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Keel Authenticated for Future USS Robert E. Simanek
October 24, 2022 — The keel for the future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), a Lewis B. Puller-class Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB), was laid at General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (GD-NASSCO) shipyard in San Diego, October 21.The ship is named for Private First Class Robert Ernest Simanek, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for shielding fellow... MORE

The keel for the future USS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), a Lewis B. Puller-class Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB), was laid at General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (GD-NASSCO) shipyard in San Diego, October 21

High-Schoolers Get Set to Face Off at Second Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren
October 20, 2022 — Picture robots navigating a maze as sonar sounds echo through the room. The High School Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren Robotics Competition has students assembling robots and using skills in command and control, detection, navigation and sensoring to compete for cash prizes and a year’s worth of bragging rights. And it’s back for its second... MORE

IMAGE: Flyer for HIgh School Innovation Challenge

PSNS & IMF to host hiring fair Oct. 27-28 at Washington State Fairgrounds
October 20, 2022 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility hopes to hire about 1,500 new employees across a variety of skills, trades and specialties, for both entry-level and journey-level full-time Federal positions, through a hiring fair Oct. 27-28, 2022, at the Washington State Fairgrounds Expo Hall, in Puyallup, Washington.The event will... MORE

PSNS & IMF 2022 Hiring Fair graphic. (U.S. Navy graphic by Robin Lee)

Forging Community Partnerships: NSWCDD Hosts First Dahlgren Downtown Event
October 20, 2022 — Forging community partnerships was the theme for the first “Dahlgren Downtown” event held by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) at The Old Silk Mill in Fredericksburg, Va., Oct. 14 with an open house to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., then a dinner for local area community leaders and the division’s leadership.The... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Technical Director Dale Sisson, Jr., SES, delivers his remarks during the NSWCDD Dahlgren Downtown Forging Community Partnerships dinner Oct. 14 at the Old Silk Mill in Fredericksburg. Sisson spoke about the importance of community partnerships in helping NSWCDD bolster the nation’s defense against adversaries like China and Russia.

NSWCPD Employees Win AEGIS Excellence Award for Outstanding Performance
October 20, 2022 — Three Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division employees received the AEGIS Excellence Award during a program review held at NSWCPD on Aug. 9, 2022.The Arleigh Burke Class (DDG 51) Destroyer Shipbuilding Program Manager Capt. Seth Miller presented the award to Jamie Gates, program manager of the DDG 51 Flight III (Flt III) Land Based... MORE

The Arleigh Burke Class (DDG 51) Destroyer Shipbuilding Program Manager Capt. Seth Miller and NAVSEA Program Manager Mr. Michael Dugan present the AEGIS Excellence Award to Toni Checchio, a Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division electrical engineer, for her support during the DDG 51 Flight III (Flt III) development process on Aug. 9, 2022 at Philadelphia. Checchio began working on the Flt III electric plan design concepts in 2011. Her efforts led to the ship’s design being approved in 2015. (U.S. Navy Photo by Jamie Gates/Released)

NSWC IHD Employees Recognized with 2022 NAVSEA HR Community Awards
October 19, 2022 — Two employees from Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division’s (NSWC IHD) Human Resources (HR) Division were recently recognized with 2022 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) HR Community Awards. NSWC IHD’s Workforce Development (WFD) Team Lead Christine Rose and staffing and Classification Specialist Jennifer Hughes were honored for their... MORE

NSWCDD Hosts Inaugural Downtown Dahlgren Event
October 19, 2022 — Though this time only proverbial, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) brought its signature BOOM to Downtown Fredericksburg, Oct. 14 with its inaugural “Dahlgren Downtown” community event. Forging community partnerships was the theme for the first “Dahlgren Downtown” event, held at The Old Silk Mill. With an open house to the... MORE

IMAGE: On Oct. 14, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division hosted its first Dahlgren Downtown event at the Inn at the Old Silk Mill in Downtown Fredericksburg.

Recent Summit Aims to Connect Potential Small Business Contractors with Naval Warfare Center
October 18, 2022 — Working with small businesses is a priority for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), key representatives told small businesses attending the recent Fathomwerx Summit at the Fathomwerx Lab at the Port of Hueneme in California.The message during the Sept. 14-15 event was clear: the Department of the Navy (DON) is seeking... MORE

Maritime Sustainment Technology Innovation Consortium Reaches its 300th Member Milestone
October 18, 2022 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division-created Maritime Sustainment Technology Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) recently reached its 300th member milestone as Systel, Inc. based in Sugar Land, Texas was recently added to the membership.Established in June 2021, the MSTIC has worked to promote a culture of open communication through... MORE

NSWCPD Awards First Other Transaction Agreement for New Maritime Sustainment Technology Innovation Consortium

October is Health Literacy Month
October 13, 2022 — Walking into a hospital or doctor’s office can cause feelings of anxiety and vulnerability, particularly for those who don’t feel comfortable asking questions or navigating complex health challenges. For more than 20 years, October has been recognized as Health Literacy Month within the U.S. Health Literacy Month is a time to underscore the... MORE

Department of Defense health literacy graphic by Kim Farcot, Military Health System.

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