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Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Names Warren and Karstedt Sailors of the Year for Service to Fleet, Shipmates
February 10, 2023 — Two sailors stationed at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) earned the command’s top honors for enlisted personnel for their efforts to support the fleet and fellow sailors.NSWC PHD named Fire Controlman 1st Class (FC1) James Warren its Senior Sailor of the Year and FC2 Zachary Karstedt its Sailor of the Year for fiscal... MORE

NSWC Philadelphia Division’s Naval Innovative Science & Engineering Program Holds Virtual Information Session for Fiscal Year 2024 Proposal Period
February 9, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division’s Naval Innovative Science & Engineering Program (NISE) recently held a virtual information session for interested parties that helped kick off NISE’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 proposal period.The NISE Program was established in 2009 as part of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division’s Naval Innovative Science & Engineering (NISE) Program held a virtual information session to kick off NISE’s Fiscal Year 2024 proposal period on Jan. 12, 2023. (U.S. Navy screenshot by Joseph Fontanazza/Released)

Future USS Richard M. McCool Jr. Successfully Installs EASR Antenna
February 9, 2023 — The Enterprise Air Surveillance Radar (EASR) antenna landed on the future USS Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29), Jan.16, 2023.This marks the completion of EASR system deliveries for what will be the first LPD 17 Class ship and the first U.S. Navy install and activation of the SPY-6(V)2, rotating variant, S-Band radar.“The progress made is a testament... MORE

Dahlgren Employees Judge King George Middle School Science Fair
February 9, 2023 — When several Dahlgren employees arrived at King George Middle School (KGMS) to judge the science fair Jan. 31, the tables were turned and they became the students.KGMS science department head Sheri Sanders addressed the representatives from the base and explained the guidelines for judging the fair.All 51 of the projects were judged and 20 students... MORE

IMAGE: Julie Grossen, a branch head in the Weapons Control and Integration Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, gives feedback to seventh-grader Madison Dougherty at the King George Middle School Science Fair Jan. 31.

U.S. Navy Senior Shipbuilding Admiral Visits Republic of Korea
February 7, 2023 — Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, Program Executive Officer (PEO) Ships traveled to the Republic of Korea (ROK) to meet with Ministry of National Defense Acquisition Leaders and tour private shipyards.The trip included meetings with ROK’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). DAPA is the sole government agency executing the procurement of... MORE

Portable coordinate measuring machines bring greater efficiency, ensure first-time quality at PSNS & IMF
February 6, 2023 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility has used portable coordinate measuring machines for about a decade to help mechanics build replacement piping assemblies quicker and more accurately than using tape measures and angle finders.However, the descriptor “portable” in portable coordinate measuring machines, or PCMMs, is a... MORE

Shop 56 pipefitters (from left) Mitchell Clearly, Brandon Bliss and Chris Foust demonstrate the use of the new, portable FARO Arm at the NBK Pure Water Plant December 12, 2022 at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott Hansen)

Navy and Industry Partners Complete Production Mk 18 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Systems
February 3, 2023 — Washington – The Navy announced today a significant milestone in the delivery of unmanned undersea warfighting capability to the fleet. Production of the MK 18 Mod 2 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) program of record has completed.Managed by the Expeditionary Missions program office under the Program Executive Office for Unmanned and Small... MORE

Future USS Marinette (LCS 25) Delivered to Navy
February 3, 2023 — WASHINGTON — The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Marinette (LCS 25) from Lockheed Martin this week at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard in Marinette, Wisconsin.“Today marks a significant milestone in the life of the future USS Marinette,” said Capt. Andy Gold, LCS program manager. “I look forward to the commissioning of Marinette... MORE

From Sea to Second Life: a NAVSEA Anchor’s Journey to an Oklahoma Monument
February 3, 2023 — It’s not often that Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) gets to help with Boy Scout Eagle Award Projects, but recently, NAVSEA helped Eagle Scout Matthew Aguilar Jr. in his mission to build a Navy veterans’ memorial in his hometown of Lawton, Oklahoma.“I feel there is a need to give back for all the blessings I was born into being an American, and a... MORE

Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, Matthew Aguilar Jr.’s finished Eagle Scout project of the anchor and chain from the USS Oklahoma (SSN 723) in Lawton, Oklahoma, Sept. 28, 2022. (Courtesy photo)

Admiral Lisa Franchetti Visits SWRMC
February 3, 2023 — This week SWRMC had the privilege of hosting Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti and Chief of Staff, U.S Southern Command, Rear Admiral Yvette Davids at our facilities. During the visit, we had meaningful, productive discussions on fire safety, our Sailors, and how we are supporting our mission priorities. The Admirals also... MORE

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