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Navy Engineer Wins 2016 Modern Day Technology Leader Award
March 29, 2016
DAHLGREN, Va. (March 23, 2016) - Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) systems engineer Deztany Jackson and NSWCDD scientist Timothy Leancu, a former Marine captain, use the fielded Common Laser Range Finder (CLRF) and the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver to take targeting measurements. The CLRF is a lightweight, eye-safe laser rangefinder capable of being carried and employed by a single Marine. It's primary functions are to assist the operator in target acquisition by measuring distance, direction, azimuth and vertical angle from the operator to an object. The CLRF interfaces with the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver, which is a handheld GPS receiver providing an operator with real-time position measurements. Jackson was honored as a 2016 Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Modern-Day Technology Leader during BEYA's 30th annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference Awards Gala held in Philadelphia, Feb. 18-20.
Congressional and Navy Leaders Break Ground for Vital 'Next Era' SLBM Facility
March 23, 2016
DAHLGREN, Va. - Navy leadership is joined by members of Congress at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Missile Support Facility, March 18. The facility will feature state-of-the-art labs, offices, and equipment for more than 300 NSWCDD Strategic and Computing Systems Department scientists, engineers, and technical experts who develop, test, and maintain the Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) fire control and mission planning software. From left to right: Brad Hunley, construction executive for Mortenson Construction; Capt. Mary Feinberg, commanding officer for Naval Support Activity South Potomac; Dennis McLaughlin, NSWCDD technical director; Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va.; Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va.; Vice Adm. Terry Benedict, director of Navy Strategic Systems Programs; Capt. Brian Durant, NSWCDD commanding officer; John Fincannon, Senior Executive Service, Strategic Systems Programs; Cmdr. William Windus, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Public Works Officer.
Navy-Marine Corps-Army Engineers Win Top Awards for Energy Harvesting Innovation
March 10, 2016
Marine Capt. Anthony Ripley, science and technology lead at the U.S. Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office, wears the Joint Infantry Company Prototype (JIC-P) system featuring bionic and solar power that enables Marines and Soldiers to patrol longer without resupply. Flanking Ripley are JIC-P lead engineers Sara Lohmann, holding the solar panel, and Eric South, who holds the vest power manager. The Business Intelligence Group (BIG) recently selected JIC-P for the 2016 BIG Innovation Award. BIG awardees are recognized for innovations that are making major impacts in today’s world. Meanwhile, 3,000 business leaders selected the project as a "best of the best" finalist for the 2016 Edison Awards, a program that honors the most innovative new products, services, and business leaders across the globe. Award winners will be announced and ranked on April 21 at the Edison Awards Annual Gala in New York City.
CDSA Dam Neck Engineer Honored with Black Engineer of the Year Award
February 25, 2016
Ernest Yelder, Cybersecurity Technical Lead at Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck accepts his 2016 Black Engineer of the Year Award during the 30th Annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) in Philadelphia February 20. Yelder is only one of three Navy engineers honored this year and the only one from Hampton Roads.
NSWC Dahlgren Awardees Honored at Management Forum
February 17, 2016
Dam Neck Engineer Awarded Cybersecurity Honor
January 19, 2016
Robert Turner, Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck (CDSA) engineer, was selected as the Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Civilian Cybersecurity Professional of the Month, Hampton Roads Chapter. Turner received this honor during the chapter's monthly meeting Jan. 12 after being nominated by his customer, Joint Staff J7 Cyberspace Environment Division. Turner led a team that developed and implemented a computer network defense program to enhance security and mitigate risks on three networks of the Joint Information Operations Range distributed cyber training environment.
NSWCDD on the ‘ground floor’ of 3D Printing
January 14, 2016
Jason Phillips (right), an NSWCDD engineer, demonstrates the Rapid Prototype HexaPod Robot for NSWCDD Technical Director Dennis McLaughlin. It was showcased at the December Print-A-Thon.
NSWC Dahlgren Division and NSWC Sailor of the Year Selections Announced
December 17, 2015
Fire Controlman 1st Class Lloyd Bartlett is pictured in an official military photo taken Nov. 5 for his Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Sailor of the Year (SOY) nomination package.
Navy Civilian Technologists Show U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen the Future is Now
December 16, 2015
U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen and their electrical engineering professor are pictured at the end of their Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) tour Dec. 4.
Navy Civilian Engineer Named FEYA Award Agency Winner for Delivering Warfare Capabilities to the Fleet
December 10, 2015
Official U.S. Navy file photo of the afloat forward staging base (interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I) 15) transiting the Arabian Gulf. Ponce is equipped with the Laser Weapon System (LaWS), a technology demonstrator built by Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). LaWS can be directed onto targets from the radar track obtained from an MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapon System or other targeting sources. NSWCDD engineer Alan Tolley - the chief engineer of all surface Navy radars, including radars used by LaWS aboard the Ponce - was selected as a National Society of Professional Engineers' (NSPE) 2015 Federal Engineer of the Year Award (FEYA) Agency winner, NSWCDD announced Dec. 10. Tolley was commended for his key role in delivering vital warfare capabilities to the Fleet. The FEYA is selected by a panel of judges established by National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) professional engineers in government who consider engineering achievements, education, continuing education, professional/technical society activities, NSPE membership, awards and honors, and civic and humanitarian activities.