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NAVSEA recognized for top support to small business
November 20, 2015 — Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) received six of 13 awards for outstanding acquisition practices during the 2014 Department of the Navy Acquisition Excellence Awards ceremony at the Pentagon, Nov. 17... MORE

Navy Leaders’ Shift Perceptions and Assist Fellow Disabled Personnel to Successful Careers
November 20, 2015 — DAM NECK and DAHLGREN, Va. – The Naval Sea Systems Command(NAVSEA) Disability Program Manager and a severely injured Navy wounded warriorwho returned to active duty shared their stories, challenges, and goals atNational Disability Employment Awareness Month events Oct. 28-29.“I’m able tomake an immediate impact by offering qualified individuals... MORE

Alligator 2014. Miller spoke at the National Disability Employment Awareness Month observance held at Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck, Va., Oct. 28, 2015. The EOD Chief received the Purple Heart Medal and a Bronze Star Medal with Valor after he was severely injured by a land mine in Afghanistan. He received rehabilitation treatment at Bethesda Walter Reed Medical Center where he persevered and was able to walk again in 31 days, returning to work within three months. He fought to remain on active duty status and is preparing for another deployment.

Cross Paths With the Lightning Pack: Your march will never be the same!
November 17, 2015 — FORT BENNING, Ga. - Naval Surface Warfare Center DahlgrenDivision (NSWCDD) partnered with U.S. Army agencies at Natick Soldier Researchand Development Center (NSRDEC) to conduct a 12-mile road march with anelectricity generating backpack here, Aug. 31 - Sept. 3. A six-man U.S. Army Ranger team evaluated the"Lightning Pack" component of the Joint... MORE

USS Dahlgren - An Integrated Naval Fire-Control-Loop Laboratory Environment
November 17, 2015 — DAHLGREN, Va. - The virtual USS Dahlgren - built toassess the naval fire-control-loop through research, development, test, andevaluation (RDT&E) - is available for Navy warfare centers to access andleverage its distributed testing capabilities. From its berth at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC)Dahlgren Division, the cybernetic ship is... MORE

A Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle launches from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Potomac River Test Range during a surface warfare integration test featuring the virtual USS Dahlgren. Scan Eagle identified, targeted, engaged and supported reengagement throughout the experiment as the NSWCDD-patented Visual Automatic Scoring System sent gun targeting corrections to the MK160 gun weapon system operator. "USS Dahlgren is empowering our integration of unmanned air and surface vehicles into the fire-control-loop for greatly expanded battle space and increased reaction times," said Neil Baron, NSWCDD distinguished scientist for combat control.

Keel for future USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) Authenticated
November 16, 2015 — BATH, Maine - The keel of the future USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) was authenticated during a ceremony at the Bath Iron Works (BIW) shipyard Nov. 16... MORE

Hoosier Wounded Warrior Finds Fresh Start at NSWC Crane
November 12, 2015 — Two years ago, Knox County native Clarence Enlow was a Marine Corps staff sergeant with a decade of military service under his belt. The combat instructor had faced deployment to Iraq—kicking in doors, providing security and traveling in convoys—and planned to remain a Marine until he retired after 23 years of service. Then a training accident changed everything, although Enlow didn’t know it at the time... MORE

Special Warfare & Expeditionary Systems Department Weapon Systems Training Branch Manager John Brummett and Clarence Enlow

Navy Scientists and Engineers Increase Awareness of NSWCDD Technical Capabilities at Navy Yard Event
November 10, 2015 — WASHINGTON - Naval Surface Warfare Center DahlgrenDivision (NSWCDD) scientists and engineers showcased cutting-edge technologiesand briefed military personnel, government employees and contractors attendingthe NSWCDD Briefing and Technical Demonstration held at Naval Sea SystemCommand headquarters, Nov. 3. The Navy Yard event featured briefs and... MORE

NSWCDD engineer Helmer Flores demonstrates how a shipboard Collective Protection System (CPS) filter housing works while briefing Rear Adm. Brian Antonio, program executive officer for the Littoral Combat Ships program, on the system and its capabilities. NSWCDD CBR Defense engineers designed the shipboard collective protection system to protect Sailors, critical operations, and equipment within selected areas of a ship, or zones, from CBR contamination when the ship is operating in a contaminated environment. Personnel in the protected zone do not need to wear protective clothing or masks which impose heat stress and can impact crew members' performance.

NSWC IHEODTD's Beckman, MK 45 Gun Mount team earn NAVSEA Excellence Award
November 9, 2015 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division's (NSWC IHEODTD) Mark Beckman and MK 45 Gun Mount Installation and Checkout team received Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Excellence Awards during a ceremony held at the Washington Navy Yard, Oct. 27... MORE

Mark Beckman receives NAVSEA Individual Excellence Award from NAVSEA Commander Vice Adm. William Hilarides during a ceremony, Oct. 27.

Jabaley Relieves Johnson as Program Executive Officer for Submarines
November 5, 2015 — WASHINGTON - Rear Adm. Michael E. Jabaley relieved Vice Adm. David C. Johnson as the Program Executive Officer for Submarines during a change of office ceremony Oct. 30 at the Washington Navy Yard... MORE

NAVSEA Hosts First Cybersecurity Industry Day
November 5, 2015 — WASHINGTON - The Naval Sea System Command held its first cybersecurity industry day, Oct. 30, seeking to leverage industry's talent and innovation to keep Navy ships and systems cyber-secure... MORE

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