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NSWC PCD engineer enhances warfighter capabilities, advances at IRONMAN competition
December 17, 2025 — John Kremar, NSWC PCD Diving and Life Support lead engineer, combines his work proficiency and passion with persistence and perseverance to achieve not only mission success but also a personal milestone. By day, he helps design and produce life support equipment for a variety of Navy and non-navy sponsors to increase divers’ capabilities and safety while performing their missions. Off the clock, he recently completed this year's IRONMAN Florida triathlon and has qualified to compete in the upcoming IRONMAN World Championship in 2026... MORE

John Kremar, NSWC PCD Diving and Life Support lead engineer, competes during IRONMAN Florida 2025, Nov. 1. This event was a series of long-distance triathlon races consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a marathon 26.2-mile run, totaling 140.6 miles. (courtesy photo)

NSWC PCD accelerates Naval mine warfare capabilities with new Quickstrike Extended Range Program, working group
December 8, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division spearheaded an effort to help the U.S. Navy develop the Quickstrike Extended Range (QS-ER) Program to counter the threat of stealthy submarines deploying advanced mines in shallow waters, which could disrupt critical shipping lanes. The groundbreaking Underwater Mine Personnel Qualification Standard Working Group brought together a team of experts, including engineers, logisticians, and fleet personnel from NSWC PCD, the Mobile Mine Assembly Group (COMOMAG), the Navy's Strike Planning and Execution Program, the Boeing Company and other key stakeholders. They developed the platform’s advanced aerial mining capabilities such as training, deployment and process improvement and is centered around the MK 64 MOD 5 Underwater Mine and aims to ensure sailors are well-prepared to use and maintain the new system, enhancing the Navy's ability to protect vital sea lanes and maintain maritime superiority... MORE

Sailors receive training on securing a wing kit on a Quickstrike Extended Range mine as part of Underwater Mine Personnel Qualification Standard Working Group held at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, in the summer of 2025. Once deployed from the platform, the wings pop-out and provide significant extended range versus traditional air-drop mines upgrading its precision and efficacy.

Efficiency expert: Stevens leads contracting modernization at NSWC PCD, awarded for excellence
September 29, 2025 — Nicole Stevens, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures (SAP) branch head at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), received the Department of the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal for her exceptional contributions to the command's contracting department (Code 02) Sep. 26... MORE

Capt. Paul Stence, Jr., Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) commanding officer, recognized outstanding NSWC PCD member, Nicole Stevens, for her exceptional contributions to the command's contracting department with the Civilian Service Achievement Medal.

NSWC PCD training manager equips the Navy's greatest resource
September 9, 2025 — As the effort to Strengthen the Navy Team by Attracting, Retaining and Growing the Workforce (NAVSEA Line of Effort 4) continues, Richard Godfrey NSWC PCD leadership development training manager, invests in the individuals who support the force behind the fleet... MORE

Richard Godfrey, leadership development training manager at NSWC Panama City Division, says the heart of his work boils down to one thing: investing in the people who support the warfighter.

NSWC PCD breaks ground on cutting-edge facility for autonomous innovation
July 9, 2025 — In a major boost to the Navy's ability to control the critical undersea environment, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest facility, July 9. This isn't just another building; it's a strategic investment in the future of naval warfare.The new 25,000+ square-foot Subsea & Seabed... MORE

The official party for the NSWC Panama City Division Subsea & Seabed Warfare Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony held July 9. (from left) Congressman Neal Dunn, Florida's 2nd Congressional District, Capt. Paul Stence, Jr., NSWC PCD commanding officer, Dr. Peter Adair, NSWC PCD technical director, and Commander Michael Mosi, Naval Support Activity Panama City commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

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