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Navy volunteers collect relief supplies for Bahamas
September 10, 2019 — After Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, employees from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) rallied together to collect supplies to aid in relief efforts by those affected by the Category 5 hurricane.Eric Pierce, Human Systems Integration lead at NSWC PCD, said he started this effort when he could not find another... MORE

After Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, employees from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) rallied together to collect supplies to aid in relief efforts by those affected by the Category 5 hurricane.

NSWC Crane selected to host Midwest Tech Bridge to enhance collaboration and agility
September 10, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) has been selected to host the Midwest Tech Bridge to improve collaboration and agility throughout the Department of the Navy (DoN). James Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, announced five Tech Bridges launching across the country... MORE

Navy marine mammals shelter in Panama City during Hurricane Dorian
September 9, 2019 — Almost two dozen Navy marine mammals stationed in Kings Bay, Ga. moved out of Hurricane Dorian’s path and sought shelter at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) this past week. The group of specially trained bottlenose dolphins and sea lions support the Department of the Navy’s Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic... MORE

Navy trainers reinforce positive behavior with bottlenose dolphins during a recent visit to Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division.

Initiative aims to remove barriers to shipyard efficiency, on-time delivery
September 9, 2019 — A six-week pilot program at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility will help the command streamline its processes, improve internal coordination and eliminate barriers between mechanics and their work. Known as the Naval Sustainment System - Shipyards, the initiative pairs a consulting firm with PSNS & IMF and Norfolk Naval... MORE

US Navy Releases RFP for Large Unmanned Surface Vessel Conceptual Designs
September 6, 2019 — WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy released a request for proposals to industry for the award of multiple conceptual designs of the Navy’s first block of Large Unmanned Surface Vessels (LUSV), Sept. 5. These prototype design contracts will integrate common Government Furnished Equipment warfare systems with commercially derived platforms in order to mature... MORE

Hembree-Bey Relieves Braunbeck as Commanding Officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona
September 6, 2019 — In a traditional Navy change of command ceremony September 6, Capt. Khary W. Hembree-Bey assumed command of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, from Capt. Richard A. Braunbeck III.Rear Adm. Eric Ver Hage, commander of the NAVSEA Warfare Centers and the ceremony’s presiding officer, presented Braunbeck with the Legion of Merit award for... MORE

Capt. Khary W. Hembree-Bey reliieved Capt. Richard A. Braunbeck III as the commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division in a change of command ceremony, Rear Adm. Eric Ver Hage, Commander, NAVSEA Warfare Centers, presided over the ceremony.

Shipyard finishes maintenance on USS Connecticut
September 6, 2019 — Returning another strategic asset to service with the fleet, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility completed its work on USS Connecticut (SSN 22) Sept. 5.Connecticut had moved out of the shipyard’s Dry Dock 4 on Aug. 10 to put the finishing touches on its five-and-a-half-month period of maintenance and modernization,... MORE

USS Connecticut (SSN 22) departs Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s Dry Dock 4 Aug. 10.

U.S. Navy and Marine Corps demonstrate unmanned ship-to-shore transit capability
September 5, 2019 — The U.S. Navy and the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) recently harnessed the power of unmanned technology and successfully tested the Remote Control Assault Amphibious Vehicle (RC AAV).“Assault Amphibious Vehicles were structured to carry troops in water operations from ship-to-shore, through rough water and the surf zone,” said Dustin Bride,... MORE

The Remote Control Assault Amphibious Vehicle (RC AAV) is pictured after completing one of its successfully-completed 22 surf zone crossings while undergoing testing at Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) United States Marine Corps’ (USMC) Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch. The testing of the newly modernized RC AAV is the result of a collaborative effort between the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division and the United States MCSC.

NSWC Crane hosts Under Secretary of the Navy for first-ever visit
September 4, 2019 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) hosted the 33rd Undersecretary of the Navy, Thomas Modly, on Tuesday (August 8) in Crane, Indiana. This is the first time an Under Secretary of the Navy has ever visited Crane.Secretary Modly learned more about NSWC Crane’s advanced capabilities.“I was impressed with the work... MORE

Rear Adm. Tom Anderson Holds Government Roundtable Discussions
September 4, 2019 — NORFOLK, VA (NSN) – Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) and deputy commander, Ship Maintenance and Modernization (SEA 21) for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), held roundtable discussions with SEA 21 and CNRMC leaders the week of Aug. 26.The purpose of the event was two-fold: review and develop... MORE

Leadership from various Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) field commands meet at Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) to participate in the Team Ships (NAVSEA 21) FY20 Metrics and Availability Acquisition Strategy and Contract Planning Off-site session in Building LF-18 aboard Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 27.

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