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Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity Holds Change of Command
April 25, 2022 — INDIAN HEAD, Md. — Capt. David K. Blauser relieved Capt. Eric D. Bray as Commanding Officer of Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) during a change of command ceremony at the College of Southern Maryland’s Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland, Apr. 15.“I look forward to advancing the mission of NOSSA as we continue to lead as the... MORE

NOSSA Commanding Officer Capt. David Blauser addresses the audience after relieving Capt. Eric Bray, Apr. 15, at the Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland.

Fathomwerx Lab Named California ‘iHub2’ to Lead to More Innovation
April 25, 2022 — Fathomwerx Lab, a collaborative, innovative partnership between Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) in California and local private and public organizations that researches emerging technologies to potentially transition to the Navy fleet, has been designated an Inclusive Innovative Hub, or iHub2, from California’s Office... MORE

NAVSEA Announces Sailor of the Year
April 22, 2022 — WASHINGTON – Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced its active duty and reserve 2021 Sailors of the Year during an award ceremony in at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.Fire Controlman Petty Officer 1st Class Adriane Watson, assigned to Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair Newport News (SUPSHIPNN) in Newport News,... MORE

NAVSEA, present the 2021 NAVSEA Sailor of the Year Award to FC1(SW/AW) Adriane Watson, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA) of SUBSHIP in Newport News, VA and Reservist EOD1 (EWS/EXW) William J. Eisenhart, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Expeditionary Medical Facility, Bethesda, MD, in a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard.

Supporting STEM: Innovation Challenge @Dahlgren Targets Critical Area Need
April 22, 2022 — “STEM” learning – science, technology, engineering and math – has been a priority for decades. But fewer young people in the U.S. are pursuing these subjects, and that puts the nation at risk.The Innovation Challenge @Dahlgren represents a powerful partnership set to take aim at this critical need in the Fredericksburg region. The robotics-style... MORE

Future APL 69 Conducts Builder’s and Acceptance Trials
April 22, 2022 — The Navy’s newest berthing barge, Auxiliary Personnel Lighter (APL) 69, recently conducted Builder’s and Acceptance Trials in Pascagoula, Mississippi.Builder's Trials consist of a series of in-port tests and demonstrations that allow the shipbuilder, VT Halter Marine, and the Navy to assess the craft’s systems to ensure installation in accordance... MORE

The Navy’s newest berthing barge, Auxiliary Personnel Lighter (APL) 69, recently conducted Builder’s and Acceptance Trials in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Improvement Processes Reduce Materials Backlog for Deck Plate Workers at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
April 21, 2022 — Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) has made strides recently by improving and streamlining a receipt inspection process for when maintenance materials and parts arrive at the shipyard. The effort is part of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Naval Sustainment System – Shipyards (NSS-SY) program that... MORE

The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) made strides, recently, in improving and streamlining a receipt inspection process when maintenance parts arrive at the shipyard. The effort was part of Naval Sea Systems Command’s Naval Sustainment System – Shipyards (NSS-SY) program that began in 2019 as a pilot program designed to remove barriers to productivity. The process improvement was related to a backlog in receipt inspection process that had affected the timely distribution of material and parts to ships undergoing maintenance availabilities. (Official U.S. Navy photo by Marc Ayalin)

NSWC Crane to expand presence at WestGate Academy
April 20, 2022 — ODON, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane (NSWC Crane), a Navy federal laboratory in southern Indiana, has signed an agreement with Purdue Research Foundation to occupy 14,000 square feet of space at WestGate Academy.The 15-year lease takes effect in June. The space is envisioned to be used for workforce development and other “front door”... MORE

Left to right: Mr. Greg Deason, Purdue Research Foundation; CAPT McKay, Commanding Officer, NSWC Crane; Mr. John Mensch, President, WestGate Authority; Dr. Kyle Werner, Deputy Technical Director, NSWC Crane; and Dr. Jason Salstrom, Purdue Research Foundation.

NSWC Crane employee recognized for Maritime Electromagnetic Warfare leadership
April 19, 2022 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee was awarded the Department of the Navy (DoN) Meritorious Civilian Service Award (MCSA), which is the third highest award a Navy civilian can receive.Doug Crowe, the Maritime Electromagnetic Warfare Systems Division Manager (retired) received the MCSA for his “exemplary leadership”... MORE

Figure 2: Doug Crowe receiving his MCSA from CAPT McKay in ceremony

NSWC Dahlgren Division Employees Receive First Quarter 2022 PEO IWS Awards
April 15, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) leads the way in innovating new technologies while improving upon existing platforms. The fiscal 22 First Quarter Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) Excellence Awards recognize 45 NSWCDD scientists and engineers from eight individual teams for their exemplary work... MORE

NSWC PCD engineer receives Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award for excellence
April 14, 2022 — Passion, drive, perseverance and attention to detail are just some of the superlatives which have been used to describe Stephen (Rusty) Weathers, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS) lead systems engineer.The results he produced using these same qualities has led to him being... MORE

(left) Capt. David Back, Naval Surface Warfare Center commanding officer and (right) Dr. Peter Adair, NSWC PCD technical director present Stephen (Rusty) Weathers, NSWC PCD Airborne Mine Neutralization System lead systems engineer with the Department of the Navy’s Meritorious Civilian Service Award on March 28. As a result of Weathers' system-of-system approach, the program realized a $66M cost avoidance due to his analysis and bringing forth his recommendation to change the maintenance philosophy of the Launch and Handling System from a required 5-year overhaul to a performance based overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Anthony Powers)

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