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Future USS Fort Lauderdale Keel Authenticated
October 13, 2017 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The keel for the future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) was authenticated during a ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) on Oct. 13... MORE

Naval Meterology and Oceanography Command collabortates with Carderock for remote autonomous demonstration
October 12, 2017 — Engineers at the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) at John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, remotely collaborated with their counterparts from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division on a joint autonomous vehicle demonstration in Brookeville, Maryland, Sept. 25-29. This integrated unmanned demonstration involved NAVOCEANO's... MORE

Engineers from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division launch an unmanned surface vehicle in Triadelphia Reservoir near Brighton Dam in Brookville, Md., that will function as a relay for an unmanned underwater vehicle conducting bathymetry in the reservoir Sept. 28, 2017. Staff from the Naval Meteorological and Oceanography Command controlled the collaborative autonomous demonstration via satellite connection from their headquarters at John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi with assistance from the Autonomous Vehicle and Instrumentation Group and other Carderock personnel. Rear row, left to right: electrical engineer Woody Pfitsch (Code 863), program officer Judah Milgram (Code 882), hardware engineer Alex Punzi (Code 863), group leader Jim Rice (Code 8633); front row, left to right: electrical engineer Ben Gordon (Code 8633), control systems engineer Matt Greytak (Code 861) and mechanical engineer Kyle Corfman (Code 863). (U.S. Navy photo by Ryan Hanyok/Released)

U.S. Navy completes USS John S. McCain transport preparations
October 12, 2017 — WASHINGTON – U.S. Navy ocean engineering specialists announced that they had completed preparations to transport USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) to Yokosuka, Japan, for repairs, Oct. 11... MORE

SINGAPORE – (Oct. 7, 2017) – MV Treasure concludes USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) heavy lift operations in the Singapore Strait, Oct. 7. U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving representatives prepared the destroyer for transit to Yokosuka, Japan, later this month.

Commercial Applications of Navy Inventions Encouraged at Innovation Discovery Event
October 12, 2017 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Navy and Defense Department have a rich history of inventing things to win our nation’s wars. Sometimes those inventions have commercial applications also, so to help the inventors evaluate private sector use, Naval Surface Warfare Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)/Dam Neck Activity hosted “Innovation Discovery” on Oct. 5. Three... MORE

IMAGE: VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Presenters and panelists from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s Dam Neck Activity looked at military inventions that have technology transfer applications in the private sector in an “ABC Shark Tank” brainstorming session, Oct. 5.

Diversity in the Military: “Inspire those who follow us” to Shape America’s Future
October 12, 2017 — DAHLGREN, Va. - Jose Lugo looked out over a packed theater and thanked God for enabling him to work and share with everyone he served with in the Navy. The senior engineer spoke to military, government civilians, and defense contractors celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month while reflecting on the 2017 theme: "Shaping the Bright Future of America."... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Sept. 28, 2017) - Hispanic Heritage Observance keynote speaker Lance Carrington encourages his audience to pray for the residents of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, and to pray for those living in Texas, the Gulf Coast, and Florida who are recovering from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Carrington – retired from the Senior Executive Service (SES) as a special agent for NASA and the U.S. Postal Service – recounted his life and career which included service in the Army as a reserve chief warrant officer. He retired from the Army reserves on Oct. 1, 2017 after more than 35 years of active duty, National Guard, and reserve service. He is currently executive director of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington’s Guadalupe Free Clinic in Colonial Beach, Va. The clinic serves the indigent and medically-uninsured population in Westmoreland County and Colonial Beach, on the Northern Neck of Virginia.

NSWC Crane Honors Inventors at 3rd Annual Invention and Technology Showcase
October 10, 2017 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted its third annual Invention and Technology Showcase last Thursday to honor inventors who had patents issued during the 2017 fiscal year... MORE

Navy’s COBRA mine detection system achieves initial operational capability
October 10, 2017 — WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy AN/DVS-1 Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) system airborne mine detection system achieved Initial Operational Capability, program, announced Oct. 10... MORE

NAVSEA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
October 6, 2017 — WASHINGTON -Tony TorresRamos (SES), Director of the Office of Civilian Human Resources (OCHR) spoke to NAVSEA employees in the Humphreys Building Auditorium during the Oct. 4 Hispanic Heritage event sponsored by the NAVSEA Hispanic Employee Resource Group... MORE

Image: Tony TorresRamos, Director of the Office of Civilian Human Resources (OCHR) speaking to NAVSEA employees.

NAVSEA providing ready naval assets to combatant commanders on time
October 5, 2017 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – In fiscal year (FY) 2017, Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA) surface ship maintenance team has improved the Navy’s rate of returning surface ships to the fleet on time following maintenance availabilities... MORE

Image: Diver performing repairs on USS Carney (DDG 64)

NAVSEA plays big role in Navy Cyber Mission
October 5, 2017 — Washington - Cybersecurity is one of three mission priorities in the NAVSEA Campaign Plan to Expand the Advantage... MORE

Image: NAVSEA Cybersecurity Awareness Day