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TRFB Sailor prepares to become an Army aviator
March 5, 2024 — With both parents being U.S. Navy veterans, the Navy ethos have always been a part of Machinist’s Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Nicholas Goldschmidt’s life. Accustomed to the frequent relocations inherent in military life, he learned early on to embrace change, connect with new faces, and thrive in different environments. The influence of his parents’ naval careers led him on a similar path shortly after graduating from high school... MORE

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter flown by Chief Warrant Officer 4 Rick Dean, assigned to U.S. Army Aviation Battalion–Japan, is sprayed with water after Dean's final flight at Camp Zama's Kastner Airfield in Japan, Dec. 1, 2023. Dean served 26 years in the Army, much of them as a helicopter pilot. (Photo Credit: Esther Dacanay, U.S. Army Japan Public Affairs)

Merging generations: NSWC Dahlgren Division, partners, to host first middle school robotics innovation challenge
February 10, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) and its partners are expanding the innovation challenges from college and high school students and industry professionals to the next generation of scientists and engineers – middle schoolers. “NSWCDD has world class scientists and engineers who are passionate about the work they do in support... MORE

Wargaming continues to evolve as a valuable resource for the U.S. Navy
January 26, 2024 — Six members of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) workforce were placed in a high-intensity environment in the 17th series of the Chief of Naval Operations’ Global War games Oct. 16-20 at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island.U.S. Armed Forces representatives, including admirals and generals, were on... MORE

Potomac Tech Bridge looks to deliver technology from industry to the frontlines
December 12, 2023 — A solution is not always easily accessible when a member of the U.S. Armed Forces is engaged in battle and indicates an immediate need.NavalX – a division within the Office of Naval Research – recognized this pressing concern and established 16 tech bridges across the U.S. with two others in the United Kingdom and Japan that are designed to connect... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Technical Director Dale Sisson Jr., P.E., SES, addresses attendees during the Potomac Tech Bridge kickoff event Dec. 12 at University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus.

Dahlgren Proving Ground Advanced Capability Demonstration Event Dazzles NSWCDD Guests
November 20, 2023 — Moments before live-fire testing during the Dahlgren Proving Ground (DPG) 2023 Advanced Capability Demonstration Event at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Oct. 31, Expeditionary Systems Integration Division Lead Engineer Michael Darnell asked more than 100 distinguished guests a question.“Are you ready for a show?” Darnell... MORE

IMAGE: A large group of distinguished guests who attended the Dahlgren Proving Ground Advanced Capability Demonstration Event Oct. 31 at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division stand for a photo at the Potomac River Test Range.

Dr. Gladys West Honored with Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award
November 17, 2023 — The National Museum of the Surface Navy has awarded Dr. Gladys West with the first Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award, recognizing her for the spirit to propel society beyond its limits, pioneering research and developing technologies that impact the knowledge and capabilities of people around the world.West, a King George... MORE

Navigating Innovation: NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Adaptable Interface Innovation Challenge
November 15, 2023 — In a demonstration of cutting-edge technology expertise, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) convened another innovation challenge at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus Nov. 1-3.The Adaptable Interface-Innovation Challenge focused on spearheading advancements in the rapid integration of systems on Navy ships,... MORE

IMAGE: The ASRC Federal team won the $250,000 grand prize from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Adaptable Interface Innovation Challenge. Pictured from left to right, NSWCDD Technical Director Dale Sisson Jr., SES, Executive Director, Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems Van Hendrey, SES, ASRC’s John Frankel, Orest Ukrainsky and Yu Verissimo and Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus.

Academic Recognition Ceremony Honors NSWCDD Workforce
November 2, 2023 — When Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) scientists and engineers achieve advanced degrees, it’s not only a benefit to them professionally, but also makes the division more equipped for facing complex challenges.That was the message Commanding Officer Capt. Philip Mlynarski delivered to members of the workforce who attended the... MORE

IMAGE: More than 180 members of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) workforce were honored Oct. 26 during the Academic Recognition Ceremony at University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus for achieving higher education degrees and certifications. After the ceremony NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Philip Mlynarski and Technical Director Dale Sisson Jr., SES, posed with those honorees who were in attendance.

Brooke Bowler: Honored with the NAVSEA Human Resources Community MVP Award
October 29, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Brooke Bowler is a true visionary in the field of human resources. She recently achieved a professional milestone in her career. In celebration of her unwavering commitment and outstanding contributions, she has been awarded the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Human Resources Community... MORE

IMAGE: Brooke Bowler, the recruiting lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, is recognized for receiving the Naval Sea Systems Command Human Resources Community MVP Award.

NSWCDD hosts second annual Dahlgren Downtown event
October 26, 2023 — When Tiernan Blunkosky awoke the morning of Oct. 20, the 11-year-old homeschooler had little desire to leave the comforts of his house.However, his father had other ideas.Bob Blunkosky, a software developer with the Integrated Combat Systems Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), encouraged his son to join him at the... MORE

IMAGE: Rappahannock High School senior Andrew Maldonado dances while wearing an explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit at the Dahlgren Downtown Forging Community Partnerships event hosted by Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Oct. 20 at The Silk Mill in Fredericksburg.

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