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NSWC PCD’s INSPIRE 2.0 rekindles leadership, workforce commitment to the warfighter
November 21, 2023 — INSPIRE 2.0 – Igniting a Culture of Leadership and Innovation was the second event of it is kind for the Navy Lab and was highly anticipated based on command feedback from last year’s participants. Where INSPIRE focused on helping the workforce build and sustain a diverse and innovative work environment, INSPIRE 2.0 looked to help the command take the next step to impact the Navy’s mission to protect America at sea by serving the warfighter. Four guest speakers challenged attendees and provided practical application steps to help leaders explore, empower and expand their impact to the fleet... MORE

The four guest speakers for INSPIRE 2.0 -- (clockwise from top left) Scott Moore, rear admiral, USN (ret.), SEAL Team operational leader, leadership and teambuilding expert; Alonzie Scott III, SES, Office of Naval Research Mission Support director; Steve Gutzler, executive leadership coach and keynote speaker; and Dakota Meyer, sergeant, USMC veteran, Medal of Honor recipient, best-selling author, and philanthropist. These leaders challenged attendees and provided practical application steps to help leaders explore, empower and expand their impact to the fleet. (U.S. Navy photos by Eddie Green)

Dahlgren Proving Ground Advanced Capability Demonstration Event Dazzles NSWCDD Guests
November 20, 2023 — Moments before live-fire testing during the Dahlgren Proving Ground (DPG) 2023 Advanced Capability Demonstration Event at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Oct. 31, Expeditionary Systems Integration Division Lead Engineer Michael Darnell asked more than 100 distinguished guests a question.“Are you ready for a show?” Darnell... MORE

IMAGE: A large group of distinguished guests who attended the Dahlgren Proving Ground Advanced Capability Demonstration Event Oct. 31 at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division stand for a photo at the Potomac River Test Range.

Dr. Gladys West Honored with Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award
November 17, 2023 — The National Museum of the Surface Navy has awarded Dr. Gladys West with the first Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award, recognizing her for the spirit to propel society beyond its limits, pioneering research and developing technologies that impact the knowledge and capabilities of people around the world.West, a King George... MORE

Navigating Innovation: NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Adaptable Interface Innovation Challenge
November 15, 2023 — In a demonstration of cutting-edge technology expertise, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) convened another innovation challenge at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus Nov. 1-3.The Adaptable Interface-Innovation Challenge focused on spearheading advancements in the rapid integration of systems on Navy ships,... MORE

IMAGE: The ASRC Federal team won the $250,000 grand prize from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Adaptable Interface Innovation Challenge. Pictured from left to right, NSWCDD Technical Director Dale Sisson Jr., SES, Executive Director, Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems Van Hendrey, SES, ASRC’s John Frankel, Orest Ukrainsky and Yu Verissimo and Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus.

Academic Recognition Ceremony Honors NSWCDD Workforce
November 2, 2023 — When Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) scientists and engineers achieve advanced degrees, it’s not only a benefit to them professionally, but also makes the division more equipped for facing complex challenges.That was the message Commanding Officer Capt. Philip Mlynarski delivered to members of the workforce who attended the... MORE

IMAGE: More than 180 members of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) workforce were honored Oct. 26 during the Academic Recognition Ceremony at University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus for achieving higher education degrees and certifications. After the ceremony NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Philip Mlynarski and Technical Director Dale Sisson Jr., SES, posed with those honorees who were in attendance.

JABS program personnel complete final test milestone, leave 21-year MCM program lasting impact
October 30, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Centers Panama City (NSWC PCD), NSWC Indian Head Division, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and support contractors from Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc., leave a lasting legacy on the mine countermeasure field by spearheading a 21-year littoral assault breaching mission program that provides information and support to increase lethality and precision objectives within that battlespace to the fleet... MORE

The Joint Direct Attack Munition Assault Breaching System (JABS) Test and Evaluation Team is made up of personnel from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, NSWC Indian Head, Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc., support contractors and Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. NSWC PCD also developed and fielded JABS mission planning software for MEDAL and MINEnet Tactical and developed tactics and doctrine for employing the system. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

Brooke Bowler: Honored with the NAVSEA Human Resources Community MVP Award
October 29, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Brooke Bowler is a true visionary in the field of human resources. She recently achieved a professional milestone in her career. In celebration of her unwavering commitment and outstanding contributions, she has been awarded the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Human Resources Community... MORE

IMAGE: Brooke Bowler, the recruiting lead at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, is recognized for receiving the Naval Sea Systems Command Human Resources Community MVP Award.

NSWCDD hosts second annual Dahlgren Downtown event
October 26, 2023 — When Tiernan Blunkosky awoke the morning of Oct. 20, the 11-year-old homeschooler had little desire to leave the comforts of his house.However, his father had other ideas.Bob Blunkosky, a software developer with the Integrated Combat Systems Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), encouraged his son to join him at the... MORE

IMAGE: Rappahannock High School senior Andrew Maldonado dances while wearing an explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit at the Dahlgren Downtown Forging Community Partnerships event hosted by Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Oct. 20 at The Silk Mill in Fredericksburg.

NSWC PCD National Disability Employment Awareness Month Spotlight: Andrew Hawley
October 25, 2023 — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division highlights one of their own. Andrew Hawley, a Threat Analysis Branch mechanical engineer, is deaf but that has not slowed him down one bit from making an immediate impact on this Navy Lab in only 11 months. With a focus in automation and robotics, he uses his comprehensive understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines to support the warfighter... MORE

Andrew Hawley, a NSWC PCD Threat Analysis Branch mechanical engineer, is deaf and primarily communicates using American Sign Language. With a focus in automation and robotics, he uses his comprehensive understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines to support the warfighter and has made an immediate impact on this Navy Lab in only 11 months. (courtesy photo)

NSWCDD hosts successful first NEEC Student Day
October 19, 2023 — A bright and chilly morning in Virginia made for the perfect setting as 43 students and 13 university faculty gathered from across the country at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) for the Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC) Student Day.The NEEC program invites innovation and collaboration between the warfare centers... MORE

IMAGE: Strategic and Computing Systems Deputy Department head Camille Ward gives a technical overview of the department to university students attending Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s inaugural Naval Engineering Education Consortium Student Day Oct. 13.