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Community Service Means More than Just Volunteer Work for NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer
March 10, 2023 — For Scott Larimer, community service is a family tradition. He likes to say it is ingrained into his DNA. Looking back on his youth growing up in the central Pennsylvania town of Bellefonte, his father’s sense of service laid the community service foundation for Larimer.Charles “Rusty” Larimer was a union worker for the telephone company. Being in... MORE

IMAGE: Scott Larimer, a lead systems engineer in the Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), volunteers his amateur radio skills to set up communication networks for around 40 local events annually. For his work in the community, Larimer received the NSWCDD Distinguished Community Service Award at the NSWCDD Honorary Awards Ceremony on March 10.

NSWCDD Safety Engineer Receives Distinguished Community Service Award for Rescue Squad Volunteerism
June 21, 2022 — What inspires or motivates a person to want to help others in need? To place someone else’s life above their own or to do everything they can to save them when in a dire situation? Those courageous men and women who dedicate their time, effort and energy share their abilities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of others. Matthew Heindrichs is one... MORE

IMAGE: Matthew Heindrichs, safety engineer for the Platform Systems Integration Safety Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, received the NSWCDD Distinguished Community Service Award for his service and volunteerism with the Aquia Harbour Volunteer Rescue Squad in Stafford.

NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Lucas Durham Shares Passion for Computer Science through STEM Outreach
June 16, 2022 — Lucas Durham grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina, far away from the warm sun and cool waves of the state’s popular beaches. While his high school didn't offer advanced classes in computer science, that didn’t stop him from building his first computer.He enjoyed the project so much that it led him to major in computer science at Clemson... MORE

IMAGE: Lucas Durham works at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) as the Test Tools Group Lead. Durham is being awarded the NSWCDD Community Service award for his work as the NSWCDD STEM Outreach In-School Lead.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Software Developer and Scientist is Recipient of the Distinguished Community Service Award for STEM Advocacy
June 16, 2022 — Inspiration can come from many places. For Jacoby Smith, inspiration came in the form of a computer science class and a discovered talent for teaching. He followed his innate passion for science and mathematics into a career at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) as well as becoming involved in inspiring young minds to explore... MORE

IMAGE: Software Developer and Scientist Jacoby Smith received the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s Distinguished Community Service Award for advocating STEM programs through educational instruction within the local school districts.

From the Mat to the Workplace: NSWC Dahlgren Division Senior Systems Engineer Volunteers with Local Wrestling Program
June 15, 2022 — When you look back on your life, what decisions stand out to you? Is there someone specific that you can attribute a mark and turn in your life? For Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Combat Systems Simulation Lead Senior Systems Engineer for the Warfare Analysis and Digital Modeling Department Randy Johnson, two teachers... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Senior Systems Engineer Randy Johnson is one of seven NSWCDD employees to receive this year’s Distinguished Community Service award. Johnson has supported the King George Parks and Recreation Wrestling Program as a parent, coach and now, program leader over the last 26 years.

NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity employee honors Buffalo Soldiers’ legacy through community service
June 14, 2022 — When people see Donovan Morris in the Halls of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA), there are three things they will likely notice: his pleasant smile, the slight Jamaican accent when he says hello, and his National Association of the Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club hat. He is rarely without... MORE

IMAGE: Donovan Morris, Battle Force Tactical Trainer In-Service Engineer Agent Training Lead Manager at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA) will receive the NSWCDD Distinguished Community Service Award during a ceremony on June 17 in Fredericksburg. As a member of the National Association of the Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club, Morris has supported various causes including breast cancer and sickle cell awareness, a local veteran’s hospital and humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti.

NSWC Dahlgren Distinguished Community Service Award Winner Recounts Impact of Her High School Mentor
January 13, 2020 — DAHLGREN, Va. – While plans are underway for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Annual Honorary Awards Ceremony in 2020, the 2019 Distinguished Community Service Award recipient credits a high school mentor for her accolades.Chelsey Lawson – NSWCDD engineer and human systems integration practitioner in the Integrated Combat... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. – Navy human factors engineer Chelsey Lawson credits the impact of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) on her life to a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) engineer – her high school calculus tutor – by the name of Leonard Wilson who retired in 2019 after 36 years of government service. “I went to college and earned a degree in biomedical engineering because his mentoring had a huge impact on my life,” said Lawson, who won the 2019 NSWCDD Distinguished Community Service Award. “I participated in STEM activities in our surrounding community to guide and inspire students on how to combine their interests with STEM education and careers – like Mr. Wilson did for me.” (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

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