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A Continued Promise to ‘Never Forget:’ Dahlgren Holds 20th Anniversary Observance of 9/11
September 14, 2021 — Since the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon 20 years ago, the phrase “Never Forget” synonymously represents the overarching pain, suffering and commonality of the 9/11 attacks. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives during the terror attack, with hundreds more attributed to resulting illnesses. Yet among the sorrow, heroes light the way... MORE

IMAGE: Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) held an in-person event with a virtual element on the Dahlgren Parade Field. Pins were available for in-person attendees.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts Modeling and Simulation Summit
August 27, 2021 — Creativity and innovation are critical parts of the research, development, testing and engineering (RDT and E) community. As technology continues to expand, the role of modeling and simulation (M and S) has followed in step. M and S efforts seep into every technical department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) including its... MORE

NSWCDD iLab Hosts Wargaming Hackathon with Summer Interns
August 13, 2021 — The task? Design a destroyer to escort a WWII-era Allied convoy to U.S. waters while avoiding Axis submarine attacks. The tasked? Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) summer interns.On July 27, NSWCDD interns representing every technical department across the warfare center engaged in a wargaming hackathon at NSWCDD’s Innovation... MORE

IMAGE: Ellianna Bailey, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Test Engineer and participant, observes wargaming challenges during the Wargaming Hackathon event at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, July 27. The bootcamp portion included tutorials on modeling and simulation concepts. The afternoon session included surface warfare scenarios followed by increasingly more difficult scenarios where participants used their acquired M&S skills to defeat the enemy. This event provided an overview of Naval capabilities across all departments.

New NSWC Dahlgren Division Award Program Aims to Encourage Safety
June 29, 2021 — From the time you are a toddler crawling around on the living room floor to an adult starting a new job or starting a new year in the office, you are taught what is safe. For example, “stop, drop and roll” is the quintessential fire lesson taught early in life.At Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), safety lessons are emphasized... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) and NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity employees Tim Beatty, Kevin Berry, Thomas Crisafulli, Jim Engbert, Andy Knott and Michael Shea are recognized for their proactive approaches to maintaining a safe, healthy work environment. The six are the inaugural class of the Safety Sentinel of the Year Award Program, nominated by their supervisors to the Safety and Environmental Branch.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Executive Officer Receives C.J. Rorie Award During Retirement Ceremony
June 24, 2021 — Twenty-eight years ago, the world had not seen the turn of the 21st century – Whitney Houston reigned at the top of the Billboard 100s, “Jurassic Park” was the number one box office hit and fresh-out-of-high-school now-Lt. Cmdr. David ‘Dave’ Rackley took the oath to enlist with the U.S. Navy. Since 1993, Rackley has climbed the ranks, serving the... MORE

IMAGE: Executive Officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Lt. Cmdr. David ‘Dave’ Rackley is presented a medal for Meritorious Service from NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew on June 18, 2021. (U.S. Navy/Released)

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Hosts Congressional Staff
June 17, 2021 — Though it did not include the proverbial BOOM for which Dahlgren is so well known, the June 10 visit with congressional staffers demonstrated how the nearly 103-year-old command is on the forefront of future technology.Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) hosted representatives from the offices of U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, U.S. Rep... MORE

IMAGE: From left to right, Claude Berube, legislative director for U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria; Kristi Black and Mackenzie Heidelmark, district coordinators for U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger; Charlotte Hurd, military liaison for U.S. Sen. Mark Warner; Darren Barnes, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Deputy Technical Director; A.J. Gunther, staff member for U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman; Chris Jones, deputy district director for Wittman; Timothy Minor, legislative aide for Virginia Del. Margaret B. Ransone; and NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew are pictured outside of the command’s headquarters.

NSWCDD Business Professionals Complete Project Management Certificate Program at University of Mary Washington
June 16, 2021 — In December 2020, the first cohort of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) business management employees received their project management certificate from the University of Mary Washington (UMW). The second cohort is set to complete the program in July 2021.The certificate program is a result of a memorandum of understanding... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Senior Technical Lead Recognized for Role in AEGIS Project
June 15, 2021 — As you make daily decisions, you may not realize it but you are taking small steps in your life. Each step you take directly impacts your path – whether that be in life, work or relationships.Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Senior Technical Lead (STL) for the AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense legacy baselines Claiborne “Clay”... MORE

IMAGE: Claiborne “Clay” Doxey, senior technical lead for the AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, is recognized as a 2021 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientist and Engineer of the Year.

Fiber Optic Test and Repair Program Increases Fleet’s Self-Sufficiency
June 14, 2021 — Millions of feet of fiber optic cable may be in use on a single naval vessel. So what happens when a fiber optic issue arises thousands of miles from shore?The Fiber Optics Test and Repair (FOTR) Program aims to address the concern by certifying the training of onboard fiber technicians and verifying that they have proper, standardized sets of... MORE

IMAGE: NORFOLK, Va. – Sailors receive their fiber maintenance technician certification at the Norfolk schoolhouse. As part of the Fiber Optics Test and Repair Program, the Norfolk schoolhouse is certified to verify proficiency in fiber repair in an effort to increase fleet self-sufficiency.

Cyber Warfare Engineering Lab Opens a World of Creativity While Protecting the Warfighter
June 11, 2021 — Behind the windowless exterior walls of the Cyber Warfare Engineering Lab (CWEL) at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), there is a world of possibility and creativity. Think of a “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”-type of world. Instead of being surrounded by candy and chocolate, users of the CWEL are introduced to a world... MORE

IMAGE: From left to right, Naval Sea Systems Command Red Team members David McDuffie and Kolby Hoover showcase their skills during a tour of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Cyber Warfare Engineering Lab.

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