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NSWC Dahlgren Division Infrastructure Analyst Volunteers with Youth to Better Community
May 26, 2021 — Sometimes the smallest act of a servant’s heart can have the biggest waves. Shermanda Williams is the perfect example.Williams is an infrastructure analyst at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). When she’s not working, she volunteers for numerous organizations including Deaf Camps, Inc., Cub Scouts and her church’s youth... MORE

IMAGE: Infrastructure analyst at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Shermanda Williams is recognized as a 2020-2021 Distinguished Community Service Awardee. Williams is credited for her role volunteering with the youth in her community. “Growing up, there were a lot of people that poured into me, took the time to care and be role models and positive influences for me,” Williams said. “I wanted to give back and do that for others.”

Future USS Savannah (LCS 28) Completes Successful Acceptance Trials
May 26, 2021 — MOBILE, Ala. — The future USS Savannah (LCS 28) successfully concluded acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico May 14 after a series of in-port and underway demonstrations.“I continue to be impressed with the outstanding results achieved by the Navy and industry team during acceptance trials for LCS ships. The future USS Savannah set the bar even... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division and Elected Leaders Honor Employees’ Impact for the Warfighter, Community and Nation via Virtual Ceremony
May 26, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) honored 105 individuals and 36 teams with 22 different awards at the command’s Annual Honorary Awards Ceremony held virtually and scheduled for release to the workforce as a video presentation.The ceremony features remarks by NSWCDD Commanding Officer Capt. Stephen ‘Casey’ Plew, NSWCDD... MORE

A Strategic Shipyard in the Indo-Pacific
May 25, 2021 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii-- In the last decade, there has been an increased focus on the region covering the vast area from the west coast of the United States to the west coast of India - known as the Indo-Pacific. This region covers the most area of any of the Department of Defense’s six combatant commands and is a vital driver of the global... MORE

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility successfully undocked Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) July 16, 2020 from Dry Dock #2. The undocking was a major milestone in completing the submarine’s engineered overhaul (EOH) availability.

NSWC Dahlgren Division Scientist Inspires Future Generation of STEM Leaders
May 25, 2021 — As a curious young boy growing up in Puerto Rico, Luis N. Valcourt-Colón was always drawn to exploring how different types of technology worked. His interest in computers, robotics and other technological areas continued throughout his educational journey and guided him along his career path. That path led Valcourt-Colón to Naval Surface Warfare... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division scientist Luis Valcourt-Colón is the program lead for the SeaPerch underwater robotics STEM program at Dahlgren. Valcourt-Colón is a recipient of the Distinguished Community Service Award for his volunteer service with the SeaPerch and SeaGlide programs and with the STEM community at NSWCDD. His citation reads in part, “With innovative ideas, he grew a small outreach program into one of the most effective Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programs at NSWCDD. His drive and enthusiasm continue to be critical in reaching students and developing the next generation of STEM leaders.”

Shift of the Workforce: NSWC Dahlgren Division Considers New Options to Include Remote Work
May 25, 2021 — Teleworking in the federal government goes back at least 20 years, long before video conferencing, when the tools of the trade were dial-up modems and home fax machines. The policies that evolved into modern teleworking first originated as an environmentally-minded transportation plan. The notion at that time was to provide employees with the... MORE

IMAGE: Natasha Umbertis Holloway serves as human resources director (acting) at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Code 101.

NSWC Crane Human Resource Specialist Awarded the Department of Navy Civilian HR & EEO Community Award for Excellence
May 25, 2021 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Human Resource (HR) Specialist Jill Wininger was recently awarded the Department of the Navy (DON) Civilian HR & EEO (CHREEO) Community Award for Excellence in recognition of her outstanding level of performance and aspiring leadership within the HR & EEO community. Her significant... MORE

Bio portrait of Jill Wininger, NSWC Crane

Sew Service-Minded: NSWCDD Systems Engineer Recognized for Community Service Contributions
May 24, 2021 — Bailey Heyman is the type of person to take action when she sees something is not as it should be. Where others may talk the talk, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) systems engineer is already walking the walk and making changes for the better.Equipped with a sense of obligation to use her skills to help others, Heyman... MORE

IMAGE: Bailey Heyman, systems engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division , attends the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers SoutheastCon 2019 in Huntsville. As a member of the student activities committee, Heyman created ethics and professional development competitions for college-age students.

Construction Starts on USNS Robert F. Kennedy
May 21, 2021 — SAN DIEGO – Construction on the USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208) began at the General Dynamics–National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (GD-NASSCO) shipyard, May 21.T-AO 208 will be operated by the Navy’s Military Sealift Command and is the first ship named after the Navy veteran, former U.S. Attorney General and U.S. Senator from New York.“USNS... MORE

Out of the Limelight: Office of Counsel Serves NSWC Dahlgren Division behind the Scenes
May 21, 2021 — With the start of summer just around the corner, fruits and vegetables are appearing en masse – at the farmer’s market, in your garden, at the grocery store. It may not be your first thought, but the way Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) operates can look just like a piece of fruit.Think of an orange: take off the peel and you... MORE

IMAGE: Jamie Hanson, a paralegal in Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s Office of Counsel, answers questions for a government civilian employee over the phone. The Office is small but mighty, with ten attorneys and support staff serving the Command, technical departments and civilian employees.

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