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NSWC Panama City acquisition professional receives Marine Corps excellence award
September 3, 2019 — James Goodwin, operations and equipment specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), was presented with the Marine Corps Excellence in Acquisition Support Award Aug. 20.Goodwin received the award for his support to Marine Corps Systems Command as the Field Service Representative on the MK154 Mod 1. The Mk154 system... MORE

James Goodwin, operations and equipment specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), was presented with the Marine Corps Excellence in Acquisition Support Award Aug. 20.

LCAC 66 disassembled, removed from fleet service
August 22, 2019 — After nearly 25 years of mission tests, Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 66 will be disassembled and demolished signifying its removal from fleet service.The primary role of the LCAC is to provide sustained, over the horizon, ship-to-shore movement of Marine Corps personnel and equipment during amphibious assaults. It is also used during... MORE

After nearly 25 years of mission tests, Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 66 will be disassembled and demolished signifying its removal from fleet service.

NSWC Panama City laboratory expands capabilities, modernizing functionality
August 20, 2019 — A test facility at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) recently underwent modernization to expand research and development (R&D) capabilities. The Hydrospace Laboratory (HSL) uses hyperbaric and hypobaric technologies to simulate conditions without the use of human subjects.The lab tests various diving and life support... MORE

A testing manikin with a breathing system is placed into the chamber. Multiple sensors are embedded within the manikin head to simulate a manned system. Sensors are capable of measuring pressure, concentrations of carbon dioxide and oxygen, and temperature used in testing diving and other safety equipment.

Naval Surface Warfare Center volunteers provide school supplies to local students
August 12, 2019 — Employees at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s (NSWC PCD) Test and Evaluation and Prototype Fabrication Division recently volunteered to collect and provide school supplies for Bay District School’s children in need.According to Paula Oliver, administrative assistant for the division, providing school supplies is crucial,... MORE

Stephen Carr and Nicole Waters offload donations at Hutchison Beach Elementary School Aug. 8 as part of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s (NSWC PCD) annual Back to School Supply Drive.

Navy expands innovation through unmanned vehicles, saving time and money
August 12, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is leading a collaborative and innovative effort in development of modular, inexpensive unmanned systems.Originally called the Swarm Minimum Viable Product (Swarm MVP), this innovative project is now collectively known as the “microSwarm Family of Systems,” or “µFOS.” The µFOS project... MORE

Lead scientists and engineers from Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Center Divisions pose for a photo as a representation of a collaborative and innovative effort in development of modular, inexpensive unmanned systems collectively known as the “microSwarm Family of Systems,” or “µFOS."

Navy research vessel assists in recovering distressed mariners
August 11, 2019 — The Sea Fighter (FSF-1) team from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, rescued three individuals after their vessel began taking on water 10 miles west of Clearwater Pass July 10.The Sea Fighter team, consisting of all hands on watch plus boat crew and launch team, recovered the boaters from the water and transferred them to the Coast... MORE

The Sea Fighter (FSF-1) team from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, rescued three individuals after their vessel began taking on water July 10.

NSWC Panama City supports mine warfare mission at BALTOPS 2019
August 8, 2019 — Mine warfare experts from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) recently supported the annual multinational exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) in the Baltic Sea region.BALTOPS is designed to improve training for participants, enhance flexibility and interoperability, and demonstrate resolve among allied and partner forces... MORE

High school students prepare for future careers through Navy internships
July 28, 2019 — Six high school students completed their summer internships through the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) July 26 after spending eight weeks at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD).SEAP provides an opportunity for high school students to participate in research at a Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory... MORE

Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program interns pose for a photo presentations to mark the completion of their eight-week summer internship program at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division July 26.

Technical Directors switch places to foster collaboration
July 25, 2019 — Two Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Technical Directors have temporarily switched places to foster collaboration as a new approach towards innovation.Ed Stewart (SES), NSWC Panama City Division technical director, and Dr. Brett Seidle (SES), NSWC Crane Division technical director, have swapped Warfare Centers to share their perspectives with... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division Technical Director (TD) Dr. Brett Seidle (SES) shares experiences during a lessons in leadership presentation at NSWC Panama City Division (PCD) July 25. Seidle switched places recently with NSWC PCD TD Ed Stewart (SES) in a new approach to leadership and innovation with collaboration.

Panama City scientist awarded for professional achievement
July 21, 2019 — Nicole McWilliams Granville, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) scientist, was recently selected to receive the National Women of Color Technology Award in the Professional Achievement category.“I was very humbled that I was considered for such an award,” said Granville. “I credit any success I’ve had in my career to a... MORE

Nicole Granville, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division scientist, was recently selected to receive the National Women of Color Technology Award in the Professional Achievement category.

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