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NSWC PCD engineer, mentor fortifies the Navy mission through workforce empowerment
January 21, 2026 — Morris Jarmon Jr., Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division electrical engineer, embodies the spirit of mentorship and innovation on critical projects such as Quickstrike Mining and in-service mines. Mentorship is a cornerstone of his professional philosophy and effectiveness to ensure team members are equipped to effectively support the warfighter...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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