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Capt. Joseph Darcy Relieves Capt. Dana Simon as NSWC Philadelphia Commanding Officer
March 10, 2023
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division hosts a Change of Command Ceremony where Capt. Joseph Darcy (left) relieves Capt. Dana F. Simon (right) as Commanding Officer of NSWCPD on March 10, 2023. Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center and Naval Undersea Warfare Center Rear Adm. Kevin P. Byrne (center) serves as presiding officer, providing guest remarks. Change of Command Ceremonies are part of the U.S. Navy’s rich heritage and traditions. (U.S. Navy photo by Gary Ell/Released)
NSWCPD’s Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program Fall Engagement Program Participants Provide Virtual Presentations
February 21, 2023
Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) Fall Engagement Program (NFE) student, Angel Martinez - a Senior at New York University majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, participated on the Diagnostics for Ship Service Diesel Generator (SSDG)/Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE) Team. He designed a model of a diesel engine, specifically focused on the piston and crankshaft subsystem, learning about how total engine work output varies with changing input parameters. Students presented their NREIP final projects at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) in early December 2022. (Courtesy of Angel Martinez)
NSWCPD Employee Receives Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award
February 17, 2023
The Arleigh Burke Class (DDG 51) Destroyer Shipbuilding Program Manager Capt. Seth Miller (left) and Naval Sea Systems Flight (FLT) III Upgrade Manager PMS 400D Michael Dugan (right) present the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award to Toni Checchio, a Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division electrical engineer, for her performance throughout her 39-year career on Jan. 18, 2022 in Philadelphia. Checchio began working at NSWCPD in 1983 as a co-op, and she is set to retire on Feb. 28, 2023.
NSWC Philadelphia Division Chemist Recognized with Dolores M. Etter Award
February 14, 2023
NSWCPD Chemist Patricia L. Haggerty was presented the 2022 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers Award for her contributions to the team spearheaded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division Office of Technology. (U.S. Navy Photo by Phil Scaringi)
NSWC Philadelphia Division’s Naval Innovative Science & Engineering Program Holds Virtual Information Session for Fiscal Year 2024 Proposal Period
February 9, 2023
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division’s Naval Innovative Science & Engineering (NISE) Program held a virtual information session to kick off NISE’s Fiscal Year 2024 proposal period on Jan. 12, 2023. (U.S. Navy screenshot by Joseph Fontanazza/Released)
NSWCPD Trains Future U.S. Navy Officers on Land Based Engineering Site
January 24, 2023
Daniel Weissgerber (far right), an electrical engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) discusses the Integrated Bridge Navigation System with U.S. Naval Academy students assigned to the Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering (EN) 350 Marine Engineering Systems Class; (from left) Midshipman 2nd class Brandon McGuaghan, Midshipman 2nd class Ishmael Ian, and Midshipman 2nd class Liam Nawara. The Naval Academy students visited NSWCPD on Oct. 26, 2022 to gain on-site experience with different naval technologies.
NSWCPD Hosts Steering & Propulsion Control System Physical Throttle Training Summit
January 9, 2023
U.S. Navy Sailors attached to USS Mitscher (DDG 57) and USS Mahan (DDG 72) attend the Steering & Propulsion Control System (SPCS) Physical Throttle Training Summit at the DDG 51 Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division on Nov. 9, 2022. (U.S. Navy photo by Phil Scaringi/Released)
NSWCPD Hosts In-Person Career Fair at Penn State University on the Navy Yard
January 5, 2023
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division Technology Deployment Branch manager Jose Rosario speaks with a potential candidate during the NSWCPD career fair at Penn State on the Navy Yard in Philadelphia on Dec. 14, 2022. Career fairs are important to the Navy because they help fill vital positions. (U.S. Navy photo by Sgt. Jermaine Sullivan/Released)
Winners Announced for Navy’s Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Tool Automation Challenge
December 20, 2022
NSWCPD employs approximately 2,800 civilian engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel. The NSWCPD team does the research and development, test and evaluation, acquisition support, and in-service and logistics engineering for the non-nuclear machinery, ship machinery systems, and related equipment and material for Navy surface ships and submarines. NSWCPD is also the lead organization providing cybersecurity for all ship systems.
NSWCPD Recognizes Employees at Quarterly Awards Ceremony
December 19, 2022
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division Commanding Officer Capt. Dana Simon, presents the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal to Edward Harvey for his achievements as Test Manager, Lead Engineer, and Chief Test Engineer at NSWCPD during the command’s quarterly awards ceremony on Nov. 2, 2022. (U.S. Navy Photo by Sgt. Jermaine Sullivan/Released)