A CORE CATEGORY: Contracting is one of the six major functional areas in the Back-to-Basics framework. Col. Daphne Austin, right, 410th Contracting Support Brigade commander, takes Megan Dake, middle, the…
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TARGET PRACTICE: Two U.S. Air Force B-52H bombers take part in a routine training event in 2022 at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany, in support of NATO allies and…
MOVING FORWARD: Maj. Gen. Faulk, commander of the 99th Readiness Division and the Army Reserve senior proponent advisor for acquisition, talks to a Soldier during the question-and-answer session of the…
WHAT’S NEW YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF YOUR DEVELOPMENTAL DESTINY Your acquisition career is important and it’s up to you to stay relevant, accurate and up-to-date in…
AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – ARMY ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE AWARDS The 2022 Army Acquisition Executive’s (AAE) Excellence in Leadership Awards Call for Nominations is underway! These AAE awards…
GOOD VS. GREAT: Credentials are intended to enhance an workforce member’s knowledge of a particular functional area—either through a broader understanding of the functional area, or specific expertise in one…
BACK TO BASICS – WHERE ARE WE NOW? We will soon be six months into implementation of Back-to-Basics, marking it time to provide a quick update on the…
FROM THE DACM – “BEYOND THE BASICS” From the Director, Acquisition Career Management, Ronald “Rob” Richardson, Jr. Original article in AL&T News The Army Acquisition Workforce is now…
From the Director of Acquisition Career Management Ronald R. Richardson Jr. New framework, better alignment. The Army Acquisition Workforce is now working under a new and…
HELPING HAND: Soldiers from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, work together to overcome an obstacle at the Leader Reaction Course on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii in March 2021…
FRESH VIDEO: BACK-TO-BASICS CAMP DEMO FOR EMPLOYEES We’ve posted a fresh video on our Back-to-Basics (BtB) milSuite page demonstrating recent changes as a result of the BtB initiative. Highlights include…
ROUGH SEAS: The stakeholder network can answer a boat-load of questions and help workforce members as they navigate the sometimes treacherous waters of career planning and development. (Images by Getty…
OPENING REMARKS: The Hon. Ellen Lord, former undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, office of the secretary of defense public affairs, records opening remarks for the TEDxDAU…
ACQUISITION EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES CLOSING SOON: ACQUISITION TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Applications are being accepted until March 5 for the Army Acquisition Tuition Assistance Program…
DACM OFFICE UPDATE ARMY ACQUISITION WORKFORCE (AAW) HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGIC PLAN (HCSP) People are a top priority in the Army, and one of the many ways we’re…
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Oct. 22, 2020)—The Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW) needs to develop strong leaders, even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the Army Director…
