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Navy Accepts Delivery of USNS Miguel Keith
November 18, 2019 — SAN DIEGO – The Navy accepted delivery of its third Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ship, USNS Miguel Keith (ESB 5) on Nov. 15.Delivery marks the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy. ESB 5 will be owned and operated by Military Sealift Command.“The Navy and industry team overcame significant setbacks in the construction of... MORE

NSWC PCD begins continuous 24-hour operations to recover Air Force Staff Sgt.
November 15, 2019 — Today the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) began continuous 24-hour operations to recover U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cole Condiff who made an “unplanned plane departure” from a C-130 over the Gulf of Mexico November 5.“The death of Staff Sgt. Condiff is devastating and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and his... MORE

The R/V Patriot launched November 15 in support of continuous 24-hour operations to recover U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cole Condiff who made an “unplanned plane departure” from a C-130 over the Gulf of Mexico.

NSWC Dahlgren Holds Cupcake Competition at Veterans Day Event
November 15, 2019 — DAHLGREN, Va. – It began like many Veterans Day events – government employees and defense contractors recited the pledge of allegiance and John Wedding, a Navy scientist, played taps on his trumpet.There was a solemn moment of silence and respect in honor of veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America.At that point,... MORE

IMAGE: DAHGLREN, Va. (Nov. 8, 2019) – Cupcakes are pictured at a combat cupcake competition sponsored by the NSWCDD Strategic and Computing Systems Department (A) and the NSWCDD Weapons Control and Integration Department (H). Scientists, engineers, business, and support specialists from A and H voted for winners in the best tasting and best presentation cupcake categories. The A and H personnel also paid tribute to America’s living veterans – specifically to those veterans in attendance and throughout the command – with speeches and good news about opportunities for the command’s veterans, including a new initiative called the Veteran Integration Program.

Carderock SSTM gets SNAME David W. Taylor Medal
November 14, 2019 — Jeff Hough, senior scientist and technical manager and the Navy’s distinguished engineer for ship design at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, received the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers’ David W. Taylor Medal for his notable achievements in naval architecture throughout his career. Presenting the award on Oct. 31,... MORE

Jeff Hough (center), senior scientist and technical manager and the Navy’s distinguished engineer for ship design at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, receives the SNAME 2019 David W. Taylor Medal during the SNAME Convention in Tacoma, Washington, on Oct. 31. (Photo provided)

A NSWC Crane Chief Engineer awarded medal for leveraging naval research to rapidly field solutions to warfighter
November 14, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Chief Engineer, Timothy Vance, received the Department of the Navy (DoN) Meritorious Civilian Service Award for leveraging naval research to rapidly field solutions to the warfighter.The Meritorious Civilian Service Award is the third highest honor bestowed upon Navy... MORE

Timothy Vance, a NSWC Crane Chief Engineer, received the Department of the Navy (DoN) Meritorious Civilian Service Award for leveraging naval research to rapidly field solutions to the warfighter.

NSWC Dahlgren Employees Engage with Charities to ‘Focus on a Cause’
November 13, 2019 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Jena Roscoe was surrounded by Navy personnel and her counterparts from various charities when she posted an update in social media about “the coolest outreach pavilion CFC to date on this breezy and fun Fall November 2019 Day.”The Operation HOPE senior vice president for government relations and public policy referred to the annual... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. (Nov. 6, 2019) – Pictured at the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Charity Fair sponsored by Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), left to right: Gloria Evans, Liz Comacho-Hart, NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Casey Plew, Rebecca Stork, Shermanda Williams, Christine Tolbert, and Gilbert Correa-Ruiz. Second row, left to right: Katy Evans and Lisa Wallington. “I observed several of NSWC Dahlgren employees engaged in conversation with the participating charities,” said Wallington, the Naval Sea Systems Command CFC co-campaign manager. “I’m certain that those conversations are going to impact the surrounding communities in a positive and lasting way.” (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

NSWC Corona Officially Opens Long-Awaited OM&S Warehouse in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
November 13, 2019 — Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division officially opened its long-awaited, purpose-built Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S) Warehouse in a ribbon cutting ceremony held Nov. 8.In addition to Capt. Khary Hembree-Bey, Commanding Officer of NSWC Corona, speaking at the event, special guest Congressman Ken Calvert, U.S. Representative... MORE

Capt. Khary Hembree-Bey, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, (middle), Congressman Ken Calvert (left) and Ashish Patel, Kandeep Sanda and Lesa Jones cut the ribbon at the OM&S Warehouse on Nov. 8.

NSWC Crane Manager Propels Team Forward
November 13, 2019 — Crane, Ind. – Andrew Hyden, a branch manager at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), said he tries to use his role to lift others in his organization up. His drive lies in taking care of people and providing the tools and resources necessary to succeed in their careers.“I want to continue to drive the realization of diversity... MORE

Andrew Hyden, Branch Manager at NSWC Crane, manages the Acquisition, Information Technology (IT), Administration, Facilities, Security and Receiving/Operating, Materials and Supplies (OM&S) actions for his division. Before coming to Crane, Hyden earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Master’s Degree from Southern Nazarene University.

Former Refinery Employees Begin New Careers with NSWC Philadelphia Division
November 12, 2019 — Following the aftermath of the explosion that shuttered the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) began working to provide career opportunities to displaced employees.At 4 a.m. on June 21, a massive explosion lit up the skies near NSWCPD. The refinery explosion happened... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) recruiters participated in a career fair at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery on July 10. The NSWCPD team addressed PES refinery workers’ questions, as well as accepted resumes during the packed event. (U.S. Navy photo by Victoria Gonzalez).

PSNS & IMF welcomes 267 new apprentice graduates
November 8, 2019 — In an event four years in the making, 267 skilled workers graduated from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Apprentice Program in an event held Nov. 8 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Kitsap Sun Pavilion.This year’s class represents 24 different trades and maintained an overall class GPA of 3.835. Each graduate... MORE

Capt. Robert Figgs, left, commanding officer, Trident Refit Facility, congratulates Shop 06 electronic industrial control mechanic Ian Jones during 2019 PSNS & IMF Apprentice Graduation ceremony Friday, Nov. 8 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Kitsap Sun Pavilion.

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