Category: Faces of the Force

Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force IDEAL

October 27, 2026

Keep Pushing the Needle – Anand Bahadur

Anand Bahadur believes each role and opportunity he’s been given has played a meaningful part…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force SLRP

October 20, 2026

Aligned for Impact – John Franklin

As a principal engineer specializing in tactical communications, John Franklin is dedicated to ensuring that…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

October 13, 2026

Acquisition is a Team Effort – Brice Ott

As a project director at the forefront of delivering advanced threat systems, Brice Ott plays…

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ALCP Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force IDEAL NPS

October 6, 2026

Protect Your Time – Tiffanie Bachar

For Tiffanie Bachar, effective time management isn’t just a workplace skill—it’s a mindset. By valuing…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force NPS

September 29, 2026

Learn the Regulations, Never Forget the Mission – Sgt. 1st Class Joseph F. Ray

As a contracting noncommissioned officer (NCO) in the Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) under…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force UDI

September 22, 2026

Remember the Human – Kristian S. Kleinbach

Kristian Kleinbach brings a people-first perspective to leadership in a highly technical field. He strongly…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

September 15, 2026

Collaboration is Key – Joseph M. Carson IV

In a fast-moving production environment, Joseph Carson believes that no one succeeds alone. As a…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

September 8, 2026

Keep It Simple – Francesco (Frank) A. Rizzi

Frank Rizzi operates with a disciplined philosophy; keep things simple and balance trust with accountability.…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force NPS

September 1, 2026

Commitment to Completion – William (Bill) Parker-Combs

William (Bill) Parker-Combes’ career with the Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) highlights the power of continuous…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

August 25, 2026

Growth Through Challenge – Jonathan Silva

As a project management officer who thrives on challenges, Jonathan Silva approaches every assignment as…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

August 18, 2026

Always Apply Logic – Aaron Rider

Rider serves as the acting competency manager of the Armaments Experimentation and Evaluation Division, supporting…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

August 11, 2026

Leading Beyond Boundaries – Mustafa Rawat

To lead effectively in a complex role like assured munitions, it’s essential to embrace new…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force SLRP

August 4, 2026

Consistency Over Perfection – Donnah Laster

When balancing multiple responsibilities at once, striving for perfection can slow progress, while consistency keeps…

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ALCP Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

July 28, 2026

Capacity for Growth is Limitless – Renae Florack

Florack serves as the project officer responsible for overseeing the life cycle program management for…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force IDEAL

July 21, 2026

Chase the Experience, Not the Grade – Mark Dahilig

Mark Dahilig believes that the strongest careers are built by looking beyond a single lane.…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force PPTE

July 14, 2026

Curiosity Drives Innovation – Byron A. Kight

Kight strives to ensure that Army policy reflects the strategic messaging set forth by the…

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ALCP Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force SLRP TWI

July 7, 2026

Resilience Matters – Maj. Douglas Richardson

Maj. Douglas Richardson has built his career on the simple but solid belief that focus…

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ALCP Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force IDEAL

June 23, 2026

Understand the Why Behind the Work – Ebonie F. McClintock-Bennett

For Ebonie McClintock-Bennett, understanding the ‘why’ behind the work is not optional—it is essential. That…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

June 9, 2026

The Power of Positivity – Maj. Kenneth G. Welch

Maj. Kenneth Welch may be new to acquisitions but he’s no stranger to the Army.…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

May 26, 2026

Lead with Confidence and Respect – Nicole Vargas

Nicole Vargas believes the best ideas rarely come from one mind alone. By asking thoughtful…

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ATAP Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force SLRP

May 12, 2026

Step Outside Your Comfort Zone – Aaron Robertson-Majewski

Aaron Robertson-Majewski approaches each day as a gift, and each opportunity as a chance to…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

April 28, 2026

Always Ask Why – Sgt. 1st Class China A. Mathews

When tasked with an assignment full of unknowns, and a tight timeframe to deliver, many…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force SLRP

April 14, 2026

Build Career Momentum – Charles Harris

Charles Harris draws on a wide range of experience that equip him to handle challenges…

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ACS Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force NPS

March 31, 2026

Career Path Pivot – Lt. Col. Brandon A. Pye

When Lt. Col. Brandon A. Pye began his first acquisition assignment, he didn’t expect it…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

March 17, 2026

Collaboration Counts – Sgt. 1st Class Jacqueline J. Cole

When people come together, share perspectives, and build on each other’s strengths it leads to…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

March 3, 2026

Foster Positivity – Danielle C. Andersen

Danielle Andersen believes challenges aren’t obstacles—they’re opportunities to move forward in a better way.

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

February 17, 2026

The Power Of The Four Ps – Marta L. Hess

Success doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built on a foundation. For Marta Hess, that foundation is…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

February 3, 2026

Grow In Knowledge – Staff Sgt. Mbawuike Uchechukwu

Learning something new each day keeps the mind sharp, perspectives fresh and the potential for…

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Blenk, right, with Craig Freed, chief engineer of the Enhanced Portable Inductive Artillery Fuze Setter, DEVCOM-AC, conducting a pre-live-fire software check of the Network Assisted Assured Global Positioning System for the programs live-fire demonstration at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona on November 17, 2016. (Photos courtesy of Thomas Blenk)

Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

January 20, 2026

Be Comfortable Being Uncomfortable – Thomas Blenk

Stepping into a new and unfamiliar role can be intimidating, but it’s often the fastest…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

January 6, 2026

Mind Over Management – Sean Brandt

Discipline, focus and adaptability are just a few of the qualities that connect martial arts…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

December 23, 2025

Keeping It Real – Staff Sgt. Ian W. Kang

Authenticity in the workplace isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a catalyst for genuine connection and…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

December 9, 2025

EMBRACE UNCERTAINTY – Svetislav (Steve) Petrusevic

As a systems engineer, Svetislav (Steve) Petrusevic believes that every role is an opportunity to…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force TWI

November 18, 2025

POWER BEYOND PAPERWORK – Staff Sgt. Summer L. McMahon

In this edition of Faces of the Force, Staff Sgt. Summer L. McMahon shares that…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force TWI

September 23, 2025

HONE YOUR CRAFT – Maj. Timothy Hancock

In both his career and personal life, Maj. Timothy Hancock carries a simple philosophy: always…

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Behind The Frontlines Faces of the Force

September 9, 2025

BE THE LEADER YOU WISHED YOU HAD – SSG Jordan Kennedy

Modeling the leadership qualities you value builds trust and credibility with those in your personal…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force

August 27, 2025

PURSUE AND PROSPER – DAVID CHIN

Learn more about David Chin and his career advice to always be open to learning…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force

August 13, 2025

EMBRACE CHANGE – STACEY MILLER

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support TITLE: Logistics management specialist…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force

July 30, 2025

PIVOTAL MOMENTS – MEGHAN LANGSTON

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Aviation – International Apache TITLE: International program manager YEARS OF…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force

July 9, 2025

THE ART OF ACQUISITION – CHELSEA CESPEDES

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Network TITLE: Assistant product manager YEARS…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force

July 1, 2025

WORK HARD, PLAY HARD – ROLAND CARTER

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal TITLE: Lead contract specialist YEARS OF SERVICE IN AAW WORKFORCE:…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force

June 17, 2025

BE HONEST AND HUMBLE – ERIC GERMAN

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems within Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition…

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Faces of the Force Workforce

June 3, 2025

THE BIGGER PICTURE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems, Product…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force

May 20, 2025

ALWAYS WORTHWHILE

Maj. Nicholas Corby COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager Large Caliber Ammunition, Program Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems, Joint…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force Workforce

May 6, 2025

HARD WORK PAYS OFF

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager, Close Combat Systems within Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force

April 22, 2025

TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal TITLE: Director, business management/contracting operations YEARS OF SERVICE…

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Army ALT Magazine Faces of the Force

April 8, 2025

KEEP AN OPEN MIND – Brian Hubbard

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition/Directorate of Integration TITLE: Environmental, safety and…

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Faces of the Force Workforce

March 25, 2025

JUST KEEP LEARNING – Ken Schulters

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems, Conventional…

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Faces of the Force Workforce

March 11, 2025

TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal TITLE: Contract specialist YEARS OF SERVICE IN…

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Faces of the Force Workforce

February 11, 2025

BE PROACTIVE: HAVE A PLAN – Matthew Horch

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition, Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems TITLE: Program…

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Faces of the Force Workforce

January 14, 2025

PATIENCE MAKES PERFECT

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone ArsenalTITLE: Branch chief, Modernization DirectorateYEARS OF SERVICE IN…

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Faces of the Force Workforce

December 10, 2024

BE ADAPTABLE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition; Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems; Product Manager…

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Faces of the Force Workforce

November 26, 2024

TAKING MEASURES

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Project Manager Close Combat SystemsTITLE: Project…

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Faces of the Force Workforce

October 15, 2024

A+ FOR ADAPTABILITY

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground, Division B, Branch D TITLE: Contract…

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Faces of the Force Workforce

October 1, 2024

FILL YOUR CANVAS

TITLE: Military test plans analyst COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Operational Test Command ACQUISITION FUNCTIONAL AREA: Test…

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Faces of the Force

February 26, 2024

COMMUNICATE, SERVE, GET INVOLVED

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support TITLE: Executive…

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Faces of the Force

February 6, 2024

LEARNING DOESN’T STOP

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Aviation, Project Manager Uncrewed Aircraft Systems TITLE: Assistant…

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Faces of the Force

January 23, 2024

GET INVOLVED

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Program Manager Towed Artillery Systems…

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Faces of the Force

January 9, 2024

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition TITLE: Operations officer YEARS…

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Faces of the Force

December 26, 2023

SHIFT WITH THE WIND

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition, Directorate of Integration TITLE: Project…

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Faces of the Force

December 12, 2023

JUST THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation TITLE: Logistics management specialist YEARS…

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Faces of the Force

November 28, 2023

NEVER STOP ASKING QUESTIONS

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Director Joint Services, Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition TITLE:…

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Faces of the Force

November 14, 2023

X-Y-Z IS EASY AS 1-2-3

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager, Force Sustainment Systems, Program Executive Office Combat Support & Combat…

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Faces of the Force

October 31, 2023

IT TAKES A TEAM

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO-STRI) TITLE: Lead logistician YEARS OF…

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Faces of the Force

October 17, 2023

LEARN WITH HUMOR

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems TITLE: Acquisition specialist, contracting officer’s…

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Faces of the Force IDEAL

October 3, 2023

DEVELOP A CAREER ROADMAP

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager Close Combat Systems (PM CCS), Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments…

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Faces of the Force PPTE

September 18, 2023

PUBLIC SERVICE ABOVE ALL

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND), Joint…

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Faces of the Force

September 5, 2023

MASTER GUNNER, TRAINER, YOGI

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal (Colorado Springs Branch), Space, Missile Defense &…

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Faces of the Force

August 22, 2023

A CALMER CAREER APPROACH

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Technical Center TITLE: Supervisory program…

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Faces of the Force

August 8, 2023

A BROAD SAMPLING

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC)…

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Faces of the Force

July 25, 2023

VISION TO FIELDING

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) TITLE: Assistant…

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Faces of the Force IDEAL

July 11, 2023

LIVE AND LEARN

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager Terrestrial Sensors, Program Executive Office Intelligence, Warfare and Sensors (PEO…

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Faces of the Force IDEAL

June 27, 2023

WHEN WORK GIVES PURPOSE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) ‒ Omaha District, Acquisition Support…

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Faces of the Force

June 13, 2023

IT GROWS AS IT GOES

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command ‒ Fort Carson, Colorado, 918th…

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Faces of the Force

May 16, 2023

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS), Joint Program Executive Office…

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Faces of the Force

May 2, 2023

LET IT GROW

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND)…

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Faces of the Force

April 18, 2023

ASK THE STUPID QUESTIONS

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition (JPEO A&A), Program Manager…

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Faces of the Force IDEAL

April 4, 2023

CONTROL YOUR DESTINY

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager Strategic and Operational Rockets and Missiles, Program Executive Office for…

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Faces of the Force

March 21, 2023

FOCUS MAKES PERFECT

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) TITLE: Student, The…

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Faces of the Force

March 7, 2023

COURAGE TO CHANGE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition TITLE: G-4 director of…

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Faces of the Force IDEAL

February 21, 2023

THE GOLDEN RULE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Futures Command (AFC), U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Command,…

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Faces of the Force

February 7, 2023

MAKING IT HAPPEN

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Contracting Detachment (CONDET) Bravo, 906th Contracting Battalion, 411th Contracting Support Brigade TITLE:…

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Faces of the Force

January 24, 2023

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition, Project Director Joint Services (PD…

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Faces of the Force

January 9, 2023

SLOW IS SMOOTH, SMOOTH IS FAST

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort Knox TITLE: Contract specialist YEARS OF…

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Faces of the Force

December 27, 2022

PERSEVERANCE IS THE KEY

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space, Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions…

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Faces of the Force

December 13, 2022

CHANNEL YOUR INNER AUTHENTICITY

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T) on a developmental…

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Faces of the Force

November 29, 2022

RISE TO THE TOP

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND)…

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Faces of the Force

November 15, 2022

TIES THAT BIND

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office Combat Support and Combat Service Support, U.S. Army Combat…

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Faces of the Force IDEAL

November 1, 2022

AHEAD OF THE CURVE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Information Systems Engineering Command (USAISEC) TITLE: Computer scientist YEARS OF…

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Faces of the Force IDEAL

October 18, 2022

LEARN AND LEAD

Dewayne Grant, then serving with the 4th Battalion, 123rd Aviation Regiment (Arctic Warriors), stands in…

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Faces of the Force

October 4, 2022

LEARN BY EXAMPLE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) Project…

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Faces of the Force

September 20, 2022

THE SECRET SAUCE IS LEADERSHIP

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition (JPEO A&A) TITLE: Assistant product…

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Faces of the Force

September 6, 2022

LASTING IMPACT

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Ground Vehicle Systems Center (Post-Senior…

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Faces of the Force

August 8, 2022

BRING YOUR ‘A’ GAME

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition (JPEO A&A) Project Director…

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Faces of the Force

July 26, 2022

SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Contracting Command, Headquarters 409th Contracting Support Brigade TITLE: Contract specialist ACQUISITION…

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Faces of the Force

July 12, 2022

EXPERIENCE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF

TITLE: Contract specialist COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Theater Contracting Center, 409th Contracting Support Brigade ACQUISITION CAREER…

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Faces of the Force

June 27, 2022

THE BIGGER PICTURE AND BEYOND

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office Combat Support and Combat Service Support, Product Manager Force…

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Faces of the Force

June 13, 2022

HERE TO STAY

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Installation Readiness Center TITLE: Contract specialist…

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Faces of the Force

May 31, 2022

MAKE IT PERSONAL

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Chief Information Office, Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space TITLE: Knowledge…

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Faces of the Force

May 16, 2022

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MISSION

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Program Manager Towed Artillery…

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Faces of the Force

May 2, 2022

BUSINESS AS USUAL

TITLE: Contract specialist COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 928th Contracting Battalion YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 1…

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Faces of the Force

April 18, 2022

KEEPING IT REAL

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), Joint Program Executive…

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Faces of the Force

April 5, 2022

LOCALLY GROWN, INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office (PEO) Missiles and Space, Strategic and Operational Rockets and…

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Faces of the Force

March 22, 2022

SIGHTS ON THE FUTURE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 928th Contracting Battalion, 409th Contracting Support Brigade TITLE: Contracting specialist YEARS OF…

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Faces of the Force

March 8, 2022

A LITTLE PERSONALITY CAN GO A LONG WAY

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space, Strategic and Operational Rockets and…

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Faces of the Force

February 15, 2022

PAYING IT FORWARD

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition (JPEO A&A), Project Manager…

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Faces of the Force

January 11, 2022

HAVE COMMUNICATION WILL TRAVEL

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Acquisition Support Command, Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space TITLE: Program…

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Faces of the Force

November 23, 2021

HANDS ON IS JOB WON

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager Expeditionary Energy & Sustainment Systems, Program Executive Office for Combat…

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Faces of the Force

November 9, 2021

LIFE IN BALANCE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support, Joint Program…

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Faces of the Force

October 26, 2021

A BROTHERHOOD OF SERVICE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Product Director for Demilitarization…

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Faces of the Force

September 28, 2021

FOCUSED ON IMPACT

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Program Manager Maneuver Ammunition…

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Faces of the Force

September 14, 2021

COURAGE IN ACTION

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Matrixed to Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, Project Manager Defense…

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Faces of the Force

August 31, 2021

WHY ASK WHY?

TITLE: Fellow, U.S. Food and Drug Administration COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Medical Center of…

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Faces of the Force

August 17, 2021

NOTHING TO PROVE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition TITLE: Assistant product manager…

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Faces of the Force

August 3, 2021

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Project Director Joint Bombs…

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Faces of the Force

July 20, 2021

WHERE PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, General Fund Enterprise Business System…

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Faces of the Force

June 22, 2021

BUILDING TEAMS

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space, Strategic and Operational Rockets and…

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Faces of the Force

June 8, 2021

SPOTLIGHT ON SAFETY

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, Aberdeen Test Center TITLE: Senior test…

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May 18, 2021

AIMING FOR SPACE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Javelin Missile System Product Office, Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Project Office,…

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May 4, 2021

GROWTH THROUGH SERVICE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space, Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions…

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April 27, 2021

LEADING THROUGH SERVICE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Combat Capabilities Development Command…

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April 20, 2021

PLAN FOR FLEXIBILITY

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal, Program Executive Office for Aviation, Product…

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April 13, 2021

LEARN, WORK, REPEAT

TITLE: Program Analyst COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space, Strategic and…

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April 6, 2021

HOW CAN I HELP?

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors TITLE: Procurement coordinator…

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Faces of the Force

March 30, 2021

REDEFINING ARMY GREEN

TITLE: Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) energy manager COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: AMCOM G-4 Engineering ACQUISITION…

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March 23, 2021

BALANCE IN FOCUS

TITLE: Assistant product manager COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space, Strategic…

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March 16, 2021

RUNNING, RELATIONSHIPS & RESPONSIBILITY

TITLE: Senior logistics management specialist COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and…

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Faces of the Force

March 10, 2021

LOOK OUT FOR DRONES

TITLE: Director, Acquisition & Resources Division, Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO)…

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Faces of the Force

March 2, 2021

A TEAM PLAYER ON AND OFF THE COURT

TITLE: Field Support Branch chief COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: AMCOM Logistics Center, PEO Missiles and Space…

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Faces of the Force

February 16, 2021

THE RIGHT STUFF

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Project Manager Close Combat…

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February 9, 2021

OFF THE BEATEN PATH

TITLE: Product Lead, Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program Hub COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office…

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February 2, 2021

EXPLOSIVE POSSIBILITIES

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Director Joint Bombs, Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition…

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Faces of the Force

January 26, 2021

CLEAR LINES OF COMMUNICATION

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Defensive Cyber Operations, Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems TITLE:…

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Faces of the Force

January 19, 2021

Boundless Curiosity

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 923rd Contracting Battalion, 418th Contracting Brigade, Army Contracting Command TITLE: Acquisitions, Logistics…

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Faces of the Force

January 12, 2021

IT TAKES A COMMUNITY

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Combat Capabilities Development Command-Armaments Center, and Joint Program Executive Office for…

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Faces of the Force

December 15, 2020

GET COMFORTABLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE

TITLE: Deputy product manager COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Aviation, Cargo Helicopters Program…

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Faces of the Force

December 8, 2020

POETRY TAKES FLIGHT

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager Aircraft Survivability Equipment, Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare…

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Faces of the Force

December 1, 2020

TAMING CHAOS

TITLE: Logistics management specialist COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat Support & Combat…

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Faces of the Force

November 24, 2020

EXPLORING POSSIBILITIES

TITLE: Lead Logistics Management Specialist COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Ground Combat Systems,…

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Faces of the Force

November 17, 2020

COMMITMENT TO THE MISSION

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition TITLE: Deputy product manager…

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Faces of the Force

November 10, 2020

ADAPTING TO CHANGE

TITLE: Management analyst COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service…

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Faces of the Force

November 3, 2020

PRACTICAL LIFE LESSONS

TITLE: Program analyst COMMAND/ORGANIZATION:Deputy Undersecretary of the Army for Test and Evaluation ACQUISITION…

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Faces of the Force

October 27, 2020

Acquisition’s Top Gear

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors, Product Manager Mounted…

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Faces of the Force

October 20, 2020

The Acquisition Adventure

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support TITLE: Director…

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Faces of the Force

October 6, 2020

The Nuts And Bolts Of Acquisition

TITLE: Test Officer COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command, U.S. Army Aberdeen…

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Faces of the Force

September 29, 2020

HUNTING FOR HOWITZERS

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Program Manager Towed Artillery…

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Faces of the Force

September 22, 2020

Driven By Family

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support TITLE: Program officer ACQUISITION CAREER…

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Faces of the Force

September 15, 2020

Leadership through Inspiration

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command Logistics Center TITLE: Branch chief, Initial…

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Faces of the Force

September 8, 2020

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Network Modernization, Project Manager for Tactical Network, Program Executive…

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Faces of the Force

September 1, 2020

Bringing Out The Big Guns

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Manager Towed Artillery Systems, Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and…

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Faces of the Force

August 25, 2020

A RECRUITER TAKES ON CONTRACTING

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 414th Contracting Support Brigade, 728th Contracting Team TITLE: Contract specialist ACQUISITION CAREER…

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Faces of the Force

August 18, 2020

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

TITLE: Director of current operations, security manager COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat…

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Faces of the Force

August 11, 2020

Show Up and Try

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Special Operations Command TITLE: Contract specialist ACQUISITION CAREER FIELD: Contracting…

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Faces of the Force

August 4, 2020

Leadership Through Homegrown Values

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager Heavy Tactical Vehicles, Project Manager Transportation Systems, Program Executive Office…

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Faces of the Force

July 28, 2020

Driving Change In The AAW

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center, Director for Acquisition Career Management, Strategy and…

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Faces of the Force

July 21, 2020

Creativity At Work

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support TITLE: Industrial…

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Faces of the Force

July 14, 2020

FROM ART SCHOOL TO ‘TEAM ARMY’

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command TITLE: Director, Combat Capabilities Development Command…

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Faces of the Force

July 7, 2020

CONTROLLING THE DETAILS

LEARN AND GROW: Kirkpatrick encourages the Army Contracting Command – Afghanistan brigade staff and other…

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Faces of the Force

June 30, 2020

THE TRIFECTA OF CAREER SUCCESS

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager for Short and Intermediate Effectors for Layered Defense, Program Executive…

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Faces of the Force

June 23, 2020

PUSHING THE LIMITS

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Next Generation Weapons, Project Manager for Soldier Lethality, Program…

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Faces of the Force

June 16, 2020

A PROBLEM SOLVER TAKES ON ACQUISITION

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Lead for Tactical Network Initialization and Configuration, Project Lead for Network…

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Faces of the Force

June 9, 2020

FROM INFANTRY TO ACQUISITION

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S), Project…

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Faces of the Force

June 2, 2020

FACING CHALLENGES WITH CONFIDENCE

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Integrated Air and Missile Defense Project Office, Program Executive Office for Missiles…

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Faces of the Force

May 26, 2020

ENGINEERING ACQUISITION

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Force Sustainment Systems, Program Executive Office for Combat Support…

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Faces of the Force

May 19, 2020

EMPOWERED FOR RESULTS

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Director for Joint Bombs, Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and…

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Faces of the Force

May 12, 2020

THE INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS

Heather Gruenewald TITLE: Assistant program manager COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Director for Army Watercraft Systems,…

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Faces of the Force

May 5, 2020

Officer, Product Manager, Humanitarian

Maj. Frank M. Musisi COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Bridging, Project Manager for Force Projection;…

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Faces of the Force

April 14, 2020

From Micro to Macro

Staff Sgt. Comfort Johnson COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center TITLE: Proponent noncommissioned officer…

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Faces of the Force

April 7, 2020

Lubricating Solutions For The Soldier

Shaun McAfee COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 414th Contracting Support Brigade, U.S. Army Contracting Command TITLE:…

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Faces of the Force

March 31, 2020

Getting the Whole Story

Remo Dela Cruz TITLE: Contracting officer COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 413th Contracting Support Brigade, Army Contracting Command…

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Faces of the Force

March 24, 2020

Bringing Precision To Fires

Maj. Seth Fort COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Assistant Product Manager for Precision Attack Cannon Munitions, Program Manager…

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Faces of the Force

March 17, 2020

Shifting Focus On The Fly

Carl Jones II COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Management Office for Multimission Protected Vehicle Systems, Project Manager…

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Faces of the Force

March 10, 2020

Brewing Up Success

Maj. Kyle Hurst TITLE: Assistant product manager COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Assistant Product Manager for Unified Network…

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Faces of the Force

March 3, 2020

Getting Everyone On The Same Page

Keelan B. Jennings SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS TITLE: Lead general engineer COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Combat…

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Faces of the Force

February 25, 2020

From boss to sponge to award ceremony

Maj. Eugene Choi COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Contracting Command TITLE: Team leader/contracting officer YEARS OF SERVICE…

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Faces of the Force

February 18, 2020

Delivering the mission

Gwendolyn “Gwendi” Miller COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District TITLE: District…

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Faces of the Force

February 11, 2020

The Importance Of Difficult Conversations

Carl S. Polcyn TITLE: Logistics management specialist COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Lead for Ground Mobility Vehicle,…

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Faces of the Force IDEAL

February 4, 2020

Following the family’s leadership example

Angela Sarinelli TITLE: Business management specialist COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager for Close Combat Systems, Joint…

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Faces of the Force IDEAL

January 28, 2020

An important part of a safe trip home

Nancy Sykes TITLE: Contracting officer/team lead COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Test and Evaluation Program, U.S. Army Corps…

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Faces of the Force

January 14, 2020

The squeaky wheel gets the acquisition career

Col. David Warnick TITLE: Project manager COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Attack Munition Systems Project Office, Program Executive…

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Faces of the Force

January 7, 2020

Part of the Solution

Donnah Laster TITLE: Management analyst COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Director for Main Battle Tank Systems, Program Executive…

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Faces of the Force

December 16, 2019

A pretty straightforward mission

Dennis Sheehan COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Center Armaments Center; assigned to the…

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Faces of the Force

December 10, 2019

Career takes her to—and over—the edge

Free rappelling classes brought Lt. Col. Mara Kreishman-Deitrick to the Army 25 years ago, and…

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Faces of the Force

November 26, 2019

Taking Charge of the Narrative

“Steady pressure at the razor’s edge drives incremental growth. I bring this same mindset to…

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Faces of the Force

November 19, 2019

Supporting ‘The Heartbeat and the Backbone’

“One great thing about the Acquisition Corps is the humility of the workforce—whether you wear…

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Faces of the Force

November 11, 2019

Reaping The Benefits Of Experiential Learning

Sheila Ollison serves as lead program manager for Project Manager Defensive Cyber Operations within the…

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Faces of the Force

November 5, 2019

Working Globally, Thinking Locally

Recently returned from a four-month assignment in Frankfurt, Germany, Dr. Genevieve Flock is hoping that…

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Faces of the Force IDEAL

October 21, 2019

Lead where you land

Amy Larson TITLE: Contract Specialist COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Contracting Command – Rock Island YEARS OF…

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Faces of the Force

October 14, 2019

Vision, patience and determination

Joan L. Sable COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center TITLE: Deputy director, Acquisition Career…

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Faces of the Force

October 8, 2019

Education Never Depreciates

Staff Sgt. Dawit Gebreyesus COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 921st Contracting Battalion, 413th Contracting Support Brigade, U.S. Army…

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Faces of the Force PPTE

October 1, 2019

Fine-tuning the big picture

Over the course of her 17-year career, Susan Fung’s perspective has gone from micro to…

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Faces of the Force

September 24, 2019

Acquisition manager has a legacy of success

Acquisition Manager Kimberly McCleerey is recognized throughout the ammunition community as the expert to seek…

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Faces of the Force

September 17, 2019

Staying on top of the game

Staff Sgt. Charles Prihoda COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 901st Contracting Battalion, U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting…

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Faces of the Force IDEAL

September 6, 2019

IDEAL Helps Identify Her Way Forward

Olbricht took part in IDEAL—Inspiring and Developing Excellence in Acquisition Leaders—from June 2018 through November…

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Faces of the Force

August 27, 2019

Doing > Talking

When it comes to leadership, Laura Wichlacz favors action over lip service. Wichlacz leads a…

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Faces of the Force

August 20, 2019

Incremental progress is progress nonetheless

Make a difference every day—that’s one of the principles that guides Jon Starkell in his…

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Faces of the Force

August 13, 2019

How can we make this work?

Maj. Paul Flanigen COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Technology Applications Program Office, U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command…

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Faces of the Force

August 6, 2019

Enabling ‘Go Fast’

Greg Panas’ sustained superior professional technical contributions on behalf of the Joint Program Executive Office…

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Faces of the Force

August 1, 2019

Spotlight on Success: Bob Quast

Title: Contract Price/Cost Analyst Command: U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island YEARS OF…

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Faces of the Force

July 30, 2019

Hone that elevator pitch

Col. Steven R. Braddom Former Director at Aviation Development Directorate – Eustis, U.S. Army…

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Faces of the Force

July 23, 2019

Trust the process

Kevin Kirkwood II COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: C5ISR Center's Product Realization Systems Engineering and Quality Directorate (PRD),…

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Faces of the Force

July 16, 2019

Who’s who and what’s what

Maj. John M. Close COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Director for Army Watercraft Systems, Project Manager for Transportation…

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Faces of the Force

July 9, 2019

So long, Dark Ages

William “Rich” Richardson COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Network Modernization – CONUS, Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program, Program Executive…

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Faces of the Force

July 2, 2019

Carrying a full load

Durrell Brassfield COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support TITLE: Logistics…

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Faces of the Force

June 25, 2019

Rapid Gets Rapid-er

Michelle Hodges COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office TITLE: Senior contracting official YEARS…

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Faces of the Force

June 18, 2019

Out-of-the-blue solution makes sustainment easier

Capt. Zachary Schofield COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems, Project Manager for Defense…

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Faces of the Force

June 11, 2019

Big Data=Better Decisions

Cassandra K. Simmons-Brown COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Business Analytics and Audit Management, Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical,…

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Faces of the Force

June 4, 2019

Planning and delegation keep wheels rolling

Lt. Col. Jeffery W. Jurand COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Heavy Tactical Vehicles, Project Manager…

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Faces of the Force

May 28, 2019

The art of a well-crafted system

Peter Nesby COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Wideband Enterprise Satellite Systems; Project Manager for Defense Communications…

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Faces of the Force

May 7, 2019

Spotlight on Success: Andrew DiMarco

Title: Deputy joint program executive officer, Armaments and Ammunition, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey Command: Joint…

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Faces of the Force

April 23, 2019

TACOM’s sustainment liaison

Benton Gady COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Materiel Systems Organization, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command POSITION AND OFFICIAL…

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Faces of the Force

April 16, 2019

Reaching a common understanding

David Shammami COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support POSITION AND…

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Faces of the Force

April 9, 2019

Earning his acquisition wings

Maj. Daniel Brown COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Aircraft Survivability Equipment Testing Division, Aviation Flight Test Directorate, U.S. Army…

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Faces of the Force

April 2, 2019

Communicators wanted

Antoinette J. Freeland COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization, Project Manager for Defense…

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Faces of the Force

March 19, 2019

The Importance of Perspective

Sarah Mullins COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Office for Command Centers, Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program, Project Manager…

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Faces of the Force

March 12, 2019

Making a big impact in a short span of time

Maj. Wayne A. Dunlap COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Network Modernization; Project Manager for Tactical Network,…

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Faces of the Force

February 26, 2019

Avoiding the perils of a poorly written contract

Staff Sgt. Adriane Dunklin COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 626th Contracting Team, 902nd Contracting Battalion, Mission and Installation Contracting…

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Faces of the Force

January 28, 2019

Small group leaves big footprint

Master Sgt. Keita N. Lyles COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 902nd Contracting Battalion, 418th Contracting Support Brigade POSITION AND…

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Faces of the Force

January 22, 2019

Working the process

Benjamin Little COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Virtual Training Systems, Project Manager for Training Devices, Program…

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Faces of the Force

January 8, 2019

The cost of speed

Beler H. Watts III COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Close Combat Weapon Systems Project Office, Program Executive Office for…

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Faces of the Force

December 11, 2018

Engineering a successful path

Jonathan B. Hill COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Project Office, Program Executive Office…

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Faces of the Force

December 4, 2018

Continuing to contribute

Paul L. Price COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Research, Development…

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Faces of the Force

November 27, 2018

Eliminating preconceptions

Byron A. Kight COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Installation Information Infrasatructure Modernization Program, Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information…

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Faces of the Force

November 20, 2018

Hitting the ground running

Maj. Hassan Kamara COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center TITLE: Acquisition proponency officer YEARS OF…

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Faces of the Force

November 13, 2018

Combat experience leads to acquisition career

Maj. Tom Cayia COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 902nd Contracting Battalion, 418th Contracting Support Brigade, Mission and Installation Contracting…

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Faces of the Force

October 25, 2018

Don’t just hear—listen

B. Dean Angell COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command POSITION AND OFFICIAL TITLE:…

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Faces of the Force

October 18, 2018

But first, lunch

Tagg LeDuc COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Virtual Training Systems; Project Manager for Training Devices; Program…

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Faces of the Force

October 11, 2018

Small is the new big

Angela Arwood-Gallegos COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Small Business Programs, U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command TITLE: Procurement…

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Faces of the Force

October 4, 2018

It’s all connected

Robert F. McKelvey III COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Cybersecurity and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Combat Systems Division; Survivability Evaluation…

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Faces of the Force

September 20, 2018

Faces of the Force: Brad Bledsoe

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Aviation Rockets and Small Guided Munitions Product Office, Joint Attack Munition Systems Project Office,…

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Faces of the Force

September 13, 2018

The value of soft drink diplomacy

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program, Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems TITLE: Information…

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Faces of the Force

August 30, 2018

Faces of the Force: Still learning after 20 years

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program; Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems TITLE: Information…

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Faces of the Force

June 28, 2018

Faces of the Force: Matthew Warner

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Acquisition Reporting and Assessments Office, ASA(ALT) TITLE: ASA(ALT) action officer YEARS OF SERVICE IN…

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Faces of the Force

June 14, 2018

Faces of the Force: How important relationships are to building a successful career

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology POSITION…

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Faces of the Force

June 8, 2018

Finding acquisition skills in unexpected places

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care Product Management Office, Program Executive Office for Enterprise…

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Faces of the Force

May 17, 2018

Faces of the Force: Lessons about change from Project Management Officer Natasha Owens

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Director for Joint Services, Program Executive Office for Ammunition TITLE: Project management officer…

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Faces of the Force

May 10, 2018

‘Listen more and speak less’

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Global Combat Support System – Army, Project Manager for Army Enterprise…

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Faces of the Force

May 3, 2018

Contracting efforts support training and readiness

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Mission Support Division, Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Lee, Virginia TITLE: Division…

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Faces of the Force

April 12, 2018

The art and science of getting people paid

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army, Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems…

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Faces of the Force

April 5, 2018

Acquisition a ‘perfect fit’ for Army scientist

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Product Manager for Chemical Defense Pharmaceuticals, Joint Project Manager for Medical Countermeasure Systems,…

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Faces of the Force

March 15, 2018

Change is what you make of it

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Rapid Capabilities Office,; System of Systems Engineering and Integration (SOSE&I) Directorate,; Office of…

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Faces of the Force

March 1, 2018

Bridging the ‘valley of death’ to deliver S&T to Soldiers

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Defense Threat Reduction Agency TITLE: Chief, Protection and Hazard Mitigation Division YEARS OF SERVICE…

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Faces of the Force

January 2, 2018

Helping to shape the Army’s vehicular backbone

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center; assigned to the Joint Program…

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Faces of the Force

December 18, 2017

Integrating people, processes for program success

STEVEN SCHULTZ COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center; assigned to the…

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Faces of the Force

December 7, 2017

Keeping an eye on ‘true north’

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, U.S. Army Medical Command TITLE: Principal assistant…

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November 16, 2017

Homing in on a contracting career

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Bragg POSITION: Contracting officer YEARS OF SERVICE…

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November 9, 2017

Making hazard detection safer

Mr. Phillyp Lawson TITLE: Project Officer ORGANIZATION: Project Manager for Close Combat Systems, Program Executive…

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October 27, 2017

Success brackets a 13-year career

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Contracting Command – Warren, Michigan OFFICIAL TITLE: Supervisory contract specialist YEARS OF SERVICE…

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October 10, 2017

A short career that’s long on experiences

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Force Protection Systems, Project Manager for Terrestrial Sensors, Program Executive Office…

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September 13, 2017

India’s howitzers have New Jersey roots

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Manager for Towed Artillery Systems, Program Executive Office for Ammunition and Marine…

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September 7, 2017

Integrating systems, experiences

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager for Soldier Warrior; Program Executive Office for Soldier TITLE: Project manager YEARS…

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August 30, 2017

Strengthening the Defense of Army Data

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC), U.S. Army Research, Development and…

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August 24, 2017

Moving forward, giving back

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Attack Munition Systems Project Office, Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space POSITION…

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August 10, 2017

Managing the frontiers of military medical research

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command POSITION AND OFFICIAL TITLE: Principal assistant for…

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July 27, 2017

Faces of the Force: Abraham Curry Jr.

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Transatlantic Middle East District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers TITLE: Section chief and contracting…

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July 12, 2017

Faces of the Force: Margaret Balanowski

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Director for Army Watercraft Systems, Project Manager for Transportation Systems (PM TS), Program…

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July 6, 2017

Faces of the Force: Maj. Shawn Chu-Quinn

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications – Tactical TITLE: Assistant product manager…

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Faces of the Force

June 28, 2017

Faces of the Force: Patty Seals

POSITION AND UNIT: Chief, Resource Management Division, Lower Tier Project Office, Program Executive Office for…

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June 21, 2017

Faces of the Force: Michael Doney

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager for Distributed Common Ground System – Army; Program Executive Office for Intelligence,…

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June 8, 2017

Faces of the Force: Shannon Western

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Lee, Virginia TITLE: Quality assurance specialist YEARS…

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Faces of the Force

June 1, 2017

Faces of the Force: Gary Thibault

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager for Force Sustainment Systems, Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat…

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Faces of the Force

May 25, 2017

Faces of the Force: Lawrence Nevins

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager for Precision Fires Rocket and Missile Systems, Program Executive Office for Missiles…

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Faces of the Force

May 11, 2017

Faces of the Force: Stefanie A. “Alix” Gayton

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office, Program Executive Office for Aviation TITLE: Chief, Acquisition Management…

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Faces of the Force

April 27, 2017

Seeking heat at the ACAT I level

Command/organization: Aircraft Survivability Equipment Project Management Office, Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic…

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April 20, 2017

Faces of the Force: Tara Clark

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, Alabama TITLE: Ballistic missile defense project manager…

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Faces of the Force

April 13, 2017

Capitalizing On A Fresh Start

POSITION AND OFFICIAL TITLE: DA Systems Coordinator (DASC) for Defensive Cyber Operations; Handheld,…

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March 30, 2017

Faces of the Force: Jeannie Sommer

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 – Intercept (IFPC Inc 2-I) Product Office; Cruise…

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Faces of the Force

March 16, 2017

Faces of the Force: Jacki Garner

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: G-6 Communications, U.S. Army Europe POSITION AND OFFICIAL TITLE: Chief, Information Technology Theater Business…

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Faces of the Force

March 9, 2017

Faces of the Force: Ms. Mireille Pincay-Rodrigues

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Office of the Project Manager for Close Combat Systems, Program Executive Office for Ammunition…

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Faces of the Force

March 3, 2017

Be a sponge, and listen to your grandmother

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center TITLE: Project manager YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE:…

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Faces of the Force

February 28, 2017

Faces of the Force: Timothy White

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Software Engineering Directorate, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center POSITION…

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Faces of the Force

February 23, 2017

Faces of the Force: Cecil Moore

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Headquarters, U.S. Army Europe TITLE: Logistics management specialist, fielding integrator YEARS IN WORKFORCE: 11…

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February 16, 2017

Faces of the Force: James “Jay” Clark

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Architectural Branch, Civil Structures Division, Engineering Directorate, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville…

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Faces of the Force

February 2, 2017

Faces of the Force: Anthony Dunaway

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 411th Contracting Support Brigade, U.S. Expeditionary Contracting Command TITLE: Government Purchase Card Branch chief;…

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January 26, 2017

Faces of the Force: Product Manager Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program

Maj. Aleyzer Mora Maj. Aleyzer Mora TITLE: Assistant program manager (APM) for command centers, Installation…

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Faces of the Force

January 19, 2017

Faces of the Force: Mr. Chad Braun

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville TITLE: Senior project engineer/civil…

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Faces of the Force

January 12, 2017

Faces of the Force: Capt. Raven Cornelius

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Acquisition Center TITLE: Contract specialist YEARS OF SERVICE…

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Faces of the Force

January 5, 2017

Faces of the Force: Mr. James Terhune

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Director Medium Caliber, Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems, Program Executive Office for Ammunition…

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Faces of the Force

December 15, 2016

Faces of the Force: Catherine J. “Jainie” Bell

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Knox POSITION AND TITLE: Procurement…

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December 8, 2016

Faces of the Force: Mr. Robert Puhalla

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Synchronized Fielding Division, System of Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate, Assistant Secretary of the…

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Faces of the Force

November 17, 2016

Faces of the Force: Ms. Kristy Tierney

‘Be a leader regardless of what position you’re in’ Ms. Susan L. Follett Like most…

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Faces of the Force

November 10, 2016

Faces of the Force: Ms. Lesley Sullivan

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Contracting Command – Orlando TITLE: Policy Branch chief YEARS OF SERVICE IN…

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October 20, 2016

Faces of the Force: Mr. Robert DiLalla

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center; U.S. Army Research, Development and…

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Faces of the Force

October 13, 2016

Faces of the Force: Ms. Aladrian Wetzel

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology TITLE:…

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Faces of the Force

October 6, 2016

Faces of the Force: Product Manager Waveforms

BICOASTAL TEAM PROVIDES KEY WAVEFORMS FOR RADIOS by Ms. Argie Sarantinos-Perrin When a Soldier needs…

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Faces of the Force

September 27, 2016

Faces of the Force: Susan Hamilton

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center TITLE: Civil engineer YEARS IN THE WORKFORCE: 10…

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Faces of the Force

September 13, 2016

Faces of the Force: Barbara Whitney

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center (HNC) TITLE: Contract specialist YEARS IN THE WORKFORCE:…

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Faces of the Force

August 23, 2016

Faces of the Force: Orlando “Fritz” Gordon

Position and Unit: Deputy product director, Javelin Missile System, Close Combat Weapon Systems Project Office…

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Faces of the Force

August 9, 2016

Faces of the Force: John Nebelsick

Command: Military Munitions Division, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, Alabama Title: Division chief…

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Faces of the Force

July 26, 2016

Faces of the Force: Porscha Porter

Command/Organization: U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, Alabama Title: Chief, Energy Division Strategy and…

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Faces of the Force

July 12, 2016

Faces of the Force: Cynthia Hubbard

Position and Unit: Contract specialist, Aviation Logistics Directorate, Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal, Alabama…

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Faces of the Force

June 28, 2016

Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. Al Niles Jr.

Position and Unit: U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center Training with Industry Officer at Lockheed Martin…

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Faces of the Force

June 14, 2016

Faces of the Force: Matthew Thompson

Position and Unit: Supervisory program manager, Utility Monitoring and Control Systems Branch, U.S. Army Engineering…

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Faces of the Force

June 7, 2016

Faces of the Force: Jeffrey “Jeff” Stevens

Position and Unit: Chief engineer/technical director, Integrated Air and Missile Defense Project Office, Program Executive…

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Faces of the Force

May 31, 2016

Faces of the Force: Lauren Johnsky

Position and Unit: U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center Competitive Development Group/Army Acquisition Fellowship Location: Aberdeen…

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Faces of the Force

May 17, 2016

Faces of the Force: Kay Hyska

Faces of the Force: Kay Hyska Position and unit: Contracting officer and division chief, Aviation…

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Faces of the Force

May 3, 2016

Faces of the Force: Joseph Marotta

Position and Unit: Program analyst, Combat Ammunition Systems, Program Executive Office for Ammunition Years of…

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Faces of the Force

April 26, 2016

Faces of the Force: Gloria Atkins

Position and Unit: Contracting officer, Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground Years of Service…

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Faces of the Force

April 12, 2016

Faces of the Force: Monica Clemons

Position and Unit: Contract specialist, Missile Defense Agency Years of Service in Workforce: 10 DAWIA…

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Faces of the Force

March 29, 2016

Faces of the Force: Carol Elder

Position and Unit: Chief, Interior Design Section, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center Years of…

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Faces of the Force

March 15, 2016

Faces of the Force: Travia Rowe

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Mission Installation and Contracting Command, 419th Contracting Support Brigade TITLE: Administrative officer YEARS OF…

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Faces of the Force

March 1, 2016

Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. Jeff Etienne

POSITION AND UNIT: Product lead, Defense-Wide Transmission Systems, Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems…

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Faces of the Force

February 16, 2016

Faces of the Force: Kenneth Telsee

POSITION AND UNIT: Management analyst, Workforce Development Branch, Enterprise Resources Division, Army Contracting Command –…

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Faces of the Force

February 2, 2016

Faces of the Force: Cynthia Smith

Position and Unit: Contracting Officer, Contracting and Acquisition Management Office, Army Contracting Command-Redstone Years of…

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Faces of the Force

January 19, 2016

Faces of the Force Profile: Brian Benis

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: PEO Missiles and Space, Lower Tier Project Office (PATRIOT) Title: Hardware engineer DAWIA Certifications:…

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Faces of the Force

December 22, 2015

Faces of the Force: Ralph Kaminski

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground TITLE: Lead contract specialist DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Level III in…

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Faces of the Force

December 8, 2015

Faces of the Force: Kevin Vo

COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems, Program Executive Office for Ammunition TITLE: Senior program…

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Faces of the Force

November 17, 2015

Faces of the Force: Capt. Bradley Coule

POSITION AND UNIT: Assistant product manager, Lethal Miniature Aerial Missile System, Close Combat Weapon Systems…

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Faces of the Force

November 2, 2015

Faces of the Force: Staff Sgt. Adela Tacla

POSITION AND UNIT: Contract specialist, 419th Contracting Support Brigade YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 1…

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Faces of the Force

October 20, 2015

Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. Brian Watson

POSITION AND UNIT: Chief of Platform Integration, Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat…

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Faces of the Force

September 29, 2015

Faces of the Force: Brad Costello

POSITION AND UNIT: Operations officer, Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems, Program Executive Office for Ammunition…

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Faces of the Force

September 15, 2015

Faces of the Force: Donna Bader

POSITION AND UNIT: Contracting Officer/Team leader, Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground YEARS OF…

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Faces of the Force

August 11, 2015

Faces of the Force: Lee James

Position and Unit: Product Director, Army Human Resource Systems, Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems…

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Faces of the Force

July 14, 2015

Faces of the Force: Ernest Keen

POSITION AND UNIT: Aerospace Engineer, Concept Design and Assessment Tech Area, Aviation Development Directorate, Aviation…

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Faces of the Force

June 23, 2015

Faces of the Force: Chenxi Dong-O’Malley

POSITION AND UNIT: Force Project and Sustainment Portfolio Lead; Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering…

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Faces of the Force

June 9, 2015

Faces of the Force: David Cook

POSITION AND UNIT: Industrial Engineer in the Program Evaluation Division, Program Management Directorate of the…

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Faces of the Force

April 28, 2015

Faces of the Force: Ulysses Perea

POSITION AND UNIT: Human Resources Specialist, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center, Human Resources Management Division TOTAL…

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Faces of the Force

March 31, 2015

Faces of the Force: Laurie Hull

POSITION AND UNIT: Chief, Regional Contracting Office – Wiesbaden; 409th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB) – Europe…

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Faces of the Force

March 17, 2015

Faces of the Force: Howard Rosbury

POSITION: Systems Acquisition Manager for Mobile Strike Force Vehicle UNIT: Product Manager Allied Tactical Vehicles…

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Faces of the Force

March 3, 2015

Faces of the Force: Lisa Benjamin

POSITION: Contracting Officer UNIT: 918th Contracting Battalion, Mission and Installation Contracting Command–Fort Carson TOTAL YEARS…

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Faces of the Force

February 17, 2015

Faces of the Force: James A. Bushnell

POSITION: GPC Agency/Organization Program Coordinator UNIT: ACC-APG/Tenant Contracting Division TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 26…

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Faces of the Force

February 3, 2015

Faces of the Force: James C. Risner

POSITION: Pentagon Liaison, Program Executive Office for Ammunition TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE: 31 (3 years in the…

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Faces of the Force

January 27, 2015

Faces of the Force: Rod Faulk

POSITION: System Acquisition Manager for the Joint Assault Bridge UNIT: Product Manager Bridging, Project Manager…

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Faces of the Force

January 20, 2015

Faces of the Force: Steven Bryant

POSITION: Deputy Director, Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground. UNIT: Army Contracting Command TOTAL YEARS…

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Faces of the Force

January 13, 2015

Faces of the Force: Amy Hayden

POSITION: Civilian Deputy Director UNIT: Army Contracting Command-Rock Island TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 30…

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Faces of the Force

January 6, 2015

Faces of the Force: Melissa Garcia

POSITION: Contracting Officer/Team Lead UNIT: Mission and Installation Contracting Command–Fort Bliss/919th Contingency Contracting Battalion TOTAL…

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Faces of the Force

December 30, 2014

Faces of the Force: Deborah Ault

POSITION: Supervisory Contract Specialist/Director UNIT: Mission and Installation Contracting Command TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE:…

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Faces of the Force

December 16, 2014

Faces of the Force: Maj. Mark Corn

POSITION: Contingency Contracting Officer UNIT: Mission and Installation Contracting Command, 900th Contingency Contracting Battalion, 419th…

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Faces of the Force

December 9, 2014

Faces of the Force: Roderick Redman

POSITION: Branch Chief, Contract Pricing UNIT: Army Contracting Command TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 5…

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Faces of the Force

December 2, 2014

Faces of the Force: Master Sgt. Keith Joseph

POSITION: Battalion Sergeant Major UNIT: 922nd Contingency Contracting Battalion TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 18…

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Faces of the Force

November 25, 2014

Faces of the Force: Al Rinaldi

TITLE: Contracting Officer UNIT: Army Contracting Command TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 9 AWARDS: Official…

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Faces of the Force

November 18, 2014

Faces of the Force: Donna VanGilder

POSITION: Chief, Training and Readiness, G-3 UNIT: Mission and Installation Contracting Command TOTAL YEARS OF…

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Faces of the Force

November 4, 2014

Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. Robert Strob

POSITION: Chief, Southern Regional Contracting Office UNIT: Healthcare Acquisition Activity, MEDCOM TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY…

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Faces of the Force

October 28, 2014

Faces of the Force: Sheri Baskins

POSITION: Director, Utility Helicopter Contracts UNIT: U.S. Army Contracting Command TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE:…

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Faces of the Force

October 22, 2014

Faces of the Force: Barbara Nelson

POSITION: Contracting Officer UNIT: Southern Regional Contracting Office, Brooke Army Medical Center TOTAL YEARS OF…

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Faces of the Force

October 1, 2014

Faces of the Force: Dana Osborne

POSITION: Chief, UAS Operations, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office UNIT: Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation,…

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Faces of the Force

September 16, 2014

Faces of the Force: Adam J. Bross

POSITION: Budget Analyst UNIT: Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS), Program Management Directorate,…

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Faces of the Force

August 19, 2014

Faces of the Force: Doug Wong

POSITION: Chief Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering and Technical Integration Division UNIT: Program Manager Maneuver Ammunition…

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Faces of the Force

July 23, 2014

Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. Mark P. Henderson

POSITION: Training With Industry Fellow COMPANY: Cisco Systems, Inc., Herndon, Virginia TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE:…

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Faces of the Force

July 8, 2014

Aviation PM relishes job challenges

Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. James “Chris” Mills POSITION: Product Manager for Armed…

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Faces of the Force

May 28, 2014

An acquisition officer’s ‘unconventional’ path

Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. Mark Talbot POSITION: Product Manager, Indirect Fire Protection…

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Faces of the Force

May 13, 2014

Software engineer turned chief architect hardwires the Army of 2020

Faces of the Force: Daniel Woolley POSITION: Chief Architect, Project Manager Mission Command…

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Faces of the Force

April 8, 2014

‘Army to the Corps’ Electrical engineer helps change the face of aviation

Faces of the Force: Mary Ottman POSITION: Deputy Product Director UNIT: Product Directorate,…

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Faces of the Force

March 5, 2014

Soldier, now Army civilian, finds his place after 9/11

Faces of the Force: Jorge L. Caballero POSITION: Integrated Project Team Lead –…

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Faces of the Force

January 14, 2014

Artillery-to-acquisition officer provides innovative technology to Soldiers on the ground

Faces of the Force: Maj. Thomas Jagielski POSITION: Assistant Product Manager (APM) for…

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Faces of the Force

December 5, 2013

Faces of the Force

Working towards culture change By Tara Clements EDITOR’S NOTE: Two women with very…

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Faces of the Force

November 22, 2013

An Army of Two: Yolanda and Sean Friendly

By Steve Stark Editor’s Note: The Army family—a way of life and a core…

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Faces of the Force

October 1, 2013

Army engineer powers remote bases

Faces of the Force: Stephen Smith POSITION: Senior Logistician, Product Manager, Medium Power Sources…

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Faces of the Force

September 17, 2013

Faces of the Force

Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. James Kennedy POSITION: Product Manager Common Systems Integration…

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Faces of the Force

September 3, 2013

Mechanical engineer’s ‘shock’ing deployment

Faces of the Force: Neil Cooper POSITION: Systems Engineer UNIT: Project Manager Mobile…

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Faces of the Force

July 31, 2013

‘One shot stopping’

Faces of the Force: David C. Oatley POSITION: M1040 Item Manager UNIT: Program…

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Faces of the Force

July 8, 2013

Project manager’s team takes flight

Faces of the Force: Col. Brian Tachias POSITION: Project Manager, Fixed Wing Aircraft…

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Faces of the Force

June 17, 2013

Unexpected experience shapes a logistician’s career

Faces of the Force: Carrie Caldwell Clinard POSITION: Logistics Management Specialist UNIT: Joint…

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Faces of the Force

May 29, 2013

Educating future acquisition leaders

Faces of the Force: Sgt. 1st Class Michael Kahyai POSITION: Instructor / Mission…

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Faces of the Force

May 14, 2013

Working to ensure mission readiness

Faces of the Force: Master Sgt. Cynthia Perryman POSITION: Senior Enlisted Advisor UNIT: 918th…

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Faces of the Force

May 1, 2013

Transforming military operations by advancing communications

Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. (P) Robert M. Collins POSITION: Product Manager,…

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Faces of the Force

April 16, 2013

Project officer manages ‘everything explosive’

Faces of the Force: Patrick Scheerer POSITION: Project Manager UNIT: Office of the…

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Faces of the Force

April 2, 2013

Top-Notch staff fuels success for Apache program

Faces of the Force: Col. Jeffrey Hager POSITION: Project Manager UNIT: Apache Attack…

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Faces of the Force

March 20, 2013

Soldier makes a point of helping somebody every day

Faces of the Force: Master Sgt. Julie Saorrono POSITION: Plans & Operations Noncommissioned…

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Faces of the Force

March 5, 2013

Passion and past deployments drive Soldier’s development of protective gear

Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. Frank Lozano POSITION: Product Manager, Soldier Protective…

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Faces of the Force

February 21, 2013

Tracking Career Development

Faces of the Force: Anthony “Cory” Foster POSITION: Contracting Proponency Officer UNIT: U.S.…

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Faces of the Force

February 5, 2013

Former Marine Joe Wright brings a positive approach to second military career

Faces of the Force: Henry J. “Joe” Wright POSITION: System Acquisition Project Officer…

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Faces of the Force

January 22, 2013

Faces of the Force

Linking unlikely allies for mission success By Susan L. Follett FOTF: What do…

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Faces of the Force

January 8, 2013

Connecting the dots for aviation mission success

Faces of the Force: John Beck POSITION: Assistant Program Executive Officer for Life…

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Faces of the Force

December 26, 2012

Newly minted engineer tracks environmental regs for JAMS

Faces of the Force: Mary Ingram POSITION: Systems Engineer/Value Engineering Lead UNIT: Joint Attack…

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Faces of the Force

December 11, 2012

Acquisition team develops innovative purchasing approach to meet demand and budget challenges

Faces of the Force: Tim Joens POSITION: Acquisition Manager UNIT: Project Manager (PM)…

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Faces of the Force

November 29, 2012

Faces of the Force

Soldier uses radio frequency technology to track Army shipments worldwide By Teresa Mikulsky Purcell…

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