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Carderock’s Jeremy Salmon, Alexis Colon and Adam Smith, all from Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division’s Additive and Subtractive Shop (Code 621), stand with two of the models they created at the Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Va., on Jan. 13, 2026.

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Carderock Team Fabricated Golden Fleet Models Showcased at SNA

Carderock’s Jeremy Salmon, Alexis Colon and Adam Smith, all from Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division’s Additive and Subtractive Shop (Code 621), stand with two of the models they created at the Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Va., on Jan. 13, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo by Capt. Christopher Matassa, USN)

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks at the Surface Navy Association National Symposium Jan. 13, 2026, in Arlington, Va.

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Carderock Team Fabricated Golden Fleet Models Showcased at SNA

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks at the Surface Navy Association National Symposium Jan. 13, 2026, in Arlington, Va. (U.S, Navy photo by Capt. Christopher Matassa, USN)

Mr. Christopher Miller and Mr. Thomas Perotti visited Carderock on Aug. 28, 2025, to recognize of team of Carderock employees who fabricated four 1/250th scale surface ship models in eight calendar days at the request of NAVSEA. From left to right: Matthew Gutmann (Code 822 Engineer), Josh Crum (Code 621 Branch Head), Mr. Miller (Executive Director NAVSEA), Captain Matassa (Commanding Officer NSWC Carderock), Mr. Perotti (Executive Director Warfare Centers), Adam Smith, (Code 621 Additive and Subtractive Technician), Alexis Colon (Code 621 Additive and Subtractive Technician), Tim Lewis (Code 623 Planner and Estimator) and John Grant Dixon (Code 822 Engineer).

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NAVSEA HQ Recognizes Carderock Employees for Eight Day Model Building Effort

Mr. Christopher Miller and Mr. Thomas Perotti visited Carderock on Aug. 28, 2025, to recognize of team of Carderock employees who fabricated four 1/250th scale surface ship models in eight calendar days at the request of NAVSEA. While at Carderock, the team showcased other models and capabilities to Mr. Miller and Mr. Perotti. From left to right: Matthew Gutmann (Code 822 Engineer), Josh Crum (Code 621 Branch Head), Mr. Miller (Executive Director NAVSEA), Captain Matassa (Commanding Officer NSWC Carderock), Mr. Perotti (Executive Director Warfare Centers), Adam Smith, (Code 621 Additive and Subtractive Technician), Alexis Colon (Code 621 Additive and Subtractive Technician), Tim Lewis (Code 623 Planner and Estimator) and John Grant Dixon (Code 822 Engineer). (U.S. Navy photo by Corum Byers)

Mr. Adam Smith (right), an employee with the Fabrication and Technical Support Division, explains the assembly of the physical models to visitors at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda on Aug. 28, 2025. Pictured from left are: Mr. Matt Gutmann; Mr. Chris Miller, Executive Director of Naval Sea Systems Command; Mr. Tom Perotti, Executive Director, Naval Sea Systems Command, Engineering and Logistics (SEA 05), and (Acting) Executive Director Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers; and Capt. Chris Matassa, Carderock's Commanding Officer.

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Mr. Adam Smith (right), an employee with the Fabrication and Technical Support Division, explains the assembly of the physical models to visitors at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda on Aug. 28, 2025. Pictured from left are: Mr. Matt Gutmann; Mr. Chris Miller, Executive Director of Naval Sea Systems Command; Mr. Tom Perotti, Executive Director, Naval Sea Systems Command, Engineering and Logistics (SEA 05), and (Acting) Executive Director Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers; and Capt. Chris Matassa, Carderock's Commanding Officer. Mr. Miller and Mr. Perotti recognized the model team's effort in delivering four precise 1/250 scale models in just eight calendar days for NAVSEA headquarters. The visit was part of a familiarization tour of recent projects at Carderock, the Navy's innovation and ship design powerhouse, a world-class research and development facility specializing in critical ship design components. (U.S. Navy Photos by Corum Byers)

Mr. Alexis Colon, an employee with the Fabrication and Technical Support Division, explains to visitors how the team's equipment is able to deliver meticulous detail when assembling models for the U.S. Navy at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda on Aug. 28, 2025. Pictured from left are: Mr. Chris Miller, Executive Director of Naval Sea Systems Command; Mr. Tom Perotti, Executive Director, Naval Sea Systems Command, Engineering and Logistics (SEA 05), and (Acting) Executive Director Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers; and Capt. Chris Matassa, Carderock's Commanding Officer.

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Mr. Alexis Colon, an employee with the Fabrication and Technical Support Division, explains to visitors how the team's equipment is able to deliver meticulous detail when assembling models for the U.S. Navy at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda on Aug. 28, 2025. Pictured from left are: Mr. Chris Miller, Executive Director of Naval Sea Systems Command; Mr. Tom Perotti, Executive Director, Naval Sea Systems Command, Engineering and Logistics (SEA 05), and (Acting) Executive Director Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers; and Capt. Chris Matassa, Carderock's Commanding Officer. Mr. Miller and Mr. Perotti recognized the model team's effort in delivering four precise 1/250 scale models in just eight calendar days for NAVSEA headquarters. The visit was part of a familiarization tour of recent projects at Carderock, the Navy's innovation and ship design powerhouse, a world-class research and development facility specializing in critical ship design components. (U.S. Navy Photos by Corum Byers)

r. Adam Smith, an employee with the Fabrication and Technical Support Division (second from right), explains the assembly of the physical models to visitors at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda on Aug. 28, 2025. Pictured from left are: Mr. Josh Crum; Mr. Chris Miller, Executive Director of Naval Sea Systems Command; Mr. Tom Perotti, Executive Director, Naval Sea Systems Command, Engineering and Logistics (SEA 05), and (Acting) Executive Director Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers; Capt. Chris Matassa, Carderock's Commanding Officer; and Mr. Alexis Colon.

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NAVSEA HQ Recognizes Carderock Employees for Eight Day Model Building Effort

Mr. Adam Smith, an employee with the Fabrication and Technical Support Division (second from right), explains the assembly of the physical models to visitors at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda on Aug. 28, 2025. Pictured from left are: Mr. Josh Crum; Mr. Chris Miller, Executive Director of Naval Sea Systems Command; Mr. Tom Perotti, Executive Director, Naval Sea Systems Command, Engineering and Logistics (SEA 05), and (Acting) Executive Director Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers; Capt. Chris Matassa, Carderock's Commanding Officer; and Mr. Alexis Colon. Mr. Miller and Mr. Perotti recognized the model team's effort in delivering delivering four 1/250 scale models in just eight calendar days for NAVSEA headquarters. The visit was part of a familiarization tour of recent projects at Carderock, the Navy's innovation and ship design powerhouse, a world-class research and development facility specializing in critical ship design components. (U.S. Navy Photos by Corum Byers)

ARLINGTON, Va. –

In December, President Donald Trump announced a new battleship as the part of the Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative.

Secretary of the Navy John Phelan spoke at the Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington on Jan. 13 about the importance of modernizing the surface fleet. During the event, Phelan discussed the future battleship and future frigate, both of which were represented by models prominently on display.

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division created the models. Earlier in 2025, a six-man team from Carderock’s Fabrication and Technical Support Division (Code 621) and Future Concepts and Design Integration Division (Code 82) fabricated four 1/250th scale surface ship models. Working at the urgent request of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the team used additive manufacturing to complete the project in eight calendar days. 

Christopher Miller, Executive Director of NAVSEA, and Thomas Perotti, Executive Director, Naval Sea Systems Command, Engineering and Logistics (SEA 05), and Acting Executive Director Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers, visited Carderock on Aug. 28, 2025, to recognize this team. Honorees included Matt Guttman, Josh Crum, Adam Smith, Alexis Colon, Tim Lewis and Grant Dixon.

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