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Sew Service-Minded: NSWCDD Systems Engineer Recognized for Community Service Contributions
May 24, 2021 — Bailey Heyman is the type of person to take action when she sees something is not as it should be. Where others may talk the talk, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) systems engineer is already walking the walk and making changes for the better.Equipped with a sense of obligation to use her skills to help others, Heyman... MORE

IMAGE: Bailey Heyman, systems engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division , attends the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers SoutheastCon 2019 in Huntsville. As a member of the student activities committee, Heyman created ethics and professional development competitions for college-age students.

Construction Starts on USNS Robert F. Kennedy
May 21, 2021 — SAN DIEGO – Construction on the USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208) began at the General Dynamics–National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (GD-NASSCO) shipyard, May 21.T-AO 208 will be operated by the Navy’s Military Sealift Command and is the first ship named after the Navy veteran, former U.S. Attorney General and U.S. Senator from New York.“USNS... MORE

Out of the Limelight: Office of Counsel Serves NSWC Dahlgren Division behind the Scenes
May 21, 2021 — With the start of summer just around the corner, fruits and vegetables are appearing en masse – at the farmer’s market, in your garden, at the grocery store. It may not be your first thought, but the way Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) operates can look just like a piece of fruit.Think of an orange: take off the peel and you... MORE

IMAGE: Jamie Hanson, a paralegal in Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s Office of Counsel, answers questions for a government civilian employee over the phone. The Office is small but mighty, with ten attorneys and support staff serving the Command, technical departments and civilian employees.

Hooked on Fly-Fishing, Healing and Helping Others
May 21, 2021 — A tranquil landscape only found in nature. A peaceful mountain river rich with bass and trout. And the easy rhythm of a fly-fishing rod. The cadence - ten o’clock, two o’clock, ten o’clock - running through the heads of new fly-fishermen as they try to achieve the perfect cast. “It takes a lot of concentration, and clears your mind of everything... MORE

IMAGE: Steve Tegtmeyer shows off a fish caught while fly-fishing with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF). Tegtmeyer, a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity employee, is a recipient of the NSWCDD Distinguished Community Service Award and volunteer with PHWFF.

PSNS & IMF begins new trio of NSS-SY sprints
May 20, 2021 — Naval Sustainment System - Shipyard champions and experienced project leaders from all four Navy shipyards met at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in April to determine three areas the commands will focus on to streamline projects and help ensure ships are returned to the fleet on time or early.Matt VanRavenhorst, NSS-SY champion for Puget Sound Naval... MORE

Vice Adm. Bill Galinis, Commander, Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command and Ms. Giao Phan, NAVSEA’s Executive Director visit the shipyard to meet with personnel from all four naval shipyards during a Naval Sustainment Systems.

US Navy Exercises Option for its Second Guided Missile Frigate
May 20, 2021 — WASHINGTON — The Navy awarded a contract option to Fincantieri Marinette Marine to build its second Constellation Class Guided Missile Frigate, officials announced.“The Navy Program Office is pleased to award the option for the USS Congress (FFG 63) to our industry partner Fincantieri Marinette Marine,” said Capt. Kevin Smith, major program manager... MORE

Backpack Meals, a Food Truck and Life Skill Classes – How One NSWCDD Employee is Taking on Childhood Hunger
May 20, 2021 — On a warm evening in April in a small neighborhood park, a young boy and his family thanked Mr. Tim – the man behind the counter in the big red food truck – for dinner. Over the course of the evening, approximately 200 neighbors, wearing masks and practicing social distancing, enjoyed a delicious, well-balanced hot meal grilled up and served by Mr... MORE

IMAGE: Tim White, executive director of Stafford Food Security, shows off a grill used to feed hundreds of people at community barbeques.

NSWC Crane employee leveraged student program to pursue career goals
May 20, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) engineer Tony Kang said he has wanted to be an engineer since he was young. Presentations from Crane employees at his high school in Bloomington sparked an interest that spurred him to study mechanical engineering.“When I was in physics class, a few Crane employees came to visit and showed... MORE

PSNS & IMF hosts C.A.R.E. pledge event
May 19, 2021 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility leaders and employees signed C.A.R.E. pledges and banners during two events at locations throughout the shipyard May 18. C.A.R.E, which stands for character, action, respect and engagement, involves employees voluntarily signing a pledge to respect every individual and to take action if... MORE

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility leaders and employees signed C.A.R.E. pledges and banners during two events May 18, 2021, at locations throughout the shipyard in Bremerton, Washington.

NSWC Carderock promotes Navy STEM in the Maryland Engineering Challenges
May 19, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) supported this year’s Maryland Engineering Challenges (MEC) competition at the Baltimore Museum of Industry on April 24. The MEC mission, according to the event’s website, is to introduce students in grades 1 to 12 to the role of engineers in today’s society and connect what students learn... MORE

Michael Grube (left), with his little brother, holds the winning cargo ship.

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