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USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)

The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), conducts flight operations in the North Sea, Aug. 23, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class aircraft carrier and deployed flagship of Carrier Strike Group Twelve, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality, and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maxwell Orlosky)

USS San Antonio (LPD 17) launches LCAC while in port

A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, exits the well deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) while in port. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) is America’s 9-1-1 force-lethal, capable, and adaptable-ready to respond to contingency missions around the globe.

USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2025) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) conducts an anchoring evolution. Sailors and Marines of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) – 22nd MEU(SOC) departed Norfolk and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina after completing a comprehensive, nine-month training program. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Logan Goins)

USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117)

(June 5, 2025) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), steams into formation alongside NATO ships during Baltic Operations 2025. BALTOPS 25 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Lagadi)

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Sally Sutherland-Pietrzak won the “Strengthen the NAVSEA Team” award earlier this year for development of the Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) Talent Pipeline knowledge sharing site, shown in the presentation behind her, but that’s only a small part of what she does.

Employee Spotlight: Sally Sutherland-Pietrzak, NAVSEA Warfare Centers Headquarters

By NAVSEA Warfare Centers Headquarters Corporate Communications | Sept. 22, 2025

Sally Sutherland-Pietrzak won the “Strengthen the NAVSEA Team” award earlier this year for development of the Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) Talent Pipeline knowledge sharing site, but that’s only a small...

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By Kristin Davis, | Sept. 15, 2025

The Navy’s Fiber Optic Test and Repair (FOTR) Certification Program reached a significant milestone by certifying the first certification site and inspector within the 7th Fleet. This achievement marks a critical step toward...

From left: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Warfighting Readiness and Response Lead Rob Ward, Battle Watch Commander Lt. Adam Bibeau, Commanding Officer Capt. Joe Oravec and Technical Director (Acting) Shawna McCreary showcased one of the war rooms. The room serves as the center location for the Crisis Response Center at NSWCDD. (Dorina Watermolen/NSWCDD Photo)

Standing watch: Inside NSWCDD's Crisis Response Center

By Dorina Watermolen, | Sept. 9, 2025

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Dual duty: Bridging military leadership and engineering excellence at NSWCDD

By Kristin Davis, | Sept. 9, 2025

At 19, Vijay Ahluwalia was adrift. He’d recently returned to New York after more than a decade away in his mother’s native Uganda, where they’d moved after his father died.College was off the table, for the moment. So was a...

Participants look on as an operator remotely maneuvers an unmanned aerial vehicle during an operational scenario at the 2025 National Robot Rodeo held in Aurora, Colo., Aug. 14. (U.S. Navy photo Released)

NSWC Indian Head Division Influences Future EOD Technology at National Robot Rodeo

By NSWC IHD Public Affairs | Sept. 3, 2025

As leaders in the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) community, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) participated in the 2025 National Robot Rodeo (NRR) event in Aurora, Colorado, August 11-15 and were...