DCMA celebrates teams with more than 250 Years of functional excellence

Photo By Debra Watts | With a combined 255 years of experience, this team of DCMA Missiles Tucson professionals are trained and focused on agency and War Department mission priorities. The office manages over 3,000 contracts valued at $153 billion across 30+ programs, specifically supporting five Department of War critical munition initiatives for the joint force and active combat operations, including the recent Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury. (DCMA graphic by Debbie Watts)  

TUCSON, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES

05.22.2026

Story by Luis Delgadillo 

Defense Contract Management Agency

TUCSON, Ariz. – Leading up to our nation’s semiquincentennial, the Defense Contract Management Agency launched a campaign to highlight its team members’ dedication and expertise. Today’s team of multi-functional experts represents DCMA Missiles Tucson:

• Michael Polk, a quality assurance specialist with 45 years of experience
• Kenneth Armstrong, a quality assurance specialist with 45 years of experience
• Rogaciano Delcastillo, a quality assurance specialist with 45 years of experience
• Edward Meyerhofer, a quality assurance specialist with 41 years of experience
• Kay Eiband, a contract administrator with 41 years of experience
• Mark Pagel, a supervisory contract specialist with 38 years of experience

With a combined 255 years of experience, this team of professionals are trained and focused on agency and Department of War mission priorities. The office manages over 3,000 contracts valued at $153 billion across 30-plus programs, specifically supporting five War Department critical munition initiatives for the joint force and active combat operations, including the recent Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury.

• Date Taken: 05.22.2026
• Date Posted: 06.29.2026 10:25
• Story ID: 568907
• Location: TUCSON, ARIZONA, US