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For the Warfighter: NSWC Dahlgren Test and Evaluation Division Pushes the Status Quo with Higher Engineering Competency
November 9, 2020
IMAGE: Dahlgren, VA. – When you hear a high-energy clamor coming from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), you’re likely hearing ordinance qualification testing done by Dahlgren’s test and evaluation division. Every product, including the one pictured, must first be qualified for release. “Dahlgren is all about weapons systems and developing material to go out into the fleet to help the warfighter,” said Shawn Schneider, vibration subject matter expert. Environmental testing is split into dynamic and climatic testing. “We owe it to the warfighter to make sure that we do the right tests.” Schneider continued, “There’s no one size fits all, easy answer, to what vibration testing entails. Everything is tailored.” NSWCDD’s move to a test and evaluation team with greater engineering competency has propelled the organization’s capacities forward. Barry Mohle, NSWCDD test and evaluation division head, says NSWCDD’s impact on the DoD goes even beyond their testing capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity Change of Command Highlights Teamwork and ‘War Winning Capability” for the Fleet
October 29, 2020
IMAGE: VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 16, 2020) – Cmdr. Michael Aiena, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Dam Neck Activity, receives his command ashore pin from his mother while his father looks on at a change of command ceremony held at Dam Neck Activity’s Hopper Hall auditorium. Aiena relieved Cmdr. Joe Oravec during the ceremony. “My parents are the reason I’m here,” said Aiena, who told the audience on site and over a live Teams broadcast that he is humbled to assume command at NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity. “I am thrilled with this opportunity to work with the Sailors and civilians that make up the command for they are our most valuable resource.” (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
NSWCPD’s 2020 JLL Program Graduates Share Insights
October 14, 2020
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Executive Director Jim Smerchansky and Commander Vice Adm. William Galinis attend the virtual graduation of 2020 Cadre VI Journey Level Leaders (JLL) Program on September 18. (U.S. Navy photo by Brentan Debysingh/Released)
NSWC Panama City's Th-E Neutralizers go for the gold, win Director's Cup 2020
October 14, 2020
The Expeditionary and Maritime Systems E-Department team “Th-E Neutralizers” from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division was named the 2020 Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers Director’s Cup champions during a streaming event. Pictured from left to right: Matthew Wadle, Miguel Salinas, James Sovel, and Dominic Nguyen
NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer Wins Navy Superior Civilian Service Award, Credits ‘Early Mentors’ for Accomplishments Impacting Navy Systems
October 7, 2020
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. – Denise Bagnall, the navigation chief engineer for Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), was granted the Department of the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to force-level Navy systems across the navigation and track management portfolios. Bagnall was formally recognized on July 27, 2020. “I have never looked for the next promotion in my career. I have just worked hard every day to do my best, and to support the warfighter,” said Bagnall, “The Naval workforce is the best!” (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
NSWCDD 2020 National Disability Employee Awareness Month – Employee Profile: Matthew Roles
October 5, 2020
IMAGE: Matthew Roles – a Battle Management System (BMS) systems engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) – co-pilots a B-52 somewhere over the Pacific Ocean while on a Pacific Bomber Presence deployment to Guam in 2007. As a U.S. Air Force officer, Roles flew the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the B-52 Stratofortress until a stroke ended his active duty career. He started his government civilian career in 2009 at NSWC Dahlgren Division as a lethality and effectiveness analyst. He eventually became the Navy technical representative to the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munition Effectiveness Collateral Damage Working Group before joining BMS where he works to demonstrate the capability for a future long-range, unmanned concept. (Photo courtesy Matthew Roles/Released)
Laser Tests at Dahlgren Measure Optical Effects That Make Stars Twinkle
October 1, 2020
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. - Henry Wilson - a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) student employment program intern - launches a weather balloon to record a vertical optical turbulence profile in support of a collaborative research project combining the Navy’s next-generation laser weapons with maritime environmental challenges. Dr. Evan Bates - a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division systems engineer who leads the High Energy Laser Measurement Support Laboratory - hopes to take the instruments used for optical turbulence measurements and incorporate them into shipboard lasers in the future. “You want to be able to get a real-time measurement with a single-ended system, because if we can get that we can look at the environment and evaluate the atmospheric effects on laser transmission to the target," said Bates. “That’s the end goal of optical turbulence instrumentation.” (U.S. Navy photo/Released)
NSWC Philadelphia Division Supports Additive Manufacturing in the Fleet
September 30, 2020
Fireman Apprentice Cynthia Fang receives training on how to replace the build plate on a Lulzbot Taz 6 printer aboard USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69). Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division and Carderock Division engineers have continued to support current Additive Manufacturing (AM) trials on different ship classes.
NSWC Dahlgren Mechanical Engineer Earns First Patent for Medical Device Designed to Assist the Injured Warfighter
September 29, 2020
Wave of the Future: NSWC Dahlgren Interns Develop Their Craft in the Future Systems Software Development Branch
September 25, 2020
IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Sept. 21, 2020) - Navy scientist Tiffany Lower is pictured with her fellow scientist, Spencer Charney, at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). Lower mentors STEM-Student Employment Program (SSEP) interns at the command's Future Systems Software Development Branch. Charney interned with the branch while on breaks from college. Now he's a full-time NSWCDD scientist, thanks to what he calls a "seamless transition" after graduation. "I had no idea that I could have worked here before I graduated," said Lower. "SSEP is such a good opportunity. Interns are gaining immeasurable real world experience." (U.S. Navy photo/Released).