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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.

Navy mobilizing Reservists under SurgeMain program to support ship maintenance
June 10, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- The Navy is mobilizing 1,629 Reservists to support aircraft carrier and submarine maintenance at its four public shipyards starting in July. This mobilization will help reduce the maintenance backlog that has developed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.In March, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) authorized weather and safety leave for... MORE

Rear Adm. Stephen Evans, left, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2 and Rear Adm. Sara A. Joyner, right, take a tour of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

NSWC Crane employees provide critical Maritime Electronic Warfare expertise throughout months of public health restrictions
June 10, 2020 — CRANE, Ind. –Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employees continue to provide critical Maritime Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) support to ships across the country during healthcare-related restrictions from the COVID-19 global pandemic. EW employees are ensuring NSWC Crane stays open for business to continue to provide for... MORE

Eye on Innovation: “You Make the World a Better Place when you Help Others”: NNSY Personnel Help Local Medical Facilities in Fight Against COVID-19
June 10, 2020 — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and medical professionals work around the clock to care for those affected, there has been a need for equipment and a call-to-action for those willing to assist. For many, this meant simply following the guidelines set forth by their state, donating what they could. However, some took a more innovative approach to... MORE

Code 2330 Nuclear Engineer David Shamblin used his personal 3-D printer to print PPE that was donated to Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia.

National Safety Month: How America’s Shipyard Has Protected the Workforce During COVID-19
June 9, 2020 — Observing National Safety Month at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is usually devoted to highlighting important efforts like electrical safety and fall protection. This June, the health and safety issue of greatest workforce concern is minimizing the spread of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Since COVID-19 impacts began at NNSY in March, shipyard... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) began enhanced screening procedures April 22 for personnel entering the installation, with qualified personnel taking temperatures and asking questions to ensure employees are not exhibiting any symptoms or at increased risk for having COVID-19.

PSNS & IMF honors 33 employees, Sailors with Employee of the Year awards
June 3, 2020 — BREMERTON, Washington – Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility has relied on innovation to safely complete its mission; from producing hand sanitizer and facemasks to the construction and development of hand-washing stations and biocontainment systems.When the time came to hand out Employee... MORE

2019 PSNS & IMF Employee of the Year Coin

NSWC PHD Employees Shift Face Covering Production Into High Gear for the Greater Community
May 22, 2020 — What began as a few face shields and masks made by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) personnel for friends and family has ballooned into hundreds of protective coverings donated to keep the local community and beyond safe during the COVID-19 global pandemic.For local health care workers, at-risk individuals and others... MORE

PSNS & IMF Employee Supports Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management
May 22, 2020 — For more than 10 weeks, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility has been adapting and exploring new strategies to support its workforce and the local community during the COVID-19 pandemic. From developing and manufacturing hand sanitizer, to supplying thousands of face masks to its employees and local first responders, the... MORE

Malynda Green, emergency management specialist with Code 105.53 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenence Facility in Bremerton, Washington, recently completed a two-month assignment with the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management.

Command builds hand-washing stations to help protect workers from COVID-19
May 21, 2020 — A team of woodcrafters from Shop 64 built 12 hand-washing stations for distribution and use across the shipyard. These stations are part of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s efforts to keep the workforce healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic.According to Wayne G. Johnson, Waterfront Facilities Support branch head, Code... MORE

Shop 740 crew members lift a new hand washing station into Dry Dock 4 May 19, 2020 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington.

NSWC PCD Procurement Lead Designs Lip Reading Kit
May 21, 2020 — Jonathan Chapman, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) procurement lead designed a lip reading kit for the hearing impaired with the help of fellow employees and a 3D printer.“A need was brought to my attention to help people with hearing impairments during COVID-19,” said Chapman. “Masks are a wonderful answer to keep the... MORE

Jonathan Chapman, NSWC PCD procurement lead, speaks with Deanna Pedersen, NSWC PCD procurement branch head, using the lip reading kit he designed. Chapman designed the kit for use by hearing impaired team members at the command.

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