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NSWC PCD engineer selected to NAVSEA Journey Level Leader Program
November 15, 2021 — Kevin Townsend, SEAL Delivery Vehicle production engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), was recently selected to participate in Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) Journey Level Leadership Program (JLL).The JLL program provides individuals with unique opportunities to develop various leadership skills and... MORE

Kevin Townsend, SEAL Delivery Vehicle production engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), was recently selected to participate in Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) Journey Level Leadership Program (JLL).

NSWC Panama City provides rapid testing support with in-house manufacturing capabilities
December 1, 2020 — While ashore or afloat, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is prepared to support and provide capabilities to strengthen the U.S. Navy’s mission.During a recent technical evaluation in San Diego, Calif., a tiger team from NSWC PCD working to address launch and recovery capabilities related to unmanned surface vessels... MORE

Three pieces of reverse engineered prototypes were 3D printed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Additive Manufacturing Laboratory. These prototypes were a proof of concept for the NSWC PCD Fabrication and Prototype Shops to rapidly deliver a solution to meet emerging fleet needs. Pictured from left to right: Computer numerical control Delrin plastic prototype, 3D printed polyethylene terephthalate, hand-cut plastic proof of concept.

Panama City collaborates with Navy Reserve to conduct egress testing of LCAC-100 class craft
November 12, 2020 — In order to ensure fleet readiness, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) partnered with the Navy Reserve to conduct egress testing on a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 100 Class Craft as part of the Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) Program’s Post Delivery Test & Trials, Nov. 7-8.During this collaborative egress testing, NSWC... MORE

During egress testing, a test dummy was removed from the Landing Craft Air Cushion command area to simulate removing an injured troop through the emergency escape scuttle. Pictured above: Senior Chief Operations Specialist Josh Pearsall. Pictured below: Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Boatwright, Lt.j.g. Dale Hussung, and Builder 1st Class Richard Bordelon.

NSWC Panama City engineer chosen to be a panel member at Naval Postgraduate School workshop
October 19, 2020 — Jason Boxerman, a systems engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division who is currently detailed as the mine warfare science and technology lead for the Program Executive Office-Unmanned & Small Combatants, was selected as a panel member in the Warfare Innovation Continuum’s (WIC) four-day workshop at Naval Postgraduate School... MORE

Jason Boxerman, systems engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division who is currently detailed as the mine warfare science and technology lead for the Program Executive Office-Unmanned & Small Combatants, was selected as a panel member in the Warfare Innovation Continuum’s four-day workshop at Naval Postgraduate School.

NSWC Panama City strengthens cyber capabilities through collaborative unmanned vehicle exercises
October 8, 2020 — Scientists and engineers at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) are conducting cybersecurity exercises in an effort to strengthen naval capabilities.NSWC PCD’s Cyber Defense of Unmanned Systems and the NSWC PCD CyberLab project teams collaborated to put their unmanned systems capabilities to the test.Dr. Matthew Bays,... MORE

Adam Coffman, NSWC PCD computer engineer, performs cyber reconnaissance of the unmanned system. U.S. Navy photo by Anthony Powers

First of class LCAC 100 and 101 arrive at NSWC Panama City
September 3, 2020 — The Navy’s newest Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft arrived at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Sept. 2.The two craft, LCAC-100 and LCAC-101, were escorted by NSWC PCD’s research, development, test and evaluation craft (RDT&E) craft, LCAC-91. This significant milestone marks the first new LCAC to arrive in... MORE

The Navy’s newest Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft arrived at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Sept. 2.

Adair selected as NSWC Panama City technical director
August 17, 2020 — Dr. Peter Adair was recently selected for a new role as the technical director at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD).In this role, Adair serves as the senior civilian at the command, which consists of more than 1,500 military and government civilians. NSWC PCD provides the Navy with mine warfare, naval special warfare,... MORE

Dr. Peter Adair, SES, was selected as the NSWC PCD technical director.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: NSWC Panama City’s CSTRS Depot rapidly delivers fleet solutions despite COVID-19
June 11, 2020 — Despite challenges associated with the COVID-19 environment, the Carriage, Stream, Tow, and Recovery System (CSTRS) Depot team at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is continuing to rapidly deliver solutions while meeting emerging fleet needs.CSTRS provides a capability to helicopters to conduct Airborne Mine... MORE

Derek Decker, mechanical technician and fleet support team lead assists with SD Cable installation on the hydraulic winch of a Carriage, Stream, Tow, and Recovery System (CSTRS) at the CSTRS Depot May 5.

Back relieves Peters as commander of NSWC PCD
May 8, 2020 — Capt. David N. Back relieved Capt. Aaron S. Peters as commanding officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) in a small ceremony at the headquarters flagpole May 8 in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing requirements.During the ceremony, Peters passed his command pin to Back as a symbol of camaraderie to begin a... MORE

Capt. David N. Back relieved Capt. Aaron S. Peters as commanding officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) in a small ceremony at the headquarters flagpole May 8. After leading the command through Category 5 Hurricane Michael and the rebuilding process, and now through the COVID-19 pandemic, Peters will retire without the fanfare typically afforded a Navy leader after more than three decades in service to the nation.

NSWC Panama City commanding officer bids final farewell
May 7, 2020 — NSWC PCD Team,It is with a heavy but proud heart that I pen my final View from the Bridge. So much has changed since I took command just 33 months ago. Although Hurricane Michael and the current COVID crisis are notable in the history of the command it is your dedication and commitment to the mission that I will always remember. I came here because... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Commanding Officer Capt. Aaron Peters, USN