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NSWC Dahlgren Division Honors Engineer for Volunteer Work with FIRST Robotics Competition
May 27, 2021 — Cassandra Robison has turned a passion for technology into a rewarding career at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), but that vocation was still a long way off back in 2008, when a teacher walked into her high school programming class with an opportunity to build robots. “None of us knew what we were getting into,” Robison said... MORE

IMAGE: Cassandra Robison is a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) computer engineer who volunteers in her free time with students through the FIRST Robotics Competition. Robison earned recognition as a NSWCDD 2020-2021 Distinguished Community Service awardee. The award recognizes individuals that embody the spirit of dedication, creativity, and enthusiastic leadership in the community.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Infrastructure Analyst Volunteers with Youth to Better Community
May 26, 2021 — Sometimes the smallest act of a servant’s heart can have the biggest waves. Shermanda Williams is the perfect example.Williams is an infrastructure analyst at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). When she’s not working, she volunteers for numerous organizations including Deaf Camps, Inc., Cub Scouts and her church’s youth... MORE

IMAGE: Infrastructure analyst at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Shermanda Williams is recognized as a 2020-2021 Distinguished Community Service Awardee. Williams is credited for her role volunteering with the youth in her community. “Growing up, there were a lot of people that poured into me, took the time to care and be role models and positive influences for me,” Williams said. “I wanted to give back and do that for others.”

NSWC Dahlgren Division and Elected Leaders Honor Employees’ Impact for the Warfighter, Community and Nation via Virtual Ceremony
May 26, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) honored 105 individuals and 36 teams with 22 different awards at the command’s Annual Honorary Awards Ceremony held virtually and scheduled for release to the workforce as a video presentation.The ceremony features remarks by NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Stephen ‘Casey’ Plew, NSWCDD... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Scientist Inspires Future Generation of STEM Leaders
May 25, 2021 — As a curious young boy growing up in Puerto Rico, Luis N. Valcourt-Colón was always drawn to exploring how different types of technology worked. His interest in computers, robotics and other technological areas continued throughout his educational journey and guided him along his career path. That path led Valcourt-Colón to Naval Surface Warfare... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division scientist Luis Valcourt-Colón is the program lead for the SeaPerch underwater robotics STEM program at Dahlgren. Valcourt-Colón is a recipient of the Distinguished Community Service Award for his volunteer service with the SeaPerch and SeaGlide programs and with the STEM community at NSWCDD. His citation reads in part, “With innovative ideas, he grew a small outreach program into one of the most effective Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programs at NSWCDD. His drive and enthusiasm continue to be critical in reaching students and developing the next generation of STEM leaders.”

Hooked on Fly-Fishing, Healing and Helping Others
May 21, 2021 — A tranquil landscape only found in nature. A peaceful mountain river rich with bass and trout. And the easy rhythm of a fly-fishing rod. The cadence - ten o’clock, two o’clock, ten o’clock - running through the heads of new fly-fishermen as they try to achieve the perfect cast. “It takes a lot of concentration, and clears your mind of everything... MORE

IMAGE: Steve Tegtmeyer shows off a fish caught while fly-fishing with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF). Tegtmeyer, a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity employee, is a recipient of the NSWCDD Distinguished Community Service Award and volunteer with PHWFF.

Backpack Meals, a Food Truck and Life Skill Classes – How One NSWCDD Employee is Taking on Childhood Hunger
May 20, 2021 — On a warm evening in April in a small neighborhood park, a young boy and his family thanked Mr. Tim – the man behind the counter in the big red food truck – for dinner. Over the course of the evening, approximately 200 neighbors, wearing masks and practicing social distancing, enjoyed a delicious, well-balanced hot meal grilled up and served by Mr... MORE

IMAGE: Tim White, executive director of Stafford Food Security, shows off a grill used to feed hundreds of people at community barbeques.

NSWC Panama City Division virtually recognized 2020 Annual Award recipients
January 27, 2021 — Each year, the Commanding Officer (CO) and Technical Director (TD) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) host an annual awards ceremony recognizing the command’s exceptional personnel. Despite trials faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NSWC PCD is continuing to host the annual ceremony, only virtually this year.In... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division held the 2020 Annual Awards virtually Jan. 27, 2021.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Celebrates Honor Awardees’ Innovations and Scientific Breakthroughs via Virtual Ceremony
August 7, 2020 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Eighty-nine individuals and 40 teams honored with 25 different awards were featured in the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) honor awards video presentation, released to the command’s workforce July 27.Since its debut on an internal website, awardees have been watching the virtual ceremony with remarks by... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer Awarded for Impact on Remote and Unmanned Naval Warfare Technology
July 8, 2020 — DAHLGREN, Va. – A Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) software engineer won the Dr. James E. Colvard Award, the command announced July 8. Annette Helm was recognized for successfully leading a highly skilled group of engineers to integrate key software components and technology and for solidifying the U.S. Navy’s goals to... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. – Annette Helm, a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) software engineer, won the Dr. James E. Colvard Award, the command announced July 8. NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Casey Plew, Technical Director John Fiore, and U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman recognized Helm with the award in the command’s Honorary Awards video program to be released in July 2020. Check the NSWCDD website for updates: https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NSWC-Dahlgren/

NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer to be Honored for Impacting Ainsley’s Angels Running Events
June 30, 2020 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Benjamin Tritt – recipient of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Distinguished Community Service Award – is among 90 individuals and 39 teams honored with various awards in a special video program scheduled for release, July 10.The NSWCDD Honorary Awards video program to be published on the command’s YouTube... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. - Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) engineer Benjamin Tritt, cofounder of the Fredericksburg Ainsley's Angels Ambassadorship, nears the finish line of a 5K road race pushing a specially designed running 'chariot'. Tritt will be honored with the NSWCDD Distinguished Community Service Award at the upcoming virtual honorary awards ceremony scheduled to be broadcast in July.

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