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NSWCDD’s Weisman Went from Outward to Upward Bound
February 21, 2023 — Before Michael Weisman became a whiz at augmented reality and virtual reality in the Weapons Control and Integration Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), he provided encouragement to youth who were seeking guidance.The Brooklyn, New York native was a mentor with Outward Bound USA while living in his home state. He... MORE

IMAGE: Michael Weisman is the augmented reality and virtual reality lead in the Battle Management Systems program in the Weapons Control and Integration Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. He also serves as the 3D laser scanning subject matter expert.

More than 800 tentative offers extended to job seekers during two-day event at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds
February 20, 2023 — The doors of Presidents’ Hall at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds opened at 9 a.m. sharp Feb. 3, kicking off Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s two-day hiring fair.Hopeful applicants braved the cold, rainy weather to browse booths representing 30 of the shipyard’s shops, codes and services. Scattered throughout the event... MORE

Allan Schott, hiring manager, Shop 38, Marine Machinery Mechanics, advises a job seeker Feb. 3, 2023, during the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Hiring Fair. Seventeen years ago, Schott found himself in a similar position, looking for work at the shipyard. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott Hansen)

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division’s African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) hosts “Black History Month Jeopardy!” Event
February 17, 2023 — In honor of Black History Month, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division’s African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) hosted “Black History Month Jeopardy!” for NSWCPD personnel on Feb 8, 2023.“We know about the traditional famous figures whom everyone is taught about in school, but do we explore beyond the information we are... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division Mechanical Engineer Jabril Muhammad acts as host for the NSWCPD African American Employee Resource Group’s (AAERG) “Black History Month Jeopardy!” event on Feb 8, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Sgt. Jermaine Sullivan/Released)

NSWCPD Employee Receives Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award
February 17, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke Class (DDG 51) Destroyer Shipbuilding Program Manager Capt. Seth Miller presented the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service award to Toni A. Checchio, the lead systems electrical engineer for DDG 51 Class Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) on Jan. 18, 2022 for her noteworthy performance during her over 39-year career at Naval Surface... MORE

The Arleigh Burke Class (DDG 51) Destroyer Shipbuilding Program Manager Capt. Seth Miller (left) and Naval Sea Systems Flight (FLT) III Upgrade Manager PMS 400D Michael Dugan (right) present the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award to Toni Checchio, a Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division electrical engineer, for her performance throughout her 39-year career on Jan. 18, 2022 in Philadelphia. Checchio began working at NSWCPD in 1983 as a co-op, and she is set to retire on Feb. 28, 2023.

University of Memphis Tours Carderock’s Large Cavitation Channel
February 16, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division hosted members from the University of Memphis (UofM) for a meet-and-greet, command overview briefing with presentations and a tour of the William B. Morgan Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) at Carderock’s Memphis Detachment in Tennessee on Feb. 6. Also present were four congressional staff members from... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division employees, University of Memphis staff members and congressional staffers pose at the base of the Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) at Carderock’s Memphis Detachment in Tennessee on Feb. 6, where they kicked off a partnership to develop an Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Environment Degradation Lab and do Cavitation Erosion Research. (U.S. Navy photo by Todd Hurley)

Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Apalachicola
February 16, 2023 — MOBILE, Ala. – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel, USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13), Feb. 16.EPFs are designed to operate in shallow waterways and are capable of a wide range of activities. These versatile, non-combatant transport ships are used for the high-speed transportation of troops, military vehicles, and... MORE

Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center Completes Emergent Repair on USS Makin Island (LHD 8)
February 16, 2023 — The Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center (HRMC) team at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility is the Navy’s first responders when it comes to an emergent repair availability (ERAV) on surface ships in the Indo-Pacific Region.Pearl Harbor sits in a strategic location and is a hub for many emergent repairs for ships... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM - From left to right:
PSI PM Kevin Collins, C250 Shanon Arnold, C103 CTL Juan Carlos “Harry” Herrera, C103 APM Shane Konno, C132 QA Jamie Francis, C410 CS Jay Masatsugu, C103 APM Cheryl Yamanaka, 132 QA Michael Halsey, C242 A-CHENG Patrick Driscoll, C410 Sohee “Kelly” Wun, C103 WFO Lt. Cmdr. Kristopher DeVisser, C103 SBS Tony Castro.

The Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center (HRMC) team at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility is the Navy’s first responders when it comes to an emergent repair availability (ERAV) on surface ships in the Indo-Pacific Region.

2022 PSNS & IMF CARRIER REVIEW: Carrier project teams celebrate another successful year at PSNS as they build on a legacy of excellence
February 16, 2023 — 2022 saw a Navy-wide celebration of 100 years of aircraft carriers. Looking back, it was also a year of immense pride and celebration of the carrier project teams here at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility and the work they do to keep up with a century of growth and development. PSNS & IMF has played a prominent role in... MORE

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is berthed at pier 12 in Yokosuka/CFAY/Naval Base, in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

NSWCDD New Employee Shines Under Pressure
February 15, 2023 — From the time Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) employee Joshua Carter was a young boy, he had enormous potential in the STEM field. The Kansas City, Missouri, native excelled in athletics, theater and STEM-related classes.Carter’s parents and several teachers picked up on his impressive abilities. “I feel like my parents saw... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) highlights Joshua Carter, a Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarship program student. He made his way to NSWCDD in February 2022 and works in the Strategic and Computing Systems Department.

NSWC Philadelphia Division Chemist Recognized with Dolores M. Etter Award
February 14, 2023 — Some of the best and brightest Navy and Marine Corps teams were recognized during the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN) Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers Awards Ceremony at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division on June 16, 2022.The award is named after former ASN Dr. Delores... MORE

NSWCPD Chemist Patricia L. Haggerty was presented the 2022 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers Award for her contributions to the team spearheaded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Office of Technology. (U.S. Navy Photo by Phil Scaringi)