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NSWCPD Celebrates LGBT History Month
October 10, 2019
Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Sims with members of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) LGBT+A Employee Resource Group and leadership following the Command’s LGBT History Month event on Oct. 9. From left to right, Mike Grady, Lisa Fittipaldi, James Sweeney, Sims, NSWCPD’s Technical Director Tom Perotti, and NSWCPD’s Deputy Technical Director Chris Savage. (U.S. Navy photo by Kirsten St. Peter)

NSWC Dahlgren Division LGBT Event Features ‘Crucial Conversations’
July 31, 2019

NSWC Crane hosts Master Chief Petty Officer Dwayne D. Beebe-Franqui for Pride Month Luncheon
June 26, 2019
NSWC Crane hosted Master Chief Petty Officer Dwayne D. Beebe-Franqui on June 25 as the guest speaker at the Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, plus Allies (LGBTQ+A) Pride Month Luncheon. Beebe-Franqui spoke about his experience in the military while serving in the Navy under the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy, which allowed LGBTQ Americans to serve in the armed forces – as long as they hid their orientation or identity from everyone.

NSWC Dahlgren Takes Ask, Share and Learn to Heart at 2017 LGBT Pride Month Event
July 18, 2017
DAHLGREN, Va. (July 7, 2017) - Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Commanding Officer Capt. Godfrey 'Gus' Weekes speaks to military, government civilian, and defense contractors at the NSWCDD-sponsored 2017 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month Observance. “LGBT Pride Month affirms our commitment to increase awareness, mutual respect, and understanding of all members of our workforce," said Weekes. "Let’s take the theme 'Ask, Share and Learn' to heart and embrace knowing more about our colleagues and celebrating our collective diversity.” Established by Presidential Proclamation in 2000, LGBT Pride Month is held annually and recognizes the importance of diversity within our society as well as the many achievements of LGBT individuals.  (U.S. Navy Photo by Patrick Dunn/Released)