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TRFB Awarded NAVSEA Retention Excellence Award
February 23, 2021 — Trident Refit Facility Bangor (TRFB) received the Naval Retention Excellence Award, also known as the Golden Anchor, from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) for fiscal year 2020 after receiving a 100% on its annual Command Career Information Program review.The award is given to commands with superior accomplishment in executing programs that best... MORE

SILVERDALE, Wash. (Feb. 23, 2021) – Trident Refit Facility Bangor (TRFB) Career Counselors (from left to right) Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Keslie Gonzalez, Yeoman (Submarines) 2nd Class Ethan Noe, Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Thomas D’Antonio, Machinist Mate (Auxiliary) 2nd Class Matthew Bingham, Sonar Technician (Submarines) 2nd Class Christopher Mcanally, Command Career Counselor (CCC) Machinist Mate (Auxiliary) 2nd Class Leo Zhang, and Hull Maintenance Technician 1st Class Audon Ariasmartinez represent TRFB’s Command Career Management Program, which is made up of 27 career counselors. TRFB recently received the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Retention Excellence Award for the fiscal year 2020 for superior accomplishment in executing programs that best enable Sailors to succeed in the Navy and for directly supporting the concept of Brilliant on the Basics, a charge from the U.S. Navy to reinvigorate efforts to foster an environment where Sailors and their families want to stay in the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Chief Rebecca Ives/released)

NSWC Crane uses “microgrants” to strengthen collaborative research with academia
February 23, 2021 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) uses microgrants to develop its workforce, increase collaboration with academia across the country, and bolster research.Microgrants are a small amount of funds granted to an external partner for impact-oriented research and development (R&D) toward NSWC Crane’s mission areas... MORE

Dr. Jonathan Dilger, the Director of Research at NSWC Crane

Two NSWC Dahlgren Division Subject Matter Experts Honored as Modern Day Technology Leaders
February 22, 2021 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Two Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) subject matter experts have received recognition for their expertise as Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) Modern Day Technology Leaders.Jesse Campbell, lead engineer for the Tomahawk Guidance Test Set (GTS) Program, and Laser Systems Group Lead Scientist Sean Durrant... MORE

IMAGE: Sean Durrant, Laser Systems Group Lead Scientist, is being recognized as a Black Engineer of the Year Award Modern Day Technology Leader. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center Implements Job Rotation Program
February 19, 2021 — SAN DIEGO —Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) recently implemented a short-term job rotation program with several employees completing rotations in early 2021.“Training our employees has been one of my top priorities during my time at SWRMC,” said Capt. David Hart, SWRMC’s commanding officer. “It is important that we are ensuring our... MORE

PSNS & IMF management and labor partners sign VPP application
February 18, 2021 — Management and bargaining unit representatives at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility signaled their commitment to safety with the signing of an application Feb. 18, 2021, to become a Star Site under the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program.“The safety of our teammates is of paramount... MORE

Capt. Jip Mosman, commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, signs the application signaled their commitment to become a Star Site under the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program, Feb. 18, 2021, at PSNS & IMF, in Bremerton, Wash.

The Ventura County Economic Development Association Honors Fathomwerx Lab with the Public-Private Partnership Award
February 18, 2021 — Fathomwerx Lab, a collaborative, innovative government and industry space, recently received the Public-Private Partnership award by the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA) for its contributions to the local, statewide and national economy including several new relationships and potential new technologies.Fathomwerx received the... MORE

From left to right: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) Deputy Technical Director Vance Brahosky; Ventura Tech Bridge Director and NSWC PHD Office of Research and Technology Applications Manager Alan Jaeger; Camarillo, California-based Matter Labs Director Bryan Went and Fathomwerx Lab Manager Mark Thompson in front of the new 3D printing lab with their Ventura County Economic Development Association award that they accepted virtually Friday, Jan. 15.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Develops Innovative New Employee Virtual Onboarding During a Pandemic
February 18, 2021 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Everyone remembers their first day in a new workplace with a mix of anticipation, nervousness, taking in new sites and meeting new people, but what is that ritual like for employees who onboard from home during a global pandemic? Hiring exceptional talent during a pandemic presented new challenges but proved to be beneficial as... MORE

IMAGE: Sarah Lloyd is the branch head for the Human Systems and Automation Branch for the NSWCDD Integrated Combat Systems Department and discussed recent recruiting strategies and best hiring practices. Having managed the onboarding process for multiple new employees for the branch, she acknowledges the innovation and forward thinking needed to continue making strides in the virtual onboarding process. “By combining best virtual onboarding practices with proven processes, we optimize the effectiveness of integrating new employees into the workforce and the ability for them to contribute sooner. Our recruiting and hiring efforts are reaching more versatile, knowledgeable candidates and promoting efficient assimilation.” (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

NSWC Crane Electronic Warfare Employees Provide Expertise for Virtual Training System
February 17, 2021 — Crane, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Electronic Warfare (EW) experts consulted with Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division to create an all-virtual maintenance training system for the AN/SLQ-32 EW system. The AN/SLQ-32 EW system (commonly referred to as the Slick-32) provides ships with capabilities... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Electronic Warfare (EW) experts consulted with Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division to create an all-virtual maintenance training system the AN/SLQ-32 EW system.

NSWCPD Hosts Inaugural Virtual Speed Mentoring Event
February 15, 2021 — Mentors play an important role in life. They provide guidance and recommendations. They empower and encourage. They help people of all ages and walks of life to find and follow their passions, and provide a push in achieving their goals.Understanding the inherent value in mentorship and with virtual events becoming the norm, the Naval Surface... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)'s Women's Employee Resource Group (WERG) hosts a Speed Mentoring event on March 12, 2019. In January 2021, however, NSWCPD conducted its inaugural virtual Speed Mentoring event that included additional Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers, NAVSEA headquarters, and the Naval Engineering Facilities Command (NAVFAC). (U.S. Navy photo by Kirsten St. Peter/Released)

Simulated Firearms Training System, “Game Changer” for PCU Sailors
February 12, 2021 — Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) Sailors assigned to ships located at Bath Iron Works Shipyard, Bath, Maine now have access to a new simulated use of force option to fulfill their weapons qualifications training.The Firearms Training System (FATS) offers a full experience in use of force option handling and application, allowing freedom of movement,... MORE

Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, Program Executive Officer, Ships, reviews the Firearms Training System (FATS), a new simulated use of force option that Sailors can use to fulfill their weapons qualifications training.

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