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NHPA commenting period for the ex-Long Beach (CGN 9) now open
April 7, 2026 — The U.S. Navy has evaluated ex-Long Beach (CGN 9) for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The final determination of ineligibility for the NRHP listing is now open for public commenting... MORE

SWRMC Finishes USS Manchester Availability Early
April 2, 2026 — SAN DIEGO – Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) completed the USS Manchester (LCS 14) Select Restricted Availability (SRA) one day early, supporting the Chief of Naval Operation’s priority to meet or exceed maintenance timelines for completion.USS Manchester is homeported in San Diego and assigned to Littoral Combat Ship Squadron One... MORE

Delia Chen, Carderock's Digital Adoption Lead - SharePoint and Power Platform
April 2, 2026 — Delia Chen, the Digital Adoption lead - SharePoint and Power Platform within the Enterprise Solutions Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, is settling into her role at the command, finding both challenges and rewards in her first year. Chen, who joined Carderock just over a year ago, said the transition has been “a slight... MORE

NSWC Panama City Annual Awards recognizes business, technical excellence
March 27, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s (NSWC PCD) continued commitment to strengthen the Navy team through technical competency and leadership development was on full display during the Navy lab’s Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Annual Awards Ceremony held at Florida State University Panama City, March 26... MORE

FY25 NSWC PCD Annual Award for Outstanding Organizational Support: Deferred Resignation Program Execution Team -
Larissa Allen, Stefanie Barron, Cecilie Belleville, Kenyatta Bennett, Linda Bland, Victoria Bottorf, Kelly Boyce, Donn Brown, Byron Diltz, Stacy Faison, Whitney Gillman, Eric Kosmoski, Jenica Lolley, Sally Mellen, Theresa Mormile, Corey Patterson, Gretchen Rivera, Jerry Sanlor, Jr., Samantha Snellen, and Rachel Thompson (U.s> Navy photo by Eddie Green)

Enterprise Solutions at Scale: Why Carderock Honors Rear Adm. Grace Hopper
March 26, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s ability to deliver advanced ships and maritime systems to the U.S. Navy depends not only on technical excellence, but on disciplined processes that make complex engineering repeatable, scalable, and mission-ready. Those systems ensure that innovation can be delivered reliably to the fleet.That... MORE

Grace Murray Hopper in her Washington, D.C. office, 1978. By this stage of her career, Hopper had become a leading advocate for standardized programming languages and interoperable systems across the Department of Defense. (Courtesy Photo)

NSWC Indian Head Division Provides Modernization Update at Community Event
March 17, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) leadership participated in the “State of the Station 2026” event hosted by the Charles County Military Alliance Council at the College of Southern Maryland Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland, Mar. 12. The event also included representatives from the Charles County Board of... MORE

Enhancing Helicopter Safety at Carderock: Computer Scientist Robert Ricketts
March 17, 2026 — Robert Ricketts, a computer scientist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, is leveraging data analytics to redefine safety for the Navy’s rotary-wing fleet.Ricketts, who earned a degree in computer engineering from the University of Maryland in 2008, serves within Carderock’s Sea-Based Aviation and Aeromechanics Branch. His work... MORE

Robert Ricketts, a computer scientist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division

Forging the Future: NSWC Crane’s OPERA Program Develops Cutting-Edge Technology and Talent
March 16, 2026 — The Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC), a program established by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is successfully developing and attracting new talent to the technical fields essential for the U.S. Navy's future. Through strategic partnerships with universities, the NEEC facilitates cutting-edge research in areas of naval... MORE

Photo of Nick Gangi, an RPI student and SMART scholar, working on OPERA.

Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, LCAC 115
March 11, 2026 — NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 115 from Textron Systems on March 10.The delivery of LCAC 115 comes after completion of Acceptance Trials conducted by the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey, which tested the readiness and capability of the craft to effectively meet... MORE

NSWCPD Names ETN1 Jamen Harter as 2025 Sailor of the Year
March 10, 2026 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) has selected Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 1st Class Jamen Harter as its 2025 Sailor of the Year, recognizing his outstanding leadership, technical excellence, and dedication to mission success.A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Harter joined the Navy in May 2017 and completed the... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) has selected Electronics Technician (Nuclear) 1st Class Jamen Harter as its 2025 Sailor of the Year, recognizing his outstanding leadership, technical excellence, and dedication to mission success.

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