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Winter weather can bring delayed starts, curtailment
November 16, 2023 — As the threat of inclement weather begins to rise so do questions of curtailment. A curtailment due to snow or other extreme weather or emergency situations can result in non-critical operations being curtailed for safety, either for a short period of time, a shift or for multiple shifts.Mission essential status Even in the event of inclement... MORE

PSNS & IMF Employee Notification System graphic (PSNS & IMF graphic by Scott Hansen)

Self-screening key to early detection of breast cancer
November 16, 2023 — Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held annually in October, aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease. Known best for its pink theme color, the observance features a number of campaigns and programs focusing on supporting people diagnosed with breast cancer, educating people about breast cancer risk factors, and stressing the importance... MORE

According to the CDC, about 255,000 women get breast cancer and 42,000 women die from the disease each year. Learn about risks, symptoms, screenings, and diagnosis here: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/breastcancerawareness/. (Defense Health Agency graphic by Kim Farcot)

Carderock Engineer Receives Secretary of Defense Disability Award
November 16, 2023 — WEST BETHESDA, Md. – Nebraska native Paul Luehr earned the 2023 Secretary of Defense Disability Award at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on Oct. 26, 2023, for his exceptional contribution in advancing equal employment opportunity for individuals with a disability.Luehr, who was one of 23 civilians and service members recognized for this award,... MORE

Paul Luehr receives the Secretary of Defense Disability Award

Carderock’s Jessica Williamson Earns DoN Civilian Service Commendation Medal
November 16, 2023 — WEST BETHESDA, Md. - Jessica Williamson, a program analyst in Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Carderock Division’s Administrative Branch, was nominated for the Department of the Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal for her accomplishments while serving on six-month detail at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) headquarters (HQ) at the... MORE

Jessica Williamson recieves DoN Civilian Service Commendation Award.

NSWCPD Engineers Spearheading Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) Program for U.S. Navy
November 16, 2023 — A team of engineers at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) are leading a collaborative Department of Defense (DoD) readiness initiative focused on the development and implementation of data analysis and sustainment technology capabilities to improve the reliability and maintenance effectiveness of U.S Navy systems and... MORE

NSWCPD’s Mathias Haegele and Sonia Selvan presented a CBM+ES Technical Overview at the CBM+ Expo in September, including this slide showing the CBM+ES Ecosystem. (U.S. Navy Graphic/Released)

Sailing Towards Recovery: More Than a Car
November 15, 2023 — BREMERTON, Wash.– Hull Technician 1st Class Justin Reinhardt, a Sailor assigned to Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, (TRFB) walks proudly around his 2012 MazdaSpeed3 on a beautiful day in Bremerton, Washington. He shares his aging pride and joy, his car, with Evan Beckerman, cofounder of Throtl, an online retailer for performance car and truck parts, and Gary King Jr., one of the hosts at Hoonigan, an automotive apparel and lifestyle brand... MORE

Evan Beckerman (left), Hull Technician 1st Class Justin Reinhardt (center), and Gary King Jr. (Right) stand in front of Reinhardt’s car prior to the remodel.

Future USS Thad Cochran Marks Start of Fabrication
November 15, 2023 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- The Navy and HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division marked the start of fabrication for the future USS Thad Cochran (DDG 135) with a ceremony at HII’s shipyard, Nov. 13.The ship is named for the late Thad Cochran, a United States senator who represented Mississippi from 1978 to 2018 and served as chairman of the United States... MORE

THE SUPSHIP Gulf Coast/Ingalls Shipbuilding team celebrated the start of fabrication milestone for the future USS Thad Cochran (DDG 135) on Oct. 13.

Navigating Innovation: NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Adaptable Interface Innovation Challenge
November 15, 2023 — In a demonstration of cutting-edge technology expertise, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) convened another innovation challenge at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus Nov. 1-3.The Adaptable Interface-Innovation Challenge focused on spearheading advancements in the rapid integration of systems on Navy ships,... MORE

IMAGE: The ASRC Federal team won the $250,000 grand prize from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Adaptable Interface Innovation Challenge. Pictured from left to right, NSWCDD Technical Director Dale Sisson Jr., SES, Executive Director, Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems Van Hendrey, SES, ASRC’s John Frankel, Orest Ukrainsky and Yu Verissimo and Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus.

NSWCPD Commemorates Veterans, Marines During Annual Ceremony
November 15, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) honored those who served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces during the command’s Veterans Day and U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Observance on Nov. 8, 2023.“Service” and “Sacrifice” were the prevailing themes covered by Program Manager, Ships (PMS): Frigate Program,... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) Champion Gary Saladino (left) and Planned Maintenance on Ships (PMS): Frigate Program, Program Manager’s Representative for the FFG 62 Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Girouard conduct a wreath laying ceremony during the command’s annual Veterans Day and U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Observance on Nov. 8, 2023. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Petty Officer Chad M. Butler/Released)

Keel Authenticated for Future Billy Frank Jr.
November 14, 2023 — MOBILE, Ala. – The keel for the future USNS Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11), the Navy’s 6th Navajo-class platform, was laid at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Nov. 14.A keel laying ceremony recognizes the start of a ship’s construction through the union of a ship’s modular components and the welding, or “authentication,” of an honoree’s initials into a... MORE

Billy Frank Jr. (T-ATS 11) Ship Sponsor Peggen Frank (at left) looks on as Austal welder Brandon Auld traces her initials onto a ceremonial keel plate.

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