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NSWC PCD project manager leads wartime readiness effort, awarded Navy medal
October 1, 2024 — As a part of Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s (NSWC PCD) wartime readiness efforts, the command participated in a 21-day required exercise led by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), NAVSEA-24 (NS-24). This large-scale exercise, involving all NAVSEA Warfare Centers, Shipyards, Regional Maintenance Centers, and the Washington Navy... MORE

(left) Capt. David Back, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division commanding officer, presents Project Management Competency Lead Tommy Hosea with the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal for leading wartime readiness efforts during the Naval Sea Systems Command 2024 exercise, July 26. The 21-day, large-scale, multi-organizational event focused on wartime readiness to support the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Anthony Powers)

NSWC PCD Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Cecilie Belleville
September 30, 2024 — Cecilie Belleville, an administrative technical specialist in the Employee Services Division of the Comptroller Department, just celebrated her one-year anniversary at NSWC Panama City Division, but prior to that, worked as a contractor in the Travel Office for two and a half years. Her contributions are felt across the command as she serves in... MORE

Cecilie Belleville, NSWC PCD administrative technical specialist in the Employee Services Division of the Comptroller Department, serves in various roles, including primary agency program coordinator for the Government Travel Charge Card, defense travel administrator, and passport agent. All three of her roles are crucial for maintaining and supporting official travel, and ultimately contributing to mission success and overall readiness of our forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Jeremy Roman)

NSWC Crane employees focus on developing new leadership skills through NAVSEA wide program
September 25, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employees are developing their leadership skills through the Next Generation (NEXTGEN) Program. Developed in 2017, NEXTGEN is part of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Leadership Continuum and is designed for NAVSEA employees wanting to take on more leadership opportunities within... MORE

NAVSEA CMC Visits TRF Bangor
August 30, 2024 — Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Command Master Chief (CMC) Blake Schimmel traveled to Trident Refit Facility Bangor (TRFB) last week to tour facilities, meet Sailors and receive a command brief by TRFB’s leadership team... MORE

Master Chief Blake G. Schimmel, command master chief, Naval Sea Systems Command, speaks with Sailors at Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Lonnie Collier)

Maximizing resources: Building a competitive Outdoor Autonomy Lab environment
August 27, 2024 — Recognizing the need for improved access to basic testing and assessments for autonomous systems, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) initiated the Outdoor Autonomy Lab (OAL) in October 2022. These systems are of growing importance to the Navy and the NSWCDD mission. The complexity and time required to test and assess these... MORE

NSWC PCD engineer reaches 50-year legacy and counting
August 22, 2024 — If an organization is only as good as its people, then the warfighters who are supported by the force behind the fleet at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) are in good hands. Tim McTrusty, NSWC PCD engineer, is as resilient as they come. He has served this country as a Navy SEAL, deployed to various locations around the... MORE

(left) Capt. David Back, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division commanding officer and Dr. Peter Adair, NSWC PCD technical director, recognize (center) Tim McTrusty, NSWC PCD engineer, for 50 years of federal service to the U.S. Navy, April 16. McTrusty also was enlisted and served for 34 years in active duty and reserve status retiring from the Navy as a special operations master chief. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

NSWC Panama City wins eight NAVSEA Excellence Awards
August 16, 2024 — Eight of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)’s Excellence Awards were awarded to personnel from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) on Aug. 14, during a ceremony held at the Washington Navy Yard. The achievement demonstrates NSWC PCD’s commitment to expanding the advantage, aligning to NAVSEA’s campaign plan.The NAVSEA... MORE

FY23 NAVSEA Excellence in Facilities Engineering & Management
Facilities Engineering Management Team
(left to right) Christopher Owens, Gordon Griffith, Cyril Gazagnaire, Stephen Locke, Carmen Ferrer, William Logsdon, Staci Matthewson, Randall Lee, Jason Zimmermen, and 1st Lt. Ryan Ison.
(Not pictured: Adrienne Brookes, Frances Negron, Danniel Riveras,
Patrick Beacom, Kelley Close, and Capt. Kyle Boesch)

Service to Science: Dr. Lloyd’s journey to the Navy’s foremost expert in directed energy
August 6, 2024 — Dr. Christopher Lloyd's incredible journey from a small Virginia town to becoming a nationally recognized Navy Distinguished Scientist for Directed Energy, serving as a Scientific and Professional (ST) Senior Executive at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), epitomizes his resilience, thirst for challenges and dedication to... MORE

IMAGE: Dr. Christopher Lloyd is currently serving as the Navy Distinguished Scientist for Directed Energy at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division in a Scientific and Professional Senior Executive role. Appointed to this position July 14, Lloyd fulfills a critical mandate as the Department of the Navy’s foremost authority in the research, development, test, evaluation, integration and deployment of directed-energy weapon systems and related technologies.

NSWCDD's AN/SPY-6(V)1 Radar and Aegis Baseline 10 Test Team earns top honor
August 1, 2024 — The AN/SPY-6(V)1 Radar and Aegis Baseline 10 Test Team, consisting of Cory Willoughby, Joseph Aust and James Ciba, received the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Research, Development and Acquisition 2024 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award. This award was presented to the team in recognition of their exceptional... MORE

IMAGE: Cory Willoughby is the product coordinator and advanced radar detection laboratory test director at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s Aegis and Ballistic Missile Defense Test and Evaluation Branch for Baseline 10.0/10.0.1 Joint Integration Test Team.

NSWC PCD’s technical capabilities support the warfighter at BALTOPS 2024
July 23, 2024 — During Baltic Operations Exercise 2024 (BALTOPS 24), Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) demonstrated ways in which the command develops, delivers, and sustains innovative capabilities for our nation’s warfighters.Conducted since 1971, BALTOPS is an annual maritime-focused military exercise in the Baltic Sea and its... MORE

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter configured with the Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS) conducts a mine countermeasure exercise during the 2024 Baltic Operations Exercise. During the exercise, two Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division technical capabilities were demonstrated: A significant mine countermeasure operation was carried out, involving an MH-60S helicopter equipped with the AMNS system to combat moored mines, and the innovative Common Undersea Visualization and Exploitation Tool capability granted fleet users enhanced situational awareness for better strategic decision-making. (U.S. Department of Defense photo)

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