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NSWC PCD hosts NavalX Gulf Coast Tech Bridge Integration Experiment
October 29, 2024 — An experiment to demonstrate the integration of unmanned systems in multiple domains, transmit real-time data and showcase the value of partnering with industry and other government organizations was conducted on the Florida Gulf Coast Test Ranges, Aug. 12 – 16. More than 45 personnel from four NavalX Gulf Coast Tech Bridge partner commands—Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), the Naval Research Lab (NRL) Stennis, the Naval Meteorological and Oceanography Command (CNMOC), and Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVO)—collaborated to demonstrate the acceleration of technology development. This exercise successfully integrated multiple unmanned systems from contracting partners to collect and transmit real-time environmental data to a forward-deployed shore station... MORE

NavalX Gulf Coast Tech Bridge exercise participants work together to launch a Triton using a crane on the Florida Gulf Coast Test Ranges, Aug. 15. (Counterclockwise from left) Alain Aznaran, Paul Moser, Derek Hayes, Brent Stephens and James Dolan. This exercise illustrated a process for rapidly moving from focusing on warfighters' needs, to sourcing technologies, and executing successful experiments to demonstrate emerging capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

NSWC PCD’s technical capabilities support the warfighter at BALTOPS 2024
July 23, 2024 — During Baltic Operations Exercise 2024 (BALTOPS 24), Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) demonstrated ways in which the command develops, delivers, and sustains innovative capabilities for our nation’s warfighters.Conducted since 1971, BALTOPS is an annual maritime-focused military exercise in the Baltic Sea and its... MORE

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter configured with the Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS) conducts a mine countermeasure exercise during the 2024 Baltic Operations Exercise. During the exercise, two Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division technical capabilities were demonstrated: A significant mine countermeasure operation was carried out, involving an MH-60S helicopter equipped with the AMNS system to combat moored mines, and the innovative Common Undersea Visualization and Exploitation Tool capability granted fleet users enhanced situational awareness for better strategic decision-making. (U.S. Department of Defense photo)

Panama City scientist receives U.S. Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award
July 22, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division's (NSWC PCD) workforce directly contributes to the research and development of cutting-edge technologies and tools to increase the warfighter’s efficiency and effectiveness of the Navy readiness. One specific contribution led to an NSWC PCD scientist being awarded the Department of Navy Meritorious... MORE

Dr. Isaac Sledge, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division scientist, was recently awarded the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award. His work yielded unprecedented results in automatic target recognition (ATR) applications.

Annual command award ceremony recognizes top one percent of workforce
April 16, 2024 — Each year, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division hosts the Commanding Officer and Technical Director’s Annual Awards ceremony. This year’s event included 15 Annual Awards, one Navy Civilian Service Meritorious Award, and recognition of three patents acquired in fiscal year 2023... MORE

These Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Commanding Officer and Technical Director’s Annual Awards for fiscal year 2023 wait to be handed out to prior to the command's event, March 29. This year’s event included 15 Annual Awards, one Navy Civilian Service Meritorious Award, and recognition of three patents acquired. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

Commentary: NSWC PCD’s Strategic Plan Roll-Out - Core Values and Guiding Principles
March 19, 2024 — This commentary, from Danielle Kinkade, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division corporate strategist, highlights the process and documents how this Navy Lab developed its strategic plan to dominate the littorals. From the vision, mission statement, Navy core values, guiding principles and categories, every word was intentional to help NSWC PCD better support the warfighter... MORE

The updated Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Strategic Plan. Fiscal year 2024 begins an exciting new chapter in this Navy Lab’s future to Dominate the Littorals using this mission, core values, guiding principles and categories to support the warfighter. (U.S. Navy graphic by Cathy Layton)

NSWC PCD hosts inaugural Gulf Coast NavalX Tech Bridge PRIZE Challenge
March 5, 2024 — A recent, first-time challenge to support U.S. Navy needs through partnership, creativity and innovation was hosted by the NavalX Gulf Coast Tech Bridge and Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD)... MORE

Members from the NSWC PCD and NavalX Gulf Coast Tech Bridge Sediment Sampling Challenge development team during a regional Navy partner collaboration workshop, Dec. 13, 2023. (back row from left) Bobbie Thompson Naval Oceanographic Office, Dr. Richard Crout, Naval Research Laboratory, Jesse Walton, NSWC PCD Ranges and Facilities Branch head, Andrew Harrington, NSWC PCD Test & Evaluation & Prototype Fabrication Division (Code E42), Dr. Todd Holland, NSWC PCD Senior Scientific technical manager, Dr. Joseph Calantoni, SES, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command technical director. (front row from left) Holly Gardner, NSWC PCD Strategic Engagement director, Andrea Perles, SL, NSWC PCD Mine Warfare director, and Mackenzie Blair, NSWC PCD Code E42. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

NSWC PCD’s Infrastructure Division foundationally supports the force behind the fleet
December 18, 2023 — In order for Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City (NSWC PCD) to Dominate the Littorals, it needs the people and places to achieve that mission. This wouldn't be possible without the professionals from NSWC PCD’s Infrastructure Division (Code 102) who support the Navy Lab workforce. This division consists of four branches—facilities, infrastructure support, environmental and safety—staffed by more than 40 personnel ranging from civilians to contractors to military service members from the Personnel Force Innovation Program who operate within a dynamic arena. Whether it’s the day-to-day needs of the workforce or new building construction projects, this Navy Lab’s Infrastructure Support Division remains innovative and resilient to support the needs of the fleet. ... MORE

Members from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Infrastructure Division (NSWC PCD) conduct safety inspections during a stairwell renovation project, Oct. 25. This division is staffed by more than 40 personnel ranging from civilians to contractors to military service members from the Personnel Force Innovation Program who directly impact the personnel, projects and systems that help keep U.S. service members safe. (U.S. Navy photos by Anthony Powers)

JABS program personnel complete final test milestone, leave 21-year MCM program lasting impact
October 30, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Centers Panama City (NSWC PCD), NSWC Indian Head Division, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and support contractors from Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc., leave a lasting legacy on the mine countermeasure field by spearheading a 21-year littoral assault breaching mission program that provides information and support to increase lethality and precision objectives within that battlespace to the fleet... MORE

The Joint Direct Attack Munition Assault Breaching System (JABS) Test and Evaluation Team is made up of personnel from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, NSWC Indian Head, Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc., support contractors and Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. NSWC PCD also developed and fielded JABS mission planning software for MEDAL and MINEnet Tactical and developed tactics and doctrine for employing the system. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

NSWC PCD Property Management Division implements key program to deliver critical support
October 16, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s (NSWC PCD) Property Management Division plays a vital role to the Navy Lab’s mission success. They’re comprised of several branches and have used several programs to improve customer support. The latest program is called the Familiarization Tour, which occurs where their personnel tour various projects onboard NSWC PCD. It provides the team with an on-site overview of their customer’s operations affording their division and project personnel to engage in face-to-face discussions to exchange ideas and share difficulties... MORE

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