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$1.7-billion drydock project awarded to improve Portsmouth Naval Shipyard capacity
August 13, 2021 — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) awarded a $1.7-billion construction project Aug. 13. This effort will expand and reconfigure a dry dock complex at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery, Maine, to increase the shipyard's capacity to maintain, modernize, and repair the Navy's attack submarines and return them to the fleet... MORE

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME: Jun 22, 2021: USS Virginia (SSN 774) successfully exits dry dock at the shipyard. Virginia is at the shipyard for a scheduled maintenance period.

NUWC Division Keyport hosts sustainment and logistics based wargame development event
August 12, 2021 — NUWC Division Keyport hosted a walkthrough development event Aug. 9-10, for a new wargame concept.As part of the Wargaming Operational Logistics Forward in Peer Adversary Conflict, or WOLFPAC’s development, the event allowed personnel to refine its rules and capabilities.Distinct from other wargames that focus on practicing maneuvers or combat... MORE

NSWC Crane collaborates with Warfare Centers to bring high-energy laser project to the fleet
August 12, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) collaborated with NSWC Dahlgren, NSWC Port Hueneme, Integrated Warfare Systems 2.0, Directed Energy (IWS 2.0, DE), and Lockheed Martin to bring a high energy laser control system to the Navy fleet.The Navy is developing several ship-based weapons that could improve the Navy’s surface ships... MORE

NSWC Crane is a naval laboratory and a field activity of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) with mission areas in Expeditionary Warfare, Strategic Missions and Electronic Warfare. The warfare center is responsible for multi-domain, multi- spectral, full life cycle support of technologies and systems enhancing capability to today's Warfighter.

NSWC Crane computer scientist recognized as Employee of the Year by national publication
August 11, 2021 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) computer scientist was recognized as Employee of the Year by CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine for 2021. Award-winner Aimee Flynn has worked at NSWC Crane for a decade this fall.CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine was established in 1986, and as stated on their website, they are the nation’s... MORE

NSWCPD Employees Win Medals at 2021 Philadelphia FEB Excellence in Government Awards Virtual Ceremony
August 10, 2021 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) participated in the recent 2021 Philadelphia Federal Executive Boards (FEB) Excellence in Government Awards Ceremony, with numerous NSWCPD employees winning Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals. The virtual awards ceremony held on May 20, 2021, reflects the work of many people from a number... MORE

Gerald R. Ford conducts final explosive event, completing Full Ship Shock Trials
August 8, 2021 — WASHINGTON, D.C. — The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully conducted a third explosive event off the coast of Jacksonville, FL, on 8 Aug., marking the completion of the ship’s Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST). Shock Trials validate a ship’s shock hardness and ability to sustain operations in a simulated combat environment using live ordnance. ... MORE

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully completes the third and final scheduled explosive event for Full Ship Shock Trials while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 8, 2021.

Most Tumultuous Year in Recent History Led Brandi Campbell to Her Most Rewarding Job
August 6, 2021 — Ask a group of software developers what piqued their interest in computer science and you will get an array of answers. Ask Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Scientist and software developer Brandi Campbell and she will give you a two-word answer: video games. “Some of the video games I played growing up allowed me to do some scripting to alter... MORE

IMAGE: Brandi Campbell, software developer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.

NSWC Crane employee receives Civilian Service Commendation Medal for role during pandemic
August 5, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee Heather Baladi was recognized with the Department of the Navy (DoN) Civilian Service Commendation Medal (CSCM) for her role as the COVID-19 Director. The CSCM is the fourth highest civilian award in the Navy.“I am very grateful for the opportunity I had to serve the organization as... MORE

NSWCDD-Based Capabilities Providing Leading Edge in Combat System Cybersecurity
August 5, 2021 — As a research and development institution, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is known for developing new and sustaining existing naval system capabilities. But what is being done to ensure that these systems and those currently deployed are secure from cyber threats?From high-level assessments of system cybersecurity to... MORE

SRF-JRMC Det. Sasebo completes third consecutive docking selected restricted availability early or on time
August 5, 2021 — SASEBO, Japan – Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC) Detachment Sasebo recently completed Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship, USS Pioneer’s (MCM 9) seven-month-long docking selected restricted availability (DSRA) three days early, July 13, 2021. This marks the completion of the third consecutive mine... MORE

USS Chief (MCM 14), USS Warrior (MCM 10) and USS Pioneer (MCM 9) in Sasebo's dry dock prior to undocking during their respective availabilities.

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