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NSWC PCD’s INSPIRE event ignites culture of leadership, diversity and innovation
August 10, 2022
Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division dedicated an entire day to educate and challenge its workforce on building and sustaining a diverse and innovative work environment during its INSPIRE: Igniting a Culture of Leadership and Innovation event held at Gulf Coast State College, Panama City, Fla., August 9. Speakers (clockwise from top left) Dr. Steve Robbins, author, inclusion and diversity expert discussed “Science Based Approach to Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging”, Dr. Angie Lewis, Senior Executive Service, NSWC Crane Division technical director highlighted “Unified Leadership”, Mr. Brian Blackwell, principal consultant, BD Blackwell Consulting addressed “Leading from Where You Are”, and DeDe Halfhill, renowned leadership expert and colonel, U.S. Air Force, ret., explained the “Art of Language and Connection”. INSPIRE is the first Leadership in a Diverse Environment event the Navy Lab has hosted. (U.S. Navy photos by Army Sergeant Alex Morgan)
NSWC Panama City personnel provide integrated MCM tactics expertise for BALTOPS 22
August 4, 2022
Personnel representing various global military units supporting Exercise Baltic Operations 2022 (BALTOPS 22) pause at the Ravlunda site during National Day of Sweden, June 6. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Integrated Mine Countermeasures Tactics team provided the combined task group staff with support during the exercise and brought that experience back to the Navy lab. BALTOPS, which began in 1975, is the premier maritime-focused annual exercise that takes place in the Baltic Region and demonstrates partnership, security and preserving regional peace. (courtesy photo)
Panama City engineer wins Top Navy award
June 8, 2022
Andrew Bouchard, a Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) engineer, was recently selected as a recipient of the Individual Engineer Award for 2022 by the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN RD&A) Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Navy Scientists and Engineers Awards committee. This award recognizes the top Naval engineers and scientists who demonstrate superior technical merit, innovation and operational impact in alignment with ASN RD&A priorities. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)
NSWC Panama City technical departments battle in Director’s Cup challenge
June 3, 2022
Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division's Technical Director's Cup challenged three teams from each of (NSWC PCD's technical departments at Naval Support Activity Panama City, Fla., May 20, 2022. The teams consisted of new NSWC PCD professionals with less than five years of experience in the workforce. The competition provides teams with the opportunity to enhance critical thinking and learn skillsets to further research, develop, test and evaluation efforts for the Department of the Navy. (U.S. Navy graphic by Jeremy Roman)
NSWC Panama City Division Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Spotlight: Daniel Coats
May 11, 2022
Dan Coates, the Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) In-Service Engineering Agent electrical lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, takes pride in his Korean heritage. Coats works with a team of electrical engineers and electrical technicians to develop solutions for urgent needs that arise from testing, sponsor directed tasks, and improving on the current design.
One Team Warfare Center Logistics Community meeting emphasizes connection
May 9, 2022
(right) Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Craft Pilot Mark Williams, landing craft air cushion vehicle ship-to-shore connector test pilot, briefs members from the Naval Sea Systems Command's Warfare Center Logistics Community of Practice (WFC Log CoP) NSWC PCD tour, April 5-7. The visit also included a tour of the SEAL Delivery Vehicle/MK 18 lab, Mine Countermeasures / Littoral Combat Ship MCM lab, and the Hydrospace lab. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)
NSWC Panama City leader opens doors to a new chapter in life
May 4, 2022
Robert Walker, deputy technical director for technical excellence at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), is beginning to write the next chapter of his life. After 35 years of devoted service to the federal government, he is saying farewell to friends and team at NSWC PCD.
NSWC PCD engineer receives Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award for excellence
April 14, 2022
(left) Capt. David Back, Naval Surface Warfare Center commanding officer and (right) Dr. Peter Adair, NSWC PCD technical director present Stephen (Rusty) Weathers, NSWC PCD Airborne Mine Neutralization System lead systems engineer with the Department of the Navy’s Meritorious Civilian Service Award on March 28. As a result of Weathers' system-of-system approach, the program realized a $66M cost avoidance due to his analysis and bringing forth his recommendation to change the maintenance philosophy of the Launch and Handling System from a required 5-year overhaul to a performance based overhaul. (U.S. Navy photo by Anthony Powers)
NSWC Panama City Division hosts NAVSEA commander
April 13, 2022
(left) Dr. Peter Adair, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division technical director, and (right) Capt. David Back, NSWC PCD commanding officer welcome Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Vice Adm. Bill Galinis during his visit, March 30. Galinis experienced Panama City’s reputation as the home of military diving through presentations of diving systems NSWC PCD develops and supports for Naval Special Warfare, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Specialized Research Diving Detachment, Special Operations Command, and Navy Diving. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)
NSWC PCD Women in Leadership Panel celebrates past, present and future One Team impact
April 12, 2022
The Federal Women’s Program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) served as the driving force behind an event which highlighted the various ways women contribute in their personal and professional lives by hosting a Women’s History Panel on March 29. Seven female panelist were selected to represent the seven departments across the command to celebrate their accomplishments, discuss a variety of topics that affect the workforce culture, and to shine a spotlight on the importance these panel opportunities bring. (courtesy graphic)