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Crane Employee Finds Meaning and Success in Accounting and Auditing Role
January 10, 2025 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employee Marcy Starr never imagined she would end up working as a contract accountant. While she had originally wanted to be a teacher, Starr found her passion in public service through her work at NSWC Crane.“When I was a kid I actually wanted to be a teacher. I wasn’t originally planning... MORE

Marcy Starr, NSWC Contract Accountant Lead

NSWC Dahlgren Division Head Toyce Small Utilizes Expertise to Build Knowledgeable Workforce
February 18, 2022 — Physics matters. It is a vital science in advancing technology and promoting innovative products for the Navy fleet and warfighter. For Toyce Small, applying her expertise in the mathematics and physics fields contributes to building a knowledgeable professional workforce at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).Small discovered a... MORE

IMAGE: Toyce Small currently serves as the Maritime Warfare Control Systems Division Head within the Weapons Control and Integration Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. Her guiding principles as a senior leader is to continue to grow in her leadership skills and being a lifetime learner while mentoring the next generation of scientist and engineers.

Following a Dream: TyJuan Smith
February 18, 2022 — Washington D.C., the nation’s capital. It’s full of history, monuments and for many, it’s simply where they work. Some of the most pivotal moments in the history of the United States have taken place there. Why would anyone give up that opportunity to then work at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)?“No traffic,” said TyJuan... MORE

IMAGE: TyJuan Smith, information system security officer (ISSO) for the Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, says the mentoring he’s received at Dahlgren has been huge for his career.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Employee Creates First Education Foundation in Local School Division
April 6, 2020 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Tammy Indseth is a pioneer.In 2014, she stepped onto a path to establish a first in King George County Schools in Virginia – the King George Education Foundation (KGEF).“Creating this foundation has enriched my life because the programs the foundation manages have enriched the lives of the teachers, students and families of King... MORE

IMAGE: FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (May 10, 2019) – Tammy Indseth, a deputy portfolio director in the Readiness and Training Systems Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), is awarded the Distinguished Community Service Award at the NSWCDD Honorary Awards Ceremony. Indseth is pictured with NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Casey Plew. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

NSWC Crane employee uses more than 25 years of financial experience to teach others
November 18, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – When Judy Mullis was a young student, she would help her teachers in the classroom. Throughout her professional and personal life, Mullis has continued to take on roles where she assisted others. Mullis, who is currently a Reporting and Training Lead and a Contracting Officer’s Representative at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane... MORE

Judy Mullis is currently a Reporting and Training Lead and a Contracting Officer’s Representative at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane). She spent thirty years in the financial industry.

NSWC Crane Manager Propels Team Forward
November 13, 2019 — Crane, Ind. – Andrew Hyden, a branch manager at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), said he tries to use his role to lift others in his organization up. His drive lies in taking care of people and providing the tools and resources necessary to succeed in their careers.“I want to continue to drive the realization of diversity... MORE

Andrew Hyden, Branch Manager at NSWC Crane, manages the Acquisition, Information Technology (IT), Administration, Facilities, Security and Receiving/Operating, Materials and Supplies (OM&S) actions for his division. Before coming to Crane, Hyden earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Master’s Degree from Southern Nazarene University.

NSWC Crane student intern applies engineering experience to accelerate undergraduate learning
October 28, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) student intern uses engineering experience to accelerate his undergraduate education at the University of Southern Indiana (USI). Andrew Steffey, a Student Trainee at NSWC Crane, has spent the last two summers gaining hands-on electrical engineering experience working with... MORE

Andrew Steffey, third from right, poses for photo with Mr. Vickers (SES) during his visit to NSWC Crane. Steffey is part of the Pathways Internship Program, which is designed to provide students with opportunities to work and explore Federal careers while still in school. Steffey, who is also currently a senior at USI studying Electrical Engineering, says he was able to put into practice the engineering concepts he is learning at USI.

NSWC Crane employee uses professional opportunity to expand perspective, serve warfighter
September 13, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – “My dad was a Marine, and his last duty station was at NSWC Crane,” says Theresa Magnus, who is currently on a year-long detail as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane).“That’s when we moved to this region, but I didn’t start my career working here. I was working... MORE

“My dad was a Marine, and his last duty station was at NSWC Crane,” says Theresa Magnus, who is currently on a year-long detail as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane).

NSWC Crane financial professional shares passion for mission with new employees
July 10, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Lisa Miller worked six years for a small business before starting her career at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) in December of 2014.“I was making money and loved what I did, but there was something missing for me personally,” says Miller. “I needed something more – something with a different purpose and... MORE

Lisa Miller is part of the Business and Financial Management Division. These employees are embedded within technical divisions to serve their needs, working side-by-side in support of the mission. As the Financial Lead, Miller makes sure the Flight Systems Division has the funding necessary to accomplish their vital mission.

NSWC Crane scientist takes initiative to carve her own career path
June 30, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Paige Miller, a Task Manager at NSWC Crane, travels to Poland every other month to support the Aegis Ashore (AA) project. Aegis Ashore is a land-based Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) System designed to address regional ballistic missile threats. BMD is the naval component of the Missile Defense Agency’s Ballistic Missile Defense... MORE

Paige Miller, a Task Manager at NSWC Crane, travels to Poland every other month to support the Aegis Ashore (AA) project. Aegis Ashore is a land-based Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) System designed to address regional ballistic missile threats. BMD is the naval component of the Missile Defense Agency’s Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).

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