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Navy Lays Keel for Future USS Oklahoma (SSN 802)
August 2, 2023 — Senior Navy leaders and shipbuilders gathered at HII-Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Wednesday, Aug. 2, to attend a keel-laying authentication for the future Virginia-class submarine USS Oklahoma (SSN 802). The keel laying signifies a major milestone in the life of a ship where the ship begins to transition from design to reality. The future USS Oklahoma will be the 29th Virginia Class Submarine and the first Block V submarine. It is the second Navy vessel, and the first submarine, to be named for the state of Oklahoma... MORE

From left, Cmdr. Aaron Stutzman, commanding officer of the pre-commissioning unit, Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin, NNS welder Alex VanCampen, and ship’s sponsor Mary “Molly” Slavonic at the keel authentication ceremony for Virginia-class attack submarine Oklahoma (SSN 802) at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 (Photo by Ashley Cowan/HII).

NSWC IHD Employees Recognized with Top Navy Civilian Service Awards
August 2, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) leadership honored eight personnel —... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) leadership honored eight personnel from the NSWC IHD Systems Engineering Department and Expeditionary Exploitation Unit One with Department of the Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medals at an awards presentation at the command, July 19. Pictured, left to right: NSWC IHD Technical Director Ashley Johnson, Ryan Hibbard, Adam Goldberg, Horacio Nochetto, Rachel Busby, Caroline Wiley, Rogelio (Roger) Ilamni and NSWC IHD Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Correll. Not pictured are award recipients Ryan Kerth and Otto Quinones-Melendez.

NSWC Crane supports DOD-wide, joint warfighting experimentation to further rapid modernization
August 1, 2023 — “OSD’s successful testing exercise highlights not only Indiana’s highly talented workforce and excellent facilities, but also our enduring relationship with NSWC Crane. This partnership nests the Indiana National Guard’s modernized ranges and facilities with NSWC’s technical prowess,” said Maj. Gen. Dale Lyles, Indiana National Guard adjutant general. “This provides the defense enterprise inimitable capabilities to effectively test leading edge solutions.” NSWC Crane supported a Department of Defense (DOD) joint warfighting experimentation event at Camp Atterbury, Indiana on May 16-24. More than 30 government and industry organizations participated in TREX23-1, accelerating joint innovation and providing real-world data for future warfighting concept development. Dr. Kyle Werner, the Deputy Technical Director at NSWC Crane, said Camp Atterbury provided a great testing environment for TREX23-1 participants. “Our partners at the Indiana National Guard and Camp Atterbury provided a robust testing environment for participants,” says Dr. Werner. “TREX23-1 was an incredible display of innovation and technical prowess. The combined Indiana ecosystem is full of talent to support the DOD’s high priority rapid modernization effort and RDER.” ... MORE

Navy Awards DDG 51 FY23-27 Multiyear Procurement Contracts
August 1, 2023 — WASHINGTON – The Navy awarded contracts to Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding... MORE

The future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) completed acceptance trials, May 18. DDG 125 is the first Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer built in the Flight III configuration.

NSWC Dahlgren Division holds fifth annual Modeling & Simulation Summit
August 1, 2023 — Modeling and Simulation (M&S) is increasingly integral to the success of the U.S. Navy warfighter. ... MORE

IMAGE: Sam Koski (far left), Deputy Director for Warfare Integration Digital Warfare Office at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), facilitated the panel discussion on day two of the NSWCDD Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Community of Interest M&S Summit July 26 at University of Mary Washington’s Dahlgren Campus.

LCS MET Anniversary!
August 1, 2023 — Today is the one year anniversary of LCSRON transferring the sailors from the Maintenance Execution Teams (MET), into the SWRMC Expeditionary Maintenance Department... MORE

Naval Reactors Celebrates 75 Years
July 31, 2023 — August 4 marks the birthday of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, a joint Department of Navy and... MORE

Laser Focus – NSWC Dahlgren Division engineer awarded George M. Wilkening Award
July 31, 2023 — “Never get complacent when it comes to safety because equipment doesn't have a conscience,” said... MORE

IMAGES: Sheldon Zimmerman, chief engineer for the Lead Naval Technical Lab for Laser Safety at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division received the prestigious Laser Institute of America’s 2023 George M. Wilkening Award.

After 38 years at NSWC Dahlgren Division, Mike Gibson cherishes his friendships the most
July 28, 2023 — Fredericksburg native Mike Gibson has spent the majority of his life working at Naval Surface... MORE

IMAGE: Mike Gibson is retiring from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division after 38 years of service. Gibson is finishing out his career as a lead scientist in the Strategic and Computing Systems Department.

USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) Completes First Major Maintenance Period in Europe
July 28, 2023 — VALLETTA, Malta – Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4)... MORE

VALLETTA, Malta – The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) undocks during its first Regular Overhaul (ROH), a planned maintenance period, in the European area of operations at Palumbo Shipyard Malta. ROHs are routine, planned maintenance periods providing necessary repairs, maintenance and modernization for the ship to operate at full technical capacity and mission capability for its entire designed service life. (U.S. Navy photo)