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From subs to the lab: Dan Hogan’s Navy service provides unique perspective at NSWC Dahlgren Division
DAHLGREN, Va. – Dan Hogan, a scientist at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, stands in front of the first, second and third stage motors of a submarine-launched ballistic missile. As a scientist at NSWCDD, he works on targeting and communications software for submarines, ensuring that these systems meet the needs of the Sailors who rely on them. (Dorina Watermolen/NSWCDD Photo)
Nov. 18, 2025 - For Dan Hogan, the journey from the silent, high-tech corridors of nuclear submarines to the labs of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division was anything but planned. He joined the Navy for practical reasons after...
Close-in Weapons Systems: The last line of defense
ATLANTIC OCEAN – A Phalanx Close-In Weapon System fires from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL 754) during a gun exercise in the South Atlantic Ocean, May 18, 2024. James participated in a gun shoot with Brazilian navy frigates Independência (F 44), the União (F 45), and the U.S. Navy USS Porter (DDG 78) in support of Operation Southern Seas 2024. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Logan Kaczmarek)
Sept. 24, 2025 - When a threat is seconds from impact, the close-in weapon system provides Navy ships with a final line of protection. Created for automated responses that exceed human reaction times, CIWS is the ultimate safeguard in...
NSWC Dahlgren Division advances shipboard self-sufficiency with fiber optic test and repair certification in 7th Fleet
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...
Standing watch: Inside NSWCDD's Crisis Response Center
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)
Sept. 9, 2025 - When crisis strikes, every second counts. At Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), a command-and-control capability stands ready to respond – the Crisis Response Center (CRC).This isn't just another...
Dual duty: Bridging military leadership and engineering excellence at NSWCDD
Serving as a captain in the Army Reserves, has given Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division's Vijay Ahluwalia a unique perspective as a civilian engineer. “When I’m in uniform, I’m the customer. When I’m at Dahlgren, I’m building a solution,
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...
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6149 Welsh Rd., Suite 203
Dahlgren, VA 22448-5130

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