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COVID-19 and hurricanes defeated, live ANTX event prevails
September 22, 2020 — Despite COVID-19 limitations and planning challenges caused by Hurricanes Laura and Marco, a collaborative team prevailed in conducting a live Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX).Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) recently collaborated with Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC) in coordination... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) recently collaborated with Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command in coordination with the Naval Oceanographic Office’s Fleet Survey Team, and Klein Marine to conduct a live Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) event at NSWC PCD. Richard Dentzman, right, from Klein Marine Systems describes the ANTX demonstration to Dr. Peter Adair, left, NSWC PCD technical director, as Dr. Todd Holland, NSWC PCD director, mine warfare prototyping, and John Tamplin from Seafloor Systems observe.

Live Fire Test and Evaluation Team wins Navy award after years in the making
September 21, 2020 — Two Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) personnel were awarded for supporting an effort to complete a Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) program. During this program, the team expanded the understanding of the mine susceptibility of both Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Variants through simulation and sea testing.Nicole... MORE

Randy Horne, NSWC PCD technical program manager for threat analysis and exploitation, received the Department of the Navy Test and Evaluation Team Award.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Profile of NSWC Corona’s First Hispanic Technical Department Head
September 21, 2020 — Elvis Acosta, Performance Assessment Department Head, is the first Hispanic American to fill the position of Technical Department Head at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division.Acosta, a Colombian American born to immigrant parents, has been a critical part of NSWC Corona for the past 19 years. Growing up just outside of Hollywood,... MORE

Elvis Acosta, Performance Assessment Technical Department Head, is the first Hispanic American to fill the position of Department Head at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division. Photo by Daniel Cruz, CTR / Vision ID: 191101-N-UX606-1001

Full Ship Scan of USS San Diego Marks First Step in 3D Scanning Project
September 18, 2020 — A team from NSWC PHD recently worked with Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific on the first full-ship scan of an LPD-class ship using the laser light sensing technology known as lidar—the first step in a 3D scanning project proposal being developed by a coalition of multiple warfare centers.A cross-warfare center team based in San Diego... MORE

Small Business Outreach Gets a Virtual Push from NSWC Dahlgren
September 18, 2020 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Outreach to businesses continues at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), despite the COVID-19 pandemic.On Aug. 20, NSWCDD held a virtual Small Business Industry Day to get the word out about Dahlgren’s mission and future. More than 750 people registered for the event, representing nearly 550 companies.“Small... MORE

African American Employee Resource Group Roundtable Tackles Tough Topics
September 18, 2020 — By definition, roundtables are designed for inclusion. These are the places where all are welcomed to share their insight, which creates an equal flow of ideas and thoughts. No right answers, no wrong answers, just open discussions about the prevailing items of the day.The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) African... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)’s African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) conducts a variety of events for the command, including this Hot Topics Panel Discussion held in 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the AAERG has continued engaging the workforce through virtual Roundtable Discussions. (U.S. Navy photo by Keegan Rammel /Released.)

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Celebrates Constitution and Citizenship Day
September 17, 2020 — At every New Employee Orientation (NEO), Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Commanding Officer, Capt. Kai Torkelson asks the next generation of shipyard employees to raise their right hand and take an oath swearing to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. This promise is made by every federal employee and a similar oath is taken by... MORE

Susan Wood: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s New Comptroller
September 17, 2020 — In the age of finding a “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) leaders have risen to the challenge—including new Comptroller (Code 600), Susan Wood.Wood began her career as a GS-3 clerk in U.S. Fleet Forces Command’s Travel Department; between then and now, she has worn many hats. From ship maintenance to... MORE

Susan Wood, the new Comptroller (Code 600) for Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Invest in YOUR Future – NNSY Rolls Out its People Development Focus Area
September 17, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Command Philosophy states, “People are at the heart of what we do to accomplish the mission of NNSY.” Staying true to this philosophy, the shipyard has launched an effort to better develop its workforce and has made “People Development” one of its long-term focus areas as evidenced by this year’s shipyard Campaign... MORE

Warfare Centers Collaborate with Industry to Address Navy Ship Combat Systems Corrosion
September 16, 2020 — NSWC PHD Lead Materials Engineer Armen Kvryan and several allies are using a unique strategy to take on a long-time enemy of Navy ships—corrosion."Corrosion is a big issue for the Navy and combat systems because it's so aggressive in the marine environment,” Kvryan said. “With these assets, corrosion happens quicker than what we anticipate, and... MORE

Navy ships, similar to the one pictured may get some help with corrosion issues. NSWC PHD’s Lead Materials Engineer Armen Kvryan along with PHD’s Fathomwerx Lab, Matter Labs and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division are hosting a Rust-A-Thon competition to help find coatings that can mitigate and control corrosion on Navy ships.

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