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Navy Scientists and Engineers Inspire Fifth Graders at 2018 NAS Oceana Air Show
September 25, 2018
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
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 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
New Supervisors Propel Toward Success at NAVSEA Warfare Centers
August 1, 2018
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (June 21, 2018) - New first-line supervisors from divisions across the Naval Warfare Centers are pictured during their tour of the Human Performance Laboratory at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). They are in the midst of a five-day course called 'Propel' that provides an introductory level awareness of Warfare Center expectations for supervisors. The NSWCDD tour and briefings - focusing on the Electromagnetic Railgun Facility, the Potomac River Test Range, and the Human Performance Laboratory - gave the Propel students a deeper look into the work being done at Dahlgren. Meanwhile, they have been increasing their collaboration and understanding of operations throughout the Warfare Centers. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
Crane Employee, Army Veteran Finds Motivation Working for the Navy
June 4, 2018
CRANE, Ind.– Billy Zeck, an Army veteran, currently works at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NWSC Crane). If he could meet anyone - dead or alive - he’d choose John Wayne, as Zeck admires Wayne for his tough-cowboy exterior and straight-shooter personality.
NSWCDD Biomedical Engineer Teams Up with High School STEM Champion to Mentor Students - 'Fun Twist on Math'
May 24, 2018
IMAGE: KING GEORGE, Va. - A local student explores the fact that all living organisms have DNA by extracting it from strawberries. He was among 14 students (and 12 parents) from Potomac Elementary School, King George Elementary School, and home schools participating in a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) sponsored science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) event at the Dahlgren Heritage Museum, May 12. NSWCDD biomedical engineer Chelsey Lawson and Nathan Sullins, a high school junior STEM champion, mentored the second to sixth grade students who learned that strawberries have eight genome copies in every cell, making it easier to see the mass when it's extracted using dish detergent and isopropyl alcohol. "We take a fun twist on math by learning about statistics using starbursts," said Jon Dachos, HSI Surface Combat System Lead and STEM mentor who coordinated the event. "The students categorized and graphed the contents of their candy samples and we discussed other ways that statistics are useful. Finally, the students practiced principles of physics and civil engineering by building the tallest tower they could out of dry spaghetti and mini marshmallows. In order to engage students in different STEM careers, a poster is displayed that shows potential career paths based on their STEM interests."
The Economic and Intellectual Impact of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
May 16, 2018
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (May 16, 2018) – The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Economic and Intellectual Impact for fiscal year 2017 is outlined in the 'NSWCDD Impact' infographic released today by the NSWCDD Economic Impact Working Group. This year's study examined the organization’s influences on the local economy, state and county revenues, as well as academic and intellectual life and progress. Moreover, it analyzed how the command’s role as a Working Capital Fund Activity influences its operations, products, and services, and by extension – its customers, sponsors and the wider community.
Indian Navy Chief Visits NSWC Dahlgren Division
March 27, 2018
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (March 22, 2018) - Indian Navy Chief Adm. Sunil Lanba, center, and his delegation are pictured with Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) leadership in front of the electromagnetic railgun prototype launcher. Lanba led the Indian delegation on an NSWCDD tour that included technical briefings on the U.S. Navy's Aegis Combat System, Directed Energy, and Electromagnetic Railgun Programs. They saw how the command integrates and develops complex warfare systems to incorporate electric weapons technology into existing and future fighting forces and platforms. Navy pilots from Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division also briefed India's top admiral as he flew aboard an MH-60R Seahawk for a demonstration of the helicopter's capabilities. The MH-60R Seahawk missions are anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, surveillance, communications relay, combat search and rescue, naval gunfire support and logistics support. Lanba's NSWCDD visit came on the heels of his meeting with U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson at the Pentagon. The two heads of Navy met with U.S. Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer on March 21 to discuss ways the two nations could improve interoperability that include additional naval exercises and staff talks. "The relationship between the U.S. Navy and the Indian Navy has never been stronger," said Richardson. "There has been meaningful progress made in strengthening the cooperation between our two great democratic and maritime nations. We are exploring every way to expand that partnership even further based on our shared interests."
Combat Direction Systems Activity Changes Command Name
March 16, 2018
IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA) aerial photo.
Japan Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces Tour NSWC Dahlgren
March 15, 2018
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. - Twenty members of the Japanese Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces delegation representing Japan's Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces (GSDF, MSDF, and ASDF) are pictured with three representatives of the U.S. Center for Strategic and International Studies and two Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) leaders - Chester Petry, electromagnetic railgun lead systems engineer, and Jed Ryan, International Partnering Office lead - in front of the electromagnetic railgun prototype launcher. Navy scientists and engineers briefed the Japanese delegation on NSWCDD mission and capabilities, focusing on directed energy weapons, electromagnetic railgun, hypervelocity projectile, and human systems integration programs. The February visit is the latest in a series of annual visits supporting the U.S. Center for Strategic and International Studies and Japan's Ministry of Defense Executive Training Program. The Japanese Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces carry out various activities seamlessly and flexibly based on joint operations of GSDF, MSDF, and ASDF. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)