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NSWC Crane to build new hypersonics-focused research and development capability
March 28, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new strategic and hypersonics research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) facility on Thursday, March 21. The Missile Technology Evaluation Facility (MTEF) provides a new capability for NSWC Crane to ensure reliable performance of strategic... MORE

Dr. Brett Seidle (SES), Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test, and Engineering, delivered remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Missile Testing Evaluation Facility held at NSWC Crane Division. Dr. Seidle (SES) was provided with a tour showcasing the base's current milestones and progress. Also speaking at the event were NSWC Crane Division Technical Director Angela Lewis (SES), NSWC Crane Division CAPT Rex Boonyobhas, and Mr. JR Ross (SSTM).

Event helps showcase shipyard apprentice program
March 28, 2024 — Approximately 300 Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility employees attended an Apprenticeship Knowledge Fair in Building 460, February 28-29 and March 13-14.The event showcased the apprenticeship program's trade instructors and shop representatives along with the benefits of working as an apprentice.The four-day event also... MORE

Casey Harris, welder, Shop 26, Welders, talks with Nicholas Haskins, apprentice instructor, and Riley Morris, mechanic, both Shop 06, Tool Mechanics, Maintenance Logistics, March 13, 2024, during an Apprenticeship Knowledge Fair in Building 460 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Jeb Fach)

VCNO meets with PSNS & IMF senior leaders, tours shipyard facilities during his daylong visit
March 27, 2024 — Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby visited Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington, to discuss the importance of people, current readiness and potential infrastructure upgrades to the shipyard as part of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program, March 22.Capt. JD Crinklaw,... MORE

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby discusses Dry Dock 3 operations with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility senior leadership, March 22, 2024, during a tour of PSNS & IMF, in Bremerton, Washington. (U.S Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

U.S. Navy Achieves Significant Engine Testing Milestones for Large Unmanned Surface Vessel Program
March 22, 2024 — WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy’s Large Unmanned Surface Vessel (LUSV) program reached pivotal milestones earlier this year after several industry teams successfully completed extended reliability demonstrations of four different engine configurations, officials announced today.The four 720-hour tests demonstrated the capability and durability of... MORE

News Release - U.S. Navy Achieves Significant Engine Testing Milestones for Large Unmanned Surface Vessel Program

Keel Laid for Future USNS Muscogee Creek Nation
March 21, 2024 — HOUMA, La. – A keel laying ceremony for the future USNS Muscogee Creek Nation (T-ATS 10), the fifth ship of the Navy’s Navajo class of Towing, Salvage, and Rescue vessels was held at Bollinger Houma Shipyards, Mar. 20.Sponsors Geri Wisner, Attorney General of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation; Nicole Foster, wife of Rear Admiral Calvin Foster; and... MORE

Welder Juan Diaz, Mrs. Nicole Foster, Attorney General of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Geri Wisner and Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief, David Hill

Commentary: NSWC PCD’s Strategic Plan Roll-Out - Core Values and Guiding Principles
March 19, 2024 — This commentary, from Danielle Kinkade, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division corporate strategist, highlights the process and documents how this Navy Lab developed its strategic plan to dominate the littorals. From the vision, mission statement, Navy core values, guiding principles and categories, every word was intentional to help NSWC PCD better support the warfighter... MORE

The updated Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Strategic Plan. Fiscal year 2024 begins an exciting new chapter in this Navy Lab’s future to Dominate the Littorals using this mission, core values, guiding principles and categories to support the warfighter. (U.S. Navy graphic by Cathy Layton)

STEM volunteer has experienced both personal joy and leadership development since getting involved
March 14, 2024 — Civic engagement and volunteerism are both dynamic ways to support local communities while simultaneously learnings new skills, building networks, increasing self-esteem, and forming meaningful connections that can make a difference in someone’s life.Volunteering is a positive, altruistic act. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance... MORE

Sybrina Nanez, metrology quality assurance specialist, Code 901, Production Resources Department, at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington, helps students drill holes in an underwater remotely operated vehicle, Feb. 2, 2024, during a STEM program at Hilder Pearson Elementary School in Poulsbo, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Jeb Fach)

NSWC Crane engineer leverages Ph.D. experience to advance U.S microelectronics
March 14, 2024 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) engineer leveraged his experience and education through the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Fellowship Program to advance Department of Defense’s (DOD) microelectronics technology.Dr. Matthew Gadlage started working at NSWC Crane in 2002 where he worked in a branch focused on... MORE

NSWC Crane engineer, Dr. Matthew Gadlage, leverages Ph.D. experience to advance U.S microelectronics.

Dedication ceremony held for new propulsion shaft lathe that honors the memory and sacrifice of fallen Navy SEAL
March 14, 2024 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility dedicated a new propulsion shaft lathe named in honor of a fallen U.S. Navy SEAL during a ceremony in Bldg. 431, the Inside Machine Shop, Feb. 26, 2024, in Bremerton, Wash.During the ceremony lead by Capt. JD Crinklaw, commander, PSNS & IMF, the new propulsion shaft lathe built by... MORE

Capt. JD Crinklaw, commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington, delivers remarks, Feb. 26, 2024, during a dedication ceremony for a new propulsion shaft lathe, honoring Special Warfare Operator 1st Class (Navy SEAL) Patrick D. Feeks, who was killed in Afghanistan Aug. 16, 2012. (U.S Navy photo by Jeb Fach)

NSWC Indian Head Division HITS Charles County Public School’s STEM Event
March 14, 2024 — Pelting rains and gusting winds did not stop students and their families from attending the eighth annual History, Industry, Technology, and Science (HITS) Expo in Waldorf, Maryland on March 9. Once inside, attendees were warmly welcomed by interactive displays of robots and fighter pilot ejection seats at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian... MORE

A robotics technician in NSWC IHD’s Unmanned Systems Branch, and a young attendee of the History, Industry, Technology and Science Expo interact with an explosive ordnance disposal robot at St. Charles High School in Waldorf, Maryland, on March 9.

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