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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.

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.

Civilian Recognized by EOD Community with Navy’s Highest Honors
September 14, 2020 — Christopher Cherry, a civilian explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) professional, was recognized with one of the Navy's highest honors: the Department of the Navy (DON) Distinguished Public Service Award, at the EOD Technology and Training Program Board at Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters, September 11.Cherry was presented the award by Rear Adm... MORE

Chris Cherry (center), was recognized with the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award, by Rear Adm. Eric H. Ver Hage, EOD Executive Manager (left), and Brig. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, Commanding General of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (right), at the EOD Technology and Training Program Board at Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters, September 11. (U.S. Navy photo/released)

NSWC IHEODTD announces name change
September 14, 2020 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) announces its new name, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). The name change reflects not only an alignment with its other warfare center counterparts, but also better represents the broader scope of activities at the... MORE

TRFB aces audit
September 11, 2020 — Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) conducted a Submarine Safety Program (SUBSAFE) Functional Audit (SSFA) of Trident Refit Facility, Bangor (TRFB), Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 2020.The audit assessed the internal processes, procedures and controls of all SUBSAFE functional areas including management, quality assurance, reentry control, technical,... MORE

Millions Saved Through Rapid Additive Manufacturing Solution
September 10, 2020 — Scientists, engineers and technical ordnance experts from Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division partnered to save the military millions using a simple solution designed to prevent rodents from destroying ordnance.NSWC Corona’s Expeditionary Systems Engineering Division (ESED) and a Marine from 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG) at... MORE

Scientists, engineers and technical ordnance experts from NSWC Corona’s Expeditionary Systems Engineering Division partnered with Cpl. Johnny Rodriguez, a Marine from 1st Marine Logistics Group at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to save the military millions using a simple solution designed to prevent rodents from destroying ordnance

NSWC Corona NISE Project Unlocks Increased Capabilities for At-Sea Test Events
September 10, 2020 — Just nine months into a $600,000 investment across three Warfare Centers, the Enterprise Data Processing System (EDPS) has solved an emergent need in supporting a live fire test event and saved the Navy millions in cost avoidance.The EDPS is a Naval Innovative Science and Engineering (NISE) project collaboration between Naval Surface Warfare Center... MORE

NSWC Corona Division Holds Ground Breaking for Area Distribution Node, Commencing Modernization of Technology Infrastructure
September 10, 2020 — It was a long-awaited and notable day at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division with a ground breaking ceremony for the new Area Distribution Node (ADN) which occurred on Aug. 11.Once complete, the ADN facility will enable the consolidation of physical information technology (IT) and communication services into a modern, secure, and... MORE

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division held a ground breaking ceremony for the new Area Distribution Node (ADN) on Aug. 11. Pictured left to right: Anthony Winicki, Director of Detachments, Naval Weapon Station Seal Beach, Det. Fallbrook & Norco; Dianne Costlow, Technical Director, Senior Executive Service (SES); Rear Adm. Kevin P. Byrne, Commander of Naval Undersea Warfare Centers and Naval Surface Warfare Centers (COMNUWC/NSWC); Capt. Khary Hembree-Bey, NSWC Corona’s Commanding Officer; Ashish Patel, Facilities Manager; and Chris Hofacket, Information Technology Lead. Photo by Steve Jacobs (CTR)

TRF Bangor welcomes SurgeMain Sailors
September 10, 2020 — Reserve Sailors from the Navy’s Surge Maintenance program (SurgeMain) arrived at Trident Refit Facility Bangor (TRFB) in waves over the last month in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.In March, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) authorized leave for shipyard personnel who fell under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) “high risk”... MORE

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