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Norfolk Naval Shipyard Celebrates Constitution and Citizenship Day
September 17, 2020 — At every New Employee Orientation (NEO), Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Commanding Officer, Capt. Kai Torkelson asks the next generation of shipyard employees to raise their right hand and take an oath swearing to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. This promise is made by every federal employee and a similar oath is taken by... MORE

Susan Wood: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s New Comptroller
September 17, 2020 — In the age of finding a “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) leaders have risen to the challenge—including new Comptroller (Code 600), Susan Wood.Wood began her career as a GS-3 clerk in U.S. Fleet Forces Command’s Travel Department; between then and now, she has worn many hats. From ship maintenance to... MORE

Susan Wood, the new Comptroller (Code 600) for Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

Invest in YOUR Future – NNSY Rolls Out its People Development Focus Area
September 17, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Command Philosophy states, “People are at the heart of what we do to accomplish the mission of NNSY.” Staying true to this philosophy, the shipyard has launched an effort to better develop its workforce and has made “People Development” one of its long-term focus areas as evidenced by this year’s shipyard Campaign... MORE

Warfare Centers Collaborate with Industry to Address Navy Ship Combat Systems Corrosion
September 16, 2020 — NSWC PHD Lead Materials Engineer Armen Kvryan and several allies are using a unique strategy to take on a long-time enemy of Navy ships—corrosion."Corrosion is a big issue for the Navy and combat systems because it's so aggressive in the marine environment,” Kvryan said. “With these assets, corrosion happens quicker than what we anticipate, and... MORE

Navy ships, similar to the one pictured may get some help with corrosion issues. NSWC PHD’s Lead Materials Engineer Armen Kvryan along with PHD’s Fathomwerx Lab, Matter Labs and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division are hosting a Rust-A-Thon competition to help find coatings that can mitigate and control corrosion on Navy ships.

NSWCPD First Hispanic Engineer Continues to Inspire Future Generations
September 16, 2020 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD_ Wastewater In-Service Engineering branch head Ramon “Tony” Morales is preparing to retire from the Command after a 38-year career after breaking ground for Hispanic engineers and mentoring the next generation. Morales serves as the Command Adviser to NSWCPD’s Latin American Employee... MORE

NSWC Philadelphia Division Wastewater In-Service Engineering branch head Ramon “Tony” Morales mentoring Gabriella Gonzalez Pascual while she was a coop intern in 2018 after Hurricane Maria swept through Puerto Rico. Morales’ mentorship has lead Gonzalez Pascual to become a full time NSWC Philadelphia Division employee. (U.S. Navy Photo by Keegan Rammel)

Carderock recognizes the best of the best
September 16, 2020 — Employees who made a significant contribution to the Navy and to Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Carderock Division in 2019 were honored at the command’s annual “Magnificent Eight” award ceremony on Sept. 10, 2020, in West Bethesda, Maryland, and virtually via Microsoft Teams.“This annual ceremony for the Division Honor Awards, affectionately... MORE

TRF Bangor Command Master Chief wins leadership award
September 16, 2020 — SILVERDALE, Wash. (Sept. 16, 2020) – Command Master Chief Petty Officer T. R. Glazner, from Lexington, North Carolina, assigned to Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, was presented with the Naval Submarine League’s 2020 Fleet Master Chief Frank A. Lister award, Sept. 16.The Fleet Master Chief Frank A. Lister Award for Exceptional Leadership and... MORE

Command Master Chief Petty Officer T.R. Glazner, from Lexington, North Carolina, assigned to Trident Refit Facility, Bangor, stands alongside his wife, Arwen, and children, Wyatt and Addisyn, after accepting the Naval Submarine League’s 2020 Fleet Master Chief Frank A. Lister award, Sept. 16.

NSWC Crane hosts students in first-ever X-Force summer internship program
September 15, 2020 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) collaborated to provide summer internships for students in the X-Force Program. This is the second summer the NSIN X-Force program has taken place, and the first year NSWC Crane has sponsored topics for this program.Morgan C... MORE

– Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) collaborated to provide summer internships for students in the X-Force Program.

EDP Highlight: Cadre 9’s Progress – Team Tattoo
September 15, 2020 — 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year for many. When COVID-19 hit the United States, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) had to make some changes in order to protect its workforce and minimize the spread. This meant physical distancing where it was applicable, less travel, and more. Moreover, for the Executive Development Program (EDP) Cadre 9 team... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Executive Development Program (EDP) Cadre 9 team members General Arrangements Branch (Code 254) Naval Architect Rachel Yarasavich, Code 105.2 Radiological Engineer Sasha Norfleet, and Code 361 Nuclear Zone Manager Aaron Jarman toured the production shops with Code 300 Operations Officers Capt. Michael Oberdorf to see the equipment readily available at America's Shipyard.
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Norfolk naval shipyard recruiting recent and upcoming college graduates for entry-level Engineer positions
September 15, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) will be recruiting more than 100 recent and upcoming college graduates for entry-level engineer positions in the coming months. This hiring effort, spearheaded by NNSY’s Engineer Recruiting and Onboarding Program Lead Charisse Britt, comes as college graduates face one of the worst job markets in recent memory due to... MORE

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