DynCorp International (DI) has again earned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Diamond Award for Excellence in recognition of its commitment to aviation maintenance training for the CAL FIRE and United States Forest Service (USFS) FireWatch programs.

This is the third consecutive year the DI USFS FireWatch program has earned the award, and it is the seventh consecutive year for the DI CAL FIRE program. The award is given by the FAA to maintenance programs that provide at least twelve hours additional classroom/online training to 100% of the eligible maintenance technicians (in addition to the regular on-the-job training). Read More →

Just last year, DynCorp International’s (DI) Global IT Modernization (GITM) program partnered with a U.S. Embassy overseas and completed the first fully-remote installation of the Enterprise Converged Platform (ECP). ECP is the Department of State’s Bureau of Information Resource Management’s (IRM) new virtualized core IT infrastructure solution for overseas embassies and consulates. ECP is comprised of core infrastructure components (servers, storage, and switches) that are converged into a single, cohesive product, which is engineered, manufactured and supported by the vendor. Read More →

After Hurricane Maria left a path of devastation that destroyed Puerto Rico’s power grid and most infrastructure, Title 10 forces such as DoD, FEMA, National Guard and first responders quickly reacted to facilitate aid efforts. However, they had no place to stay.

On October 4, DynCorp International’s (DI) LOGCAP IV team joined recovery operations by immediately deploying to provide base camp operations and services for those estimated 4,500 Title 10 forces. The contract change order, valued at approximately $76 million for 90 days of service, plays a critical role in recovery operations through the construction, oversight, and management of all facets of the base camps.

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In October, DynCorp International (DI) personnel from the corporate offices in McLean, Virginia, Fort Worth, Texas and Huntsville, Alabama raised $3045 dollars with a Blue Jeans for Breast Cancer (BJBC) fundraiser to support the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, a 60-mile walk to raise money in the fight against breast cancer.

Two teams also participated in their local walks, one from DI’s INL Patrick Support Division in Melbourne, Florida, and another from DI’s Alliance facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

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On November 12, the U.S. Army and DynCorp International signed a partnership agreement as part of the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program. PaYS partners the Army with a cross-section of private industry, academia and state and local public institutes. The program guarantees Soldiers a job interview and possible employment after their service in the Army ends. This is a unique opportunity for America’s youth to serve their country and prepare for their own future. Read More →

The Theater Aviation Sustainment Manager – OCONUS (TASM-O) program at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, recently experienced a microburst wind storm that damaged the aircraft hangar. The DynCorp International (DI) team was quick to respond to this dangerous situation and functioned as partners with the Army unit in Kosovo, assessing and mitigating the damage to the hangar, personnel, and the aircraft. Read More →

The USO’s recent social media campaign, #Flex4Forces, inspired DynCorp International employees from DI headquarters to Bangalore to flex their biceps and post their photos to Twitter.

The campaign was in support of America’s military service members. It is a way for the public to demonstrate appreciation to members of the military and their families. The campaign garnered support from across the nation including tweets from several of our DI offices. Read More →

DynCorp International’s (DI) Afghanistan Life Support Services (ALiSS) Food Service team in Kabul recently hosted a successful series of U.S. Independence Day events this July.

On the evening of July 3, a “New Orleans” themed gala and cake ceremony was held for Afghan officials, Ambassadors, military personnel and citizens from other nations. The cake, which celebrated the United States’ 241^st birthday and which weighed a whopping 164 lbs., was cut with a sword by the Marines. On July 4, DI hosted a breakfast for a U.S. Congressional Delegation and then later a BBQ dinner for the Embassy community.

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