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Carderock Assists in Calibration Trials of USNS John Lewis
May 24, 2023 — The U.S. Navy protects its surface ships and submarines from underwater magnetic influence mines through a two-step process consisting of magnetic treatment followed by degaussing system calibration, typically at the beginning of the ship or boat’s service life. USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) underwent treatment and calibration at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March. Personnel from Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Carderock Division and NSWC Philadelphia Division, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Keyport's San Diego Detachment, as well as Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) were involved in the trial. Carderock served as the In-Service Engineering Agent for the degaussing system that was being calibrated. The purpose of the trial was to minimize the ship’s susceptibility to underwater mines... MORE

Pennsylvania availability begins: The ballistic missile submarine's arrival marks Dry Dock 4's return to service following recent seismic mitigation work
May 24, 2023 — USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) entered Dry Dock 4 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility May 11, to begin an 18-month Extended Refit Period.This will be the first maintenance availability in Dry Dock 4 since interim seismic mitigation efforts were completed in recent weeks and the dry dock was tested and... MORE

USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) enters Dry Dock 4 May 11, 2023, beginning an 18-month Extended Refit Period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington. It will be the first extended refit performed on a ballistic missile submarine at PSNS & IMF. (U.S Navy photo by Jeb Fach)

NSWCDD hosts Veteran Speed Mentoring event
May 23, 2023 — The room hummed with excitement and energy May 15 during a Veteran Speed Mentoring event hosted by the Veteran Integration Program. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) veterans had the opportunity to connect and network during the session.The Veteran Integration Program, which is part of the Employee Engagement Program, provides... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s Veteran Integration Program hosted a veteran speed mentoring event May 15. Eleven mentors and 11 mentees had the opportunity to network and discuss prior service, goals and advice for their careers.

Deep-learning architecture research is underway at UF in partnership with NSWC PCD
May 23, 2023 — “So what is a machine learning algorithm really doing?” That is the question a group of university students and faculty are tackling at the University of Florida (UF) under a Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) grant sponsored by NSWC Panama City Division.The NEEC program includes university faculty and students working with NAVSEA... MORE

(center) Ben Colburn, a research assistant at the University of Florida, presents his research to Dr. Matthew Bays, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division's (NSWC PCD) senior scientist for robotics and optimization and the command's Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) director. The NEEC program has benefited the Naval Research and Development Enterprise and Navy Labs, like NSWC PCD, by creating a sustainable pipeline of scientists and engineers with difficult-to-hire skillsets. (courtesy photo)

PHNSY at Onizuka Day of Exploration
May 23, 2023 — A handful of volunteers represented the shipyard at the Onizuka Day of Exploration event, held at University of Hawaii West Oahu, April 22, 2023... MORE

Two child sit on the floor building a load to test on a crane attached to a table as Petty Officer 1st Class Adam Massingil observes from a seat at the table.

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Town Hall
May 23, 2023 — Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard leadership briefs shipyard personnel during a Town Hall held at the Structural Shop at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Hawaii, May 23, 2023... MORE

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Commander Capt. Richard Jones, center, briefs shipyard personnel during a Town Hall held at the Structural Shop at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.

Command Employees Recognized at NSWC Indian Head Division Honorary Awards Ceremony
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division recognized individuals and teams who made significant contributions to the command’s mission at the annual Honorary Awards ceremony hosted at College of Southern Maryland’s Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland, May 18.

BZ to the USS Somerset Maintenance Team!
May 23, 2023 — Shoutout to this crew who helped get USS Somerset (LPD 25) underway by repairing the ship's steering system with minimal delay. BZ to all involved!... MORE

NSWC Crane first in NAVSEA to pass international safety certification
May 22, 2023 — NSWC Crane) is the first organization in the NAVSEA enterprise to pass an international safety management system (SMS) certification after five years of preparation. The certification is called the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), or short for ISO 45001. ISO developed ISO 45001 for organizations to improve employee safety, reduce workplace risks, and create better and safer working conditions. “Passing this certification means that NSWC Crane is set up for success to ensure the safety of our workforce,” said CAPT Duncan McKay, the Commanding Officer at NSWC Crane. “The team worked for years to ensure we were prepared for the certification; this is a testament to their work ethic and dedication to creating a safer environment for our workforce.”... MORE

Fly, Float, Catapult! Montross Middle School Students Compete in NSWC Dahlgren Division STEM Competitions
May 19, 2023 — Gustavo Cabanillas watched intently as his team’s wind-powered car – four paper cups glued to cardboard and two straw-encased sticks attached to tea lights serving as wheels – soared away from the fan across the gym floor 267 inches.The Montross Middle School sixth-grader was proud of his team’s accomplishment in one of three challenges at the STEM... MORE

IMAGE: From left to right, Montross Middle School 6th graders Zylitue Banks, Latrell Purce and Jayleen Reeves are participating in the Load Bearing Boat Build Challenge. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) scientist Stephanie Shand is assisting the students. The Load Bearing Boat Build challenge was one of three at the STEM competitions for the whole school.