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Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Implements Navy Continuous Training Environment Tool for Live Virtual Constructive Training with the Fleet
October 28, 2021 — To meet Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division’s (NSWC PHD) North Star of digital transformation that seeks to eliminate onboard technical assists to ships by 2030, and advance the Navy’s training capabilities, the command has connected to the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE).Connectivity with NCTE enables warfighters to... MORE

NSWCDD Scientist Gets a Taste of the Sailor Life Aboard USS Monterey
October 28, 2021 — Computer scientists are known to face a unique set of occupational hazards, such as eye fatigue and wrist strains, but seasickness does not rank highly on the list of possible IT-related maladies. Throughout much of 2021, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Scientist Bradley Eidschun fell into this select club.“This was my first... MORE

IMAGE: (From left to right) FCA2 (SW) Zachari Brown, FCA3 (SW) Raymond Castillo, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Scientist Bradley Eidschun, FCA2 (SW) Jack Heyer and FCA2 (SW) Christian Mulrain pose for a photo after Eidschun is given the Sailor of the Week Award in April 2021. Eidschun spent about six months aboard the USS Monterey (CG 61) operating, updating and maintaining the vessel’s Virtualization Pilot Ship equipment.

NSWCDD Hosts Virginia University Leadership Partnering Summit
October 27, 2021 — On Oct. 26, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Innovation Lab hosted the Virginia University Leadership Partnering Summit. Presidents, deans and various representatives from six Virginia universities gathered with senior leadership to discuss expanding strategic academic partnerships between the warfare center and Virginia’s... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Commanding Officer, Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, addresses distinguished attendees at the Virginia University Leadership Partnering Summit. On Oct. 26, the NSWCDD Innovation Lab hosted the event to bring together NSWCDD senior leadership and representatives from six Virginia universities to explore the expansion of academic partnerships between the two parties.

Future USS Fort Lauderdale Completes Builder’s Trials
October 27, 2021 — The future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), the Navy’s 12th San Antonio class-amphibious transport dock ship, conducted Builder’s sea trials, October 26th.Builder’s trials consist of a series of in-port and at-sea demonstrations that allow the Navy and the shipbuilder, Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding Division to assess the... MORE

PHNSY & IMF Successfully Undocks USS Topeka
October 27, 2021 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) successfully undocked the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) on-time commencing a two-day evolution on July 27.This undocking is a major milestone in the submarine’s docking selected restricted availability (DSRA). Each... MORE

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility successfully undocked the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) on-time commencing a two-day evolution on July 27, 2021. This undocking is a major milestone in the submarine’s docking selected restricted availability (DSRA). Each undocking is a complex evolution that requires teamwork across the entire shipyard to ensure a safe and on time event.

NSWC Dahlgren Thrusts Hypersonic Weapons Advancement into the Forefront
October 26, 2021 — Traveling from Los Angeles to New York by passenger jet takes just over five hours. Hypersonic flight at Mach 20 fewer than 10 minutes. High-speed feats such as this are not theoretical proposals. Indeed, NASA and the space programs of other countries attain those velocities with every spacecraft that achieves earth orbit. However, Russia is... MORE

Virginia Congresswoman Visits NSWCDD
October 26, 2021 — Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia’s 7th Congressional District visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Oct. 25 to meet with installation leadership and receive a brief on the innovative technologies the base houses.NSWCDD Commanding Officer, Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, led the visit which included a Digital Proving Grounds... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. - Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), listen to a brief in the laser lab aboard NSWCDD. During her visit, Spanberger received a Digital Proving Grounds Overview and participated in tours of the Digital Warfare Innovation Center and the laser lab.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts Visitors from the University of the District of Columbia
October 26, 2021 — Dr. Victor McCrary, Vice President (VP) for Research and Sponsored Programs from the University of the District Columbia (UDC) visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Oct. 22.Joined by Raytheon Missiles and Defense Deputy VP Dr. James ‘Jim’ Moreland, Jr. and accompanied by NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Stephen ‘Casey’... MORE

IMAGE: Dr. Victor McCrary from the University of the District of Columbia talks with Directed Energy scientist Dr. Chris Brown during a visit to Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Oct. 22.

VCU’s Future Scientists Tour NSWCDD’s iLab
October 25, 2021 — Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) da Vinci Center students visited NSWCDD Oct. 22 to tour the Innovation Laboratory (iLab) and participate in STEM demonstrations. Dahlgren’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math coordinator, Tiffany Owens, led the students during a walkthrough of the facility and the soon-to-open Maker Space. The Maker... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Oct. 22, 2021) – Eric Hayes (right), an information systems technician specialist with the NSWCDD Innovation Lab (iLab), explains a computer numerical control (CNC) machine to students from the da Vinci Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, during a tour of the iLab. The iLab empowers innovators to test ideas and solve naval warfare challenges. (U.S. Navy photo released)

NSWC IHD Employee Receives Top Civilian Service Award
October 25, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) Chief Learning Officer Stuart White was recently honored with a Marine Corps Commendation for Meritorious Civilian Service for his outstanding support to the fleet. White received the award for demonstrating continued excellence as Deputy Director, Marine Corps Tactics and Operations... MORE

NSWC IHD Chief Learning Officer Stuart White receives a Commendation for Meritorious Civilian Service from NSWC IHD Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Correll during a presentation onboard the command, Oct. 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Ashli Jernigan)

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