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NSWC IHEODTD's second wargame pilot spurs professional growth
February 5, 2020 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division’s (NSWC IHEODTD) Velocity Lab was abuzz with blown-up maps, an intense cross-fire of ideas, critical discussion about future warfighting needs, and ways energetics can improve naval capabilities during the command’s second wargame pilot, Jan. 22 and 23. The... MORE

Navy demonstrates dive logs through automated prototype, saves time
February 5, 2020 — Personnel from Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) and the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center advanced Navy diving technology by demonstrating a prototype system capable of automating information entry into the Dive Jump Reporting System (DJRS) here recently,The SBDA-100, a... MORE

The SBDA-100, a tablet based system funded by ONR TechSolutions, automates the process of logging Navy dives into the Dive Jump Reporting System (DJRS), which prevents divers from having to transfer hand-written logs into the DJRS.

NSWC Dahlgren Division and University of Mary Washington Leaders Say MOU will Impact Community, Fleet, and Nation
February 4, 2020 — KING GEORGE, Va. – Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) and the University of Mary Washington (UMW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at a ceremony held at the UMW Dahlgren campus, Jan. 31.NSWCDD and UMW leaders – speaking at the ceremony about their vision of the MOU – envision it will significantly advance professional... MORE

IMAGE: KING GEORGE, Va. (Jan. 31, 2020) – Dr. Troy Paino, University of Mary Washington president, and Capt. Casey Plew, NSWCDD commanding officer, hold the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) they signed at a ceremony held at the UMW Dahlgren campus, Jan. 31. Looking on are Dr. Nina Mikhalevsky, the university’s provost, and Darren Barnes, NSWCDD acting technical director, who also signed the MOU which enables NSWCDD employees who qualify for the program to earn a project management certificate while applying the credits towards a Master of Business Administration. “We are excited at the University of Mary Washington about this partnership and program,” said Paino. “This program really aligns with our mission and vision moving forward. Partnerships matter and we’re here as a bridge to serve our community, our commonwealth, country, and the mission at Dahlgren.” (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

USS Fitzgerald Returns to Sea
February 3, 2020 — PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) is underway to conduct comprehensive at-sea testing, marking a significant step in her return to warfighting readiness.The ship departed Huntington Ingalls Industries – Ingalls Shipbuilding’s Pascagoula shipyard at approximately 6:30 a.m. (CDT) to conduct a series of... MORE

USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) departs Huntington Ingalls Industries Ingalls Shipbuildings Pascagoula shipyard

NSWC Crane leader recognized for supporting citizen-sailor during deployments
January 30, 2020 — CRANE, Ind. – A Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) leader was recognized for supporting his employee during her career in the Navy Reserves. Kelly Siffin, Chief of Contracting at NSWC Crane, received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) Patriot Award, which acknowledges efforts to provide flexible schedules,... MORE

Kelly Siffin, Chief of Contracting at NSWC Crane, received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR) Patriot Award, which acknowledges efforts to provide flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absences if needed.

NSWC Crane Employee Finds Renewed Purpose After Civilian Deployment
January 29, 2020 — CRANE, Ind. – Partway into his six-month deployment, Samuel Serrano-Vargas was making a detachable ammunition bag for a warfighter’s MK-48 machine gun. The attachment cuts the reloading time into less than half.“The next day, the guy I made the modification for came back in,” said Serrano-Vargas. “His eyes were red, I could see bruises, and he was... MORE

NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Division Personnel Unite with Law Enforcement for Blast Mitigation Patent
January 29, 2020 — During the inaugural 2016 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Campfire Event a patent was born. A group of Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head EOD Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) engineers and scientists met with bomb technicians from the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; New York City... MORE

NSWCPD Kicks Off Leadership and Innovation Speakers Series
January 29, 2020 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) kicked off the Command’s 2020 Leadership and Innovation Speaker Series season with keynote speaker Pat Tamburrino, Jr., Vice President, Health and Civilian Market, Logistics Management Institute.NSWCPD started the Leadership and Innovation Speaker Series to host government and industry... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) kicked off the 2020 Leadership and Innovation Speaker Series season with guest speaker Pat Tamburrino Jr on Jan. 23. Tamburrino shared his insights on leadership highlighting the importance for leaders to be a part of the team they lead and to empower the people their team members. (U.S. Navy photo by Kirsten. St. Peter/Released)

NSWC Dahlgren Division Awardees Honored with PEO IWS Awards for Technical, Cost, and Safety Impact for the Fleet
January 28, 2020 — DAHLGREN, Va. – Seven employees and one team from Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) were among those honored with Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) Excellence Awards, the command announced Jan. 24.The PEO IWS Excellence Awards for the third and fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019 recognized... MORE

SWRMC Employees Graduate from SWRAP
January 28, 2020 — Employees from Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) graduated from the Southwest Regional Apprenticeship Program (SWRAP) on Jan. 16. The graduation was held at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, Calif."We are very proud of our apprentices," said Capt. David Hart, SWRMC's commanding officer. "The graduation marks the culmination of an... MORE

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