When tasked with an assignment full of unknowns, and a tight timeframe to deliver, many charge ahead without pausing to ask questions. Sgt. 1st Class China A. Mathews takes a different approach.
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Charles Harris draws on a wide range of experience that equip him to handle challenges with confidence in his dual role as general engineer and a contract specialist at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center.
When Lt. Col. Brandon A. Pye began his first acquisition assignment, he didn’t expect it to shape his career in such a profound way.
When people come together, share perspectives, and build on each other’s strengths it leads to better ideas, smarter solutions and a clearer path forward.
Danielle Andersen believes challenges aren’t obstacles—they’re opportunities to move forward in a better way.
Success doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built on a foundation. For Marta Hess, that foundation is a framework she calls the “four Ps”: people, process, product and plan.
Learning something new each day keeps the mind sharp, perspectives fresh and the potential for growth alive. Embracing new opportunities—even those that seem uncertain—opens doors to unexpected experiences and skills. Taking risks may feel uncomfortable at first, but it’s often in those moments of challenge that real progress and confidence take root.
Stepping into a new and unfamiliar role can be intimidating, but it’s often the fastest way to grow in your career.
Discipline, focus and adaptability are just a few of the qualities that connect martial arts to everyday life.
Authenticity in the workplace isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a catalyst for genuine connection and stronger communication.
As a systems engineer, Svetislav (Steve) Petrusevic believes that every role is an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned and build on it.
In this edition of Faces of the Force, Staff Sgt. Summer L. McMahon shares that “a flexible mindset opens the door to growth, problem-solving and opportunity.”
In both his career and personal life, Maj. Timothy Hancock carries a simple philosophy: always make the best of every circumstance.
Modeling the leadership qualities you value builds trust and credibility with those in your personal and professional life.
Learn more about David Chin and his career advice to always be open to learning about as many aspects of your work as possible.
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Combat Support and Combat Service Support TITLE: Logistics management specialist YEARS OF SERVICE IN AAW WORKFORCE: 16 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Advanced in life cycle logistics; Practitioner...
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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Aviation – International Apache TITLE: International program manager YEARS OF SERVICE IN AAW WORKFORCE: 5 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Foundational in life cycle logistics; Project Management Professional...
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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Network TITLE: Assistant product manager YEARS OF SERVICE IN AAW WORKFORCE: 1 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Contracting Professional EDUCATION: M.S. in information technology,...
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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal TITLE: Lead contract specialist YEARS OF SERVICE IN AAW WORKFORCE: 21 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Contracting Professional EDUCATION: B.S. in business management, Alabama A&M University AWARDS: Army...
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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems within Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition TITLE: Business management specialist YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 5 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Contracting Professional EDUCATION:...
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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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Maj. Nicholas Corby COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Product Manager Large Caliber Ammunition, Program Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems, Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition TITLE: Assistant program manager YEARS OF SERVICE IN...
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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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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal TITLE: Director, business management/contracting operations YEARS OF SERVICE IN ACQUISITION WORKFORCE: 19 YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE: 30 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Professional in contracting; Advanced...
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COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition/Directorate of Integration TITLE: Environmental, safety and occupational health manager YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 15 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Practitioner, engineering and technical...
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TITLE: Contract specialist COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: 928th Contracting Battalion YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 1 YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE: 7 ACQUISITIONS CERTIFICATIONS: Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level 1 in…
Position and Unit: Contracting Officer, Contracting and Acquisition Management Office, Army Contracting Command-Redstone Years of Service in Workforce: 12 DAWIA Certifications: Level III in contracting and purchasing; Level I in…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: PEO Missiles and Space, Lower Tier Project Office (PATRIOT) Title: Hardware engineer DAWIA Certifications: Level III in engineering, production and quality management; Level I in program management Years of…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems, Program Executive Office for Ammunition TITLE: Senior program analysis officer DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Level III, business, cost estimating and financial management; Level III, program…
POSITION AND UNIT: Operations officer, Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems, Program Executive Office for Ammunition YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 5 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS: Level II, program management; Level I, business…
POSITION AND UNIT: Contracting Officer/Team leader, Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 13 DAWIA CERTIFICATIONS:Level III in contracting; Level I in program management EDUCATION:…
POSITION AND UNIT: Human Resources Specialist, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center, Human Resources Management Division TOTAL YEARS OF CIVILIAN SERVICE: 16 TOTAL YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE: 3 active duty; 16 years…
POSITION: Contracting Officer UNIT: 918th Contracting Battalion, Mission and Installation Contracting Command–Fort Carson TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE: 32 (21 active duty and 11 civilian) AWARDS: Achievement Medal for Civilian Service;…
POSITION: GPC Agency/Organization Program Coordinator UNIT: ACC-APG/Tenant Contracting Division TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 26 (20 years on active duty, 6 years as a civilian) AWARDS: Commander’s Award for Civilian…
POSITION: Pentagon Liaison, Program Executive Office for Ammunition TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE: 31 (3 years in the Marine Corps; 28 years as an Army civilian) AWARDS: Army Meritorious Civilian Service Award, Army Commander’s…
POSITION: Deputy Director, Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground. UNIT: Army Contracting Command TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 29 AWARDS: Superior Civilian Service Award; Commander’s Award for Civilian Service; Army…
POSITION: Civilian Deputy Director UNIT: Army Contracting Command-Rock Island TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 30 AWARDS: Commander’s Award for Civilian Service; Superior Civilian Service Award (2); Secretary of the Army…
POSITION: Contracting Officer/Team Lead UNIT: Mission and Installation Contracting Command–Fort Bliss/919th Contingency Contracting Battalion TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 9 AWARDS: Commander’s Award for Civilian Service EDUCATION: MBA and B.A….
POSITION: Supervisory Contract Specialist/Director UNIT: Mission and Installation Contracting Command TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 36 AWARDS: Secretary of the Army Excellence in Contracting AbilityOne Award (2); Commander’s Award for…
POSITION: Contingency Contracting Officer UNIT: Mission and Installation Contracting Command, 900th Contingency Contracting Battalion, 419th Contracting Support Brigade TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 22 AWARDS: Meritorious Service Medal (4); Joint…
POSITION: Battalion Sergeant Major UNIT: 922nd Contingency Contracting Battalion TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 18 years AWARDS: Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (2…
TITLE: Contracting Officer UNIT: Army Contracting Command TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 9 AWARDS: Official Commendation, Department of the Army (2); Commander’s Award for Civilian Service; Star Note, Program Executive…
POSITION: Chief, Training and Readiness, G-3 UNIT: Mission and Installation Contracting Command TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 16 AWARDS: Air Force Women-Owned Small Business Outreach Excellence Award; Randolph Air Force…
POSITION: Chief, Southern Regional Contracting Office UNIT: Healthcare Acquisition Activity, MEDCOM TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 23 AWARDS: Bronze Star (2), Meritorious Service Medal (3), Army Commendation Medal (6), Army…
POSITION: Director, Utility Helicopter Contracts UNIT: U.S. Army Contracting Command TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 25 AWARDS: Superior Civilian Service Award, 2013; Secretary of the Army, Excellence in Contracting, Team…
POSITION: Budget Analyst UNIT: Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS), Program Management Directorate, Fort Belvoir, Virginia TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE: 3 years AWARDS: Performance awards (2012, 2013) EDUCATION:…
POSITION: Chief Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering and Technical Integration Division UNIT: Program Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE: 29 years AWARDS: Commander’s Award for…
POSITION: Training With Industry Fellow COMPANY: Cisco Systems, Inc., Herndon, Virginia TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE: 23 AWARDS: (2) Bronze Star Medals EDUCATION: MBA and M. Ed. Troy University, Troy, Alabama;…
Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. James “Chris” Mills POSITION: Product Manager for Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters, Program Executive Office for Aviation TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE: 23 AWARDS: Defense Meritorious…
Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. Mark Talbot POSITION: Product Manager, Indirect Fire Protection Capability, Increment 2-Intercept UNIT: Cruise Missile Defense Systems Project Office, Program Executive Office Missiles and…
Faces of the Force: Daniel Woolley POSITION: Chief Architect, Project Manager Mission Command UNIT: Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications-Tactical, Aberdeen, Maryland TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE:…
Faces of the Force: Jorge L. Caballero POSITION: Integrated Project Team Lead – Korea UNIT: Projects, Power Projection Enablers (PdM P2E) Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO…
Faces of the Force: Maj. Thomas Jagielski POSITION: Assistant Product Manager (APM) for the One System Remote Video Terminal (OSRVT) UNIT: OSRVT APM Common Systems Integration, Program Executive…
Working towards culture change By Tara Clements EDITOR’S NOTE: Two women with very different backgrounds come together to achieve a common goal: inform and educate the PEO Ammunition…
By Steve Stark Editor’s Note: The Army family—a way of life and a core foundation of what makes our Army strong. As the holiday season is upon us, it’s…
Faces of the Force: Stephen Smith POSITION: Senior Logistician, Product Manager, Medium Power Sources UNIT: Project Manager Mobile Electric Power Total Years of Service: 12 years civil service; 20…
Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. James Kennedy POSITION: Product Manager Common Systems Integration UNIT: Project Management Office for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PM UAS), Program Executive Office Aviation, Redstone…
Faces of the Force: Neil Cooper POSITION: Systems Engineer UNIT: Project Manager Mobile Electric Power (PM MEP), Program Executive Office Combat Support and Combat Service Support, Warren, Mich….
Faces of the Force: David C. Oatley POSITION: M1040 Item Manager UNIT: Program Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM MAS), Program Executive Office Ammunition, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J. TOTAL…
Faces of the Force: Col. Brian Tachias POSITION: Project Manager, Fixed Wing Aircraft UNIT: Program Executive Office Aviation – Fixed Wing Project Office, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. TOTAL YEARS…
Faces of the Force: Carrie Caldwell Clinard POSITION: Logistics Management Specialist UNIT: Joint Attack Munition Systems (JAMS) Project Office, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE: 5 DEPLOYMENTS:…
Faces of the Force: Sgt. 1st Class Michael Kahyai POSITION: Instructor / Mission Ready Airman Course (MRAC) UNIT: U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) LOCATION: Lackland Air Force…
Faces of the Force: Master Sgt. Cynthia Perryman POSITION: Senior Enlisted Advisor UNIT: 918th Contingency Contracting Battalion (CCB), Fort Carson, Colo. TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE: Army active duty (13…
Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. (P) Robert M. Collins POSITION: Product Manager, Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2 UNIT: Program Executive Office (PEO) for Command, Control and…
Faces of the Force: Patrick Scheerer POSITION: Project Manager UNIT: Office of the Project Manager for Close Combat Systems, Program Executive Office Ammunition LOCATION: Picatinny Arsenal, N.J. EDUCATION:…
Faces of the Force: Col. Jeffrey Hager POSITION: Project Manager UNIT: Apache Attack Helicopter Project Management Office (PMO) Location: Redstone Arsenal, Ala. TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE: 29 AWARDS:…
Faces of the Force: Master Sgt. Julie Saorrono POSITION: Plans & Operations Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge (NCOIC) UNIT: 904th Contingency Contracting Battalion, Army Contracting Command LOCATION: Fort Knox, Ky. TOTAL…
Faces of the Force: Lt. Col. Frank Lozano POSITION: Product Manager, Soldier Protective Equipment UNIT: Program Executive Office Soldier Fort Belvoir, VA TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE: 19 DEPLOYMENTS:…
Linking unlikely allies for mission success By Susan L. Follett FOTF: What do you do in the Army? VERGEZ: I am the first Project Manager (PM) for the…
Faces of the Force: Mary Ingram POSITION: Systems Engineer/Value Engineering Lead UNIT: Joint Attack Munition Systems (JAMS), PEO Missiles and Space Redstone Arsenal, AL TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE: 5…
Faces of the Force: Tim Joens POSITION: Acquisition Manager UNIT: Project Manager (PM) Combat Ammunition Systems (CAS), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE: 31 AWARDS: Commander’s Award…
