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NSWC Panama City Test Directors named Testers in the Spotlight
March 30, 2021 — Randy Hetzel and Darryl Ogden, test directors at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), were recently named as Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Testers in the Spotlight.Both Hetzel and Ogden were humbled and proud to learn of their nomination and selection for the award.“Being recognized as a NAVSEA Tester in the Spotlight... MORE

Darryl Ogden (left) and Randy Hetzel (right) were recently selected as Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Testers in the Spotlight.

Tech Bridges 101: Network built to accelerate solutions to the warfighter
March 30, 2021 — NavalX, the Department of the Navy’s “workforce super-connector,” launched its Tech Bridge initiative in September 2019. The goal was to create a collaborative environment in a commercial space where communities can easily connect. There are 15 Tech Bridges today, providing a positive, productive space where stakeholders can share ideas and best... MORE

NORCO, Calif. (March 2, 2021) Communication System Engineer Ben Fellows of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division (left) discusses operational drone capabilities with vRotors President Neil Malhotra (center) and Tom Collins of Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific during a 5G Demo Day flight test event at Norco College. The Navy's Inland Empire Tech Bridge, anchored by NSWC Corona, networked with the college to host the event, during which vRotors demonstrated technologies for the Marine Corps for a National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) 5G Starts prize challenge. (U.S. Navy photo by Nathan Fite/RELEASED)

Leading across generations: How NAVSEA is inspiring, developing the Navy’s future workforce
March 25, 2021 — For many years, the Navy has recognized that developing a diverse, world-class workforce is critical to its ability to maintain technological superiority. Today’s great power competition has only sharpened focus on the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs, from elementary school to college.“When the Chief... MORE

Graphic depicting Naval Sea Systems Command warfare centers' Science, Technical, Engineering and Math engagement

Chief of Naval Operations visits NSWC Panama City Division
March 5, 2021 — Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) March 4, to learn more about progress on unmanned, artificial intelligence and machine learning technology.“Our Sailors – uniform and civilian - are the strength of... MORE

Capt. David Back (left), commanding officer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) and Dr. Peter Adair (right), NSWC PCD technical director provide a tour of unmanned systems with Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations (center) March 4.

NSWC Panama City Division virtually recognized 2020 Annual Award recipients
January 27, 2021 — Each year, the Commanding Officer (CO) and Technical Director (TD) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) host an annual awards ceremony recognizing the command’s exceptional personnel. Despite trials faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NSWC PCD is continuing to host the annual ceremony, only virtually this year.In... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division held the 2020 Annual Awards virtually Jan. 27, 2021.

SRF-JRMC welcomes innovation with laser ablation demo
December 22, 2020 — YOKOSUKA, Japan – Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center’s (SRF-JRMC) machine shop and continuous improvement and innovation office hosted a laser ablation demonstration to educate its workforce about innovative technologies.Technicians displayed the tool’s capabilities using low-powered and high-powered manual optic lasers to... MORE

Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center’s machine shop and continuous improvement and innovation office to host a laser ablation demo to educate its workforce of innovative industry technologies.

NSWC PCD hosts 2020 Industry Day
December 18, 2020 — COVID-19 has presented a host of restrictions across the world, but in the digital age of communication, this did not stop the ability to collaborate and foster partnerships.Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) hosted 376 participants with the majority being defense contract partners during its 2020 Industry Day with the... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division hosted 376 participants with the majority being defense contract partners during its 2020 Industry Day with the theme “Maintaining Maritime Superiority during a Pandemic” on Dec. 1 via Microsoft Teams Live.

NSWC PCD hosts first virtual Journeyman Career Fair
December 17, 2020 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) hosted its first-ever virtual Journeyman Career Fair on December 10. Led by the NSWC PCD Human Resources (HR) Department’s Recruitment Team, the career fair was designed to promote interest in Journeyman-level career opportunities and demonstrate NSWC PCD as an Employer of Choice by... MORE

U.S. Navy Opens Gulf Coast Tech Bridge Network
December 10, 2020 — The U.S. Navy’s acquisition chief announced the establishment of the Gulf Coast Tech Bridge Dec. 9 - the latest effort by the Navy to enable greater collaboration with non-traditional partners and develop partnerships that will make the sea service stronger.“Today’s Tech Bridge additions are a symbol of the Department of Navy’s momentum to rapidly... MORE

The U.S. Navy’s acquisition chief announced the establishment of the Gulf Coast Tech Bridge - the latest effort by the Navy to enable greater collaboration with non-traditional partners and develop partnerships that will make the sea service stronger.

Children’s Christmas Party Committee continues tradition, spreads holiday cheer amid pandemic
December 8, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the paradigm in our lives this year, but the show must go on, including the Children’s Christmas Party Committee’s (CCPC) efforts to spread joy this holiday season.Since 1950, the CCPC, composed of several volunteers from the local Navy Lab and retirees, has held the annual Children’s Christmas Party as a way to... MORE

Children gather for a group photo on a firetruck at the Children's Christmas Party in 1955.

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