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For First Time, Australian Submariner Earns US Dolphins
December 17, 2024 — YOKOSUKA, Japan— The U.S. Navy qualified the first Royal Australian Navy officer on a nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarine at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Dec. 12. In a pier-side ceremony, Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Group 7 awarded Royal Australian Navy Lt. Cmdr. James* the first U.S. Navy Submarine Warfare Device... MORE

Rear Adm. Chris Cavanaugh, commander, Submarine Group 7, and Royal Australian Navy Lt. Cmdr. James pose for a photo during pier-side quarters for the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Dec. 12.

The power of friendship, education and the NSWC PCD mission
December 17, 2024 — There’s a saying that goes, ‘Show me who your friends are, and I’ll show you your future.’ Little did these friends know that their similar beginnings would lead them in different directions only to reunite them to serve the warfighter at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD).Samantha and Adam were not friends in their... MORE

(left to right) Samantha Vitale, Adam Pisarsky and Cara Murray graduate from Florida State University Panama City’s Master’s Program, April 5, 2021. Fast forward to present day and these three play a vital role working for the Naval Surface Warfare Canter Panama City Division Contracts Department. (courtesy photo)

NSWC Crane works alongside university to develop advanced spectrum sensing and channel estimation
December 17, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), along with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is working on a Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) project focused on developing advanced spectrum sensing and channel estimation methods through machine learning algorithms.NEEC combines the knowledge of the Naval engineering... MORE

NUWC Division Newport’s 2024 Toys for Tots drive nets impressive donations
December 18, 2024 — Natasha Dickenson, a Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport marine scientist, returned from a work-related trip in the early morning hours of Dec. 13, but she wasn’t about to miss one of her favorite days of the year at the command. Dickenson was up bright and early, as a Toys for Tots drive organizer, to help pack the dolls, the board games and other donations as part of Division Newport’s sixth annual toy drive with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program... MORE

NSWC Crane employee awarded for her work in Flight Test Engineering
December 18, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee Carla Jackson received the Kelly Johnson Award for her work in Flight Test Engineering. The Kelly Johnson Award is presented every year by the International Society of Flight Test Engineers, is awarded to an individual with outstanding achievement in flight test engineering, and is... MORE

U.S. Navy Invests in Child Care Services Expansion in Bath, Maine
December 18, 2024 — BATH, Maine – The U.S. Navy, in collaboration with Bath Iron Works (BIW) and the Bath/Brunswick YMCA, held a groundbreaking ceremony announcing a $13 million childcare facility expansion, Dec. 16. In order to fund the facility, which aligns with the Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti’s Quality... MORE

Rob Gray, President & CEO , Bath Area Family YMCA, welcomes guests to the official start of renovations for the new childcare center at 6 Farley Road in Brunswick.

U.S. Navy Completes Final Testing Milestone for Unmanned Surface Vessel Program
December 18, 2024 — WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy recently achieved its final key milestone in the development of Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) integrated capabilities by successfully completing a continuous 720-hour power demonstration on an engine system for use aboard future USVs. This demonstration is part of a larger USV testing effort to assess the capability and... MORE

The unmanned surface vessel (USV) Ranger steams alongside the USV Mariner as both ships transit the Pacific Ocean during a photo exercise as part of Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.2, Sep. 7, 2023. IBP 23.2 is a Pacific Fleet exercise to test, develop and evaluate the integration of unmanned platforms into fleet operations to create warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford)

PNSY Delivers Texas as Battle-Ready Asset to the Fleet
December 19, 2024 — KITTERY, Maine (Dec. 17, 2024)-USS Texas (SSN 775) successfully completed sea trials off the coast of New England this week, marking the successful conclusion of its Depot Modernization Period (DMP) at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY).The Texas Project Team, encompassing various trade workers, engineers, and material support personnel at PNSY,... MORE

The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) departs Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to conduct sea trials after receiving critical repairs and system upgrades vital to extending the submarine’s service life and ensuring the Navy’s long-term fleet readiness.

NSWC Crane employee’s background as a Navy Captain influences second career as Navy civilian
December 20, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee Dr. Phillip Burnside was first introduced to NSWC Crane in 2008 as the commanding officer of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Reserve unit.In his role as commanding officer, Dr. Burnside supported many efforts including identifying the cause of the shock test failure of the... MORE

Future USS Iowa Delivered to U.S. Navy
December 23, 2024 — GROTON, Conn. – The U.S. Navy Submarine Force’s newest attack submarine, the future USS Iowa (SSN 797) was delivered to the Navy on Dec. 21, 2024, marking the 12th battle force ship delivered to the Navy this calendar year.SSN 797 is the 24th Virginia-class submarine (VCS) co-produced by General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) and HII-Newport News... MORE

The pre-commissioning unit (PCU) Iowa (SSN 797) arrives for the first time at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, December 19, 2024. The future USS Iowa was delivered to Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4 from General Dynamics Electric Boat shipbuilding facility down river after recently completing a series of at-sea testing.

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