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Carderock's MAKE Lab: One Year Later
February 22, 2017 — Since opening its doors March 2016, the Manufacturing, Knowledge and Education (MAKE) Lab has... MORE

Jonathan Hopkins, a mechanical engineer and Additive Manufacturing (AM) Tiger Team member, shows fellow employees at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division objects created through AM during a tour of the new Manufacturing, Knowledge and Education (MAKE) Lab, which officially opened in Building 60 in West Bethesda, Md., March 24, 2016. The MAKE Lab will open training and production in AM, also known as 3-D printing, to all of Carderock’s employees
who desire to participate and exchange ideas. (U.S. Navy photo by Dustin Q. Diaz/Released)

Keel Laid for the Future USS Frank E. Petersen Jr.
February 21, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The keel of the future USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG 121) was ceremoniously laid on Feb. 21 at Huntington Ingalls Industries shipyard... MORE

After tracing her initials onto the keel plate of DDG 121 -- the future USS FRANK E. PETERSEN, JR. -- Mrs. D'Arcy Neller, authenticator and ship sponsor, watches from behind a protective mask as Ingalls Shipbuilding structural welder Jeremy Lally etches her initials into the ship's keel plate. The keel authentication ceremony for DDG 121 was held Tuesday morning, Feb. 21, at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, MS. Also observing at left is Ingalls Shipbuilding President Mr. Brian Cuccias. The keel's co-authenticator, Mr. Donald Brabston, a 50-year Ingalls employee, was unable to attend.

NAVSEA Announces 2016 Sailor of the Year
February 16, 2017 — Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced its 2016 Sailor of the Year for the active and reserve component during an award ceremony in Arlington Feb. 16... MORE

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Master Chief Russ Mason, NAVSEA Chief of Staff Capt. Renee Squier and NAVSEA Executive Director Jim Smerchansky pose with the 2016 NAVSEA Sailor of the Year winners: Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Disi Zhao (USN) and Master-at-Arms 1st Class Selene Ceballo (USNR).

U.S. Navy Engineer Wins ‘STEM Oscar’ at 2017 BEYA Award Gala
February 16, 2017 — WASHINGTON – The awards gala featured pomp and circumstance, as industry legends and rising stars... MORE

WASHINGTON (Feb. 11, 2017) - Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Commander Rear Adm. Tom Druggan presents the Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Community Service Award to Dwayne Nelson, NSWC Dahlgren Division engineer, at the 31st annual BEYA gala. "This award has inspired and challenged me to contribute more towards empowering our youth and others to serve our community while encouraging interest in highly-rewarding science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields," said Nelson. "Giving back and empowering people to reach their full potential is vital to stimulating enthusiasm about STEM. Every step, no matter how large or small, helps strengthen the arduous efforts in sustaining monumental, long-term, positive change within our communities." (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

Carderock's MAKE Lab Hosts Marine Corps Innovation Challenge Winners
February 16, 2017 — Sometimes the best ideas come from within. At least this is the concept behind the Marine Corps... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Ben Lacount works on an ammunition rounds counter in the Manufacturing and Knowledge Lab at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda, Md., Dec. 19, 2016. Carderock's Additive Manufacturing Project Office, along with the Corrosion and Coatings Engineering Branch, have partnered to provide support for the Marine Corps Innovation Challenge.

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