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NSWC Indian Head Division Shock Physicist Zbigniew Dreger uses laser shock to understand dynamic compression behavior of energetic materials. (U.S. Navy photo by Matthew Poynor/RELEASED)

NSWC Indian Head Division’s Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation test engineer Miguel Hernandez of the Systems Integration Department sets the correct drop height for an 18 edgewise container drop test in February. (U.S. Navy photo by Matthew Poynor/RELEASED)

Technical Director Ashley Johnson and Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Kraft greet Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan during the latter’s visit to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM)’s Velocity Center, Nov. 5. Hogan joined with the Rural Maryland Council Board First Vice Chair John Hartline to present CSM with a $350,000 Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund award to complete interior renovations and build out of CSM’s Velocity Center. The Velocity Center is a unique facility promoting collaboration between CSM and NSWC IHD. Its purpose is to provide professional development for Navy scientists, engineers and employees; to enhance the retention of talent; offer opportunities for entrepreneurship and experimentation; recruit young talent; and build goodwill among the community outside the gate. (U.S. Navy photo by Luke Wathen/RELEASED)

The Quad Cities Cartridge Case Facility (QCCCF) team takes a group photo behind the first ever Mark 109 prototypes produced at the facility. QCCCF is a state-of-the-art facility located in Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., and is an Army Ammunition Plant owned by the U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command for the manufacturing of large caliber metallic cartridge cases for all Department of Defense services. NSWC IHD restarted the facility and is utilizing deep-drawn technology to produce premium steel and brass cartridge cases for Navy surface warfare use. (U.S. Navy photo by Matthew Poynor/RELEASED)

Deputy Technical Director Amy O’Donnell greets the 2019 Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program interns as they begin their apprenticeship at the command, June 2019. (U.S. Navy photo by Todd Frantom/RELEASED)

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EXU-1 Officer Receives Prestigious Leadership Award
Sept. 30, 2020

Civilian Recognized by EOD Community with Navy’s Highest Honors
Sept. 14, 2020

NSWC IHEODTD announces name change
Sept. 14, 2020

Britt Assumes Command of Expeditionary Exploitation Unit One
July 13, 2020

NSWC IHEODTD engineer receives Dr. Delores M. Etter Award for Top Scientists and Engineers
June 16, 2020

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Test Range Noise Alerts

Strauss Avenue Thermal Treatment Point operations are scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28, through Thursday, Oct. 1, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Noticeable impacts such as noise and smoke are expected to last for approximately 30 minutes to one hour.

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NSWC Indian Head Division Maryland Sites

Status: Open

NSWC IHD is OPEN and operating under a maximum telework status. Employees should check with their supervisor for further guidance and direction.

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Naval Surface Warfare Center
Indian Head Division
3767 Strauss Avenue
Indian Head, MD 20640-5150