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The quarterly DACM News shares major Army Acquisition Workforce announcements, spotlights Faces of the Force, shares program successes and other updates applicable to our Army acquisition community.
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An online newsletter from the DACM Office highlighting acquisition news, career development opportunities, training and education information, policy updates and more.
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Faces of the Force - Nicole Vargas

Lead with Confidence and Respect – Nicole Vargas

Nicole Vargas believes the best ideas rarely come from one mind alone. By asking thoughtful questions, seeking out diverse perspectives and truly listening to others, she’s found that learning deepens and solutions become stronger.

Acquisition Leaders Highlight Workforce Transformation at NPS Symposium

The Naval Postgraduate School hosted its 23rd annual Acquisition Research Symposium and Innovation Summit on May 6–7, 2026, which brought together leaders and experts to explore innovations aimed at delivering capabilities to the warfighter faster and more effectively.
Positive pressure respirator electronics developed by JAKTOOL engineers in Cranbury, New Jersey exemplify scalable control architectures supporting autonomous operation and sensor integration for defense-relevant applications.

Industry Insight: Enabling The Future Warfighter Through Sensors, Power And Autonomy At The Tactical Edge

Soldier systems operating at the tactical edge are failing not because they lack advanced sensors or autonomy, but because they are not engineered with sufficient consideration for the complexities of the battlefield.

Leadership Insight: Improving Public Sector Inefficiencies with Private Sector Solutions

After a distinguished 38-year career in the U.S. Army, retired Lt. Gen. Neil Thurgood made the transition from active duty to the private sector. Read about his experience from being the director for the Army’s RCCTO to the private sector, sharing his insights into Army acquisition today.
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