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NSWCPD Training Leader Receives 2025 NAVSEA HR Community Award
January 14, 2026 — Dr. Laura Santiago, the lead training specialist for the Workforce Development Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), has earned a prestigious 2025 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Human Resources (HR) Community Award, an honor given to only six individuals and three teams across the Warfare Centers.NAVSEA...

A Legacy of Innovation: Dr. Commander's 40-Year impact at NSWC Panama City Division
January 14, 2026 — For four decades, Dr. Kerry Commander has been a pivotal figure at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), navigating the ever-evolving currents of naval technology and strategic defense. From his arrival in September 1985 as a research physicist to his current role as chief technology officer (CTO), Dr. Commander's career is a testament of dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the warfighter...

NUWC Division Newport engineer earns DON Superior Civilian Service Award
January 12, 2026 — William “Dave” Shallcross, an engineer for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s Customer Advocate and Field Team Office, who is currently detailed to the Office of Naval Research Global (ONR-G), recently was awarded the Department of the Navy’s (DON) Superior Civilian Service Award...

The MARF DLA Project: A Model of Teamwork and Innovation at Kesselring Site
January 12, 2026 — In a remarkable display of technical expertise and collaboration, the MARF Defueling Layup Availability (DLA) Project at the Kesselring Site in New York completed eight weeks ahead of schedule thanks to the skilled on-site expertise of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) workers. The 160,000 resource-day project, which involved the defueling of the MARF prototype—a cornerstone in training U.S. Navy nuclear operators and testing advanced propulsion technologies since 1976—has become a testament to what can be accomplished through dedicated teamwork and innovative problem-solving...

NAVSEA to Present in the 2026 Surface Navy Association Symposium
January 12, 2026 — Officials from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and affiliated program executive offices will participate in Surface Navy panel discussions and present program updates in NAVSEA’s exhibit booth #318 during the 2026 Surface Navy Association’s annual symposium at the Hyatt Regency in Arlington, Virginia, Jan. 13-15. NAVSEA Commander, Vice Adm...

U.S. Navy to Christen Future USNS Lansing
January 9, 2026 — The U.S. Navy will christen the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) during a ceremony at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama, Jan. 10 at 10:30 a.m. (CDT).The principal address will be delivered by The Honorable Hung Cao, Under Secretary of the Navy. Additional speakers will include Vice Adm. Seiko Okano, principal military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of...

The enduring power of Mark 160: Four decades of Navy combat advantage
January 8, 2026 — The Mark 160 gun computer system is built for quick adaptation and ongoing innovation. Owned and sustained by the government and built at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, it is a 40-year product line that provides America’s fleet with precision.“Mark 160 is the fire control system for our Navy’s main gun weapon systems: The Mark 34...

NUWC Division Newport’s role in developing undersea robotic autonomous systems focus of visit by Submarine Group Two commander
January 5, 2026 — Rear Adm. Melvin R. Smith, commander of Submarine Group Two, visited the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport on Dec. 11, delivering a message of gratitude to the workforce during the command’s holiday cookie party before receiving a series of briefings on emerging undersea technologies...

Mentors made the difference: Jessica Delgado’s journey from learning to leading at NSWCDD
January 5, 2026 — Jessica Delgado always had ambition. She grew up in Puerto Rico in a family of strong women: One aunt was a lawyer, another a doctor. Her mother worked as a nurse. Delgado majored in microbiology as an undergraduate and planned to pursue a medical degree, a path that would allow her to help people. Then something unexpected happened: She fell in...

NSWC IHD Anti-Terrorism Officer Awarded Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal
December 30, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) honored Master Sgt. Gregorio Vargas of the Air Force Reserve with the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for revitalizing the command’s Anti-Terrorism (AT) program in less than one year and establishing it as a model for other organizations across the Naval Sea Systems Command...

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