The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) is a Direct Reporting Unit of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology responsible for providing oversight of the approximately 29,000-strong Army Acquisition Workforce (AAW). The Army Director for Acquisition Career Management (DACM) is the Army’s senior level advocate for all AAW matters. The AAW consists of civilian and military professionals residing in Army staff offices, Army commands, Army service component commands, Capability Program Executive offices, and direct reporting units.
by Cheryl Marino
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) hosted its 23rd annual Acquisition Research Symposium and Innovation Summit on May 6–7, 2026, as a fully virtual event centered on the theme Accelerating Warfighting Capabilities, which brought together leaders and experts to explore innovations in logistics, program management, space systems and test and evaluation—all aimed at delivering capabilities to the warfighter faster and more effectively.
Among the key topics discussed was “Empowering the Professional: Shaping the Future of Acquisition Talent,” an executive panel led by Lt. Gen. Bob Marion (Ret.), professor of the practice at NPS and former military deputy assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics...
Meet Aaron Robertson-Majewski, a pricing team chief at Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal, who is making a significant impact on our national security. In the latest #FacesoftheForce profile, learn how Aaron leads his team of dedicated price/cost analysts to ensure the Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) receives the best value for critical supplies and services. They work diligently to acquire everything from logistics and engineering support to the specialized services that fuel intelligence operations, ensuring our Soldiers have what they need to succeed. Discover how his passion for supporting Soldiers is matched only by his dedication to his team's growth and success.
