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Fiamma Fernandez: NSWC PCD Women’s History Month Spotlight
March 30, 2023 — Fiamma Fernandez is an electrical engineer for the Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) team at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). She holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Florida International University, in Miami, Fla. Upon graduation, she began her NSWC Panama... MORE

Fiamma Fernandez is an electrical engineer for the Landing Craft, Air Cushion Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical team at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division. In 2021, her professional experience expanded as she worked shared time with the Amphibious Assault Systems Integration team as a support test engineer. (U.S. Navy photo by Anthony Powers)

'International Transgender Day of Visibility' offers a chance to support freedom of expression, association
March 30, 2023 — Since 2010, International Transgender Day of Visibility has been celebrated annually March 31. The observance day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about transgender individuals and their contributions to society, while also drawing attention to the discrimination and violence many trans individuals face.International Transgender Day of... MORE

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Women's History Month: Meet Lt. Cmdr. Amber Cowan, USS Kentucky (SSBN 737), the first female executive officer of a U.S. Navy submarine
March 30, 2023 — Employees of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility had the distinct honor of meeting the first female executive officer of a U.S. naval submarine during the Puget Women's Employee Networking Group (PWENG) monthly meeting March 16, 2023, as part of their Women’s History Month celebration.Lt. Cmdr. Amber Cowan, executive... MORE

Lt. Commander Amber Cowan, executive officer, USS Kentucky (SSBN 737), talks about her experience as the first female executive officer aboard a U.S. Navy submarine March 16, 2023, during a Puget Women's Employee Networking group Women's History Month observance at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott Hansen)

U.S. Navy Launches USNS Cody
March 29, 2023 — MOBILE, Ala. – The U.S. Navy’s newest Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessel, USNS Cody (EPF 14), launched at Austal USA’s shipyard, Mar. 20.Capable of transporting 600 tons of personnel and cargo up to 1,200 nautical miles at an average speed of 35 knots, each EPF vessel includes a flight deck to support day and night aircraft launch and... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer a Driving Force in High Power Microwave Lethality Future
March 29, 2023 — Nia Jones isn’t afraid of a challenge. In fact, she thrives on rising to meet those challenges and provides reliable, innovative solutions. Encouraged by her family to always put forth her best effort and persevere when undertaking a task or facing a problem, Jones applies that “strive for excellence” mindset to her professional career.“My parents,... MORE

IMAGE: Nia Jones serves as a High Power Microwave Lethality Modeling technical lead supporting the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness for the Non-Kinetic Lethality Branch within the Missile Systems Integration, Threat Engineering and Weapons Effectiveness Division at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.

NSWCPD Participates in Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium General Membership Meeting
March 29, 2023 — Several Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) employees attended the Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) general membership meeting at the Philadelphia Marriot Downtown on March 14-15, 2023.Established in June 2021, MSTIC affords industry, academia and government stakeholders enhanced networking... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Technical Director Nigel C. Thijs (SES) gives a speech on the critical role the Maritime Sustainment Technology Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) has with NSWCPD during the MSTIC-23-03 Collaboration Event at the Philadelphia Marriot Downtown on March 14, 2023. MSTIC is a collaboration executed under an Other Transaction Authority/Agreement (OTA) with the NSWCPD to develop and mature technologies that enhance the Navy’s mission effectiveness. (U.S. Navy photo by Sgt. Jermaine Sullivan/Released)

Roosevelt completes sea trials en route to San Diego after wrapping up 18-month availability at PSNS & IMF
March 29, 2023 — USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) completed an 18-month docking planning incremental availability at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, March 21.According to Brian McDermott, USS Theodore Roosevelt Project superintendent, work completed during the availability, which began Sept. 10, 2021, included a variety of regularly... MORE

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), pictured above while undocking Aug. 4, 2022, completed an 18-month availability March 21, 2023, at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, in Bremerton, Washington. The carrier completed sea trials en route to San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

NSWC Dahlgren Division Announces PEO IWS Awards for First Quarter
March 29, 2023 — The Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) recognized several individuals from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) with awards for their accomplishments during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023.The PEO IWS Excellence Awards honor innovation and improvement in the areas of product quality, technical... MORE

NSWC Indian Head Division Announces Center for Industrial and Technical Excellence Partnership Agreement with X-Bow Systems, Inc.
March 29, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) announced a new public-private partnership (P3) agreement with X-Bow Launch Systems Inc. (X-Bow), following a formal signing, March 24. Under this 20-year agreement, the two organizations will work together to develop, qualify and manufacture propulsion systems for current and future... MORE

X-Bow's Bolt Rocket executes a successful launch in July 2022 using motor grains produced at NSWC IHD.

NSS-SY Spotlight: Genba walk – Pumpwell workers support the fleet every day, working behind the scenes, between dockings and undockings, to keep PSNS & IMF dry docks operational
March 28, 2023 — When ships and submarines make their way into or out of one of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s six dry docks, riggers and handlers can be seen alongside the vessels tending lines and chains, and operating industrial equipment. However, there is a lot of behind-the-scenes work that is critical to successful docking... MORE

Members of the Shop 99, Temporary Services, pumpwell team pose for a picture inside the Dry Dock 6 Pumpwell March 15, 2023 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington. Team members support the fleet and shipyard operations every day, both during and between dockings and undockings. The shipyard's dry docks and pumpwells were built between 1894 and 1963, so the system undergoes continual maintenance. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott Hansen)

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