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NSWC Crane employee awarded across United States Navy for mentoring over 100 employees
June 8, 2023 — An NSWC Crane employee was awarded for her noteworthy contribution to the United States Navy. Maureen Sims-Strong was awarded the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal, which is the fifth highest Navy civilian award, due to her role as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certification Manager (CCM). Sims-Strong has credited much of her success to the positive work environment that Crane provides. “Crane has been so much more than a job or career. It is a place to come to that has diversity and caring people that are here to help you in every facet of your career and family life; it’s where people help and take care of each other.” ... MORE

Maureen Sims-Strong was awarded the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal, which is the fifth highest Navy civilian award, due to her role as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certification Manager (CCM).

Capt. JD Crinklaw takes over for Capt. Jip Mosman during change-of-command ceremony
June 8, 2023 — Capt. JD Crinklaw became the 52nd commander of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility during a ceremony May 25, 2023, at the shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. Crinklaw relieved outgoing commander Capt. Jip Mosman, who commanded PSNS & IMF and its 15,000-plus employees and Sailors since December 2020. Shipyard employees and... MORE

Capt. JD Crinklaw, right, became the 52nd commander of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility during a change-of-command ceremony May 25, 2023, in Building 460 at the shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. Crinklaw takes over for former commander Capt. Jip Mosman, left, who led PSNS & IMF since December 2020. Rear Adm. Scott Brown, center, deputy commander, Industrial Operations, Naval Sea Systems Command, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

NUWC Division Newport director of Technology Transition wins NDIA Martell-Bushnell Award
June 8, 2023 — Stephen J. Plunkett, director of Technology Transition for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s Chief Technology Office (CTO), recently won the 2023 National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Vice Adm. Charles B. Martell-David Bushnell Award... MORE

NSWCPD Hosts Steering and Propulsion Control System Physical Throttle Training Summit
June 7, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) hosted U.S. Navy Sailors attached to USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) for another Steering and Propulsion Control System Physical Throttle Training Summit at its Integrated Bridge Navigation System (IBNS) Lab on May 15, 2023.Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) government... MORE

U.S. Navy Sailors attached to USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), including (from left) Chief Petty Officer Nelli Gray-Diaz, Chief Petty Officer Clarissa Moore, Ensign Alexander Cruz, and Ensign Ariana McKenzie, speak about the Integrated Bridge Navigation System (IBNS) at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) on May 15, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Sgt. Jermaine Sullivan/Released)

NSWCPD Takes Home Multiple Honors During Fiscal Year 2022 Naval Sea Systems Command Excellence Awards
June 7, 2023 — The Fiscal Year 2022 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Excellence Awards were held at NAVSEA headquarters in Washington D.C. on May 4, 2023.NAVSEA personnel from across the country were acknowledged for their outstanding work during the event with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) being well-represented at the... MORE

Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Commander Vice Adm. Bill Galinis (far left) and NAVSEA Executive Director Giao Phan (far right) present Nicolas Bonowski and Melissa Cohen of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division’s (NSWCPD) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Team with the Excellence in Contract Management Award during the Fiscal Year 2022 Naval Sea Systems Command Excellence Awards on May 4, 2023. Fellow NSWCPD Alaina Farooq (IDIQ) Team member was unable to attend the ceremony. (U.S. Navy screenshot by Joseph Fontanazza/Released)

Battle Lab Exhibits New Technology and Shares Recent Test Results at Two-Day Inaugural Expo
June 6, 2023 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Department’s Battle Lab Division hosted its two-day inaugural technology exposition, May 22-23. The event’s objective was to showcase new technology as well as connect and build relationships within the EOD and physical security communities. The exposition... MORE

NSWCDD welcomes largest class of new employees to date
June 5, 2023 — “When you start a new position, especially if you are new to the workplace or new to a big corporation, it can be very overwhelming,” said New Employee Orientation (NEO) program manager Sarah Decker. “It can feel intimidating and you may not know what you’re doing or what to expect.”Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) recently... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division held its largest New Employee Orientation to date. The class had 85 new hires, a majority of them summer interns.

NSWCPD Honors Fallen U.S. Military Personnel During Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
June 5, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) honored fallen United States military personnel during its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 23, 2023.NSWCPD’s Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) representative and the ceremony’s emcee Lucas Huerta delved into Memorial Day’s history and significance after a rendition of “The... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Commanding Officer Capt. Joseph Darcy and Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) Champion Gary Saladino lay a wreath to honor fallen United States military personnel during NSWCPD’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 23, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Sgt. Jermaine Sullivan/Released)

Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants Holds Change of Office Ceremony
June 5, 2023 — WASHINGTON – Capt. Kevin Smith relieved Rear Adm. Casey Moton as program executive office unmanned and small combatants (PEO USC) during a change of office ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard, June 1.Mr. Jay Stefany, acting assistant secretary of the navy for research, development, acquisition (ASN RDA), served as the principal speaker and... MORE

Jay Stefany, acting Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development, Acquisition) oversees Capt. Kevin Smith relieving Rear Adm. Casey Moton as Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants.

NUWC Division Newport staff win 2022 Excellence in Navy Public Affairs awards
June 2, 2023 — Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport communications staff recently won highly competitive Excellence in Navy Public Affairs awards recognizing exceptional work in 2022 by individuals and communication teams throughout the Navy... MORE