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Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Chris Matassa (left), and Acting Technical Director, Dr. Paul Shang (right), present Joe Walther with a Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award at an annual Command Awards Ceremony in West Bethesda, Md. on April 29, 2025.
250429-N-JN521-1047.JPG Photo By: Corum Byers

NSWC CARDEROCK DIVISION, Maryland - Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Chris Matassa (left), and Acting Technical Director, Dr. Paul Shang (right), present Joe Walther with a Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award at an annual Command Awards Ceremony in West Bethesda, Md. on April 29, 2025. Carderock, the Navy's innovation and ship design powerhouse, headquartered in West Bethesda, Maryland, is a world-class research and development facility specializing in critical ship design components. Carderock uses state-of-the-art facilities, like the David Taylor Model Basin, to create small-scale models and evaluate next-generation surface ships and underwater vessels, ensuring they are future-proof, agile, and equipped to dominate the maritime environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Corum Byers)


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