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NSWC Crane team attends Capstone Day at United States Naval Academy amid ongoing partnership
October 6, 2023
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NSWC Crane employee awarded for her leadership during the Silent Swarm experimentation event
September 12, 2023
Sondra Laughlin was awarded the Civilian Service Commendation Medal (CSCM), which is the fourth highest honorary award in the Navy, for her work serving as Deputy Lead during the Silent Swarm experimentation event. Laughlin was the lead facilitator for all of Silent Swarm experimentation planning workshops, team events, and was in charge of daily planning and execution activities for the team. The team that Laughlin oversaw included multiple federal agencies, academic institutions, and industry partners.
NSWC Crane employee awarded for his contributions to the Silent Swarm Experimentation event
September 1, 2023
James Hornef was awarded the Civilian Service Achievement Medal (CSAM), which is the fifth highest honorary award within the Department of the Navy, for his work as the modeling and simulation engineer and Vignette Development Lead for the Silent Swarm Team.
NSWC Crane NavalX Midwest Tech Bridge supports 2nd annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference  
August 17, 2023
NSWC Crane holds Change of Command Ceremony for incoming Commanding Officer
August 16, 2023
Captain Rex Boonyobhas was sworn in as the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Commanding Officer during a ceremony at NSWC Crane on August 16, 2023.
NSWC Crane leads Silent Swarm electromagnetic spectrum experimentation event
August 4, 2023
ALPENA, Mich. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) led Silent Swarm 2023, a two-week experimentation event to further develop early-stage Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) capabilities. Silent Swarm 2023 was sponsored by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Integrated Sensing and Cyber office (OUSD R&E IS&C). The event was executed July 9-21 in Alpena, Michigan at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC).
NSWC Crane employee awarded for significant contributions in preparation for the Inspector General Inspection
August 2, 2023
Garry Wieneke was awarded the Civilian Service Commendation Medal, which is the fourth highest honorary award within the Department of the Navy, for his work as the Command Inspection Coordinator. In this role Wieneke was charged with preparing NSWC Crane for an upcoming inspection performed by the Inspector General. Wieneke oversaw an inspection preparation team from across the command who performed mock inspections, ensured processes are up-to-date, and self-assessed NSWC Crane’s compliance areas. Wieneke also traveled to an Inspector General Inspection at the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center in Jacksonville, Florida to better understand the overall inspection process and document lessons learned.
NSWC Crane supports DOD-wide, joint warfighting experimentation to further rapid modernization
August 1, 2023
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NSWC Crane engineer received prestigious award for providing extraordinary value to Fleet Ballistic Missile effort
July 25, 2023
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) engineer, Jeffrey Johann, received a prestigious award for providing extraordinary value to the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) effort. Johann received the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Director’s Award in a ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard in May.
NSWC Crane Chief Engineer for Microwave Devices awarded DON Meritorious Civilian Service Award
July 24, 2023
K. Bryan Mitsdarffer received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award, the third highest honorary award in the Navy, due to his work as the Chief Engineer for Microwave Devices at NSWC Crane. Upon receiving his award, Mitsdarffer stated that he was grateful for the support from his co-workers and supervisors. “I am very appreciative for my co-workers and supervisors who supported my nomination for this award. I have been privileged to work with many talented and capable people throughout my career. I feel that all of the good work that has been completed and referenced in the award nomination was not done alone, but with a talented group of people. Their efforts helped lead to all the success I have experienced in my career,” Mitsdarffer previously won the Meritorious Civilian Service Award in May 1997.