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NSWCDD Engineer Wins 2019 BEYA Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award
December 14, 2018 — The chief executive officer of Career Communications Group is looking forward to meeting Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) mathematician and “inspiring role model” Willie Crank in person at an upcoming Washington D.C. awards gala. Tyrone Tabor wrote a letter to Crank, congratulating him for his selection as a 2019 Black... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) mathematician Willie Crank is a 2019 Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Science Spectrum Trailblazer award winner. “I am deeply honored to have been selected for this award and I want to thank every person throughout my life and career who supported, guided and believed in me,” said Crank in response to the news. “I hope that I continue to not only meet, but exceed the expectations of others and strive to achieve the goals I have set forth.”

Rodriguez Honored for Impact on Warfare Center U.S. Marine Corp Collaboration Team
December 10, 2018 — NSWC Dahlgren Division engineer Dr. Luis Rodriguez received the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Center Award from NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Godfrey ‘Gus’ Weekes and NSWCDD Technical Director John Fiore at the command’s Leadership Forum in November. Rodriguez was honored with the award for his leadership role in the Warfare Center... MORE

IMAGE: NSWC Dahlgren Division engineer Dr. Luis Rodriguez received the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Center Award from NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Godfrey ‘Gus’ Weekes and NSWCDD Technical Director John Fiore at the command’s Leadership Forum in November.

Dahlgren’s Propel Team Recognized with Warfare Center Award
December 10, 2018 — The Propel Team was honored with the Alan J. Dean Talent Management Warfare Center Award at the NSWC Dahlgren Division Leadership Forum in November.Propel - a five-day course for new first-line supervisors at all NSWC and NUWC divisions - provides a basic awareness of warfare center expectations for supervisors, and the interactive class aids new... MORE

IMAGE: The Propel Team was honored with the Alan J. Dean Talent Management Warfare Center Award at the NSWC Dahlgren Division Leadership Forum in November. Kim Thornton accepted the award on behalf of the group. Pictured from left to right: Capt. Godfrey "Gus" Weekes, Kim Thornton, and John Fiore, Technical Director.

An Illustrious Night at the Dahlgren Movie Premier
December 10, 2018 — On Tues., Nov. 27, all the stars converged on at University Hall at the University of Mary Washington Campus for a preview of the new film: “A Century of Innovation, a celebration of the Dahlgren Centennial.” Not only did Dahlgren Museum pull off the red carpet moment with style and grace, but also interviewed guests as they arrived in their ball... MORE

IMAGE: Guest arrive on the red carpet at the Dahlgren Centennial Movie Premier, Nov. 27.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Centennial Coins Symbolize 100 Years
December 5, 2018 — The tradition of issuing coins in the military is believed to have started in Vietnam. When an Army infantry-run bar tried to keep non-infantrymen away, they allegedly forced “outsiders” to buy Tdrinks for the whole bar if they could not prove they had been in combat. Story iterations like this one have indicated that this proof started with enemy... MORE

Navy Innovators Reveal Revolutionary Research to Counter Emerging Threats
October 12, 2018 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Navy inventors are confident that their latest research and innovations in quantum physics, artificial intelligence, and cyber security – to name a few – will ultimately impact U.S. military and homeland security efforts. The list of innovations and their potential military applications were introduced and explained by the... MORE

IMAGE: KING GEORGE, Va. (Sept. 25, 2018) – Associate investigators Teeya Roche and Megan Kozub are pictured at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) In-house Laboratory Independent Research (ILIR) and Independent Applied Research (IAR) End of Year Review. They identified challenges, objectives, accomplishments and future benefits related to their IAR project -- “Data Visualization Support for Creation of a Numerical Table: Effects on Training and Performance” -- to Navy technical managers, engineers, and scientists as well as representatives from academia, industry, transition partners, and other key stakeholders. The innovative tool can reduce Sailor workload by minimizing the required sectors that a warfighter must monitor for each ship based on the global coverage area of the Fleet doctrine.

Navy Civilians Cite Inspirational & Historical Quotes at 2018 Academic Recognition Ceremony
October 3, 2018 — DAHLGREN, Va. – “I didn’t fail the test. I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.” At first glance, the quote may not seem suitable for the 2018 Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Academic Recognition Ceremony. Then the crowd of family, friends and co-workers considered the source – U.S. founding father, scientist, and... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. - Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) employees honored at the command's 2018 academic recognition ceremony are pictured after the event where they were commended for successfully taking on the challenges of balancing work and family responsibilities with academics to obtain certifications or degrees. In addition to core engineering disciplines – mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering – this year's graduates earned degrees in diverse fields such as defense and strategic studies, computational sciences and informatics, cybersecurity, engineering psychology, human resource management, accounting, and aerospace engineering, and leadership studies.

Navy Scientists and Engineers Inspire Fifth Graders at 2018 NAS Oceana Air Show
September 25, 2018 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Hundreds of fifth-grade Virginia Beach elementary school students learned more about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through fun hands-on displays at the annual Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show, Sept. 21. Navy civilian scientists and engineers from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division... MORE

IMAGE: VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sep. 21, 2018) – The combined science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) team from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity, and Dahlgren’s Sly Fox program led education efforts through hands-on STEM displays to fifth grade Virginia Beach elementary school students at the annual NAS Oceana Air Show.

Royal Australian Navy Delegation Visits NSWC Dahlgren Division in the Wake of RIMPAC 2018
August 30, 2018 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Australian military officials touring Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), received briefings on U.S. Navy technical programs ranging from directed energy to human systems integration, Aug. 16. The NSWCDD visit follows Australia’s recent participation with the United States and 23 other countries in Rim of the... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Aug. 16, 2018) – Dr. Chris Lloyd, High Energy Laser Lethality Lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), briefs Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Commodore Peter Leavy and his delegation at the NSWCDD Laser Lethality Lab during the RAN delegation's NSWCDD visit. Lloyd explained the importance of rigorous modeling and laboratory testing against target materials to ensure high energy laser systems are built that meet the requirements of the warfighter once fielded. NSWCDD is drawing on its knowledge of electromagnetic launchers, hypervelocity projectiles, and directed energy weapons, in addition to its established core capabilities in complex warfare systems development and integration to incorporate electric weapons technology into existing and future fighting forces and platforms. (Photo by U.S. Navy/Released)

Dahlgren looks to its past ahead of centennial celebration
August 13, 2018 — John Elliott has spent most of his career on the range at Dahlgren, overseeing tests that evaluate the safety and performance of every component of gun systems that are mounted on Navy ships and deployed around the world.He likes being around things that go boom.“I really like blowing up things,” he said. “You make it, I’ll tear it up. That’s my... MORE

John Elliot (left) and Barry Mohle talk about the changes that have taken place over the years at the Potomac River Test Range at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. The base is gearing up to celebrate its centennial

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