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Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center Completes USS Dextrous Availability Ahead of Schedule
June 10, 2021 — NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN (June 2, 2021) – Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) Detachment Bahrain completed the USS Dextrous (MCM 13) Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) on June 2, 17 days ahead of schedule.The USS Dextrous (MCM 13) began her maintenance availability February 14 at Bahrain Ship Repair and Engineering... MORE

Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) Detachment Bahrain project team stands on the USS Dextrous (MCM 13) after completing her availability 17 days ahead of schedule. Pictured from left to right: Casey Young, Shane Dunn, Paul Crawford, Joseph Deocampo

NSWCDD Engineers Develop Post Intercept Debris Simulation to Protect Warfighters, Improve Capability
June 9, 2021 — Meagan Parker looked into the camera and put herself in the shoes of warfighters across the joint services who could be endangered by the consequences of debris created as an interceptor missile engages a threat missile.The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) engineer was briefing the final design of a new modeling and... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. – Meagan Parker, Glenna Miller and Graham McConnell are pictured outside Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division headquarters. Parker, left, is the Post Intercept Debris Simulation (PIDS) Program’s technical lead. McConnell is the technical lead for the Damaged State Modeling of a Post Intercept Threat Program, also known as Damaged States. Miller is the program manager for both programs. PIDS is designed to provide Department of Defense testbeds with a representation of post-intercept debris for specific missile engagements. The Damaged States Program endeavors to provide the Navy with a new capability to evaluate true weapon system effectiveness during every engagement scenario. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

NSWC Crane Division Chief Engineer Receives DON Civilian Service Achievement Medal
June 9, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Electro-Optic Technology Division (EOTD) Chief Engineer (CHENG) Philip D. Smith received the Department of the Navy (DON) Civilian Service Achievement Medal (CSAM). He received the award for “professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving” as CHENG.“Through... MORE

USS Ronald Reagan Successfully Completes Sixth Forward-deployed SRA
June 8, 2021 — YOKOSUKA, Japan – Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC) completed the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan’s (CVN 76) four-month-long selected restricted availability (SRA) under budget on May 13, 2021.The carrier project team managed the planning and execution of over 97,000 man-days of maintenance,... MORE

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) undergoes her four-month-long selected restricted availability pierside of Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Applies ‘Digital Engineering’ to Deliver Vital Combat Capabilities to the Fleet Despite Pandemic
June 8, 2021 — How can Navy engineers develop and deliver integrated combat system products to the fleet on time in spite of mandatory telework requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic?Eric Schroeder and Penny Graninger answered the question posed by senior Navy officials curious about the ability of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) to... MORE

Commands terminate NSS-SY sprint that wasn’t working as hoped
June 8, 2021 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, along with the other three public shipyards, stopped exploring one of the efforts they were focused on as part of the Naval Sustainment System – Shipyard process transformation effort after data indicated it wasn’t creating the time savings they’d hoped it would.In April, NSS-SY... MORE

Timekeeping sprint canceled graphic (PSNS & IMF graphic by Robin Lee)

NSWC Dahlgren Division Small Business Office Engages Community
June 7, 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way nearly all organizations accomplish their goals, but through it all, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Small Business Office has kept up its outreach and continued to work in attracting small businesses for partnership.But what exactly does the Small Business Office do?According to... MORE

IMAGE: Kris Parker is the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division deputy for small business.

U.S. Navy Launches First Flight III Guided Missile Destroyer, the future Jack H. Lucas
June 7, 2021 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The first DDG 51 Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer to be built in the Flight III configuration, the future Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), was successfully launched at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding division, June 4.The DDG 51 Flight III upgrade is centered on the AN/SPY-6(V)1 Air and Missile Defense... MORE

Future Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer (Flight III configuration) successfully launched at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ingalls Shipbuilding division, June 4.

NSWC Philadelphia Division Hosts Commitment Kickoff for Pennsylvania Pipeline Project: Philadelphia Region Workforce Pilot
June 7, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) on May 27 hosted a commitment kickoff meeting for the upcoming Pennsylvania Pipeline Project: Philadelphia Region Workforce Pilot.The primary goal of the overall pipeline project is to “energize and engage the greater Philadelphia Region economy by creating and sustaining a maritime and... MORE

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard bids Aloha ‘Oe to Capt. Burton, Welcomes Capt. Jones
June 4, 2021 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Capt. Richard Jones relieved Capt. Gregory Burton as the 48th commander of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) during a change of command ceremony held June 4 onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. On the grounds of the shipyard’s historic Building One, the physically-distanced... MORE

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (June 4, 2021) Vice Admiral William J. Galinis, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, presents Captain Greg Burton, outgoing commander of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), with the Legion of Merit for outstanding service and commitment to duty during his four-year tour as shipyard commander. The award, typically reserved for senior officers, is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. PHNSY & IMF is a field activity of NAVSEA and a one-stop regional maintenance center for the Navy’s surface ships and submarines. (U.S. Navy photo by Justice Vannatta/Released)

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