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NSWCDD Engineers Adapt Commercially Available Equipment to Test and Evaluate Weapon Systems
November 5, 2021 — How do you simulate challenging, stormy seas when testing a new weapon system? Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) engineers found an effective solution in a less-than-obvious piece of technology – a motion base designed for flight simulators and theme park rides. “The idea is to try to simulate these low-frequency,... MORE

IMAGE: Commercial motion base typically used for flight simulators and theme park rides. Engineers at NSWCDD adapted the base to simulate ship movement environments for use in testing durability and function of weapons capabilities.

More Than 350 Graduate Degrees and Other Academic Achievements Honored at NSWC Dahlgren Division
November 4, 2021 — Hundreds of employees gathered virtually Oct. 29 with family, friends and Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) leadership to recognize the significant academic achievements among Dahlgren’s workforce over the preceding two years. Although the Academic Recognition Ceremony is typically an annual event, the pandemic deferred... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Recognizes Software Developer Helen Roehm in Honor of National American Indian Heritage Month
November 3, 2021 — Family. Tradition. Culture. For Helen Roehm, these are not just words but core concepts for a fulfilling life. On a professional level, Roehm helps foster a diverse cultural atmosphere while enhancing the workplace at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) through her talents and team interaction.Roehm is the NSWCDD highlighted... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month, highlighting Software Developer Helen Roehm for her contributions to the workforce. Roehm supports the Laser Weapons Combat System program for the Aurora Software Foundry, serves as an Agile coach and branch mentor and is an active member of the Bad River Chippewa Tribe located in Odanah, Wisconsin.

Government Innovation Awards Honor NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity Employee
November 3, 2021 — A member of the multi-talented Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) workforce earned a prestigious new accolade in October. Saxfield T. Chatmon, an electrical engineer at NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity (DNA), was recognized with the 2021 Rising Star Award, organized and presented by the Government Executive family of publications under... MORE

USNA Midshipmen Tour NSWC Dahlgren Division
October 29, 2021 — Future naval officers visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Oct. 29 for an in-depth look at the innovations and facilities on the installation.At the beginning of the visit, the 28 midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) received a welcome from NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew. Following... MORE

IMAGE: Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), speaks to midshipmen from the United States Naval Academy during a visit to the installation. The future naval officers received tours of many of the facilities at NSWCDD.

NSWCDD Scientist Gets a Taste of the Sailor Life Aboard USS Monterey
October 28, 2021 — Computer scientists are known to face a unique set of occupational hazards, such as eye fatigue and wrist strains, but seasickness does not rank highly on the list of possible IT-related maladies. Throughout much of 2021, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Scientist Bradley Eidschun fell into this select club.“This was my first... MORE

IMAGE: (From left to right) FCA2 (SW) Zachari Brown, FCA3 (SW) Raymond Castillo, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Scientist Bradley Eidschun, FCA2 (SW) Jack Heyer and FCA2 (SW) Christian Mulrain pose for a photo after Eidschun is given the Sailor of the Week Award in April 2021. Eidschun spent about six months aboard the USS Monterey (CG 61) operating, updating and maintaining the vessel’s Virtualization Pilot Ship equipment.

NSWCDD Hosts Virginia University Leadership Partnering Summit
October 27, 2021 — On Oct. 26, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Innovation Lab hosted the Virginia University Leadership Partnering Summit. Presidents, deans and various representatives from six Virginia universities gathered with senior leadership to discuss expanding strategic academic partnerships between the warfare center and Virginia’s... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Commanding Officer, Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, addresses distinguished attendees at the Virginia University Leadership Partnering Summit. On Oct. 26, the NSWCDD Innovation Lab hosted the event to bring together NSWCDD senior leadership and representatives from six Virginia universities to explore the expansion of academic partnerships between the two parties.

NSWC Dahlgren Thrusts Hypersonic Weapons Advancement into the Forefront
October 26, 2021 — Traveling from Los Angeles to New York by passenger jet takes just over five hours. Hypersonic flight at Mach 20 fewer than 10 minutes. High-speed feats such as this are not theoretical proposals. Indeed, NASA and the space programs of other countries attain those velocities with every spacecraft that achieves earth orbit. However, Russia is... MORE

Virginia Congresswoman Visits NSWCDD
October 26, 2021 — Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia’s 7th Congressional District visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Oct. 25 to meet with installation leadership and receive a brief on the innovative technologies the base houses.NSWCDD Commanding Officer, Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, led the visit which included a Digital Proving Grounds... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. - Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Capt. Stephen “Casey” Plew, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), listen to a brief in the laser lab aboard NSWCDD. During her visit, Spanberger received a Digital Proving Grounds Overview and participated in tours of the Digital Warfare Innovation Center and the laser lab.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Hosts Visitors from the University of the District of Columbia
October 26, 2021 — Dr. Victor McCrary, Vice President (VP) for Research and Sponsored Programs from the University of the District Columbia (UDC) visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Oct. 22.Joined by Raytheon Missiles and Defense Deputy VP Dr. James ‘Jim’ Moreland, Jr. and accompanied by NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Stephen ‘Casey’... MORE

IMAGE: Dr. Victor McCrary from the University of the District of Columbia talks with Directed Energy scientist Dr. Chris Brown during a visit to Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Oct. 22.

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