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Future USS Gerald R. Ford underway for acceptance trials
May 24, 2017 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - The future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) departed Naval Station Norfolk for its second set of sea trials, known as Acceptance Trials (AT), May 24... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Leader Retires After 34 Years of Navy Civil Service
May 24, 2017 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Bobby Starks was honored in a retirement ceremony held at Combat Direction Systems Activity (CDSA) Dam Neck after 34 years of civil service, May 18. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Technical Director John Fiore presented Starks – who began his Navy career as a submariner – with the Navy Superior... MORE

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 18, 2017) - Bobby Starks is awarded a certificate of retirement from federal service by Cmdr. Andrew J. Hoffman, Commanding Officer of Combat Direction Systems Activity Dam Neck. Starks retired after more than 34 years as a Navy civilian.

Navy opens 2017 Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hiring Summit
May 23, 2017 — SEATTLE -- Navy leaders opened the Department of the Navy's seventh annual Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Summit today in Seattle, Washington... MORE

Navy Lays Keel on Future Littoral Combat Ship St. Louis (LCS 19)
May 22, 2017 — The U.S. Navy held a keel laying and authentication ceremony for the future USS St. Louis (LCS 19) in Marinette, Wisconsin, May 17... MORE

The initials of the ship’s sponsor, Barbara Taylor, were welded onto a keel plate that will be permanently affixed to the future USS St. Louis (LCS 19) in Marinette, Wisconsin, May 19.

Future USS Omaha (LCS 12) Completes Acceptance Trials
May 22, 2017 — The Navy’s future USS Omaha (LCS 12) successfully conducted its acceptance trials May 12 after completing a series of graded in-port and underway demonstrations for the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV)... MORE

The future USS Omaha (LCS 12) conducts acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico, May 10.

NSWC Crane Hosts its Fifth Advanced Planning Briefings for Industry (APBI) Meeting
May 19, 2017 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted its fifth annual Advanced Planning Briefings for Industry (APBI) meeting Wednesday at WestGate Academy Conferencing and Training Center. The APBI meeting provided a collaborative forum for industry, government and academic partners to network and provide a view of NSWC Crane’s strategic direction, future needs and requirements... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Personnel Awarded for Achievements Vital to Current and Future Fleet
May 18, 2017 — DAHLGREN, Va. - Ninety-two individuals and 16 teams were honored with 21 different Navy and Dahlgren Division awards as the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) held its annual honor awards ceremony, May 17. Family and friends of awardees watched Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) and Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC)... MORE

DAHLGREN, Va. (May 17, 2017) - Kathleen Jones holds a framed certificate moments after receiving the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Annual Honor Awards ceremony. Jones was recognized for outstanding, significant, and substantial technical contributions to the Navy in Radar Systems. "Ms. Jones has demonstrated exemplary leadership in expanding her Division's portfolio and developing technically sound leaders to tackle current and future Naval radar challenges," according to the citation, adding that she, "established a culture where mentoring, collaboration, and teambuilding are the norm for developing innovative solutions to novel challenges introduced through the ever-evolving threat." Standing left to right: Combat Direction Systems Activity Commanding Officer Cmdr. Andrew Hoffman; Naval Surface Warfare Center and Naval Undersea Warfare Center Executive Director Donald McCormack; NSWCDD Technical Director John Fiore; Jones; and NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Godfrey 'Gus' Weekes.

NSWC Crane Hosts Senior Technologists
May 17, 2017 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted 10 Navy Senior Technologists (STs) for a two-day meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday. NSWC Crane is regarded as a national technical leader, which is why the base was chosen as the host for such a significant event... MORE

Hiring Summit to offer resources for Vets, Wounded Warriors
May 17, 2017 — The Navy’s 7th Annual Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Summit will offer workshops, career resources, and hiring opportunities Wednesday May 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport in Seattle... MORE

NSWC Crane Hosts National Leaders for 9th Annual AOC Conference
May 12, 2017 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) co-hosted the 9th annual Electronic Warfare (EW) Capability Gaps and Enabling Technologies Conference with the Association of Old Crows (AOC) from May 9-11. This year’s event provided an interactive forum for EW professionals from the military, government, industry and academic fields to discuss issues related to the requirements of EW programs, platforms and operations... MORE

170510-N-BK152-003 - CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) co-hosted the 9th annual Electronic Warfare (EW) Capability Gaps and Enabling Technologies Conference with the Association of Old Crows (AOC) from May 9-11. This year’s event provided an interactive forum for EW professionals from the military, government, industry and academic fields to discuss issues related to the requirements of EW programs, platforms and operations.

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