DACM Hot Topics offers a monthly overview of timely educational and career resources for Army Acquisition professionals to enhance their career success.
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Why DAU credentials are essential for today’s acquisition professional.
NEXT STOP, RETIREMENT The retirement process can be overwhelming. Being prepared and remaining well-informed about proper retirement planning can ease anxiety and help retirees adjust and enjoy their new lifestyle....
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OPPORTUNITIES FISCAL YEAR 2026 DAU TRAINING SCHEDULE Keep an eye on your goals by taking Defense Acquisition University (DAU) training courses! The entire fiscal year 2026 DAU training schedule is...
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CONTINUED EDUCATION There are many activities that DAU-SSCF includes, such as a program management course and leadership courses. There are plenty of topics to learn with DACM. (Photo by Kevin...
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OPPORTUNITIES FY26 DAU TRAINING SCHEDULE OPENS JULY 17 Starting July 17, DAU’s entire FY26 schedule and access to apply for FY26 courses will be available. As a member of the...
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Recognizing employee achievements through awards is a powerful way to boost morale and strengthen Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) culture.
YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF YOUR CAREER - CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Don’t let the winds of change knock you off course! As a member of the Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW), part...
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By Danielle Bilotta LaTrish M. Jones and Traci B. Williams were recently celebrated as graduates of the Year Group 2023 for the Leadership Excellence and Acquisition Development (LEAD) program. The...
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OPPORTUNITIES NEW DATE ANNOUNCED - FY26 DAU TRAINING SCHEDULE Originally scheduled for May 20, a new date has been announced for the release of DAU’s FY26 training schedule. The new...
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AWARDS IT’S ACQUISITION AWARDS SEASON! In preparation for the forthcoming 2025 Army Acquisition Awards season, the Army Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Office would like to extend a courtesy Call...
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SWEARING IN CEREMONY Chris Young is officially commissioned as a major at the Direct Commission Course on August 16, 2024, at Fort Moore, Georgia. Embracing a new role in the...
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NO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES Twenty-five warrant officers completed the Talent Acquisition Course on July 11, 2024, at Fort Knox, Kentucky, to become Talent Acquisition Technicians—the Army’s newest Military Occupational Specialty, 420T....
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Opportunities OPENING SOON – APPLY TO THE NPS-MSSPM AND NPS-MSSE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Two education opportunities for Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) Civilians are scheduled to open for applications March 11 through...
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What's New NEW CREDENTIALS Five new credentials are now available to those interested in pursuing a defense acquisition credential. Defense acquisition credentials provide the knowledge and associated skills...
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FIRST IN TAAS: Craig Gardunia, director at TAAS, presents Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Johnson with his BAIB at the school facility in Huntsville, Alabama, on Dec. 12, 2024. (Photo provided...
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DAU TRAINING NEWS MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The third and fourth quarter schedules for Defense Acquisition University (DAU) training will open for registration on Jan. 16. Students can register...
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BATTLE OF THE BAY: Service members from USSOCOM, Special Operations Component Command and International Special Operations partners and allies conduct a capabilities demonstration during Special Operations Forces Week 2024 in...
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ONE TEAM: The AAW HCSP defined development efforts in three core components: training and education, action learning, coaching and mentoring. (Photo by Polina Zimmerman, Pexels) by Rebecca Wright The Army...
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WHAT’S NEW? POSITION CODING AND CREDENTIAL POLICY FOR THE LIFE CYCLE LOGISTICS ARMY ACQUISITION WORKFORCE (AAW) On Oct. 2, the Life Cycle Logistics (LCL) Army Acquisition Functional Leader...
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WHAT’S NEW? FY25 STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM – NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The Army Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Office is now accepting applications to the FY25 Student Loan…
A CORE CATEGORY: Contracting is one of the six major functional areas in the Back-to-Basics framework. Col. Daphne Austin, right, 410th Contracting Support Brigade commander, takes Megan Dake, middle, the…
CAREER MANAGEMENT UPHOLDING ACQUISITION POSITION STANDARDS As the fiscal year’s end approaches, this is a good time to check in on your acquisition career. Upholding acquisition position…
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENT RONALD R. RICHARDSON JR. TRANSFORMING THE FORCE The Army Digital Transformation Strategy requires the Army to build a foundation for change….
ACQUISITION AWARDS ARMY ACQUISITION EXECUTIVES’ EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AWARDS There are still a few days left to submit nominations to the Army Acquisition Executive’s (AAE) Excellence in Leadership…
KEEPING PACE WITH CHANGE: Christine Mack, a trainee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Rock Island District, logs in to her computer as part of her training program….
ARMY ACQUISITION AWARDS ARMY ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE (AAE) EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AWARDS Now is your opportunity to recognize the past performance of an individual or team who has clearly…
(Image by Nataliia Mysak, Getty Images) CAREER NAVIGATOR The push to equip the Army Acquisition Workforce with digital skills continues with MOREin’24. by Jacqueline M. Hames Last fall, the…
AWARDS LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO THE ARMY ACQUISITION HALL OF FAME June 7 is the LAST day to submit your nominations to the Army Acquisition Hall of Fame. The…
Acquisition workforce celebrates Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program 2024 graduates. by Kristine Faria Congratulations to the Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) members who completed the Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program…
AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: THE 2024 UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT (USD(A&S)) ACQUISITION AWARDS Nominations for the 2024 USD(A&S) Acquisition Awards are being accepted through May…
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENT RONALD R. RICHARDSON JR. BUILDING AN ACQUISITION LEADER PIPELINE To ensure a future workforce that is ready, diverse and integrated, we must…
WHAT’S NEW MOREin’24 CAMPAIGN – ACCELERATING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION The Army Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Office is thrilled to announce the launch of the MOREin’24 campaign. This expanded digital…
TARGET PRACTICE: Two U.S. Air Force B-52H bombers take part in a routine training event in 2022 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany, in support of NATO allies and…
by Stefanie Pidgeon FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Today, the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center officially renamed its Army Acquisition Center of Excellence (AACoE) to The Army Acquisition School, or TAAS. The…
TEAM AWARD: ACC-RSA Executive Director, Joseph A. Giunta, Jr., front row-center, poses with his team at the Army Acquisition Executive’s Excellence in Leadership Award ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington,…
