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Christian Weber, the Integrated Battle Problem 25.5 technology lead from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, describes the capabilities of the Disposable Reusable Expeditionary Warfare Underwater Vehicle (DREW-UV) to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Yatsutaka Ebata, commander, Escort Flotilla 2, and Capt. Antonio Hyde, commodore, Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, during the Integrated Battle Problem 25.5 technology demonstration aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10), at Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, May 15, 2025. Exercises such as Integrated Battle Problem allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W. Chase Stephens. Portions of this photo have been obscured for security purposes.)

Navy lab's mine warfare technologies put to the test at IBP 25.5, paving way for future advancements
Nate Waldstein, a member of Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, describes the capabilities of the Barracuda Mine Neutralization System to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Yatsutaka Ebata, commander, Escort Flotilla 2, and Capt. Antonio Hyde, commodore, Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, during the Integrated Battle Problem 25.5 technology demonstration aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10), at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, May 15, 2025. Exercises such as Integrated Battle Problem allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios in order to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W. Chase Stephens)

Navy lab's mine warfare technologies put to the test at IBP 25.5, paving way for future advancements
Christian Weber, the Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 25.5 technology lead from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, describes the capabilities of the Hangman underwater system to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Yatsutaka Ebata, commander, Escort Flotilla 2, and Capt. Antonio Hyde, commodore, Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, during the IBP 25.5 technology demonstration aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10), at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, May 15, 2025. Exercises such as Integrated Battle Problem allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W. Chase Stephens. Portions of this photo have been obscured for security purposes.)

Navy lab's mine warfare technologies put to the test at IBP 25.5, paving way for future advancements
Members from the NSWC PCD Standoff Target Reacquire Identify Detection Expeditionary Navigation Tool (STRIDENT) Program receive the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal for enhancing warfighter capabilities, April 18, 2025. (from left) David Trexler, Dr. John Kelly, Steven Roberts, Aaron Burghardt, Joshua Lowe, Jonathan Outlaw, and Christine Livingston (not pictured). (U.S. Navy photo by Anthony Powers)

NSWC PCD's STRIDENT
Two divers utilize a dual frame Seacraft diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) during operations at sea. The DPV can be used as a linear tow or can quickly be decoupled to transform into a vehicle for each of these divers based on mission requirements. (courtesy photo)

Beneath the surface: How Panama City keeps military divers on the cutting edge
Garrett Flitton, (now) NSWC PCD engineer, tests an attitude sensing system he developed for a tow-fish based sensor package as a Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) program student at Florida Atlantic University, March 5, 2024. He is one of several FAU students who were hired at NSWC Panama City Division through the NEEC program. (courtesy photo)

Program enables collaboration with Florida Atlantic University, provides source for specialized NSWC Panama City Division talent
Dr. Adriana McKinney, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Advanced Acoustics & Seabed Warfare Branch ocean engineer, one of several FAU students who were hired at NSWC Panama City Division through the NEEC program. She currently works on two projects: Mission Effectiveness & Assessment with Subsea Recognition and Next Generation Unmanned Surface Vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Ronnie Newsome)

Program enables collaboration with Florida Atlantic University, provides source for specialized NSWC Panama City Division talent
(right) NSWC PCD Commanding Officer Capt. Paul Stence, Jr., awards Dr. Luis Gely, NSWC PCD supervisory contracting officer, the Department of the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal, Mar.14. His dedicated effort was recognized for providing acquisition professionals with improved resources and processes directly supports the warfighter's littoral dominance from seabed to space. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

NSWC Panama City contracting officer streamlines acquisition to enhance readiness
John Horton addresses the crowd during his FY24 NSWC PCD Hall of Fame Award selection speech, March 27, 2025. Horton provided words of wisdom and emphasized the importance of mentorship and being mentored. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

NSWC PCD recognizes top performers at 2024 annual awards ceremony
Ms. Anna Belle Tiller, NSWC PCD contracting officer, is presented the Dept. of the U.S. Navy's Civilian Service Achievement Medal by Capt. Paul Stence, Jr., NSWC PCD commanding officer, March 14. Her actions to ensure the fleet can continue receiving in-service engineering agent support on the unmanned surface vehicles being deployed as part of the mine countermeasure mission package on littoral combat ships resulted in cost savings of nearly $80M. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

Panama City contracting officer impacts littoral, mine systems warfighting readiness
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Capt. Paul L. Stence Jr., USN
Commanding Officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division
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Navy lab's mine warfare technologies put to the test at IBP 25.5, paving way for future advancements
Christian Weber, the Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 25.5 technology lead from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, describes the capabilities of the Hangman underwater system to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Yatsutaka Ebata, commander, Escort Flotilla 2, and Capt. Antonio Hyde, commodore, Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, during the IBP 25.5 technology demonstration aboard the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10), at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, May 15, 2025. Exercises such as Integrated Battle Problem allow the Navy to demonstrate unmanned system operations in relevant experiment scenarios to meet service level objectives and operationalize unmanned systems and capabilities to maintain a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class W. Chase Stephens. Portions of this photo have been obscured for security purposes.)
June 11, 2025 - Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) demonstrated its commitment to supporting the fleet by applying its subsea and seabed warfare expertise during Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 25.5. NSWC PCD...
NSWC PCD team awarded for innovative underwater navigation system, bolsters maritime security
Members from the NSWC PCD Standoff Target Reacquire Identify Detection Expeditionary Navigation Tool (STRIDENT) Program receive the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal for enhancing warfighter capabilities, April 18, 2025. (from left) David Trexler, Dr. John Kelly, Steven Roberts, Aaron Burghardt, Joshua Lowe, Jonathan Outlaw, and Christine Livingston (not pictured). (U.S. Navy photo by Anthony Powers)
June 9, 2025 - Members from NSWC PCD's Standoff Target Reacquire Identify Detection Expeditionary Navigation Tool (STRIDENT) Program recently received the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal. This milestone signifies a major...
Beneath the surface: How Panama City keeps military divers on the cutting edge
David Coan, extra vehicular activity lead for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center dives at the Aquarius Reef Base underwater habitat.donning a Kirby Morgan-37 helmet equipped with the Divers Augmented Vision Device Generation 1.0 heads-up display during the 23rd NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations in June 2019.
May 29, 2025 - For the military diver, the unforgiving depths can be a perilous arena. Since August 1, 1882, U.S. Navy sailors have executed essential underwater operations around the globe, from special operations and reconnaissance to...
Program enables collaboration with Florida Atlantic University, provides source for specialized NSWC Panama City Division talent
Garrett Flitton, (now) NSWC PCD engineer, tests an attitude sensing system he developed for a tow-fish based sensor package as a Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) program student at Florida Atlantic University, March 5, 2024. He is one of several FAU students who were hired at NSWC Panama City Division through the NEEC program. (courtesy photo)
May 23, 2025 - Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is collaborating with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) on a Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) project, led by professor Dr. Manhar Dhanak, to develop...
From hurricane recovery to complex acquisitions: NSWC PCD contract specialist excels, earns recognition
Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division's Mission: To conduct research, development, test and evaluation, in-service support of mine warfare systems, mines, naval special warfare systems, diving and life support systems, amphibious/expeditionary maneuver warfare systems, other missions that occur primarily in coastal (littoral) regions and to execute other responsibilities as assigned by the Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center. Vision: Ensuring Warfighting Dominance in the Littoral Battlespace.
May 12, 2025 - Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is committed to serving the nation, the warfighter and the mission, but that’s nearly impossible without the infrastructure to achieve success.Matthew Hammond, NSWC...
NSWC Panama City contracting officer streamlines acquisition to enhance readiness
(right) NSWC PCD Commanding Officer Capt. Paul Stence, Jr., awards Dr. Luis Gely, NSWC PCD supervisory contracting officer, the Department of the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal, Mar.14. His dedicated effort was recognized for providing acquisition professionals with improved resources and processes directly supports the warfighter's littoral dominance from seabed to space. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)
May 6, 2025 - Dr. Luis R. Gely, supervisory contracting officer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), received the Department of the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal for exceptional contributions to the...
NSWC PCD Administrative Professionals Day Highlight - Richard Gillis
Richard Gillis, NSWC PCD Integrated Product Support (ILS) Division administrative assistant, supports the Integrated Logistics Division. He was selected to represent NSWC PCD for the NAVSEA 2025 National Administrative Professionals Day highlight.
April 23, 2025 - Richard Gillis serves as the Integrated Product Support (ILS) Division Administrative Assistant for the Integrated Logistics Division (S40) at NSWC Panama City Division.Following a traditional Navy family lineage and...
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