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College and High School Interns Brief Findings at Dahlgren’s First Combined NREIP & SEAP Poster Session
August 7, 2019 — KING GEORGE, Va. – Rebeca Rodriguez dreamed one day that she would use chemistry as a mechanism for exploring the science of biological detection.The University of Minnesota chemistry major’s dream became reality while interning this summer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center via the Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP).“I have been... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (July 25, 2019) — University of Virginia junior Kimberly Louie explains how the deck-gun she helped create and attach to a drone operates while briefing to military and government personnel during her 2019 summer internship. Louie was among 20 students who completed their internships at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) encourages students to pursue science and engineering careers, furthers education via mentoring and their participation in research, and makes them aware of Navy research and technology efforts, which can lead to civilian employment within the Navy.

NSWCDD Engineers Revolutionize Combat Training with TRACER Augmented Reality
July 31, 2019 — The Sailors file into the room, their weapons ready and their adrenaline flowing. They operate as a team in a seamless manner. Their mission: to secure an active-shooter situation and apprehend the holographic perpetrator. Commands are given to the shooter, within the augmented-reality (AR) headset. The shooter surrenders, and the Sailors’ mission... MORE

IMAGE: 190613-N-PO203-0259 CHESAPEAKE, Virginia (Jun. 13, 2019) A Sailor assigned to the Center for Security Forces detachment in Chesapeake, Va., demonstrate the Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) TechSolutions-sponsored Tactically Reconfigurable Artificial Combat Enhanced Reality (TRACER) system. TechSolutions partnered with Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division to develop the TRACER package, which consists of a virtual-reality headset, a backpack, a state-of-the-art simulated weapon designed to deliver realistic recoil, and a software package that creates multiple and adaptable simulation scenarios for security personnel to experience. ONRG TechSolutions allows Sailors and Marines to submit technology requests directly to the development community for rapid response prototyping. (U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams)

NSWC Dahlgren Division LGBT Event Features ‘Crucial Conversations’
July 31, 2019 — DAHLGREN, Va. – The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) recognized Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month with the command’s first panel discussion featuring four LGBT government civilian employees, July 23.The employees – Dr. Pearl Rayms-Keller, Danica Leninski, Leonard Garrison, and Raine Bannister – shared... MORE

U.S. Navy Interns from Virginia and Maryland High Schools Tour NSWC Dahlgren Division
July 10, 2019 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Navy scientists and engineers briefed high school students participating in the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) during tours of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division, July 2.The students – who intern at either Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division or NSWC Indian Head Explosive... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (July 2, 2019) - Students from Virginia and Maryland high schools participating in the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division and NSWC Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division pause - with an engineer from both commands - in front of the Potomac River Test Range metal map during their tour.

NSWC Dahlgren Division STEM Mentors Inspire Youth at Annual Summer Academy
July 8, 2019 — KING GEORGE, Va. – Raven Filcott’s persistent positive attitude is reminiscent of Thomas Edison who never gave up until he improved the light bulb and invented a myriad of products through trial and error.The Walker Grant Middle schooler pursued numerous techniques before hitting on the perfect design and putting her team’s robot together at the... MORE

IMAGE: KING GEORGE. Va. (June 26, 2019) – A middle school student prepares for an aerospace engineering rocketry activity at the 2019 Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Summer Academy, held June 24-28. She was among 70 middle school students who constructed and calibrated their water rockets while discovering the optimal amount of fuel (water) to launch a ball the highest. The STEM Summer ‘campers’ worked in teams to organize and analyze their data in order to determine what fuel volume will result in the highest launch.

Navy Scientists, Engineers Collaborate at First NSWCDD Modeling and Simulation Summit
May 30, 2019 — KING GEORGE, Va. – Navy scientists and engineers briefed more than 400 visitors on a myriad of technological projects at the first Modeling and Simulation Summit sponsored by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), May 22.The annual event – held at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren campus – focused on modeling and... MORE

IMAGE: KING GEORGE, Va. (May 22, 2019) – Members of the Dahlgren Modeling and Simulation Community of Interest Steering Committee are pictured at the first annual Modeling and Simulation Summit sponsored by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. The committee was in charge of organizing the event that focused on modeling and simulation capabilities in a wide range of areas. Standing left to right: Chris Lillard, Christina Annas, Doug Plotner, John Romano, Sam Koski and Richard Simmons. Committee members Joel Mejeur, Jane Bachman and Xavier Quinn were not present for the group picture. (U.S. Navy Photo/Released)

NSWCDD Civilian Leaders Brief AFCEA in Hampton Roads
April 11, 2019 — NORFOLK, Va. (March 27) - Dr. Marty Irvine – Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Readiness and Training System Department Head – gives his keynote speech about NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity at the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Luncheon and Industry Day event sponsored by the Hampton Roads Chapter of... MORE

IMAGE: NORFOLK, Va. (March 27) - Dr. Marty Irvine – Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Readiness and Training System Department Head – gives his keynote speech about NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity at the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Luncheon and Industry Day event sponsored by the Hampton Roads Chapter of AFCEA. Irvine’s brief included the Readiness and Training System Department’s mission, vision, core competencies, and future contract opportunities. Kris Parker, NSWCDD deputy for small business, provided an overview of NSWCDD small business programs and activities. NSWCDD has won many awards over the years for exceptional small business performance. AFCEA International, established in 1946, is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry and academia as a forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, information technology, intelligence and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Stacia Courtney/Released)

Navy Civilian’s Quick Response Aids Apparent Heart Attack Victim
April 10, 2019 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Glyndon Murphy, a Navy safety officer, performed life saving measures for a fellow government employee who suffered what appeared to be a heart attack on the morning of April 9.Murphy – who is also an environmental officer for NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity and one of the first responders on the scene – immediately administered... MORE

Dahlgren looks to its past ahead of centennial celebration
August 13, 2018 — John Elliott has spent most of his career on the range at Dahlgren, overseeing tests that evaluate the safety and performance of every component of gun systems that are mounted on Navy ships and deployed around the world.He likes being around things that go boom.“I really like blowing up things,” he said. “You make it, I’ll tear it up. That’s my... MORE

John Elliot (left) and Barry Mohle talk about the changes that have taken place over the years at the Potomac River Test Range at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. The base is gearing up to celebrate its centennial

“Loud booms” inspire intern’s dream career path
July 30, 2018 — Growing up in King George, Va., near Naval Support Facility, Dahlgren, Sarah Wessel remembers the sound of windows rattling while she did her homework. The cause was the reverberating cadence of “booms” heard during weapons testing on base. Many would consider it a major noise distraction, but for Wessel, it was so much more. “These loud booms... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (July 10, 2018) - Sarah Wessel and her mentor, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division engineer Matt Henning, examine the Advanced Beam Control Locating and Engaging - Enhanced Tracking System (ABLE-ETS) gimbal. The ABLE ETS Gimbal is part of a pointing and image tracking system. Last summer, Wessel converted the gimbal's pointing controller Simulink code into C++ code. ABLE-ETS is a Joint Technology Office funded test bed for maturing directed energy and high-energy laser technologies, including tracking, sensors, and lasers.

Wessel is interning at Dahlgren through the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Student Employment Program (SSEP). The program provides direct hire authority for undergraduate and graduate degree seeking students enrolled in STEM majors. The program was established to provide interns with exposure to public service, enhance educational experience, and possibly provide financial aid to support educational goals. Additionally, this program will provide a streamlined and accelerated hiring process to compete successfully with private industry for high-quality scientific, technical, engineering, or mathematics students for filling scientific and engineering positions.

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