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Hoosier Wounded Warrior Finds Fresh Start at NSWC Crane
November 12, 2015 — Two years ago, Knox County native Clarence Enlow was a Marine Corps staff sergeant with a decade of military service under his belt. The combat instructor had faced deployment to Iraq—kicking in doors, providing security and traveling in convoys—and planned to remain a Marine until he retired after 23 years of service. Then a training accident changed everything, although Enlow didn’t know it at the time... MORE

Special Warfare & Expeditionary Systems Department Weapon Systems Training Branch Manager John Brummett and Clarence Enlow

NSWC Crane Chief of Staff Wins Torchbearer Award for Professional, Community Achievements
October 1, 2015 — INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division’s (NSWC Crane) first female chief of staff has received Indiana’s most prestigious recognition of women in the state. The Indiana Commission for Women presents Torchbearer Awards to those who have stepped forward as leaders by breaking down barriers to women’s full participation while demonstrating achievement in the areas of their professional careers, community leadership and/or public service. Lawrence County’s Angie Lewis joined the ranks of those honored for their extraordinary contributions and pioneering spirits at a special awards ceremony in Indianapolis Wednesday evening... MORE

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division’s (NSWC Crane) first female chief of staff has received Indiana’s most prestigious recognition of women in the state. The Indiana Commission for Women presents Torchbearer Awards to those who have stepped forward as leaders by breaking down barriers to women’s full participation while demonstrating achievement in the areas of their professional careers, community leadership and/or public service. Lawrence County’s Angie Lewis joined the ranks of those honored for their extraordinary contributions and pioneering spirits at a special awards ceremony in Indianapolis Wednesday evening.

Crane Hosts POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony
September 18, 2015 — CRANE, Indiana. –Naval Support Activity Crane joined Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division and Crane Army Ammunition Activity in hosting its annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day Ceremony on Sept. 17... MORE

150917-N-JW847-003- (Back Row,L-R) Former Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Commander-in-Chief Bill Thien, NSA Crane Commanding Officer Cmdr. Timothy Craddock and CAAA Commander Col. Jim Hooper

(Front Row, L-R) Former POW and POW widows Vernon Meyer, John Bowling, Pearl Bridgewater, Naomi Summerlot, John Frayser, Gene Saucerman, Paul Wagner and Frank Alexander

NSWC Crane Employee Recognized for Upgrading Ship Self-Defense Capability
September 16, 2015 — CRANE, Indiana - A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Applied Science and Demand Management Department employee has been named a Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems IWS (PEO IWS) 2.0 award winner... MORE

CRANE, Indiana - A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Applied Science and Demand Management Department employee has been named a Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems IWS (PEO IWS) 2.0 award winner.

NSWC Crane Helps Prepare Bloomfield Students for STEM Careers
September 11, 2015 — BLOOMFIELD, Indiana - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has partnered with the DirectEmployers Foundation, Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School and Indiana University’s Center for P-16 Research and Collaboration to put personnel into the classroom as part of a total immersion project designed to bring the naval installation into the school system. Representatives from each of the partner organizations met with students at the school on Tuesday, Sept. 8 to explain the new business simulation pilot program, which will immerse kids in a corporate environment while augmenting their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education... MORE

BLOOMFIELD, Indiana - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has partnered with the DirectEmployers Foundation, Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School and Indiana University’s Center for P-16 Research and Collaboration to put personnel into the classroom as part of a total immersion project designed to bring the naval installation into the school system. Representatives from each of the partner organizations met with students at the school on Tuesday, Sept. 8 to explain the new business simulation pilot program, which will immerse kids in a corporate environment while augmenting their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education.

NSWC Crane, Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School Partner on STEM Initiative
August 12, 2015 — CRANE, Indiana - Present and former Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employees will soon serve alongside teachers at a local school, working hands-on with students as part of a total immersion project designed to bring the naval installation into the school system. NSWC Crane has partnered with the DirectEmployers Foundation, Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School and Indiana University's Center for P-16 Research and Collaboration to put personnel into the classroom and use special projects to bring learning to life for students... MORE

Present and former Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employees will soon serve alongside teachers at a local school, working hands-on with students as part of a total immersion project designed to bring the naval installation into the school system. NSWC Crane has partnered with the DirectEmployers Foundation, Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School and Indiana University's Center for P-16 Research and Collaboration to put personnel into the classroom and use special projects to bring learning to life for students.

(L-R) NSWC Crane Director of Engagement Brian Blackwell, Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School Principal David Dean, NSWC Crane Commanding Officer Capt. Jeffrey Elder and NSWC Crane STEM Director Tina Closser

NATO Experts Visit NSWC Crane
July 20, 2015 — CRANE, Indiana - Six experts from NATO's Land Combat Group, Dismounted Soldier Systems and Weapons and Sensors (LCGDSS-WS) teams met with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) personnel in late June and early July. Guests from Norway, Great Britain and Canada were represented in the group, which is part of a Team of Experts (ToE) formed to establish standard test procedures for the evaluation of small arms suppressors. During the three-day meeting, team members consulted with subject matter experts from NSWC Crane on methods to effectively and objectively measure spectral emissions from a small arms system utilizing a suppressor during operation... MORE

Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Division Wins Value Engineering Achievement Award
July 10, 2015 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division’s (NSWC Crane) Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) Systems Division was awarded a Navy Special Achievement award on June 25, 2015. The Department of Defense (DoD) selected the division for the award because of a successful Value Engineering initiative for the Army Rapid Equipping Force... MORE

150625-N-BK152-001- Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division’s (NSWC Crane) Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) Systems Division was awarded a Navy Special Achievement award on June 25, 2015. The Department of Defense (DoD) selected the division for the award because of a successful Value Engineering initiative for the Army Rapid Equipping Force.

NSWC Crane, USI Continue Strong Partnership through Intermediary Agreement
June 23, 2015 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and the University of Southern Indiana announced a renewed Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) on Monday, June 22 during an event held on the USI campus. The event included representatives from both Crane and USI, including NSWC Crane Commanding Officer CAPT Jeffrey Elder and USI President Linda L. M. Bennett... MORE

150622-N-BK152-001 - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and the University of Southern Indiana announced a renewed Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) on Monday, June 22 during an event held on the USI campus. The event included representatives from both Crane and USI, including NSWC Crane Commanding Officer CAPT Jeffrey Elder and USI President Linda L. M. Bennett. (Photo credit - University of Southern Indiana)

Hoosier Teams Score Big at National SeaPerch Challenge
June 10, 2015 — NORTH DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts - Over 500 students on 140 teams from across the United States and Puerto Rico competed at the Na... MORE

150530-N-ER677-008 - Over 500 students on 140 teams from across the United States and Puerto Rico competed at the National SeaPerch Challenge. Participants used remotely operated vehicles (ROV) to compete in either the stock division or the open division.

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