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Carderock CO Kicks Off First of Naval Architecture Series
February 23, 2018 — A new series of lectures with an emphasis on preserving knowledge and lessons learned of naval architecture began Feb. 15 at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda, Maryland... MORE

Capt. Mark Vandroff answers a question during the first presentation of the Rear Adm. David W. Taylor Naval Architecture Lecture Series, held Feb. 15, 2018, at the West Bethesda, Md., headquarters of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division.

Navy Lays Keel on Future Littoral Combat Ship Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21)
February 22, 2018 — MARINETTE, Wis. – The U.S. Navy held a keel laying and authentication ceremony for the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) in Marinette, Feb. 22... MORE

Navy Accepts delivery of USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams
February 22, 2018 — SAN DIEGO– The Navy accepted delivery of its second Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship, USNS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), Feb. 22... MORE

171019-N-N0101-110 WASHINGTON (Oct. 19, 2017) An undated artist rendering of the future expeditionary sea base USNS Hershel "Woody" Williams (T-ESB 4).

EX‐USS SHADWELL Disposal – Wreck in Place
February 20, 2018 — EX USS SHADWELL, a decommissioned CASA GRANDE Class Dock Landing Ship has had a long history supporting the US Navy. She was built by Newport News Shipbuilding in 1944, and served as a commissioned vessel thru 1970. NRL took custody and began using her for testing firefighting equipment, procedures and testing fire resistance of materials beginning 1988. After decades of testing, she was retired from NRL service in October 2016. ... MORE

Camp Pendleton hosts Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona for explosive breach testing
February 15, 2018 — Camp Pendleton hosted Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona’s range systems department for explosive breach testing on January 30, 2018. The explosive breach test was conducted to evaluate a new rail system that will be used as a training aid for Marine Corps Special Operations Command to set up multiple different scenarios for door breaching simulations... MORE

Camp Pendleton hosted Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona’s range systems department for explosive breach testing on Jan. 30, 2018. The explosive breach test was conducted to evaluate a new rail system that will be used as a training aid for Marine Corps Special Operations Command to set up multiple different scenarios for door breaching simulations

Navy Approves New Engineering Duty Officer Qualification Insignia
February 15, 2018 — WASHINGTON - Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) officers are among the first to wear the Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) insignia, during a ceremony Jan. 8 at the Washington Navy Yard... MORE

Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) insignia is the latest qualification pin approved to be worn in uniform by active and reserve duty officers

NAVSEA to offer Navy civilian job opportunities at BEYA STEM Conference
February 8, 2018 — WASHINGTON – Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals will gather for the 32nd annual 2018 Black Engineer Stem Conference Feb. 8-10 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C... MORE

World-Class NSWC Crane Scientist Receives Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award
February 8, 2018 — CRANE, Ind. – On Jan. 26, Dr. Gerald Manke II, a Senior Program Scientist at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), received a Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award at the Pentagon for his nationally-recognized leadership in lasers... MORE

180129-N-YG220-044 ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan. 29, 2018) Rear Adm. David Hahn, chief of naval research (CNR), presents Dr. Gerald C. Manke with a Meritorious Service Award during a ceremony held at the Office of Naval Research. (U.S. Navy photo by Moraima Johnston/Released)

Navy Releases RFP for FY 2018-2022 DDG 51 Multiyear Shipbuilding Procurement
February 8, 2018 — WASHINGTON (Feb. 8, 2018) - The Navy will release the final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the DDG 51 Fiscal Years (FY) 2018 - 2022 Multiyear Procurement (MYP) for Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers on Feb. 8. This solicitation is a limited competition between the two current DDG 51 class shipbuilders, General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works (BIW) and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)... MORE

Hampton University Visits NSWC Dahlgren
February 7, 2018 — DAHLGREN, Va. (Feb. 2, 2018) - Hampton University officials, professors, and students are pictured with leaders from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) at the NSWCDD High Power Laser Facility during their tour of Dahlgren laboratories and test sites. NSWCDD leaders and technologists - including Hampton University alumni... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Feb. 2, 2018) - Hampton University officials, professors, and students are pictured with leaders from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) at the NSWCDD High Power Laser Facility during their tour of Dahlgren laboratories and test sites. NSWCDD leaders and technologists - including Hampton University alumni currently working at Dahlgren as scientists and engineers - briefed the Hampton University delegation on the command's mission, capabilities and technological programs as well as human resources initiatives.
In turn, Dr. Danny Barnes, Hampton University director for cyber security and computer information systems - briefed NSWCDD officials about Hampton University which is comprised of seven schools - business, engineering and technology, liberal arts and education, nursing, pharmacy, science, Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications, and the University College.

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