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U.S. Navy EOD develops IED exploitation capabilities with NATO allies and partners at Northern Challenge 2024
October 28, 2024 — Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 operated alongside 17 NATO ally and partner nations during Exercise Northern Challenge 2024, Sept. 26-Oct. 9, 2024. Northern Challenge demonstrates the United States’ commitment to NATO allies and partners by integrating efforts to plan and execute complex EOD detection, neutralization, and exploitation capabilities within a multinational framework... MORE

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 8 conduct clearance and disposal operations of improvised explosive devices during Northern Challenge 2024 in Keflavik, Iceland, Sept. 29, 2024. Northern Challenge is an annual, joint-funded multinational EOD exercise hosted by the Icelandic Coast Guard aimed at preparing NATO Allies and NATO’s Partnership for Peace partners for international deployments and defense against terrorism.

Bringing Business to Southern Maryland: NSWC Indian Head Division Adds Millions to Charles County
October 25, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) obligated nearly $1 billion of contracts in fiscal year 2024, infusing millions of dollars into the Southern Maryland economy. Driving this influx of funds was the multi-year $2.7 billion Energetics Comprehensive Modernization Plan (ECMP), which is the Navy’s effort to revitalize its... MORE

NSWC Indian Head Division Welcomes Maryland Governor Wes Moore
October 4, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) welcomed Maryland Governor Wes Moore to meet with leadership and tour its facilities in Indian Head, Maryland, Oct. 3. Rep. Steny Hoyer also joined the visit, along with local government representatives. ... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) Technical Director Ashley Johnson (far right) and NSWC IHD Commanding Officer Capt. Steve Duba welcome Maryland Governor Wes Moore (center left) to meet with leadership and tour its facilities in Indian Head, Md., Oct. 3. Rep. Steny Hoyer (far left), along with several state and local government representatives also participated in the visit. (U.S. Navy photo Released)

NSWC Indian Head Division STEM Program Inspires Future Scientists and Engineers
July 30, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) continued its community outreach efforts with the completion of the 2024 summer high school STEM internship, Naval Energetics Technology Apprenticeship Program (NETAP), at the Naval Support Facility Indian Head’s Aquatics Center in Indian Head, Maryland, July 26. The program seeks to not... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division recently hosted the third annual Naval Energetics Technology Apprenticeship Program (NETAP). Led by the command’s Chief Technology Office and STEM coordinator, the three-week internship program offers local high school students an opportunity to work with scientists and engineers from NSWC IHD.

NSWC IHD MarDet and EXU-1 Collaborate on a Safe to Ship Evaluation
July 15, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology Center Marine Detachment (MarDet), alongside personnel and equipment support from Expeditionary Exploitation Unit One (EXU-1), conducted a safe for shipment evaluation of foreign ordnance housed in the magazines aboard Naval Support Facility,... MORE

NSWC IHD Team Wins Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientist and Engineer Award
June 12, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) scientists Dr. Demitrios Stamatis and Emma Skekel were honored at the 2024 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientist and Engineer Awards ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, June 12.“Their contributions exemplify the innovation and expertise coming from Indian Head Division, which is... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division’s Novel Metal Fuel and Synthesis Combustion Team of Emma Skekel (left) and Dr. Demitrios Stamatis (right) are the recipients of a 2024 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientist and Engineering team award for designing and developing a constant volume combustion (CVC) vessel. The CVC uses only gram amounts of material, saving time and money. This capability has improved metal fuel development and ultimately aims to improve range, speed and lethality of weapons systems. (U.S. Navy photo released)

Scientists, engineers from NAVSEA Warfare Centers Recognized as Among Navy’s Top
June 11, 2024 — Three individuals and seven teams with members from the NAVSEA Warfare Centers are among those being recognized as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (ASN) for Research, Development and Acquisition (RDA) Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year for 2024.“The selectees in this competitive and prestigious award program demonstrate... MORE

EXU-1 Change of Command Ceremony Brings New Leadership
May 30, 2024 — Cmdr. Stan Allen relieved Cmdr. Eric Hui as Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE (EXU-1) commanding officer at a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head, May 30.“I had the distinct honor and privilege to serve with this unit a few years back and it holds a real special place in my heart… pretty much anywhere you see a... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division Commanding Officer CAPT Steve Duba (left) salutes Cmdr. Stan Allen (center) as he assumes command of Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE (EXU-1) at the change of command ceremony held in Indian Head, Md., May 30. Outgoing EXU-1 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Eric Hui stands to the right.

Small Business Engagement on the Rise at NSWC Indian Head’s Annual Industry Day
May 2, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) welcomed 247 small businesses interested in working with the warfare center at its annual Industry Day at the College of Southern Maryland’s Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland, April 26.“We need to expand and modernize our capacity for a higher level of readiness,” NSWC IHD Deputy... MORE

NSWC Indian Head Division Showcases Technologies at CSM Art of Innovation STEAM Festival
April 24, 2024 — A robot dog trotted down the hallway of the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Velocity Center as dozens of excited faces watched in awe at the CSM Art of Innovation Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) Festival, April 20. The dog, two explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots and a fighter pilot ejection seat were just some... MORE

A young attendee of the College of Southern Maryland's (CSM) Art of Innovation Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Festival interacts with explosive ordnance disposal robots, April 20, at CSM’s Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland.

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