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Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 112
March 13, 2025 — NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 112, from Textron Systems, March 13.Delivery of LCAC 112 follows completion of acceptance trials and represents the official transfer of the craft from the shipbuilder to the Navy. During acceptance trials, the Navy’s Board of Inspection and... MORE

NSWC Panama City Division cuts ribbon for new air cushion vehicle depot facility
December 10, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the Command’s new Air Cushion Vehicle Depot Facility, Dec. 5. The facility was built to serve as a depot for maintenance and repair of the Navy’s Air Cushion Vehicle fleet... MORE

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s new Air Cushion Vehicle Depot Facility was held here as the official party did the honors, Dec. 5. (from left) Cmdr. Michael Mosi, Cyril Gazignaire, Robert Moore, Amanda Davis, Dr. Peter Adair, Jim Wolf, Capt. David Back, and Oscar Bernal. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Kyle Merritt)

Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 110
September 6, 2024 — New Orleans, Louisiana – The U.S. Navy accepted the delivery of the latest Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), LCAC 110, from Textron Systems on Sept. 6. This new addition to the fleet signifies a substantial enhancement in the Navy’s amphibious capabilities, providing a vital asset for rapid deployment and logistical support.The delivery of LCAC 110... MORE

The U.S. Navy accepted the delivery of the latest Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), LCAC 110, from Textron Systems on Sept. 6. This new addition to the fleet signifies a substantial enhancement in the Navy’s amphibious capabilities, providing a vital asset for rapid deployment and logistical support.

Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 105
March 9, 2023 — SLIDELL, LA - The Navy accepted delivery of the next-generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 105, March 8.LCACs are built with configurations, dimensions, and clearances similar to the legacy LCACs they replace – ensuring that this latest air cushion vehicle is fully compatible with existing well... MORE

The Navy accepted delivery of the next-generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 105, March 8.

Navy Accepts Delivery of Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion 104
June 9, 2022 — The Navy accepted delivery of the next generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 104, June 9.LCAC 104’s delivery follows the completion of Acceptance Trials with the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey to test the readiness and capability of the craft and to validate requirements.“These next... MORE

The Navy accepted delivery of the next generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 104, June 9.

Navy Ship to Shore Connector delivers CH-46 for Air Force training
March 23, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) demonstrated its versatility and effectiveness to provide logistics support.Program Manager, Ships (PMS) 317 Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) hovercraft and NSWC PCD Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) civilian operators played a vital role in the delivery... MORE

Skip Whitmore, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Landing Craft Air Cushion 100 Class Test & Evaluation Task Lead, marshals LCAC 103 vehicle while it transports a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter onto shore south of Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 24. Program Manager, Ships (PMS) 317 Ship to Shore Connector (SSC) hovercraft and NSWC PCD LCAC In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) civilian operators played a vital role in this delivery. Flight crew members who supported this effort were Mitch Martin, C1P/C2P, Mark Williams, C1P/C2P, Jason Wilson, Flight Engineer (UI), Dave Minchew, Deck Engineer, James Forrister, Deck Engineer, Keenan Cowart, Deck Engineer (UI), and Jeff Reece, Deck Engineer (UI). (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Navy Accepts Delivery of Second Next Generation Landing Craft
August 28, 2020 — NEW ORLEANS – The Navy accepted delivery of the next generation landing craft, Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 101, Aug. 27. LCAC 101 is the second craft delivered by Textron Systems to the Navy this year.The LCAC is a high-speed, over-the-beach, fully amphibious landing craft capable of carrying a 60-70 ton... 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 States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Athletic Hall of Fame Sept. 20.Jena (Jeffries) Rhea, project manager for Amphibious Assault Systems Integration and the lead test director for the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 100/ Ship Interface Test at... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Project Manager Jena Rhea was inducted into the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Athletic Hall of Fame Sept. 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 employees save time, money by challenging prices
June 16, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) scientists and engineers, working on 150 different projects, utilize the Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP) waiver process saving the Navy time and money... MORE

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