The Department of Acquisition, Finance, and Manpower (DAFM) celebrated its newest graduates on Friday, September 25. Several graduates also received university and departmental awards recognizing their academic achievement, research, and professional contributions.
DAFM warrior-scholars conduct research that develops practical solutions to real-world challenges facing the U.S. military. As they move on to their next assignments, their degrees and awards reflect the contributions they have already made to the readiness and capability of the Navy and Joint Force.
Congratulations to the September 2026 graduating class!
Department of Defense Management Award for Excellence in Distance Learning Academics
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Ms. Airyn O’Brien
Graduation with Distinct
- LCDR Kwabena Antwinimarko, USN
Outstanding Theses
The Economic Cost of War: Russian Economic Losses in the Russia - Ukraine War
- LTC Vitalii Tsyktor, Ukraine
A Quantitative Analysis of Sustainment Risk in NAVSUP Maritime Repairable Sole-Source Procurement, 2010–2025
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LCDR Kwabena Antwinimarko, USN
