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NSWCDD Hosts Inaugural Downtown Dahlgren Event
October 19, 2022 — Though this time only proverbial, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) brought its signature BOOM to Downtown Fredericksburg, Oct. 14 with its inaugural “Dahlgren Downtown” community event. Forging community partnerships was the theme for the first “Dahlgren Downtown” event, held at The Old Silk Mill. With an open house to the... MORE

IMAGE: On Oct. 14, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division hosted its first Dahlgren Downtown event at the Inn at the Old Silk Mill in Downtown Fredericksburg.

NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Isel Caro: From a Small Town in Texas to the Naval Academy and Beyond
October 15, 2022 — Capt. Isel Caro’s life began in a single-wide trailer in the “Land of Heart’s Delight,” otherwise known as Falfurrias, Texas. Depending upon who you ask, the town either derived its name from the Lipan Apache language or from the name of a desert flower. Life was cramped for Caro’s family in the trailer where he lived with his parents and brother... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Recognizes Warfare Mission Analyst for Outstanding Performance
October 11, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Willie Crank has been selected as a 2022 recipient of the Department of the Navy (DoN) Meritorious Civilian Service Award (MCSA). The DoN MCSA is the third highest honorary award and is granted to individuals who have made contributions of high value to the Navy with relevant impacts at the... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division has selected Willie Crank as a 2022 recipient of the Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

Community Invited to Dahlgren Downtown 2022
October 11, 2022 — Have you ever wanted to see a Potomac River test range boat up close? How about rolling up your sleeves and diving into STEM activities? What about operating a robot? These are activities the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren team does every day and on Friday, Oct. 14 they are bringing them to you! Embark onto a journey Oct. 14 from 11 a.m.-4... MORE

NSWCDD Physicist’s Love of Food and Photography Promotes Understanding and Acceptance
October 7, 2022 — “When you understand the other’s background, you understand where they’re coming from and then the conversations and relationships are more meaningful,” said Elixia Ross, a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) physicist. “Food, photography and even language can help us see things we thought were unique to our culture and help us... MORE

IMAGE: Elixia Ross, a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division physicist from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, uses her love of food and photography to promote understanding and acceptance among her coworkers and others.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Chief Engineer’s Impactful Leadership Leads to Selection for the Navy’s Civilian Service Commendation Medal
October 5, 2022 — What defines a leader? According to Merriam-Webster, a leader is defined as a person who leads, guides or directs as well as commands authority and influence. The diverse and talented personnel within the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) workforce demonstrates outstanding leadership everyday while fulfilling duties in their... MORE

IMAGE; The Naval Computing and Cyber Systems Engineering Division Chief Engineer Robert “Bob” Throm at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division was selected as a recipient of the Department of the Navy’s Civilian Service Commendation Medal award in recognition of his impactful leadership and technical contributions in support of the fleet and warfighter.

NSWCDD Scientist Keeps Climbing Despite Vision Ailment
October 4, 2022 — When Sheila Ali was growing up in Bangladesh, she suddenly developed Juvenile Macular Degeneration at age 16.Ali recalls that doctors in her native country had a difficult time diagnosing the condition, which is a common eye disorder that causes blurred or reduced central vision.Ali’s sister began to suffer from the ailment around the same time.“We... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division scientist Sheila Ali has overcome blindness to make a significant impact in the Battle Management System program.

NSWCDD Systems Administrator Inspires Team by Leading by Example
October 3, 2022 — Since the 1960s, Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) systems have protected the United States naval warfighter.Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) plays a crucial role in the nation’s success in the SLBM arena. For the last 27 years, Team Lead and Systems Administrator Hector Minero has worked with the SLBM program at... MORE

IMAGE: Hector Minero is an electrical engineer and systems administrator in the Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. Minero and his family moved to the United States from Central America when he was a teenager.

An Astronomical Passion Sparks NSWC Dahlgren Division Scientist to Shoot for the Stars
September 28, 2022 — As a native from Salinas, Puerto Rico, a small rural town on the southern coast, Scientist Nohely Miranda-Colon traveled the distance to make an impact at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).Miranda-Colon started her path to NSWCDD with several internships at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and an... MORE

IMAGE: Nohely Miranda-Colon, a native to Puerto Rico and a scientist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is spotlighted for National Hispanic Heritage month. She emphasizes the importance of having diverse scientists and engineers who bring a unique background and understanding to the team.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts New Employee MAST Hackathon
September 27, 2022 — Imagine all that stands between you and surviving the next few minutes in a vessel in the middle of the ocean is a small calculation. You keep looking over your work and you assure your superior it is correct. With a swift press of a button, relief is brought to the ship as you safely eliminate the impending threat.While this may seem like an... MORE

IMAGE: On Sept. 16, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division hosted a Modeling and Simulation Toolbox Hackathon for new employees. The participants were split into teams based on their department with members across different branches.

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