The future of warfare is defined by speed—speed in decision-making, rapid adaptation, and most critically, delivering capability to Soldiers when they need it.
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The event honored acquisition professionals whose achievements in research, development and sustainment efforts provided critical support to the warfighter.
As the Army continues to navigate changes in 2026, strong leadership and critical thinking skills remain at the forefront to maintain a workforce that is comprised of the most capable officers and civilians.
Excellence, innovation and leadership took center stage at the Pentagon as the Army celebrated the remarkable achievements of its acquisition workforce.
Five exemplary Army acquisition professionals were inducted into the 2025 Army Acquisition Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Pentagon on March 4, 2026.
Senior leaders from across the Department of War will gather this spring at the Warfighting Acquisition University to recognize innovation, excellence and mission impact during the 2025 Warfighting Acquisition Awards ceremony.
Imagine a world where artificial super intelligence conducts combined arms warfare across all domains of war, using quantum computing, robotics, predictive logistics and nanotechnology.
The ECTDP are Army initiatives created to produce senior civilian leaders with an enterprise perspective.
The SSCF program is a 10-month educational senior leadership developmental opportunity sponsored by the DACM Office.
Training With Industry (TWI) fellows convened for their annual midpoint review Jan. 12-16, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia at Microsoft’s Innovation Hub.
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is offering three new master’s degree programs for eligible Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) personnel: Master of Science in Acquisition – Contract Management; Master of Science in Acquisition – Program Management; and Master of Science in Financial Management. Designed for flexibility, all three 24-month programs are offered remotely and part-time, allowing students to study from their duty station without career interruption.
DACM Office proudly announces the 2027 Centralized Selection List, identifying the best-qualified leaders to serve in critical acquisition command and key billet positions.
The Warfighting Acquisition University is proud to offer two new cross-functional training (CFT) courses for acquisition professionals: CFT-4010 and CFT-4200.
There I was, sitting in a mini cubicle in SecureNinja, the proctor facility where I chose to take my Program Management (PM) Practitioner Exam, because it had the word “ninja” in it.
The Army’s Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition (JPEO A&A) is celebrating the success of its direct-hire Program Analysis Intern Program launched in 2021.
Department of War and private sector professionals are temporarily linked to each other’s organizations, where they can gain cross-sector experience and share innovative best practices—fostering better communication and understanding between government and industry.
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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FORT BELVOIR, VA. (July 28, 2025) — Ten Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) professionals were selected from the Fiscal Year 2026 Product Director (PD) Centralized Selection Boards (CSB) held June 23–28,...
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CREATING WITH CADPPTE participants gain digital engineering experience by integrating various tools and processes, including CAD software, enabling engineers to explore how products operate in real-world conditions. (Photo by ThisIsEngineering,...
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The Army Acquisition Workforce is entering a new era of efficiency and effectiveness.
GOOD BOY Lenny, a three-year-old Belgian Malinois explosive detection K9, poses for a picture at AUSA in October 2024. He is focused on his handler, Alisa Chmielinski, director of training...
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FORT BELVOIR, Va (June 30, 2025) – The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) congratulates the Soldiers listed below for their selection into the 51C military occupational specialty (MOS)—contracting noncommissioned...
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TEAM OF RIVALS Horse cavalry and tanks that made up part of team “Blue” during the Louisiana Maneuvers in September 1941 advance in a heavy downpour of rain that turned...
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Twenty-seven Army Acquisition Workforce professionals graduated from the DAU-SSCF, marking a significant milestone in their professional and leader development.
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES Former U.S. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth joins USACE Commanding General and Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon and other USACE and Unified Command representatives...
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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems, Product Manager Medium Caliber Ammunition TITLE: Project officer for XM1228 Bradley Aerial Defeat Ground Enhanced Round...
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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.
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager, Close Combat Systems within Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition TITLE: Product director demilitarization YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 23 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Advanced, program management;...
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TEACH THE FUTURE Gen. Gary Brito, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s commanding general, discusses the importance of understanding the military decision-making process with a Logistics Captains Career Course at...
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WELL-DESERVED AWARD Everett Roper, Ph.D., who recently went through the Centralized Section List process and was chosen for a GS-15 project manager position, receives the Professional Achievement in Government Award...
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CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER The 2024 Army Acquisition Hall of Fame inductees were honored at the Army Acquisition Hall of Fame ceremony during the 2024 Association of the United States...
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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems, Conventional Ammunition Division TITLE: Project officer M119A2 155 mm Artillery Propulsion Charge YEARS OF SERVICE IN...
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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal TITLE: Contract specialist YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 3 (AAW), 5 (other government agencies) YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE: 8 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Contracting...
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by Sarah Aubouin Meet Byron Kight, an acquisition policy specialist with the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Strategy and Acquisition Reform (ODASA(SAR)) in Arlington, Va. With...
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TAKE AIM AT COLLABORATION: Soldiers test the A5 Stinger MANPADS at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, in August 2024. The joint service use of MANPADS highlights the need for interoperability. (Photo...
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MAKE IT BRIEF: Gen. James E. Rainey, the commanding general of Army Futures Command, briefing U.S. Army Gen. Randy A. George, chief of staff of the Army. George uses the...
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Mary Falcigno, a computer scientist with DEVCOM, recently graduated from the Defense Civilian Emerging Leader Program, photo credit Todd Mozes by Sarah Aubouin In this round of Spotlight on Success,...
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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition, Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems TITLE: Program officer lead, Tank Training Ammunition YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 18 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Practitioner, engineering...
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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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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone ArsenalTITLE: Branch chief, Modernization DirectorateYEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 39DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Contracting ProfessionalEDUCATION: MBA and B.S. in marketing, both from Alabama Agricultural and...
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FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Leaders across the DOD came together to celebrate innovation in acquisition with two major honors at the 2024 Defense Acquisition Awards, held Dec. 11, 2024, at...
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CIVILIAN SHOWCASE: Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, left, with Lt. Gen. Robert M. Collins, military deputy director, ASA(ALT), middle, and Col. Barry Williams, deputy director, USAASC, right, at the...
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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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WASHINGTON (Dec. 12, 2024) – The exceptional achievements of the Army Acquisition Workforce, who play a vital role in advancing the Army’s modernization goals by delivering innovative solutions to meet...
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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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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition; Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems; Product Manager Small Caliber AmmunitionTITLE: Ammunition branch chief, 6.8 mm Next Generation Squad WeaponsYEARS OF SERVICE IN...
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by Sarah Aubouin Meet Christa Radford, a contract specialist with the Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Division of Program Executive Office Missiles and Space at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. Radford...
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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Project Manager Close Combat SystemsTITLE: Project management officerYEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 17DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Practitioner in engineering and technical managementEDUCATION: M.S....
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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: The Class of 2024 Army Acquisition Hall of Fame inductees are honored at the Army Acquisition Hall of Fame ceremony after receiving their medals. From left,…
TOP 5 BANNER PRESENTATION: Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth presented Best Places to Work banner to Lt. Gen. Robert M. Collins, military deputy director, ASA(ALT), middle, and Col. Barry...
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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground, Division B, Branch D TITLE: Contract specialist YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 14 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Contracting professional EDUCATION: M.S. in management…
Fort Belvoir, Va. (October 10, 2024) — The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) has been recognized as one of the Top 5 Best Places to Work in the…
PACK OUT: An IAAAP employee prepares 155 mm rounds for load, assemble and pack, May 15, 2024. (Photo by Dori Whipple, Joint Munitions Command, Public and Congressional Affairs) Joint…
TITLE: Military test plans analyst COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Operational Test Command ACQUISITION FUNCTIONAL AREA: Test and Evaluation YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 10 YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE: 7 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS:…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island TITLE: Supervisory contract specialist – branch chief ACQUISITION CAREER FIELD: Contracting YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 15 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: DOD contracting professional…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space TITLE: Project manager, Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 20 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Advanced in program management; Practitioner in…
THE COMMISSIONING CEREMONY: Chris Young, alongside his class of 105 direct commission candidates at Fort Moore, Georgia On August 16, 2024, Chris Young made history by becoming the first…
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….
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense, Joint Project Manager for CBRN Medical, Joint Product Manager for Chemical Defense Pharmaceuticals TITLE: Assistant product manager…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Aug. 20,2024) —The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) congratulates the Soldiers listed below for their selection into the 51C military occupational specialty (MOS)—contracting noncommissioned officer…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Aug. 8, 2024) – The Army Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Office congratulates the 16 acquisition professionals selected to participate in the Naval Postgraduate School…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Aug. 8, 2024) – The Army Director, Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Office congratulates the 15 acquisition professionals selected to participate in the Naval Postgraduate School Master…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Soldier, Project Manager for Soldier Survivability, Product Manager for Soldier Protective Equipment TITLE: Senior product engineer YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 2 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Foundational…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center, The Army Acquisition School TITLE: Instructor YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 10 MILITARY OR CIVILIAN: Military YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE: 14 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: DOD…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space, Integrated Fires Rapid Capabilities Office TITLE: Integrated Fires Test Operations Chief YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 28 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Practitioner in…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition TITLE: Program analyst YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 2 EDUCATION: B.S in business management, Stockton University BRIANNA BAZILIO by…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (June 14, 2024) – Eight GS-14 candidates from the Army Acquisition Workforce were selected as Principals, by the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY25) Product Director (PdD) centralized…
by Kelly Terry FORT BELVOIR, Va. (June 13, 2024) – The Army Acquisition Corps selects candidates for the Fiscal Year 2025 Product Director Centralized Selection Boards (CSB) held June…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 1965th Contingency Contracting Team, deployed with 408th Contracting Support Brigade Theater Contracting Support – Southwest Asia TITLE: Noncommissioned officer in charge, Regional Contracting Office – Jordan YEARS OF SERVICE…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support, Project Manager Force Projection TITLE: Information technology specialist – SharePoint/Microsoft developer YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 2 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS:…
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS: Army acquisition professionals gathered at the annual OAP Lead Summit, held April 17-18 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Stefanie Pidgeon, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center) by…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager for U.S. Army Uncrewed Aircraft Systems TITLE: Assistant product manager for Gray Eagle Weapons and Payloads, Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 1 YEARS…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Contracting Command TITLE: G-3/5 Strategic Concepts noncommissioned officer in charge YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 10 YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE: 21 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: DOD contracting professional EDUCATION: MBA…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) TITLE: Acquisition manager ACQUISITION CAREER FIELD: Contracting YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 18 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Contracting professional EDUCATION: M.S. in management, Florida…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors, Project Manager, Intelligence Systems & Analytics TITLE: Product lead for Project Linchpin, Sensors Artificial Intelligence YEARS OF SERVICE IN…
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,…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems, Project Lead Future Battle Platforms, Product Manager Robotic Combat Vehicle TITLE: Assistant product manager YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 2 MILITARY OR…
A SHOT IN THE ARMP: Spc. Cassandra Acosta, a combat medic at Fort Stewart, Georgia, administers a COVID vaccine to a patient in a community vaccination event in April. Vaccinations…
BETA TESTING: Elizabeth Wilson, DASA (DE&C), addresses the students in the beta session of the instructor-led training portion of the Army security cooperation enterprise course. (Photo by Cathy…
A HAND UP: Living through a pandemic is a challenge for which few people were adequately prepared. It’s important to seek help when needed. (Photo by Staff Sgt….
