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NSWCPD Hosts Steering and Propulsion Control System Physical Throttle Training Summit
April 12, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) hosted 12 crew members from USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) during a Steering and Propulsion Control System Physical Throttle Training Summit held at the DDG 51 Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) on March 28, 2023.USS Gonzalez is an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, named for Sergeant Alfredo Cantu...

NSWCPD Trains Crew of First DDG-51 Flight III Arleigh Burke-Class Guided-Missile Destroyer at Land Based Engineering Site
March 31, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division hosted more than 30 crew members from USS Jack H Lucas (PCU 125) for land based shipboard operational training from Jan. 4 through Jan. 21, 2023.USS Jack H Lucas will be the first DDG-51 Flight III Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer and is set to be commissioned later this year.NSWCPD’s...

NSWCPD Participates in Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium General Membership Meeting
March 29, 2023 — Several Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) employees attended the Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) general membership meeting at the Philadelphia Marriot Downtown on March 14-15, 2023.Established in June 2021, MSTIC affords industry, academia and government stakeholders enhanced networking...

PEO Ships and NSWC Philadelphia Mark Major Milestone with the Next Generation Guided-Missile Destroyer (DDG(X)) Land Based Test Site
March 23, 2023 — Philadelphia - Program Executive Office (PEO) Ships and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) marked a major milestone with the new DDG(X) Land Based Test Site (LBTS) during a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 21, 2023. The test site program will be used to support and improve reliability and capability, and will also assist...

NSWC Philadelphia Chief Technology Officer Gives Historical Lecture as Part of National Engineers Week
March 17, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Dr. Eugene “Michael” Golda gave a lecture about NSWCPD’s history as a part of National Engineers Week on Feb. 22, 2023.NSWCPD Chief Engineer Adam “Scott” Freedner helped kick off the lecture with his opening remarks.“The theme of this year’s celebration is ‘Creating...

NSWC Philadelphia Honors Employees at Fiscal Year 2023 Quarterly Awards Ceremony
March 14, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division honored employees before a hybrid audience at the Fiscal Year 2023 Quarterly Awards Ceremony on Feb. 27, 2023.The ceremony recognized NSWCPD personnel for achievements in career service, Scientist and Engineering Development Program (SEDP) graduation, and employees who were awarded patents for...

NSWCPD Hosts STEM Outreach Program for Local High School Students during Engineers Week
March 13, 2023 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division concluded its National Engineers Week celebration by hosting a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) outreach event with students from Harriton High School on Feb. 24, 2023.NSWCPD supports a broad range of outreach programs in order to inspire students to pursue careers in...

Capt. Joseph Darcy Relieves Capt. Dana Simon as NSWC Philadelphia Commanding Officer
March 10, 2023 — Capt. Joseph Darcy relieved Capt. Dana Simon as the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division’s Commanding Officer during NSWCPD's Change of Command Ceremony in Philadelphia on March 10, 2023.“It’s an honor to be here today in person with these two outstanding naval officers as they turn over the watch. In addition, we will wish Capt...

NSWCPD’s Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program Fall Engagement Program Participants Provide Virtual Presentations
February 21, 2023 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) hosted a series of virtual presentations from the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) Fall Engagement Program (NFE) on Dec. 15, 2022.The 50+ virtual participants observed four intriguing student presentations with research ranging from the evaluation of...

NSWCPD Employee Receives Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award
February 17, 2023 — The Arleigh Burke Class (DDG 51) Destroyer Shipbuilding Program Manager Capt. Seth Miller presented the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service award to Toni A. Checchio, the lead systems electrical engineer for DDG 51 Class Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) on Jan. 18, 2022 for her noteworthy performance during her over 39-year career at Naval Surface...

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