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Future USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) Delivered to the Navy
July 21, 2022 — MOBILE, Ala. — The Navy accepted delivery of a littoral combat ship (LCS), the future USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32), on July 21 at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. LCS 32 is the third ship to bear the name of the famous seaside resort and city located in southwestern California.“Today marks a significant milestone in the life of the future... MORE

CAD/PAD Tech Exchange Workshop Brings Community Together to Advance Warfighter Readiness
July 21, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) hosted the 2022 CAD/PAD Technical Exchange Workshop (TEW) at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Velocity Center in Indian Head, Maryland, July 12-14. The CAD/PAD TEW is a biennial event focusing on the science and technology initiatives that will enhance the ability to meet warfighter... MORE

Capt. Eric Correll standing in front of podium giving opening remarks

NSS-SY Spotlight: Inside Shop Pillar
July 21, 2022 — A new standardization and improvement process is underway at all four naval shipyards thanks to a pilot program at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility.The Naval Sustainment System-Shipyard Inside Shop Pillar focuses on predictability regarding work completion, and improving repair and manufacturing capabilities. During... MORE

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NSWC Dahlgren Division Institutes Rehousing Initiative of Railgun Hardware and Battery Charging Container Equipment for Academic Research
July 20, 2022 — When technology is constantly evolving, eventually the equipment used to operate high-power systems loses functionality. However, this doesn’t mean that the equipment can’t still serve a purpose. What is unusable to one person is valuable to another.Command leadership at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) recognizes the... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division personnel from the Integrated Engagement Systems Department along with the Chief Technology Office collaborated with administrators from the University of Maryland and Texas Tech University in rehousing inactive proof of concept modules containing multiple capacitor banks for academic research of pulse power systems.

Two NSWC Crane employees receive DON Meritorious Civilian Service Awards
July 19, 2022 — Two Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employees were recognized with Department of the Navy (DON) Meritorious Civilian Service Awards (MCSA). John LeFevre and John Schofield both received the award, which is the third highest Navy civilian award.LeFevre received the award for “exceptionally meritorious service” while serving... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division’s White Sands Detachment Undergoes Change of Charge; New Officer Brings Broad Test and Evaluation Background
July 19, 2022 — White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, the site of prolific missile testing, suborbital rocket launches and the landlocked USS Desert Ship (LLS 1), has a new leader at the helm with pertinent experience at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD).As Cmdr. Colin Monk concluded a three-year tour as officer in charge at the... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Employees Awarded the Department of the Army Armed Forces Civilian Medal for Pandemic Support
July 19, 2022 — Dr. Marietto D. Jeffries, acting principal for the Safety, Combat System Safety Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) and NSWCDD veterans special emphasis program manager under the Equal Employment Opportunity umbrella, received the Department of the Army (DoA) Armed Forces Civilian Medal for his participation with the... MORE

IMAGE: Dr. Marietto D. Jeffries recently received the Department of the Army Armed Forces Civilian Medal for his participation with the Department of Defense/Health and Human Services COVID-19 Joint Assisted Acquisition team.

Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushions Get Lift of Opportunity Aboard Future USS Fort Lauderdale
July 19, 2022 — The Navy’s newest amphibious transport dock ship is transporting the Navy’s newest connectors to their new homeport, highlighting the significant capabilities being delivered to the Navy from the Gulf Coast. Ship to Shore Connector, Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 103 and 104, received a lift of opportunity (LOO) aboard future USS Fort... MORE

Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 103 and 104, received a lift of opportunity (LOO) aboard future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), July 16.

From Automotive to Naval Engineering: Shawn Schneider’s Path to NSWC Dahlgren Division
July 18, 2022 — The passion for automotive testing takes a shocking turn to naval engineering for Shawn Schneider, a subject matter expert at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). At a young age, Schneider developed a love for automotives while fixing up four-wheelers and working on bicycles. His passion for automotive engineering grew every... MORE

IMAGE: Senior Structural Dynamicist, Shawn Schneider is pictured in the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Multiple Degree of Freedom (MDOF) shaker testing laboratory.

Agreement Between Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division and Local Company Looks to Transition Technologies for Navy Use
July 18, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) has further expanded its presence in the technology transfer arena through its latest Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), this one inked with Camarillo, California-based GBL Systems Corp., a provider of systems engineering and custom software products to the U.S... MORE

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