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NSWC Crane engineers develop rapidly deployable tech for detecting fever
July 16, 2020 — CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) scientists and engineers have developed a sensor agnostic, Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) compliant, thermal imaging system that detects fever, a symptom associated with COVID-19. The system requires only three pieces of hardware and a computer to work, the software was... MORE

To use the software, only a regular NCMI computer with capture card, any Department of Defense infrared sensor, and a calibrated black body are necessary. The black body is a scientific tool used as the temperature reference.

U.S. Navy Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli Joins the Fleet
July 15, 2020 — The U.S. Navy commissioned USS Tripoli (LHA 7), today, July 15, 2020.Although the Navy canceled the traditional public commissioning ceremony due to public health and safety restrictions on large public gatherings, the Navy commissioned the USS Tripoli administratively and the ship transitioned to normal operations. Meanwhile, the Navy is looking... MORE

Battle Management System Leader Wins NSWC Dahlgren Division’s Highest Award
July 15, 2020 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Ralph Stewart won the John Adolphus Dahlgren Award in recognition of his achievements as program director of the life-saving Battle Management System (BMS) at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).During Stewart’s tenure, the BMS team rapidly prototyped and delivered game-changing weapon control systems that deploy... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. – Ralph Stewart won the John Adolphus Dahlgren Award in recognition of his achievements as program director of the Battle Management System (BMS) at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). During Stewart’s tenure, the BMS team rapidly prototyped and delivered game-changing weapon control systems that deploy around the world with Special Operations Forces in the Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. “I am truly honored to receive this award and think it most reflects the accomplishments of our team,” said Stewart. “I am grateful for all those who played a part in this achievement and would like to thank our highly capable team at NSWC Dahlgren whose skill and can-do attitude have allowed us to rapidly field dominant Special Operations Forces capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

Carderock Signs Education Partnership Agreement with UDC
July 14, 2020 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) signed a five-year Education Partnership Agreement on July 6 in West Bethesda, Maryland.The agreement, which Commanding Officer Capt. Cedric McNeal and Technical Director Larry Tarasek signed with UDC President Ronald Mason, provides UDC graduate... MORE

Capt. Cedric McNeal, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, and Technical Director Larry Tarasek sign an Education Partnership Agreement from their office in West Bethesda, Md.

Navy Awards Contract for Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle Prototype
July 13, 2020 — WASHINGTON — The Navy on July 13, 2020 awarded a $34,999,948 contract to L3 Technologies, Inc. for the development of a single Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV) prototype, with options to procure up to eight additional MUSVs. The award follows a full and open competitive procurement process. Funding is in place on this contract for the initial... MORE

NSWC Crane Labor and Employee Relations Branch Facilitates Telework
July 13, 2020 — Crane, Ind. – Watch the video detailing how Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division’s (NSWC Crane) Human Resources Labor and Employee Relations supports the warfighter, originally released in April 2019.Link: https://www.milsuite.mil/video/watch/video/32911 MORE

Carderock Materials Engineer is Avid STEM Proponent
July 13, 2020 — One of Composite Team Lead Dr. Maureen Foley’s (Code 6102) proudest accomplishments is transitioning her first design to the fleet, something that doesn’t happen to every engineer.As a child, Foley was raised in Duxbury, Massachusetts, where she was – and continues to be – a passionate learner. Her father was a mechanical engineer and encouraged... MORE

Britt Assumes Command of Expeditionary Exploitation Unit One
July 13, 2020 — Cmdr. Edgar Britt relieved Cmdr. Matthew Myers as commanding officer of Expeditionary Exploitation Unit One (EXU-1) during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head, July 10.Established in 2006 as a detachment under the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC... MORE

Cmdr. Edgar Britt gives remarks after relieving Cmdr. Matthew Myers as commanding officer of Expeditionary Exploitation Unit One (EXU-1) during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Support Facility Indian Head, July 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Matthew Poynor)

NSWC Dahlgren Division Engineer Honored for Leadership Impacting Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile Program
July 10, 2020 — DAHLGREN, Va. – After 20 years of active duty service, former submarine service officer Paul Quinn decided to begin his civilian career at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) after personally experiencing the command’s responsiveness and impact to his needs as a warfighter. “The quality of workmanship I was provided, as well as... MORE

IMAGE: DAHLGREN, Va. – Paul Quinn, a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) engineer, right, is pictured in 2016 at a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) groundbreaking ceremony for a new facility considered vital to the Navy's Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) Program. Quinn won the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award, NSWCDD announced in July 2020. The award recognizes Quinn for exceptional leadership and commitment to the SLBM Program.

Carderock Division Changes Command
July 10, 2020 — Capt. Todd E. Hutchison relieved Capt. Cedric J. McNeal as commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Carderock Division in a ceremony July 10, 2020, in West Bethesda, Maryland.McNeal, who was the 38th commanding officer at Carderock, thanked as many people as he could during the ceremony, focusing on the contributions and talents... MORE

A Sailor at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division holds the Legion of Merit Award that Capt. Michael Richman (center), chief of staff for Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers, presented to Capt. Cedric McNeal for his successful time as commanding officer of Carderock Division.

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