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Navy donates Apple technology to local school district
September 24, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) recently donated retired technology to future generations in the local school district.Seth Edewaard, NSWC PCD Cybersecurity branch head, said the command transferred three Apple Mac Pro desktop computers with high definition, 4,000 pixel, 27-inch retina displays and two Apple MacBook Pro... MORE

NSWC Panama City distinguished scientist awarded for NDIA technical achievement
September 23, 2019 — Dr. James “Tory” Cobb, distinguished scientist for advanced signal processing and automation in mine warfare at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) received the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Award for Technical Achievement in Undersea Warfare Sept. 17 in Groton, Conn.The NDIA Undersea Warfare Division... MORE

Dr. James “Tory” Cobb, distinguished scientist for advance signal processing and automation in mine warfare at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, left, is presented with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Award for Technical Achievement in Undersea Warfare by Mike Cortese,division chair for the Undersea Warfare Division Sept. 17 in Groton, Connecticut.

NSWC PCD engineers train operators on airborne search and detection sonars
September 22, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) engineers trained operators from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14 & 15 on Airborne Search and Detection Sonars (AN/AQS-24B) here recently. “The purpose of the training was to qualify new operators for the AQS-24B system,” said Justin Grimes NSWC PCD AN/AQS-24 systems... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division engineers trained operators from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 & 15 on Airborne Search and Detection Sonars (AN/AQS-24B) here recently.

Navy volunteers collect relief supplies for Bahamas
September 10, 2019 — After Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, employees from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) rallied together to collect supplies to aid in relief efforts by those affected by the Category 5 hurricane.Eric Pierce, Human Systems Integration lead at NSWC PCD, said he started this effort when he could not find another... MORE

After Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, employees from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) rallied together to collect supplies to aid in relief efforts by those affected by the Category 5 hurricane.

Navy marine mammals shelter in Panama City during Hurricane Dorian
September 9, 2019 — Almost two dozen Navy marine mammals stationed in Kings Bay, Ga. moved out of Hurricane Dorian’s path and sought shelter at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) this past week. The group of specially trained bottlenose dolphins and sea lions support the Department of the Navy’s Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic... MORE

Navy trainers reinforce positive behavior with bottlenose dolphins during a recent visit to Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division.

U.S. Navy and Marine Corps demonstrate unmanned ship-to-shore transit capability
September 5, 2019 — The U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) recently harnessed the power of unmanned technology and successfully tested the Remote Control Assault Amphibious Vehicle (RC AAV).“Assault Amphibious Vehicles were structured to carry troops in water operations from ship-to-shore, through rough water and the surf zone,” said Dustin Bride,... MORE

The Remote Control Assault Amphibious Vehicle (RC AAV) is pictured after completing one of its successfully-completed 22 surf zone crossings while undergoing testing at Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) United States Marine Corps’ (USMC) Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch. The testing of the newly modernized RC AAV is the result of a collaborative effort between the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division and the United States MCSC.

Navy Cybersecurity team achieves forensic examiner certification
September 4, 2019 — Two Cybersecurity professionals at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) recently achieved a milestone to strengthen our naval superiority.Stacy Faison, command information system security manager (C-ISSM) at NSWC PCD, and Julia Lewis, information technology (IT) incident response handler at NSWC PCD, completed the Windows... MORE

Stacy Faison, command information system security manager at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, completed the Windows Forensic Analysis course and its associated Global Information Assurance Certification Certified Forensic Examiner exam.

NSWC Panama City acquisition professional receives Marine Corps excellence award
September 3, 2019 — James Goodwin, operations and equipment specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), was presented with the Marine Corps Excellence in Acquisition Support Award Aug. 20.Goodwin received the award for his support to Marine Corps Systems Command as the Field Service Representative on the MK154 Mod 1. The Mk154 system... MORE

James Goodwin, operations and equipment specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), was presented with the Marine Corps Excellence in Acquisition Support Award Aug. 20.

LCAC 66 disassembled, removed from fleet service
August 22, 2019 — After nearly 25 years of mission tests, Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 66 will be disassembled and demolished signifying its removal from fleet service.The primary role of the LCAC is to provide sustained, over the horizon, ship-to-shore movement of Marine Corps personnel and equipment during amphibious assaults. It is also used during... MORE

After nearly 25 years of mission tests, Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 66 will be disassembled and demolished signifying its removal from fleet service.

NSWC Panama City laboratory expands capabilities, modernizing functionality
August 20, 2019 — A test facility at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) recently underwent modernization to expand research and development (R&D) capabilities. The Hydrospace Laboratory (HSL) uses hyperbaric and hypobaric technologies to simulate conditions without the use of human subjects.The lab tests various diving and life support... MORE

A testing manikin with a breathing system is placed into the chamber. Multiple sensors are embedded within the manikin head to simulate a manned system. Sensors are capable of measuring pressure, concentrations of carbon dioxide and oxygen, and temperature used in testing diving and other safety equipment.

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