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NSWC PCD contracts officer receives Navy Civilian Service Medal
January 10, 2023 — Vincent Tomasi, contracting officer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD),... MORE

Integrated Logistics Support Division creates new program to develop logistics personnel
December 14, 2022 — Personnel from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Integrated Logistics... MORE

NSWC PCD's Dr. Gretchen Rivera: Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 spotlight
September 20, 2022 — Dr. Gretchen Rivera, business data intelligence lead at NSWC Panama City Division, earned her... MORE

NSWC PCD personnel receive NAVSEA Warfare Centers Awards
August 16, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) received eight 2022 Naval Sea Systems... MORE

NSWC Panama City leader opens doors to a new chapter in life
May 4, 2022 — Robert Walker, deputy technical director for technical excellence at Naval Surface Warfare Center... MORE

Martinez Vazquez selected as NSWC PCD Junior Sailor of the Year 2021
February 15, 2022 — Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) Luis Martinez Vazquez, assigned to Naval Surface Warfare Center... MORE

NSWC PCD Black History Month 2022 Employee Profile - Linda Hawthorne
February 15, 2022 — Linda Hawthorne, contract specialist/contracting officer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City... MORE

Levins selected as NSWC PCD Sailor of the Year 2021
January 26, 2022 — Navy Diver First Class (ND1) Cody Levins, assigned to Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City... MORE

NSWC PCD accelerates procurement optimization through value stream analysis event
December 8, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) hosted a Purchasing Value Stream... MORE

NSWC Panama City collaborates with Naval Reservists through additive manufacturing
December 2, 2021 — Engineering Duty Officers (EDO) from the U.S. Navy Reserve recently collaborated with Naval Surface... MORE

NSWC Panama City engineer wins Black Engineer of the Year Award
November 29, 2021 — Ashley Williams, engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), was... MORE

NSWC Panama City Division National American Indian Heritage Month 2021 - Bobby June
November 29, 2021 — Bobby June, SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) in-service engineering agent at NSWC Panama City Division,... MORE

NSWC PCD employees selected to NAVSEA Next Generation Leader Program
November 16, 2021 — Two Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) employees are selected to... MORE

NSWC PCD engineer selected to NAVSEA Journey Level Leader Program
November 15, 2021 — Kevin Townsend, SEAL Delivery Vehicle production engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama... MORE

NSWC PCD hosts 2021 Industry Day
November 15, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) held its annual Industry Day themed... MORE

NSWC Panama City Division distinguished scientist wins NDIA Bronze Medal
October 29, 2021 — Dr. Daniel Sternlicht, the distinguished scientist for littoral sensing technologies at Naval... MORE

NSWC Panama City Division Disability Employment Awareness Month Spotlight: James "Skip" Skipper
October 29, 2021 — James “Skip” Skipper, purchase request creator and technical screener in Naval Surface Warfare... MORE

NSWC Panama City Division graduates inaugural leadership training cohort
October 18, 2021 — 20 journey-level career personnel from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD)... MORE

NSWC Panama City Division Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Ivan Lugo
October 13, 2021 — Ivan Lugo, head of the Expeditionary Systems Division at NSWC Panama City Division, graduated with a... MORE

Navy awards 19 robotics grants to 15 Bay County Schools
September 2, 2021 — The Navy Lab in Panama City recently facilitated the award of 19 robotics grants to 15 Bay County... MORE

NSWC Panama City develops urgent purchase request process to meet emerging needs
June 27, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s (NSWC PCD) Purchasing Branch has developed an... MORE

NSWC Panama City ignites STEM learning through college research internships
June 23, 2021 — Students are continuing to further their education long after the traditional school year is over... MORE

NSWC PCD employees receive Navy Civilian Service Medals
June 21, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) presented 17 Navy Civilian Service... MORE

NSWC Panama City hosts Commander, NAVSEA Warfare Centers
May 18, 2021 — Rear Adm. Kevin Byrne, commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers, visited... MORE

NSWC Panama City Asian American Pacific Islander Spotlight: Mary Kim
May 10, 2021 — Mary Kim currently serves as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity & Inclusion (DI)... MORE

Panama City scientist to receive Navy IT Excellence Rising Star Award
May 5, 2021 — Daniel Jermyn, scientist at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), was... MORE

NSWC Panama City Asian American Pacific Islander Spotlight: Brandt Weilbacher
May 3, 2021 — Brandt Weilbacher, hailing from the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia, is the... MORE

NSWC Panama City hones maritime cyber hacking during virtual HACKtheMACHINE
April 14, 2021 — To deliver more lethal, better-connected fleet capabilities, the U.S. Navy keeps cybersecurity at... MORE

NSWC Panama City hosts virtual Warfare Centers Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony
April 8, 2021 — Over seven decades ago, the world experienced one of the darkest periods in human history –... MORE

NSWC PCD Quickstrike Team Wins Joint Capability Technology Demonstration Award
March 31, 2021 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division’s (NSWC PCD’s) Quickstrike Extended Range... MORE

NSWC Panama City Test Directors named Testers in the Spotlight
March 30, 2021 — Randy Hetzel and Darryl Ogden, test directors at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division... MORE

NSWC Panama City Lean In Circles virtually host information sessions
March 28, 2021 — COVID-19 restrictions have prevented physical events and gatherings – including recruiting efforts... MORE

NSWC Panama City Women's History Month Spotlight 2021: Komal Patel
March 8, 2021 — Komal Patel is the accounting lead and currently serving as acting Employee Services Division head... MORE

Chief of Naval Operations visits NSWC Panama City Division
March 5, 2021 — Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)... MORE

NSWC Panama City Division virtually recognized 2020 Annual Award recipients
January 27, 2021 — Each year, the Commanding Officer (CO) and Technical Director (TD) of the Naval Surface Warfare... MORE

Two NSWC Panama City Division engineers win the Black Engineer of the Year Awards
January 24, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) engineers, Sarah “Ashley” Catlin and... MORE

NSWC PCD hosts 2020 Industry Day
December 18, 2020 — COVID-19 has presented a host of restrictions across the world, but in the digital age of... MORE

NSWC PCD hosts first virtual Journeyman Career Fair
December 17, 2020 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) hosted its first-ever virtual... MORE

U.S. Navy Opens Gulf Coast Tech Bridge Network
December 10, 2020 — The U.S. Navy’s acquisition chief announced the establishment of the Gulf Coast Tech Bridge Dec. 9 -... MORE

Children’s Christmas Party Committee continues tradition, spreads holiday cheer amid pandemic
December 8, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the paradigm in our lives this year, but the show must go on,... MORE

NSWC Panama City provides rapid testing support with in-house manufacturing capabilities
December 1, 2020 — While ashore or afloat, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is prepared to... MORE

Panama City collaborates with Navy Reserve to conduct egress testing of LCAC-100 class craft
November 12, 2020 — In order to ensure fleet readiness, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD)... MORE

NSWC Panama City engineer chosen to be a panel member at Naval Postgraduate School workshop
October 19, 2020 — Jason Boxerman, a systems engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division who is... MORE

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... MORE

NSWC Panama City strengthens cyber capabilities through collaborative unmanned vehicle exercises
October 8, 2020 — Scientists and engineers at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) are... MORE

COVID-19 and hurricanes defeated, live ANTX event prevails
September 22, 2020 — Despite COVID-19 limitations and planning challenges caused by Hurricanes Laura and Marco, a... MORE

Live Fire Test and Evaluation Team wins Navy award after years in the making
September 21, 2020 — Two Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) personnel were awarded for... MORE

First of class LCAC 100 and 101 arrive at NSWC Panama City
September 3, 2020 — The Navy’s newest Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) hovercraft arrived at Naval Surface Warfare... MORE

NSWC PCD virtually sparks STEM outreach amid pandemic
August 18, 2020 — Socially distancing does not mean students must socially isolate, especially when expanding their... MORE

Adair selected as NSWC Panama City technical director
August 17, 2020 — Dr. Peter Adair was recently selected for a new role as the technical director at Naval Surface... MORE

NSWC PCD Hosts Virtual Industry Day Event
July 27, 2020 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) held their annual Other Transaction... MORE

NSWC PCD selects five SMART Scholars for 2020
June 30, 2020 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) has made their selections for this... MORE

NSWC PCD Mine Warfare team overcomes challenges to support fleet sustainment needs
June 29, 2020 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Mine Warfare Sustainment Division... MORE

Panama City engineer receives Top Navy Scientists and Engineers Award
June 16, 2020 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) electrical engineer was among seven... MORE

NSWC Panama City personnel earn 15 Warfare Center Awards
June 15, 2020 — Individual personnel and collaborative teammates at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City... MORE

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: NSWC Panama City’s CSTRS Depot rapidly delivers fleet solutions despite COVID-19
June 11, 2020 — Despite challenges associated with the COVID-19 environment, the Carriage, Stream, Tow, and Recovery... MORE

NSWC PCD Procurement Lead Designs Lip Reading Kit
May 21, 2020 — Jonathan Chapman, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) procurement lead... MORE

Be Prepared: Hurricane Season Lessons Learned
May 12, 2020 — How timely that May is Hurricane Preparedness month in our state. We’ve had tornadoes across the... MORE

Back relieves Peters as commander of NSWC PCD
May 8, 2020 — Capt. David N. Back relieved Capt. Aaron S. Peters as commanding officer, Naval Surface Warfare... MORE

NSWC Panama City commanding officer bids final farewell
May 7, 2020 — NSWC PCD Team,It is with a heavy but proud heart that I pen my final View from the Bridge. So much... MORE

No Break in Communication: NSWC PCD keeps Task Force New York connected
April 27, 2020 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) provided valuable communication... MORE

Panama City’s biotechnology lab sanitizes to combat COVID-19
April 22, 2020 — Amid COVID-19, the global demand for hand sanitizer has reached unprecedented levels. The... MORE

Panama City protects personnel through rapidly developed PPE
April 15, 2020 — To aid in flattening the curve of COVID-19, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC... MORE

MCM USV testing continues despite Coronavirus limitations
April 2, 2020 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Off-board Systems Development... MORE

Panama City scientists and engineers develop ventilator prototype in response to COVID-19
March 26, 2020 — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists and engineers at Naval Surface Warfare Center... MORE

NSWC PCD adjusting work schedule ahead of COVID-19
March 20, 2020 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is adjusting the work schedule by... MORE

New technology can autonomously track UAS from land, sea
March 8, 2020 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) scientists and engineers have developed... MORE

NSWC Panama City fosters STEM outreach though invention convention competition
March 5, 2020 — Scientists and engineers from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) supported... MORE

NSWC PCD honors women in leadership during Women’s History Month
March 5, 2020 — U.S. Navy history is full of amazing stories of trailblazing women who have played an integral role... MORE

Navy Inventors earn recognition, royalties from patents
March 4, 2020 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) currently holds 75 patents with... MORE

NSWC Panama City sensor test pool receives upgrades, provides optimal test environment
March 2, 2020 — A testing asset at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) recently underwent... MORE

NSWC Panama City Comptroller personnel achieve professional certifications
February 27, 2020 — Comptroller personnel at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) recently... MORE

NSWC Panama City technical director bids final farewell
February 19, 2020 — NSWC PCD team,For the last 7.5 years, I have had the honor to serve as your Division Technical... MORE

Navy demonstrates dive logs through automated prototype, saves time
February 5, 2020 — Personnel from Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City... MORE

NSWC Panama City welcomes Director of Expeditionary Warfare
January 23, 2020 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) welcomed Maj. Gen.Tracy W. King,... MORE

NSWC PCD slated to receive $110.2 million for Hurricane Michael repairs
January 10, 2020 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) will receive $110.2 million to make... MORE

COMNAVSEA Visits NSWC Panama City
January 8, 2020 — Vice Adm. Thomas Moore, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), visited Naval Surface Warfare... MORE

Configuration Management professionals recognized internationally as technical leaders to improve processes
December 19, 2019 — Since receiving international recognition as technical experts in Configuration Management (CM),... MORE

Notice of Intent to Grant Exclusive Patent License to Coda Octopus Group, Inc.
December 5, 2019 — Pursuant to 37 CFR 404, the Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to... MORE

Maintaining Maritime Military Advantage
December 5, 2019 — In this emerging era of great-power competition, the goal of outpacing potential adversaries in... MORE

Panama City scientist honored with NAVSEA scientist of the year selection
December 3, 2019 — A scientist at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) was recently selected as... MORE

Promising new tool protects Ships, Sailors
November 21, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is developing another way to protect... MORE

Autonomous vehicles save time, money during dry-dock inspections
November 19, 2019 — Autonomous vehicles recently used for a collaborative competition are putting real world application... MORE

NSWC Panama City employees receive 2019 Program Management Excellence award
November 18, 2019 — Two Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) employees were recently awarded the... MORE

NSWC PCD begins continuous 24-hour operations to recover Air Force Staff Sgt.
November 15, 2019 — Today the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) began continuous 24-hour... MORE

Panama City Procurement branch overcomes hurricane challenges, supplies the warfighter
November 6, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Procurement branch successfully... MORE

Disability Awareness Month – Allison Roberts
October 18, 2019 — Allison Roberts, computer scientist at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC... MORE

NSWC Panama City team renders lifesaving aid after multi-vehicle accident
October 14, 2019 — A team from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) provided lifesaving... MORE

NSWC Panama City inspectors attain command evaluator certification
October 9, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) inspectors Dennis Russell, Command... MORE

NSWC Panama City supports Mine Countermeasure Mission Package demo aboard Vessel of Opportunity
October 2, 2019 — As the lead engineering activity for Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Mission Packages (MP), the Naval... MORE

NSWC Panama City welcomes NSWC Crane leader in support of One Team Warfare Center philosophy
September 30, 2019 — Sept. 30 marked the first day of a three-month detail at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City... MORE

NSWC Panama City Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Rosa Eby
September 26, 2019 — Rosa Arredondo Eby is a graduate of Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in Computer... MORE

NSWC Panama City project manager inducted into U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Athletic Hall of Fame
September 25, 2019 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) employee was inducted into the United... MORE

Navy donates Apple technology to local school district
September 24, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) recently donated retired technology to... MORE

NSWC Panama City distinguished scientist awarded for NDIA technical achievement
September 23, 2019 — Dr. James “Tory” Cobb, distinguished scientist for advanced signal processing and automation in mine... MORE

NSWC PCD engineers train operators on airborne search and detection sonars
September 22, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) engineers trained operators from... MORE

Navy volunteers collect relief supplies for Bahamas
September 10, 2019 — After Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, employees from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama... MORE

Navy marine mammals shelter in Panama City during Hurricane Dorian
September 9, 2019 — Almost two dozen Navy marine mammals stationed in Kings Bay, Ga. moved out of Hurricane Dorian’s... MORE

U.S. Navy and Marine Corps demonstrate unmanned ship-to-shore transit capability
September 5, 2019 — The U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) recently harnessed the power of unmanned... MORE

Navy Cybersecurity team achieves forensic examiner certification
September 4, 2019 — Two Cybersecurity professionals at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD)... MORE