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Navy Lays Keel on Future Littoral Combat Ship Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21)
February 22, 2018 — MARINETTE, Wis. – The U.S. Navy held a keel laying and authentication ceremony for the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) in Marinette, Feb. 22... MORE

Navy Accepts delivery of USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams
February 22, 2018 — SAN DIEGO– The Navy accepted delivery of its second Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship, USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), Feb. 22... MORE

171019-N-N0101-110 WASHINGTON (Oct. 19, 2017) An undated artist rendering of the future expeditionary sea base USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams (T-ESB 4).

EX‐USS SHADWELL Disposal – Wreck in Place
February 20, 2018 — EX USS SHADWELL, a decommissioned CASA GRANDE Class Dock Landing Ship has had a long history supporting the US Navy. She was built by Newport News Shipbuilding in 1944, and served as a commissioned vessel thru 1970. NRL took custody and began using her for testing firefighting equipment, procedures and testing fire resistance of materials beginning 1988. After decades of testing, she was retired from NRL service in October 2016. ... MORE

Camp Pendleton hosts Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona for explosive breach testing
February 15, 2018 — Camp Pendleton hosted Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona’s range systems department for explosive breach testing on January 30, 2018. The explosive breach test was conducted to evaluate a new rail system that will be used as a training aid for Marine Corps Special Operations Command to set up multiple different scenarios for door breaching simulations... MORE

Camp Pendleton hosted Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona’s range systems department for explosive breach testing on Jan. 30, 2018. The explosive breach test was conducted to evaluate a new rail system that will be used as a training aid for Marine Corps Special Operations Command to set up multiple different scenarios for door breaching simulations

Navy Approves New Engineering Duty Officer Qualification Insignia
February 15, 2018 — WASHINGTON - Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) officers are among the first to wear the Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) insignia, during a ceremony Jan. 8 at the Washington Navy Yard... MORE

Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) insignia is the latest qualification pin approved to be worn in uniform by active and reserve duty officers

NAVSEA to offer Navy civilian job opportunities at BEYA STEM Conference
February 8, 2018 — WASHINGTON – Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals will gather for the 32nd annual 2018 Black Engineer Stem Conference Feb. 8-10 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C... MORE

World-Class NSWC Crane Scientist Receives Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award
February 8, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. – On Jan. 26, Dr. Gerald Manke II, a Senior Program Scientist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), received a Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award at the Pentagon for his nationally-recognized leadership in lasers... MORE

180129-N-YG220-044 ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan. 29, 2018) Rear Adm. David Hahn, chief of naval research (CNR), presents Dr. Gerald C. Manke with a Meritorious Service Award during a ceremony held at the Office of Naval Research. (U.S. Navy photo by Moraima Johnston/Released)

Navy Releases RFP for FY 2018-2022 DDG 51 Multiyear Shipbuilding Procurement
February 8, 2018 — WASHINGTON (Feb. 8, 2018) - The Navy will release the final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the DDG 51 Fiscal Years (FY) 2018 - 2022 Multiyear Procurement (MYP) for Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers on Feb. 8. This solicitation is a limited competition between the two current DDG 51 class shipbuilders, General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works (BIW) and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)... MORE

Hampton University Visits NSWC Dahlgren
February 7, 2018 — DAHLGREN, Va. (Feb. 2, 2018) - Hampton University officials, professors, and students are pictured with leaders from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) at the NSWCDD High Power Laser Facility during their tour of Dahlgren laboratories and test sites. NSWCDD leaders and technologists - including Hampton University alumni... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Feb. 2, 2018) - Hampton University officials, professors, and students are pictured with leaders from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) at the NSWCDD High Power Laser Facility during their tour of Dahlgren laboratories and test sites. NSWCDD leaders and technologists - including Hampton University alumni currently working at Dahlgren as scientists and engineers - briefed the Hampton University delegation on the command's mission, capabilities and technological programs as well as human resources initiatives.
In turn, Dr. Danny Barnes, Hampton University director for cyber security and computer information systems - briefed NSWCDD officials about Hampton University which is comprised of seven schools - business, engineering and technology, liberal arts and education, nursing, pharmacy, science, Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, and the University College.

Middle School Students Respond to Navy Challenge, Present 88 STEM Projects at Science Fair
February 6, 2018 — FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Freedom Middle School students – responding to a challenge by Navy scientists and engineers – had four months to prepare their technological projects before face to face meetings and evaluations took place, Jan. 25. The challenge was spelled out in an open letter to the students in September 2017. In response, the advanced... MORE

IMAGE: FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 30, 2018) – The 15 students recognized for placing first, second, third, and honorable mention at the 2018 Freedom Middle School Science Fair are pictured with school officials. They were among 108 students who presented 88 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics projects in three categories: earth and space, life science and biology, and physical science. The students briefed their projects to 15 judges – including 12 scientists and engineers from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division – who interviewed and mentored the students while evaluating their projects. Students pictured left to right on the first row (bottom) are: Samantha Quillen, Emilee Imler, Kaitlyn Bestick, and Hannah Lowery. Second row: Rachel Margelos, Caleb Caison, and Regan Bestick. Third row: Gavin White, Calvin Campbell, Areanna Jess, and Garrett Peck. Fourth row: Daniel Fordham, Hailey Gibson, Phoebe Awan, and M’Laya Ainsworth. Freedom Middle School officials pictured in the top row: Advanced Science Teacher Linda Lapp, Vice Principal Dwan Barnes Gaines, Principal Dr. Eric Wright, and ‎Physical Science Teacher Mendy Owen.

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