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Engineers launch unmanned vessels and new ideas at NSWCDD Workforce Development Innovation Challenge
July 2, 2025 — The first team of scientists and engineers arrive at Upper Machodoc Creek on a still and steamy summer morning. They’ve brought with them a field-ready research station: a laptop computer, a controller, a base station and a BlueBoat — a small, unmanned vessel commonly used in robotics operations.A heron stands sentry at the water’s edge; farther... MORE

DAHLGREN, Va. – Cyber Engineer Alex Brown of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Dam Neck Activity and NSWCDD engineer Roel Choi calibrate their team’s BlueBoat prior to launching. The two were participating alongside their team in a Workforce Development Innovation Challenge to develop a small, unmanned vessel with commercially available software and hardware to conduct autonomous intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions on the water. (Dave Ellis/NSWCDD Photo)

NSWC Crane employee bolsters workforce development program by increasing graduates and cutting significant costs
July 2, 2025 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee increased workforce development opportunities while cutting significant costs. Bryce Bolton, the Academic Program Manager at NSWC Crane, increased access to the Master of Science in Defense and Security (MSDS) program at Purdue University, accelerating the number of graduates and... MORE

MSDS Graduates from the 2024-2025 academic year.

Annapolis Family Team Returns and Makes Waves at International Submarine Races
July 1, 2025 — BETHESDA, Md. – An Annapolis, Maryland-based family team, Impulse Submarines, made a splash at the 2025 International Submarine Races (ISR 18), held June 23-27 at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division’s historic David Taylor Model Basin. Competing as the sole independent entry among high school and university teams, the family showcased... MORE

From left: Elizabeth, Zane, and Quinn Barone return Javelin 2.0 to their pit area after a successful run during the 2025 International Submarine Races. The Annapolis-based family competed as the only independent team in this year’s race. Carderock, the Navy's ship design and innovation powerhouse, provides the technical foundation for the future fleet through world-class research, development, and testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Kristin Behrle)

Racing with Purpose: From STEM to Service with Virginia Tech at ISR18
July 1, 2025 — BETHESDA, Md. – Three Virginia Tech students are transforming hands-on experience into long-term opportunities through their participation in the 2025 International Submarine Races (ISR18). Hosted by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, the ISR serves as a unique naval engineering competition that develops critical domestic scientific... MORE

Virginia Tech pilot and hydrodynamics lead Maggie Campbell waves to spectators at the David Taylor Model Basin during the 18th International Submarine Races (ISR18), hosted at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division from June 23-27. Campbell is a SMART scholar slated to join Carderock’s Combatant Craft Division after graduation. Carderock, the Navy's ship design and innovation powerhouse, provides the technical foundation for the future fleet through world-class research, development, and testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Alisha Tyer)

Dr. Delores M. Etter Award Honors Nash’s Impact on UEM Stealth and Readiness
July 1, 2025 — Wyatt J. Nash, Underwater Electromagnetics Stealth Advisor at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, is one of 10 recipients of the 2025 Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award. Nash was recognized for his role in addressing critical... MORE

yatt J. Nash, Underwater Electromagnetics Stealth Advisor at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, poses for a photo on top of Mauna Kea, Big Island, HI. Nash is one of 10 recipients of the 2025 Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award. Carderock, the Navy's ship design and innovation powerhouse, provides the technical foundation for the future fleet through world-class research, development, and testing. (Photo courtesy of Wyatt J. Nash)

NSWC Panama City Division military liaison enables critical contributions to the fleet
June 30, 2025 — Geri Kohler serves as the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division military liaison, and she manages all active-duty personnel and their administrative functions for the Navy lab. Her efforts help these warfighters to seamlessly mesh and support the mission here while ensuring their operational readiness. For this and the many ways these service members impact this command, Capt. Paul Stence, Jr., NSWC PCD commanding officer, presented her with the Department of the U.S. Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award, June 13... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Commanding Officer Capt. Paul Stence, Jr., awards Geri Kohler, NSWC PCD military liaison, with the Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award, June 13. Kohler manages all active-duty personnel and their administrative functions warfighters to seamlessly mesh and support the mission here while ensuring their operational readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Bob Lindee)

Navy veteran leads the charge in troubleshooting electromagnetic compatibility challenges
June 30, 2025 — When Bob Nees first enlisted in the Navy in 1979, he didn’t realize he was kicking off a career that would span decades, cross industries and firmly establish him as a trusted expert in solving the seemingly unsolvable.From his early days as an aviation fire control technician to his current role as an engineering manager of Surface Warfare Systems... MORE

DAHLGREN, Va. – Bob Nees, the engineering manager for Surface Warfare Systems for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Technical Warrant Holder at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), is known as the electromagnetic compatibility “troubleshooter” in Navy circles at one of NSWCDD’s anechoic chambers for MIL-STD-461 testing

U.S Navy to Christen Future USS Jeremiah Denton
June 28, 2025 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. —The U.S. Navy will christen the future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), a Flight III Arleigh-Burke class destroyer, during a ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding on Saturday, June 28, at 9:00 a.m. CDT.The principal address will be delivered by Dr. Brett A. Seidle, performing the duties of the Under Secretary of the Navy. Additional... MORE

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (June 28, 2025) — HII (NYSE: HII) christened today the future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), the third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to be built at the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division.

NUWC Division, Keyport welcomes new commanding officer
June 27, 2025 — Capt. Brandon Monaghan relieved Capt. Clint Hoskins during a change of command ceremony at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport in Keyport, Washington, June 27, 2025. The event took place along the command’s waterfront and was presided over by Rear Adm. Scott Brown, deputy commander for Industrial Operations, Naval Sea Systems Command... MORE

Capt. Brandon Monaghan relieved Capt. Clint Hoskins during a change of command ceremony at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport in Keyport, Washington, June 27, 2025. The event took place along the command’s waterfront and was presided over by Rear Adm. Scott Brown, deputy commander for Industrial Operations, Naval Sea Systems Command.

From Whiteboard to Water: Oregon State Team Castorea Makes a Splash at ISR18
June 27, 2025 — What began as a submarine sketch on a whiteboard in 2022 became a reality for Oregon State University’s human-powered submarine team, Team Castorea, in their inaugural run at the 18th International Submarine Races (ISR 18) in West Bethesda, Maryland.The club was founded in 2022 by Liam Vincent, a mechanical engineering student and long-time... MORE

Oregon State University's tent outside of the David Taylor Model Basin at NSWC Carderock Division in preparation for their submarine, Castorea, to race.

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