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NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity Personnel Highlight their Japanese and Filipino Heritage
May 10, 2018 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 9, 2018) - Employees of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Dam Neck Activity gave presentations on their heritage in Japan and the Philippines during the command's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. Pictured from left to right: Martial artist Jonathan Armstrong,... MORE

IMAGE: VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (May 9, 2018) - Employees of Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Dam Neck Activity gave presentations on their heritage in Japan and the Philippines during the command's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. Pictured from left to right: Martial artist Jonathan Armstrong, Filipino-American presenter Pert Asiatico, and Japanese-American presenter Katherine Johnson with Marcus Matthews and Roberto Garcia of the NSWCDD Dam Neck Activity Diversity Committee. Johnson and Asiatico spoke on the rich cultural heritages of Japan and the Philippines, which they have experienced first-hand. Filipino food was enjoyed by many after the presentations.

Shipyard, Naval Undersea Museum partner to preserve piece of historic submarine
May 9, 2018 — Capt. Howard Markle, commander of PSNS & IMF, and Museum Director Lindy Dosher officially transferred ownership of the control room from the experimental nuclear research submarine NR-1 from the shipyard to the museum during a ceremony in the museum’s private storage area May 8, 2018, in Keyport, Washington... MORE

A port bow view of the nuclear-powered research submersible NR-1 as it approaches port in this undated photo. The Sailors atop the mini nuclear submarine illstrate just how small the vessel was. (U.S. Navy photo by JOC Peter D. Sundberg)

NSWC Dahlgren Division Personnel Honored for Global and Fleet Impact at Annual Awards Ceremony
May 9, 2018 — FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Eighty-three individuals and 16 teams were honored with 20 different Navy and Dahlgren Division awards as the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) held its annual honor awards ceremony. Family and friends of awardees watched NSWCDD Technical Director John Fiore along with Chief of Staff Chuck Campbell and... MORE

IMAGE: Denise Bagnall is presented the John Adolphus Dahlgren Award at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division's annual awards ceremony, Apr. 26 at the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center.

The Dahlgren Award is named for Rear Adm. John A. Dahlgren – who is considered the "Father of Modern Naval Ordnance" - and honors individuals with significant achievement in science, engineering or management.

NSWC Crane Expert Announced as Finalist for Prestigious Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals
May 7, 2018 — Dr. Alison Smith, Chief Engineer of Materials Analysis for Microelectronic Component Technologies at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), was announced as a finalist for the prestigious Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (also known as “the Sammies”). Dr. Smith becomes the second-ever finalist from the entire Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)... MORE

Dr. Alison Smith, Chief Engineer of Materials Analysis for Microelectronic Component Technologies at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), was announced as a finalist for the prestigious Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals (also known as “the Sammies”) on Monday.

Holocaust Survivor Tells His Story During Carderock Remembrance Event
May 4, 2018 — Fred Flatow, born Siegfried Friedel Ernst Flatow, spoke about his personal experiences growing up a Jewish boy in Germany during the Nazi regime at the Holocaust Remembrance event April 24 at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda, Maryland... MORE

Fred Flatow shows the audience a Torah Scroll he found as a child in a burned-down synagogue. Flatow gave a detailed account of his memories as a Jewish boy growing up in East Prussia at the time of the Nazi regime during the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Holocaust Remembrance event in West Bethesda, Md., on April, 24, 2018. Flatow was joined by his wife, Ursel. (U.S. Navy photo by Jake Cirksena/Released)

Navy Completes Lightweight Torpedo Defense Mission Module Testing
May 4, 2018 — WASHINGTON -- The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Modules (MM) program announced the successful completion of two days of at-sea testing of the AN/SLQ-61 Lightweight Tow (LWT) Torpedo Defense Mission Module (TDMM), May 2... MORE

Future USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) Completes Acceptance Trials
May 4, 2018 — BATH, Maine - The future USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) successfully completed acceptance trials May 3 after spending a day underway off the coast of Maine. ... MORE

NSWC Crane to Host National Leaders for 10th Annual AOC Conference
May 3, 2018 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) will co-host the 10th annual Electronic Warfare (EW) Capability Gaps and Enabling Technologies Conference with the Association of Old Crows (AOC) from May 8-10. The goal of this year’s event is to provide an interactive forum for EW professionals from the military, government, industry and academic fields to discuss technologies and capabilities related to the requirements of EW programs, platforms and operations within the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS)... MORE

Wu's Journey: From Wisconsin to NSWC Crane ... Via Japan
May 2, 2018 — For Peter Wu, there’s no such thing as a typical work day at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane). In many ways, that’s why Wu enjoys his job as an electrical engineer within the Radiation Sciences Branch. Some people strive to establish a routine – they find comfort in the familiar. But Wu enjoys the challenge of constantly learning about and working on new things. “Engineering is all about problem solving,” Wu said. “If we can solve or even partially address a problem through the completion of a project or testing effort, that’s a success. For me, actually doing the radiation test and seeing the data and the effects – that’s been the most fun part. It’s quite exciting.”... MORE

Kelley talks unmanned systems, future capabilities, to Carderock workforce
May 2, 2018 — Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (DASN) for Unmanned Systems (UxS) Frank Kelley visited Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division April 20 to hear about Carderock's contribution to unmanned systems, aeronautical expertise and legacy of innovation... MORE

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Unmanned Systems Frank Kelley (right) listens to Garry Shields, director of the Disruptive Technologies Lab, on April 20, 2018, as Shields explains the second version of the Optionally Manned Technology Demonstrator that is being readied for hydrodynamic testing at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Kelley Stirling/Released)

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