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Resilience and the warfighter – NSWC Dahlgren Division hosts the Department of Defense Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group
June 2, 2023 — How does the Department of Defense adapt to challenging experiences from the human perspective? From May 8 through May 12, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) hosted the Department of Defense (DoD) Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to discuss human-centered research, design and test methodologies... MORE

IMAGE: Department of Defense Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group toured Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s High Energy Laser Weapon Systems Lethality Lab.

Virginia Tech students bring innovation to NSWC Dahlgren Division-sponsored senior capstone projects
June 1, 2023 — A 5x8-foot barge with 12-foot legs that reach into the river bottom stable enough for instrumentation measuring laser beams. A Directed Energy Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Target Test Device that proves stable during high power microwave (HPM) testing. A mast-mounted antenna shock test fixture that simulates large displacement test... MORE

IMAGE: Virginia Tech student Kevin Matos talks with Dale Sisson, Jr., SES, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Technical Director, at the Virginia Tech Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Expo in April.

Deep-learning architecture research is underway at UF in partnership with NSWC PCD
May 23, 2023 — “So what is a machine learning algorithm really doing?” That is the question a group of university students and faculty are tackling at the University of Florida (UF) under a Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) grant sponsored by NSWC Panama City Division.The NEEC program includes university faculty and students working with NAVSEA... MORE

(center) Ben Colburn, a research assistant at the University of Florida, presents his research to Dr. Matthew Bays, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division's (NSWC PCD) senior scientist for robotics and optimization and the command's Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) director. The NEEC program has benefited the Naval Research and Development Enterprise and Navy Labs, like NSWC PCD, by creating a sustainable pipeline of scientists and engineers with difficult-to-hire skillsets. (courtesy photo)

Fly, Float, Catapult! Montross Middle School Students Compete in NSWC Dahlgren Division STEM Competitions
May 19, 2023 — Gustavo Cabanillas watched intently as his team’s wind-powered car – four paper cups glued to cardboard and two straw-encased sticks attached to tea lights serving as wheels – soared away from the fan across the gym floor 267 inches.The Montross Middle School sixth-grader was proud of his team’s accomplishment in one of three challenges at the STEM... MORE

IMAGE: From left to right, Montross Middle School 6th graders Zylitue Banks, Latrell Purce and Jayleen Reeves are participating in the Load Bearing Boat Build Challenge. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) scientist Stephanie Shand is assisting the students. The Load Bearing Boat Build challenge was one of three at the STEM competitions for the whole school.

Carderock Changes Command
May 12, 2023 — Capt. Matthew L. Tardy relieved Capt. Todd E. Hutchison as Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s Commanding Officer (CO) during a change-of-command ceremony held in West Bethesda, Maryland, on May 12... MORE

The official party, consisting of Capt. Aaron Stroud, Rear Adm. Kevin Byrne, Capt. Todd E. Hutchison and Capt. Matthew Tardy salute as the flag is presented during a change-of-command ceremony held in West Bethesda, Md., on May 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Devin Pisner)

NSWCDD celebrates small businesses during event at Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
May 9, 2023 — Excitement and energy were in the air at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center May 3 as industry partners gathered for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Small Business Outreach and Engagement Event. Approximately 350 attendees represented more than 300 businesses.The event informs industry partners of the strategic... MORE

IMAGE: Industry partners from more than 300 businesses made their way to the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center for Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s Small Business Outreach and Engagement Event May 3. Attendees were encouraged to visit networking table stations in the afternoon with department representatives.

NSWC Crane electro-optic expert represents Navy and receives three-year international appointment
May 2, 2023 — CRANE, Ind. – A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee has been appointed as the United States Navy Representative for the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) Group Technical Panel 3 within The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP). Dr. Benjamin Conley’s TTCP appointment is a... MORE

A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee has been appointed as the United States Navy Representative for the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) Group Technical Panel 3 within The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP). Dr. Benjamin Conley’s TTCP appointment is a three-year role which began in February.

NSWC Panama City Division showcases Waterside Symposium
May 2, 2023 — Members of the Joint Interoperability & Irregular Warfare Division from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) held a technical demonstration, April 5. The Waterside Symposium took place at NSWC PCD detachment, a Joint Expeditionary Command and Control test range, to showcase the new leading edge Navy Enterprise Tactical Command and Control design that the Navy Lab is developing. This will enable NSWC PCD to rapidly deliver this solution to the warfighter and ensure warfighting dominance... MORE

(left to right) Chief Warrant Officer Three Alison Czuhajewski, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, and Micah Gomez, Joint Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2), participate in The Waterside Symposium held at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division detachment, a JEXC2 test range, April 5. The symposium aimed to showcase the new leading edge Navy Enterprise Tactical Command and Control design that the Navy Lab is developing. (U.S. Navy photo by Ronnie Newsome)

Carderock’s Kevin Warwick Shares His Experience on Rotation at the Navy Yard
May 2, 2023 — Kevin Warwick, part of the Ship Acquisition Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, serves as the Action Manager for this new team. On rotation at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., since August 2021, he manages the adjudication and close out of all current and future NAVSEA actions resulting from fire investigations... MORE

NSWC PCD breaks ground on new Littoral Innovation and Prototyping Facility
May 1, 2023 — A major milestone was reached during the Littoral Innovation and Prototyping Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony onboard Naval Support Activity Panama City, April 21. This new building will feature a massive laboratory and include a support space capable of housing workspace and laboratories for engineers and scientists to improve Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s long-term ability to meet the national defense needs of technology and rapid prototyping in multiple technical domains. The official groundbreaking party consisted of Congressman Neal Dunn, representing Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, NSWC PCD Commanding Officer Capt. David Back, NSWC PCD Technical Director Dr. Peter Adair, and Commander Michael Mosi, NSA PC commanding officer... MORE

The official party from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s (NSWC PCD) Littoral Innovation and Prototyping Facility Groundbreaking event ceremoniously kicks-off the first building construction project onboard Naval Support Activity Panama City, Fla., (NSA PC) since 2018’s Hurricane Michael, April 21. The official party consisted of (left to right) Congressman Neal Dunn, representing Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, NSWC PCD Commanding Officer Capt. David Back, NSWC PCD Technical Director Dr. Peter Adair, and Commander Michael Mosi, NSA PC commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

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