered on time, at projected cost, and meeting all performance requirements.
We’ve recently explained how the Business Capability Framework (BCF) works within the Agency. Check this video out, which further explains the Primary Capabilities within the BCF.
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