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SWRMC Engineer Selected for Top Federal Award
February 24, 2023 — CDR Ashley Wright with Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) was selected among top government agency candidates to receive the 2023 Federal Engineer of the Year Award presented by the National Society of Professional Engineers.The award recognizes exceptional technical excellence, publications, leadership and community service. Winners are... MORE

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Commanding Officer Capt. John Bauer (left) congratulates Cmdr. Ashley Wright Jan. 6 on his announcement on selection to receive the 2023 Federal Engineer of the Year Award

Admiral Lisa Franchetti Visits SWRMC
February 3, 2023 — This week SWRMC had the privilege of hosting Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti and Chief of Staff, U.S Southern Command, Rear Admiral Yvette Davids at our facilities. During the visit, we had meaningful, productive discussions on fire safety, our Sailors, and how we are supporting our mission priorities. The Admirals also... MORE

2023 Southwest Regional Apprentice Program Graduation
January 30, 2023 — Congratulations to the newest graduates of the 2023 Southwest Regional Apprentice Program (SWRAP)! With this graduating class, we have machinists, marine machinery mechanics, marine pipefitters, marine and temporary services electricians, riggers and welders. For those selected to the SWRAP, the first three years are equally divided between trade... MORE

CDR Ashley Wright Selected for Engineer of the Year!
January 6, 2023 — Please join us in congratulating CDR Ashley Wright on being selected by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) ‘Engineer of the Year’ for NAVSEA! CDR Wright will be awarded on February 24th at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. along with agency winners from 22 other agencies, from among which the NSPE will select the 2023... MORE

USS Stethem Undocking
January 5, 2023 — Over the holidays, USS Stethem (DDG 63) undocked from the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Graving Dock onboard Naval Base San Diego. After acquiring the graving dock and a two-year maintenance and modernization phase, this undocking marks the successful completion of our first in-dock overhaul of a Guided Missile Destroyer. The... MORE

USS Essex Docking
November 3, 2022 — A rare, behind the scenes look as USS Essex (LHD 2) makes her way into dry dock. When it comes to docking and undocking, SWRMC plays a supervisory role during these evolutions. This successful effort was due in part to a team of highly specialized engineers and Naval Officers that oversaw the docking, ensuring all calculations and block build... MORE

SWRMC Cybersecurity Fair
October 25, 2022 — Today our Cybersecurity team hosted a Cyber Awareness event at the park! Participants were able to put thier awareness skills to the test with various games and interactive displays. Thank you SWRMC Cyber Warriors!https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6990794778296688640 MORE

LEAD Cadre V Graduation
October 6, 2022 — Congratulations to our LEAD Cadre V graduates! The LEAD program was designed to empower professionals with the knowledge, and skills to be effective leaders. Since its inception we have had over 80 SWRMC employees graduate from the program. We are excited to move forward with future cadres and build more great... MORE

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) welcomed the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Maintenance Execution Team (MET) into their organization in an official transfer ceremony, Aug. 1.
August 1, 2022 — The METs are comprised of skilled Sailors that provide critical preventative maintenance to LCS class ships homeported in San Diego and deployed overseas. These Sailors work alongside LCS crews to complete the portion of the ships’ maintenance that was originally intended to be contracted out in support of LCS minimal manning initiatives. As the... MORE

Assault Craft Unit Five Selected As One of the Recipients for the 2021 Secretary of Defense Field-Level Maintenance Award
November 1, 2021 — SAN DIEGO – Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU 5), Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton was named as one of the two recipients for the 2021 Secretary of Defense Field-Level Maintenance Award, Oct. 6.ACU 5 is an operational amphibious unit assigned to Commander, Naval Beach Group ONE that operates and maintains the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)... MORE