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NSWCDD enters into MOU with University of the District of Columbia
April 7, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaboratively establish an online master’s program in cybersecurity.The partnership is also exploring the establishment of a cybersecurity certificate program.The MOU comes on... MORE

NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity celebrates 60 years of supporting the Fleet
April 6, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA) employees gathered April 5 for a cake cutting ceremony celebrating 60 years since its establishment.NSWCDD DNA was originally commissioned as Fleet Computer Programming Center, Atlantic on March 31, 1963. Since then, the command has undergone changes to its organizational... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA) hosts a cake cutting ceremony, April 5, celebrating 60 years since the command was first established. NSWCDD DNA was first commissioned on March 31, 1963, as the Fleet Computer Programming Center, Atlantic, and has since undergone various name changes over the last 50 years. Pictured (left to right): Cmdr. Christina Carino, commanding officer NSWCDD DNA; Mary Kay Anderson, integrated training systems division head; Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Joseph Parker; Dave Richardson, NSWCDD DNA senior civilian and department head.

Second annual event takes Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren full STEM ahead
April 6, 2023 — When Rappahannock High School received materials to construct a robot for the second annual High School Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren, physics and math teacher Preston Ailor noticed students became frustrated.They were unable to code the robot for motion and some were ready to give up before sophomore Ricardo Alvarez stepped in.“The next thing... MORE

IMAGE: Twenty-two teams representing 19 area high schools competed in the second annual High School Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren.

NSWCDD ‘Worker Bee’ Cares for Others on Job and at Home
March 30, 2023 — Houra Rais is a caretaker at heart.Rais was a caregiver for her parents before they passed away. She’s now serving in the same role for an adult family member who is battling a brain disorder.“It melts my heart,” Rais said of witnessing her loved one’s struggles. “It’s very difficult. This has been going on for a year. We’re getting used to our new... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer a Driving Force in High Power Microwave Lethality Future
March 29, 2023 — Nia Jones isn’t afraid of a challenge. In fact, she thrives on rising to meet those challenges and provides reliable, innovative solutions. Encouraged by her family to always put forth her best effort and persevere when undertaking a task or facing a problem, Jones applies that “strive for excellence” mindset to her professional career.“My parents,... MORE

IMAGE: Nia Jones serves as a High Power Microwave Lethality Modeling technical lead supporting the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness for the Non-Kinetic Lethality Branch within the Missile Systems Integration, Threat Engineering and Weapons Effectiveness Division at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Announces PEO IWS Awards for First Quarter
March 29, 2023 — The Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) recognized several individuals from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) with awards for their accomplishments during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023.The PEO IWS Excellence Awards honor innovation and improvement in the areas of product quality, technical... MORE

NSWCDD holds Women’s History Month Observance
March 27, 2023 — Paige Lynch’s health was in disarray nine months after giving birth to her son.The former firefighter and paramedic was diagnosed with a severe bone infection in her jaw that required three reconstructive surgeries. Doctors informed her that she had insomnia, severe anxiety and irritable bowel syndrome. Her hair was falling out in clumps and she... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Strategic and Computing Systems Department Head Shellie Clift (left) and Federal Women’s Special Emphasis Program Manager Angie Headley (right) met with Paige Lynch (middle), the guest speaker for NSWCDD’s Women’s History Month Observance, after her presentation March 22 at University of Mary Washington – Dahlgren Campus.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer Helps to Paint Future Naval Needs
March 27, 2023 — What does the future look like for the Navy? For Elizabeth “Liz” Stewart, it’s her job to assist in envisioning potential naval defense needs and to ensure that the fleet and warfighter will be equipped with the advancing technology, innovations and capabilities to continually execute successful missions nationwide and around the globe.As the... MORE

IMAGE: Future Surface Combatant Force Team Lead Elizabeth “Liz” Stewart is one of the driving forces behind shaping the Navy’s future weapon systems capabilities. She leads and supports multiple groups that work together to bring forth capabilities in areas such as cost, analysis, software and hardware development and weapon systems operations.

Pivoting to Provide: NSWC Dahlgren Division Awards Randall Miller the Department of Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal
March 24, 2023 — It takes a lot of hard work to make something simple. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Randall Miller is a key asset to helping the warfare center division and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) stay ahead of its adversaries while digitally breaking the barrier and providing software tools to make manual workflow more... MORE

IMAGE: Randall Miller (left) is presented the Department of the Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medal, March 15.

NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Cheryl Henry Shines Bright in all She Does for the Warfighter”
March 23, 2023 — As a King George native, Cheryl Henry always had a sense of wonder about the kind of work that was happening at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).“At a young age, I wanted to know exactly what NSWCDD was doing and how I could get involved in supporting their mission,” Henry said. She joined the NSWCDD workforce in 2016 and... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s Cheryl Henry, a Littoral Combat Ship Surface Warfare Mission Package configuration manager and deputy project manager, is commended for setting the bar high and for her dedication to the warfighter.