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These Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Commanding Officer and Technical Director’s Annual Awards for fiscal year 2023 wait to be handed out to prior to the command's event, March 29. This year’s event included 15 Annual Awards, one Navy Civilian Service Meritorious Award, and recognition of three patents acquired. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

Annual command award ceremony recognizes top one percent of workforce
More than 55 participants display their U.S. Navy Insights into Industry Management Course (NIMC) graduation certificates at the University of Virginia, Jan. 2024. The purpose of the three-week course was to communicate to government employees and contract specialists how different industries view the way the Navy does business. (courtesy photo)

NSWC PCD employee uses industry management course to enhance business excellence
Members from the NSWC PCD and NavalX Gulf Coast Tech Bridge Sediment Sampling Challenge development team during a regional Navy partner collaboration workshop, Dec. 13, 2023. (back row from left) Bobbie Thompson Naval Oceanographic Office, Dr. Richard Crout, Naval Research Laboratory, Jesse Walton, NSWC PCD Ranges and Facilities Branch head, Andrew Harrington, NSWC PCD Test & Evaluation & Prototype Fabrication Division (Code E42), Dr. Todd Holland, NSWC PCD Senior Scientific technical manager, Dr. Joseph Calantoni, SES, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command technical director. (front row from left) Holly Gardner, NSWC PCD Strategic Engagement director, Andrea Perles, SL, NSWC PCD Mine Warfare director, and Mackenzie Blair, NSWC PCD Code E42. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

NSWC PCD hosts inaugural Gulf Coast NavalX Tech Bridge PRIZE Challenge
Members from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Infrastructure Division (NSWC PCD) conduct safety inspections during a stairwell renovation project, Oct. 25. This division is staffed by more than 40 personnel ranging from civilians to contractors to military service members from the Personnel Force Innovation Program who directly impact the personnel, projects and systems that help keep U.S. service members safe. (U.S. Navy photos by Anthony Powers)

NSWC PCD’s Infrastructure Division provides foundational support to the force behind the fleet
Bill Logsdon, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Infrastructure Division (NSWC PCD) head, and Kelley Close, NSWC PCD Facilities head, review the design of the command Diving Equipment Fabrication Test and Assembly building’s canopy enclosure and extension, Oct. 25. This division consists of four branches—facilities, infrastructure support, environmental and safety—staffed by more than 40 personnel ranging from civilians to contractors to military service members from the Personnel Force Innovation (PFI) Program. (U.S. Navy photo by Anthony Powers)

NSWC PCD’s Infrastructure Division provides foundational support to the force behind the fleet
Kevin Oakes, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panam City Division Littoral and Mine Warfare Systems Department head, along with all attendees write their personal commitments on category boards during the INSPIRE 2.0 group breakout session, Nov. 14. These authors wrote down what they are challenging themselves to do in the posted eight categories, ranging from the Navy's core values to caring for our people to serving the nation, warfighter and the mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

NSWC PCD’s INSPIRE 2.0 rekindles leadership, workforce commitment for the warfighter
(left and right) Capt. David Back, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) commanding officer, and Dr. Peter Adair, NSWC PCD technical director, recognize six NSWC PCD personnel at INSPIRE 2.0 who received certificates for their efforts in serving as fiscal year 2023 special emphasis program (SEP) leads, Nov. 14. NSWC PCD's SEP exists to help the workforce develop, network, connect and participate in groups to strengthen the command. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

NSWC PCD’s INSPIRE 2.0 rekindles leadership, workforce commitment for the warfighter
Sergeant First Class Johnny Alphonso Harris, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) specialist, hands out American flags to INSPIRE 2.0 attendees, Nov. 14. The event began by recognizing the civilian workforce who actively serve in the military, is a military veteran, is a family member of a military member or those who took the oath of federal service who support this country and its servicemembers. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

NSWC PCD’s INSPIRE 2.0 rekindles leadership, workforce commitment for the warfighter
The four guest speakers for INSPIRE 2.0 -- (clockwise from top left) Scott Moore, rear admiral, USN (ret.), SEAL Team operational leader, leadership and teambuilding expert; Alonzie Scott III, SES, Office of Naval Research Mission Support director; Steve Gutzler, executive leadership coach and keynote speaker; and Dakota Meyer, sergeant, USMC veteran, Medal of Honor recipient, best-selling author, and philanthropist. These leaders challenged attendees and provided practical application steps to help leaders explore, empower and expand their impact to the fleet. (U.S. Navy photos by Eddie Green)

NSWC PCD’s INSPIRE 2.0 rekindles leadership, workforce commitment for the warfighter
The Joint Direct Attack Munition Assault Breaching System (JABS) Test and Evaluation Team is made up of personnel from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, NSWC Indian Head, Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc., support contractors and Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. NSWC PCD also developed and fielded JABS mission planning software for MEDAL and MINEnet Tactical and developed tactics and doctrine for employing the system. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

JABS program personnel complete final test milestone, leave 21-year MCM program lasting impact
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Captain David Back, Commanding Officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division
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Commanding Officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division
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Dr. Peter Adair, Technical Director, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division
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Technical Director Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division
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NSWC PCD News
Annual command award ceremony recognizes top one percent of workforce
April 16, 2024 - Each year, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division hosts the Commanding Officer and Technical Director’s Annual Awards ceremony. This year’s event included 15 Annual Awards, one Navy Civilian Service Meritorious...
Commentary: NSWC PCD’s Strategic Plan Roll-Out - Core Values and Guiding Principles
March 19, 2024 - This commentary, from Danielle Kinkade, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division corporate strategist, highlights the process and documents how this Navy Lab developed its strategic plan to dominate the littorals...
NSWC PCD employee uses industry management course to enhance business excellence
March 13, 2024 - Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) strives to enhance its strategic partnerships with government, academia, industry and allies. One NSWC PCD employee recently personified that pursuit of business...
NSWC PCD hosts inaugural Gulf Coast NavalX Tech Bridge PRIZE Challenge
March 5, 2024 - A recent, first-time challenge to support U.S. Navy needs through partnership, creativity and innovation was hosted by the NavalX Gulf Coast Tech Bridge and Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD)...
NSWC PCD’s Infrastructure Division foundationally supports the force behind the fleet
Dec. 18, 2023 - In order for Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City (NSWC PCD) to Dominate the Littorals, it needs the people and places to achieve that mission. This wouldn't be possible without the professionals from NSWC PCD’s...
NSWC PCD’s INSPIRE 2.0 rekindles leadership, workforce commitment to the warfighter
Nov. 21, 2023 - INSPIRE 2.0 – Igniting a Culture of Leadership and Innovation was the second event of it is kind for the Navy Lab and was highly anticipated based on command feedback from last year’s participants. Where INSPIRE focused on...
JABS program personnel complete final test milestone, leave 21-year MCM program lasting impact
Oct. 30, 2023 - Naval Surface Warfare Centers Panama City (NSWC PCD), NSWC Indian Head Division, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and support contractors from Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc., leave a lasting legacy on the mine...
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