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Former Corporate Operations Department Head Moves to Lead NSWC Dahlgren Division Technical Department
June 2, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is like a school of fish acting as one larger fish – ten departments of both technical and business functions spanning two naval bases along the coast of Virginia work together to meet the center’s ultimate goal: to deliver warfare systems to protect our nation and defeat our nation’s... MORE

IMAGE: Strategic and Computing Systems Department Head Frank Dixon shifts back to leading a technical department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division after nearly two years leading Corporate Operations.

NSWC Dahlgren Team Receives Award Nomination for Contributions to Major Navy Study
June 1, 2022 — A Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) team is now under consideration for the Navy Award of Merit for Group Achievement, following a nomination in late-February for contributions to a multiyear study. The NSWCDD Future Surface Combatant team played a leading role in a major new analysis from the Department of the Navy, which... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Dr. David Hubble Wins the Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientist and Engineers of the Year Award
June 1, 2022 — Dr. David Hubble’s path to a career in engineering began during his days growing up on his family’s farm in Andersonville, Tennessee. His dad served as an engineer for the Tennessee Valley Authority and held a master’s degree in aerospace engineering. “He would work engineering into everything we did on the farm,” said Hubble. “I grew up fixing our... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division engineer Dr. David Hubble will receive the Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year award in a ceremony on June 16.

U.S. Navy Frocking Ceremony Promotes NSWC Dahlgren Division’s FCACS Justin Preyer to Master Chief Petty Officer
May 26, 2022 — After 23 years of service in the U.S. Navy, Fire Controlman Aegis Senior Chief (FCACS) Justin Preyer rose through the ranks, establishing a rewarding career and demonstrating his commitment to supporting the fleet and his fellow military brothers and sisters. He plans to continue on this professional journey as a recently frocked Master Chief Petty... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Commanding Officer Capt. Philip Mlynarski swears-in newly promoted Master Chief Petty Officer Justin Preyer during a Naval frocking ceremony on May 25 at Mayport Navy Base in Jacksonville, Florida.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Promotes Small Business as Another Weapon in Navy’s Arsenal
May 20, 2022 — During his opening remarks, the Department of the Navy’s Office of Small Business Programs Director Jimmy Smith described small businesses as essential to helping the Navy face the growing number of challenges in defense of our nation. “We have to use small businesses as a weapon because of their ability to pivot with agility to provide capability... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Chief Technology Officer Jennifer Clift (second from left) talks with attendees at the 2022 NSWCDD Outreach and Industry Day, May 18. The event provided an opportunity to share a wide array of opportunities to area small and large business industry partners who are hoping to team with NSWCDD on future endeavors.

NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Support for Virginia Tech Mechanical Engineering Students Fosters Innovation
May 19, 2022 — Virginia Tech graduates more than 400 mechanical engineering students every year. The major's program requires each student to complete a capstone project during their senior year. Much like real life, the project is completed in teams as students solve real-world problems while facing practical issues such as budget, design deadlines and risk... MORE

IMAGE: Alan Overby discusses the V-22 engine sand injection test system during the Virginia Tech Mechanical Engineering Expo, April 29.

Meet the NSWC Dahlgren Team that Maps Infrastructure Vulnerabilities Amidst a Changing Climate
May 9, 2022 — In 2019, the Department of Defense (DoD) set out to gauge the effects of a changing climate on national security by examining a representative sample of 79 installations selected across the service branches. Of 19 naval installations analyzed in the report, each faces a single or combination of threats such as recurring flooding, drought or in some... MORE

Fredericksburg Christian School Robotics Team Places First at Innovation Challenge @Dahlgren
May 3, 2022 — The sounds of sonar echoed through the room as Fredericksburg Christian School’s (FCS) robot navigated a maze of landmasses and ships on its way to acquiring and destroying a squadron of jets assembled like bowling pins at the end of the course. FCS robot’s flawless performance launched the team into first place in the inaugural Innovation... MORE

IMAGE: Fredericksburg Christian School’s robotics team placed first at the Innovation Challenge @Dahlgren. The team earned $3,000 for their school’s STEM program.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts Change of Command Ceremony
April 29, 2022 — After days of extreme wind, conditions were “absolutely awesome” along the Potomac River Test Range (PRTR) gun line for the change of command ceremony, according to Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) said farewell to Plew and hello to incoming Commanding Officer Capt. Philip “Phil” Mlynarski, April... MORE

IMAGE: Capt. Philip Mlynarski, left, incoming commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), shakes hands with Capt. Stephen "Casey" Plew, outgoing commanding officer of NSWCDD, as Mark Oesterreich, Naval Surface/Undersea Warfare Centers Headquarters Chief of Staff looks on during a change of command ceremony at the Potomac River Test Range, April 29.

Supporting STEM: Innovation Challenge @Dahlgren Targets Critical Area Need
April 22, 2022 — “STEM” learning – science, technology, engineering and math – has been a priority for decades. But fewer young people in the U.S. are pursuing these subjects, and that puts the nation at risk.The Innovation Challenge @Dahlgren represents a powerful partnership set to take aim at this critical need in the Fredericksburg region. The robotics-style... MORE

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