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NSWC Crane opens advanced repair center, forging new era of fleet readiness
July 16, 2026 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) opened a facility to repair advanced metals and provide fleet readiness. The new Metal Additive Manufacturing (MADMAN) Repair Center uses advanced low-pressure and high-pressure cold spray technology to extend the life of vital naval assets. NSWC Crane held the ribbon cutting ceremony onsite on June 23... MORE

Figure 1: Pictured left to right, Troy Pierson, Director, MADMAN Repair Center, Scott Gamble, Mechanical and Materials Rapid Prototype Branch Manager, Jeff Campbell, NAVSEA 05T1, Cold Spray Project Manager, Capt. Boonyobhas, NSWC Crane Commanding Officer, and Dr. Werner, NSWC Crane Deputy Technical Director.

The NSWC PCD mission continues from Capt. David Back to Capt. Paul Stence
February 3, 2025 — Capt. Paul Stence Jr., relived Capt. David Back as Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s commanding officer during a change of command ceremony held onboard Naval Support Activity Panama City, Fla., Jan. 31. Rear Adm. Todd Evans, commander, Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare, served as the event’s presiding officer and guest speaker. NSWC PCD, which was established in 1945, consists of more than 1,600 civilians, 1,000 contractors, and 40 military personnel, with an overall business base of $619 million in economic impact. NSWC PCD leads the Navy’s full spectrum research, development, test and evaluation, engineering, and fleet support of offensive and defensive systems in the littorals... MORE

Capt. Paul Stence Jr. salutes during the playing of the national anthem during his change of command ceremony held onboard Naval Support Activity Panama City, Fla., Jan. 31. He will serve as NSWC PCD’s 34th commanding officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Eddie Green)

Dickinson Assumes Command of NAVSEA Warfare Centers
August 11, 2023 — Washington Navy Yard – Capt. Thomas J. Dickinson assumed command of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers during a ceremony on Aug. 11, 2023, at the Washington Navy Yard, relieving Rear Adm. Kevin P. Byrne, who retired after a 30-year naval career.Dickinson previously served as principal military deputy and chief operating officer... MORE

WASHINGTON (August 11, 2023) – (R) Capt. Thomas Dickinson relieved (L) Rear Admiral Kevin Byrne at the NAVSEA Warfare Centers Change of Command ceremony in Leutze Park at the Washington Navy Yard.

New additive manufacturing printer enables Sailors to ’think outside the box’
February 24, 2023 — Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) received complimentary reviews of a recently installed additive manufacturing (AM) 3D printer on the Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778). The printer, a Markforged X7 field edition, is a polymer-based additive manufacturing system capable of printing high-durability carbon fiber reinforced... MORE

New Warfare Centers Awards Recognize Command Staff
August 31, 2021 — The NAVSEA Warfare Centers honored headquarters command staff with awards in six categories during a virtual ceremony on Aug. 30.While the Warfare Centers Awards have been recognizing Warfare Center Division employees’ accomplishments annually since 2005, this was the first Warfare Centers Headquarters Command Awards ceremony.“This honorary award... MORE

NAVSEA Warfare Centers, universities tackle the Navy’s challenges through Naval Engineering Education Consortium
July 2, 2021 — A new report from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers highlights 56 naval research projects, involving all 10 Warfare Center Divisions and more than 400 students from 50 universities from across the country, under the auspices of the Naval Engineering Education Consortium (NEEC).NEEC, established by NAVSEA and executed by the... MORE

NAVSEA Warfare Centers release updated strategic guidance
May 10, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- To remain agile as they seek to “Expand the Navy’s Advantage,” the Naval Sea Systems Command’s Warfare Centers have released their 2021-2025 Strategic Plan identifying the pathway to success via mission priorities, strategic goals, and foundational values.The updated plan aligns to the CNO Navigation Plan and the NAVSEA Campaign Plan... MORE

Warfare Centers Strategic Plan (2021-2025)

NSWC Panama City leader closes final chapter on successful career
June 24, 2019 — Lisa Tindell, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) deputy technical director for operations, is closing the final chapter on her successful career after 33 ½ years of federal civil service... MORE

Lisa Tindell, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) deputy technical director for operations, is closing the final chapter on her successful career after 33 ½ years of federal civil service.

NSWC Panama City expands capability with 3D metal printer
June 5, 2019 — The Additive Manufacturing Laboratory (AML) at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is taking 3-dimensional (3D) printing one step further in leading innovation through the recent addition of 3D metal printing technology... MORE

Chuck Self, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division additive manufacturing laboratory head, prepares the EOS M290 Direct Metal Laser Sintering printer.

Rear Adm. Ver Hage visits NSWC Panama City
May 2, 2019 — Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers Rear Adm. Eric Ver Hage, toured Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division May 1. During his tour, he was briefed on unmanned systems, automated target recognition, diving and life support projects and MK-18 Underwater Unmanned Vehicles along with many others... MORE

Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Centers Rear Adm. Eric Ver Hage, presents Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Rodriguez, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) dive locker leading petty officer and diving supervisor, letter of commendation for Sailor of the Quarter during an All Hands at NSWC PCD May 1.

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