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U.S. Coast Guard’s Polar Star Cuts through Ice with help of NSWCPD
January 23, 2024 — Thanks, in part, to a critical modernization program conducted by a team of engineers at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) and various U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) engineering and acquisition offices, Operation Deep Freeze 2024, the annual joint military service resupply mission to the remote Antarctica outpost of McMurdo, is... MORE

The heavy ice breaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) breaks ice approaching McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica oversees the activities of the joint services and provides Department of Defense support to the National Science Foundation and United States Antarctic Program through Operation Deep Freeze. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist RJ Stratchko)

NSWCPD Discusses Initiative Accomplishments and the Road Forward During Inaugural Bridge Summit
January 9, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) held the command’s inaugural Bridge Summit for an in-person audience on Nov. 29, 2023.The summit worked to facilitate further command-wide understanding of NSWCPD’s cross-department communication strategy and the Bridge’s Rudder Team that is implementing the plan.“The Rudder and Bridge... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Mechanical Engineer
Cebastien Glosy addresses the audience during the command’s Inaugural Bridge Summit on Nov. 29, 2023. (U.S. Navy Photo by Phil Scaringi/Released)

NSWCPD Continues Building Defense Ecosystem with University Partners
January 9, 2024 — Engineers from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) gathered with university partners at the Philadelphia Navy Yard Marriott on Nov. 2, 2023 for the second part of the University Day Series, hosted by the Liberty Tech Bridge, powered by NavalX.During this second offering of the series, university partners and government... MORE

Northeast Regional Director of National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) David Skinner presents during the Liberty Tech Bridge, University Day Series hosted by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) at the Philadelphia Navy Yard Marriott on Nov. 2, 2023. During this series, university partners and government employees learned more about methods to enable collaboration between Naval Warfare Centers and Academia by utilizing NSIN programming. (U.S. Navy Photo by Gary Ell/Released)

NSWCPD Honors Mechanical Engineer with Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal During Fiscal Year 2023 Fourth Quarter Awards Ceremony
December 12, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) presented Joseph Hungerbuhler with a Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal during the command’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Fourth Quarter Awards Ceremony on Nov. 28, 2023.The Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal is awarded to Department of the Navy and U.S. Marine Corps civilians who... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Technical Director Nigel C. Thijs, SES, and Commanding Officer Capt. Joseph Darcy present the Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal to Joseph Hungerbuhler for his superior performance while serving as a mechanical engineer at NSWCPD. The command honored employees during its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Fourth Quarter Awards Ceremony on Nov. 28, 2023. (U.S. Navy Photo by Phil Scaringi/Released)

NSWC Philadelphia Recognizes Employees During Fiscal Year 2023 Fourth Quarter Awards Ceremony
December 11, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) honored employees during its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Fourth Quarter Awards Ceremony on Nov. 28, 2023.The hybrid ceremony recognized NSWCPD personnel with internal awards for career service milestones and completion of the Scientist and Engineering Development Program (SEDP). In addition,... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Commanding Officer Capt. Joseph Darcy and NSWCPD Technical Director Nigel C. Thijs, SES, present the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Center Technical Support Service Award to the Coast Guard Machinery Control Systems Team. Team members included (from left to right): Tim Sipe, George Reick, Jim Covert, Jim Mcclain, Zach Bean, Nick Stumpo, Walt McDonald, and Steve Berry. NSWCPD honored employees during its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Fourth Quarter Awards Ceremony on Nov. 28, 2023. (U.S. Navy Photo by Phil Scaringi/Released)

NSWCPD Employees Honored During 2023 Command Awards Ceremony
November 28, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) celebrated the exemplary achievements of 10 individuals and four teams, recently honoring them during the organization’s 2023 Command Awards ceremony.The annual awards program recognizes individuals and teams for their accomplishments and contributions to the U.S. Navy’s mission, as well... MORE

NSWCPD Engineers Spearheading Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) Program for U.S. Navy
November 16, 2023 — A team of engineers at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) are leading a collaborative Department of Defense (DoD) readiness initiative focused on the development and implementation of data analysis and sustainment technology capabilities to improve the reliability and maintenance effectiveness of U.S Navy systems and... MORE

NSWCPD’s Mathias Haegele and Sonia Selvan presented a CBM+ES Technical Overview at the CBM+ Expo in September, including this slide showing the CBM+ES Ecosystem. (U.S. Navy Graphic/Released)

NSWCPD Commemorates Veterans, Marines During Annual Ceremony
November 15, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) honored those who served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces during the command’s Veterans Day and U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Observance on Nov. 8, 2023.“Service” and “Sacrifice” were the prevailing themes covered by Program Manager, Ships (PMS): Frigate Program,... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) Champion Gary Saladino (left) and Planned Maintenance on Ships (PMS): Frigate Program, Program Manager’s Representative for the FFG 62 Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Girouard conduct a wreath laying ceremony during the command’s annual Veterans Day and U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Observance on Nov. 8, 2023. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Petty Officer Chad M. Butler/Released)

NSWCPD Contractor Joseph Anyzek Saves a Life
November 7, 2023 — While contractors for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) are crucial to the United States Navy’s mission, they are usually not called upon to act in life-or-death situations. Still, NSWCPD contractor Joseph Anyzek displayed the poise of a seasoned Navy Sailor when he witnessed a Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) contractor Joseph Anyzek became a hero when he used his CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid training to save the life of a Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) electrician who suffered a severe shock while refurbishing a workspace. (Courtesy Photo)

Enduring Advantages: NSWCPD Building Defense Ecosystem with University Partners
October 25, 2023 — Scientists and Engineers from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) gathered with university partners at the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard on Sept. 27, 2023 to pursue active engagements with existing Educational Partnership Agreements (EPA) and create new relationships with local universities... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Senior Science and Technology Manager & Director of Research, Development, Test and Engineering (RDT&E) Sean Brennan kicks off University Day with university partners at the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard on Sept. 27, 2023. Among the event’s goals was to pursue active engagements with existing Educational Partnership Agreements (EPA) and create new relationships with local universities through new collaboration agreements. (U.S. Navy Photo by Gary Ell/Released)

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