DAHLGREN, Va. (April 24, 2018) - U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, (R-Ga.), shakes hand with Dale Sisson, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) deputy technical director, moments after Sisson presented Hice with the NSWCDD Centennial Coin in commemoration of the command's 100 years of research and development accomplishments. Throughout his tour of NSWCDD facilities, Hice saw the command's capability to develop and integrate complex warfare systems, including the ability to incorporate electric weapons technology into existing and future fighting forces and platforms. The official opening of business for Dahlgren began with the firing of the 7" Tractor Gun on October 16, 1918. Since June 1918, when President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation to acquire nearly one thousand acres to create the original ordnance proving ground during World War I, through today, Dahlgren has served as the center for the scientific research and development that led to hundreds of patents, innovations, and scientific breakthroughs for the U.S. Navy. Each week, NSWCDD posts new content for the public to learn more about the many people, places, and amazing projects that the command and this base has produced over the last century: http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NSWC-Dahlgren/Dahlgren_Centennial/. (U.S. Navy photo by John Joyce/Released)

DAHLGREN, Va. (April 24, 2018) - U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, (R-Ga.) is pictured with Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) leaders in front of the Navy's electromagnetic railgun laboratory launcher. The congressman - who was briefed by NSWCDD engineers on electromagnetic launchers and hypervelocity projectiles - observed the launcher fire a projectile in a demonstration. Hice also watched a laser weapon demonstrated during briefings on directed energy weapons and development. Throughout his tour of NSWCDD facilities, Hice saw the command's capability to develop and integrate complex warfare systems, including the ability to incorporate electric weapons technology into existing and future fighting forces and platforms. Standing left to right: Stephen Malyevac, NSWCDD distinguished scientist for surface engagement; Chester Petry, NSWCDD electromagnetic railgun lead systems engineer; U.S. Rep. Jody Hice; Dale Sisson, NSWCDD deputy technical director; and Stephanie Hornbaker, NSWCDD Gun and Electric Weapon Systems department head. (U.S. Navy photo by John Joyce/Released)

DAHLGREN, Va. (April 24, 2018) - U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, (R-Ga.), center, discusses the laboratory railgun's construction with Chester Petry, electromagnetic railgun lead systems engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). Petry described its construction after the congressman witnessed the railgun launcher fire an experimental round at the NSWCDD Potomac River Test Range. Throughout his tour of NSWCDD facilities, Hice - a House Armed Services Committee member - saw the command's capability to develop and integrate complex warfare systems, including the ability to incorporate electric weapons technology into existing and future fighting forces and platforms. Looking on is Dale Sisson, NSWCDD deputy technical director. (U.S. Navy photo by John Joyce/Released)