βοΈπΌ The June edition of DACM Hot Topics is here, serving as your dedicated mid-year checkpoint for success in the AAW.
π¬ Delivered on the first Tuesday of the month, this is your premier guide to developing your career. β‘οΈ spr.ly/6010B8iKo2 ππ₯ #DACMHotTopics
ALT The June edition of DACM Hot Topics is here, serving as your dedicated mid-year checkpoint for success in the AAW. Delivered on the first Tuesday of the month, this is your premier guide to developing your career. - https://asc.army.mil/web/dacm-office/hot-topics/
FA51 LTCs & Majors: The FY27 Training With Industry (TWI) application window is now open through 7 August 2026. Partner with top commercial leaders like Boeing, Microsoft, and FedEx to bring innovation back to the Army: spr.ly/6018B8Fz8q ππΌπ
ALT The Training With Industry (TWI) program gives FA51 Acquisition Officers a front-row seat to the best commercial business, technology, and management practices in corporate America! For one year, selected officers will step outside the military environment and embed with industry giants like FedEx, Microsoft, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Ford, Siemens, and General Dynamics. Are you ready for this career-defining fellowship? Reach out to your branch manager and start planning your next career leap! Get all the details here: https://asc.army.mil/web/career-development/programs/aac-training-with-industry/
π The Acquisition Tuition Assistance Program (ATAP) application window is now open through July 14. Investing in your education is the best way to expand your capabilities and continue delivering a decisive edge to our warfighters. Learn more: spr.ly/6012B80FFO π
ALT The Acquisition Tuition Assistance Program (ATAP) application window is now open through July 14. Investing in your education is the best way to expand your capabilities and continue delivering a decisive edge to our warfighters. Learn more: https://asc.army.mil/web/career-development/programs/acquisition-tuition-assistance-program/
1) Over the past year, the Army undertook a series of workforce reductions and realignments to reduce costs and redirect resources toward capability development. πΌπ²
2) Workforce optimization is not just about reducing numbers; it is about redistributing talent, reskilling personnel and ensuring that the Army has the right expertise. π₯βοΈ
ALT Army Reserve Best Squad Competitors, representing the 200th Military Police Command at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on May 24, 2026. Workforce optimization is fundamentally about one outcome, delivering the right capability into the hands of Soldiers faster and more effectively than ever before. (Photo by Calvin Reimold, U.S. Army Reserve Command)
3) When done correctly, the result is a more efficient organization and one that fulfills its responsibility to equip Soldiers with the capabilities they need, when they need them. βπΊπΈ
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ALT Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Johnson instructs students at The Army Acquisition School (TAAS). TAAS is transitioning from a purely classroom model to a blended, scenario-driven and technology-enabled training environment that emphasizes core competencies, ensuring the Army Acquisition Workforce is equipped to support modernization, digital transformation and rapid capability delivery. (Photo courtesy of Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Johnson)
Have you had a chance to read the Spring 2026 DACM Newsletter? ππ° If not, catch up on the key updates, milestones, and strategic initiatives shaping the USAASC.π‘ Stay informed, inspired, and aligned with our mission: spr.ly/6011B80FKd π
ALT Have you had a chance to read the Spring 2026 DACM Newsletter? If not, now is the perfect time to catch up on the key updates, milestones, and strategic initiatives shaping the USAASC. This edition is packed with valuable insights for acquisition professionals. Stay informed, inspired, and aligned with our mission. Read the Spring 2026 Newsletter: https://asc.army.mil/web/dacm-office/newsletter/
Maj. Kenneth Welch may be new to acquisitions, but heβs no stranger to the Army. With 11 years of active-duty experience, heβs learned that a positive attitude can change everything. Read his fullπ€ #FacesoftheForce profile: spr.ly/6019B8LbuRπ
β#DidYouKnow that civilians make up 95% of the AAW? Behind every Soldier, there is a dedicated civilian team ensuring they have the tools, technology, and support they need to succeed! πΊπΈπ οΈ Explore civilian opportunities: spr.ly/6014B8LwzQ. ππ₯πΌ
ALT Did you know that civilians make up 95% of the Army Acquisition Workforce? Behind every Soldier, there is a dedicated civilian team ensuring they have the tools, technology, and support they need to succeed! From engineering and contracting to life cycle logistics and program management, our civilian professionals at USAASC play a vital role across 20 commands worldwide to sustain the warfighter. Through our continuous learning model, tuition assistance, and leadership training programs, we empower civilian AAW members to grow both personally and professionally. Ready to make a real-world impact? Explore civilian opportunities with the Army Acquisition Workforce and find your purpose today! Learn more: https://asc.army.mil/web/recruitment/.
ALT Did you know that civilians make up 95% of the Army Acquisition Workforce? Behind every Soldier, there is a dedicated civilian team ensuring they have the tools, technology, and support they need to succeed! From engineering and contracting to life cycle logistics and program management, our civilian professionals at USAASC play a vital role across 20 commands worldwide to sustain the warfighter. Through our continuous learning model, tuition assistance, and leadership training programs, we empower civilian AAW members to grow both personally and professionally. Ready to make a real-world impact? Explore civilian opportunities with the Army Acquisition Workforce and find your purpose today! Learn more: https://asc.army.mil/web/recruitment/.
πOn April 22-23, 2026, the DASA(P) Advisory Board convened for a pivotal two-day summit at the Pentagon. The summit focused on accelerating artificial intelligence integration and workforce transformation across Army contracting. π¬ Read more: spr.ly/6012B8IsfA. π
ALT Members of the DASA(P) Advisory Board gather on the steps of the Department of War, demonstrating their commitment to advancing innovation and excellence in Army procurement. Key personnel of the DASA(P) Advisory Board on the front row (left to right), Monica Williams, National Guard Bureau (HCA); Kimberly Buehler, DASA(P); Lt. Gen. Robert Collins, military deputy, ASA(ALT); Denver Heath, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HCA); and Dan Gallagher, Army Contracting Command (HCA). (Photo by Steven Lusher, ASA(ALT))
LAST CALL! β³ The deadline to submit nominations for the Army Acquisition Hall of Fame is 8 June 2026. Don't miss the opportunity to recognize former AAW members for their outstanding contributions to the Army Acquisition Community. π€ππ₯ Submit here: spr.ly/6013B8iKvF π
ALT LAST CALL! The deadline to submit nominations for the Army Acquisition Hall of Fame is 8 June 2026. Don't miss the opportunity to recognize former AAW members for their outstanding contributions to the Army Acquisition Community. Submit here: https://asc.army.mil/web/acquisition-awards/hall-of-fame/
ICYMI: Step outside your comfort zone with Aaron Robertson-Majewski in our latest #FacesOfTheForce profile! Discover how his team at Army Contracting Command supports INSCOM and the vital intelligence mission. πΊπΈ
π Read his story here: spr.ly/6019B8iKQU π
ALT Step outside your comfort zone with Aaron Robertson-Majewski in our latest #FacesOfTheForce profile! Discover how his team at Army Contracting Command supports INSCOM and the vital intelligence mission. Read his story here: https://asc.army.mil/web/step-outside-your-comfort-zone-aaron-robertson-majewski/
CECOM ASIC has incorporated GenAI capabilities into its Enterprise Help Desk that services the Armyβs critical Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to prioritize their efforts on complex mission-critical problems. π¦Ύ - spr.ly/6018B8iKvA. π #BehindtheFrontlines
ALT CECOM ASIC has incorporated GenAI capabilities into its Enterprise Help Desk to increase readiness by enabling analysts to resolve tickets faster. Learn more in #BehindtheFrontlines: https://asc.army.mil/web/cecom-asic-accelerates-help-desk-support-genai-integration/.
π§ Tune into the "Behind the Frontlines: Enabling the Warfighter" podcast! π Our audio channel brings you exclusive insights or up-to-date career information there is something valuable for every acquisition professional. π»π
ALT Looking to stay informed on the latest Army acquisition news, processes, and capabilities? Tune into the \"Behind the Frontlines: Enabling the Warfighter\" podcast! \uD83D\uDD09Our audio channel brings you exclusive insights, senior leader commentary, and a comprehensive look at the end-to-end acquisition life cycle. Whether you want to glean wisdom from previous leaders or get up-to-date career information there is something valuable for every acquisition professional. Listen now on your favorite streaming channel, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, or Pandora.
1) The Inspiring and Developing Excellence in Acquisition Leaders (IDEAL) program is designed specifically for civilian Army Acquisition Workforce professionals (GS-12 and GS-13 or equivalent) who are ready to step into positions of greater responsibility. πΌπ€
2) IDEAL focuses on core Army leadership competenciesβlike building trust, developing others, and leading by exampleβthrough classroom instruction, senior leader engagements, and real-world application. ππΌ
3) Hear from recent IDEAL graduates sharing firsthand how the program transformed their approach to leadership and helped them build lasting connections. π¬ - spr.ly/6013B8iKqD ππ
π The Call for Applications for the Acquisition Tuition Assistance Program (ATAP) is now LIVE! πͺπΌπ«π²
π Invest in yourself and your future by applying today! Check out the full details and see if you qualify here: spr.ly/6017B8iKSP π
ALT The Acquisition Tuition Assistance Program (ATAP) is designed to fund business/acquisition related individual college courses or business/acquisition related college courses required for a master\u2019s or bachelor\u2019s degree in a business/acquisition related discipline to eligible Army acquisition workforce members. Check out the full details and see if you qualify here: https://asc.army.mil/web/career-development/programs/acquisition-tuition-assistance-program/.
Congrats to the Soldiers selected for the 51C Contracting NCO MOS! ππ Check the official 2026 selection list here: spr.ly/6019B8iO27 π
The next reclass application window opens Aug. 3, 2026. For more information, visit spr.ly/6010B8iO2C. ππ
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