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NSWC Crane hosts over a dozen Navy research organizations to meet urgent operational needs
April 10, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) held a collaborative event to respond to urgent operational needs on January 23-25. The event, called TRON Queen’s Gambit 24, included in-person and virtual participants from more than a dozen organizations within the Naval Research and Development Establishment (NRDE). ... MORE

NSWC Crane) held a collaborative event to respond to urgent operational needs on January 23-25. The event, called TRON Queen’s Gambit 24, included in-person and virtual participants from more than a dozen organizations within the Naval Research and Development Establishment (NRDE). Attendents are photographed during the week of the event.

USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) leaves dry dock, begins second phase of Refueling and Complex Overhaul
April 9, 2024 — WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC – USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) undocked from drydock April 8, completing a significant milestone during its multi-year Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at HII-Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) in Newport News, Virginia. Commissioned in December 1995, the nation’s seventh Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier... MORE

USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) is moved to an outfitting berth at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia.

TRFB's first cold spray success
April 8, 2024 — Welding, electroplating, and epoxy repairs are all effective and proven methods used in-house at Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB) to incrementally repair and overhaul some of the U.S. Navy’s ballistic missile submarines. The use of these methods have been proven to be effective, and are all accomplished while under stringent maintenance schedules, providing the U.S. with resilient and well-maintained submarines. But what happens when these methods are not ideal to use during a repair process? A group of forward-thinking individuals at TRFB banded together to establish an effective, new procedure to add to TRFB’s ever-growing tool belt: An internal cold spray process... MORE

Surge Maintenance Hull Maintenance Technician Petty Officer 2nd Class Gerardo Vasquez, left, tries out for the first time.

NAVSEA to present at Sea Air Space National Exposition
April 4, 2024 — WASHINGTON – Key officials from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and affiliated program executive offices will participate in Sea Air Space panels and provide program updates in NAVSEA’s exhibit booth during the 2024 Sea Air Space annual exposition at the Gaylord Center, National Harbor, Maryland, April. 8-10.NAVSEA Commander, Vice Adm. James... MORE

SWRMC 10th Annual Bring a Child to Work Day!
April 4, 2024 — We hosted our 10th annual Bring a Child to Work Day! We opened our doors to the children of SWRMC employees and gave them a front-row seat to see how we achieve our mission of supporting the Navy... MORE

2M/MTR program enhances Navy readiness through self-sufficiency, cost savings
April 4, 2024 — Naval Sea Systems Command’s Miniature/Micro-Miniature Module Test and Repair program plays a crucial role in ensuring Navy fleet readiness through its innovative solutions for electronic component repair and maintenance... MORE

Miniature/Micro-Miniature Module Test and Repair Training Lead Brian Fowler (center) trains U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Zachary Bentz (left) and Lance Cpl. Joshua Bucher (right) from the 2nd Electronics Maintenance Company. The 2M/MTR program plays a crucial role in ensuring Navy fleet readiness through its innovative solutions for electronic component repair and maintenance (Courtesy Photo).

NAVSEA honors retiring Executive Director Giao Phan
April 2, 2024 — WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Executive Director Giao Phan was honored at a retirement ceremony celebrating her civilian career of 42 years serving the Department of Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard, March 28.Phan, the first Asian-American woman to serve as Executive Director of NAVSEA, sat down days before her retirement... MORE

WASHINGTON, DC (March 28, 2024) - Retirement Ceremony in honor of Ms. Giao Phan, Executive Director, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) was hosted by Vice Admiral James Downey, Commander, NAVSEA and held in the Humphreys auditorium at the Washington Navy Yard. Mr. Jay Stefany, Principal Civilian Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition was the Master of Ceremonies; and Vice Admiral (RET) Tom Moore, 44th Commander of NAVSEA, was the guest speaker. Ms. Phan retires after 42 civilian years serving the Department of Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard.

NSWC Crane Technology Transfer bridges the gap between innovation and businesses through licensing Navy technology
April 2, 2024 — An NSWC Crane technology was licensed to industry, through a Government Purpose License, to support U.S. Submarines and their mission undersea. Consolidated Laser Technologies (CLT) will leverage the technology for the creation and testing of Ultra Short Pulse Laser (USPL) techniques. “The NSWC Crane Technology Transfer (T2) Office creates... MORE

USS Roosevelt completes maintenance period in Spain
March 29, 2024 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) completed its planned Selected Restricted Availability (SRA), a depot-level maintenance period in Rota, Spain, March 27, 2024... MORE

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) returns from sea trials, the final phase of its planned Selected Restricted Availability (SRA), a depot-level maintenance period, in Rota, Spain, March 25, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Drace Wilson)

NSWC Crane announces first-ever Educational Services Agreement with Indiana University
March 28, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), in collaboration with Indiana University (IU), announced its first-ever Education Services Agreement (ESA) on March 20 at WestGate Academy in Odon, Indiana. According to acquisition.gov, an ESA is “an ordering agreement under which the Government may order educational services.”Dr. Angela... MORE

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