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Faster, Cheaper, Stronger: Navy Engineers Discuss Impact of Additive Manufacturing at NSWC Dahlgren Division
June 7, 2022 — Mechanical engineers have for decades relied on physical prototyping to catch issues from the conceptual design stage, reduce future risk and speed delivery of the final product. The future of prototyping may be a little different thanks to the groundbreaking work currently underway at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).“We... MORE

IMAGE: Tim Peng, lead mechanical engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, shows off an Essentium HSE 280i HT 3D printer. Peng leads a team of engineers in Additive Manufacturing.

NSWC Philadelphia Adapts Additive Manufacturing Technology
June 7, 2022 — U.S. Navy ships need to be repaired constantly in order to maintain their integrity. Normally, replacement parts would take a lengthy time to arrive. Additive manufacturing provides an efficient alternative that solves most of these problems.According to Phil Greiner, a mechanical engineer for the Advanced Data Acquisition Prototyping Technology... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Lead Software Scientist Exits the Workforce as Recipient of the Navy’s Civilian Service Commendation Medal
June 6, 2022 — During his 35-year career at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Robert Kirby shared, led, contributed and supported the development of cutting-edge technology and the people behind the work of those programs. In recognition of his professional accomplishments and achievements as well as a reflection of his unwavering... MORE

IMAGE: Lead Software Scientist Robert Kirby at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division receives the Department of the Navy’s Civilian Service Commendation Medal award for his technical expertise, work and leadership supporting the development of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission capabilities for the warfighter during his 35-year career at Dahlgren.

Keel Laying Ceremony Held for First Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarine
June 4, 2022 — QUONSET POINT, R.I. – General Dynamics Electric Boat conducted a keel laying ceremony for the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826) at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, June 4.Keel laying is an event in which the initials of the boat’s sponsor are welded onto a plate attached to the submarine, signifying a... MORE

General Dynamics Electric Boat conducted a keel laying ceremony for the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826) at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, June 4.

NSWC Panama City technical departments battle in Director’s Cup challenge
June 3, 2022 — After nearly a year of planning, design and production, three teams from each of Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division’s (NSWC PCD) technical departments clashed for the coveted 2022 Technical Director’s Cup Challenge trophy, May 20.The annual competition charges Departments A - Littoral and Mine Warfare, E - Expeditionary and Maritime... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division's Technical Director's Cup challenged three teams from each of (NSWC PCD's technical departments at Naval Support Activity Panama City, Fla., May 20, 2022. The teams consisted of new NSWC PCD professionals with less than five years of experience in the workforce. The competition provides teams with the opportunity to enhance critical thinking and learn skillsets to further research, develop, test and evaluation efforts for the Department of the Navy. (U.S. Navy graphic by Jeremy Roman)

Shipyard Safety: Seabees lead sidewalk abatement project
June 3, 2022 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s Production Engineering and Facilities, Code 980, worked closely with Seabees from Naval Facilities Northwest Naval Construction Battalion to repair uneven parts of the sidewalk along Farragut Ave., beginning in early February.According to Kyle Krogstad, industrial engineering... MORE

Petty Officer Second Class Brandon Kimpel, utilitiesman, (left) and Petty Officer Second Class Justin Reeves, builder, complete hazard abatement work on walkways along both sides of Farragut Avenue February 14, 2022 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott Hansen)

SECNAV Names SSBN 826 USS District of Columbia
June 3, 2022 — WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that the first ship in the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) will be officially named USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826).The decision to name SSBN 826 is to alleviate any name conflicts with the already-commissioned USS Columbia (SSN 771). §10 U.S.C... MORE

Former Corporate Operations Department Head Moves to Lead NSWC Dahlgren Division Technical Department
June 2, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is like a school of fish acting as one larger fish – ten departments of both technical and business functions spanning two naval bases along the coast of Virginia work together to meet the center’s ultimate goal: to deliver warfare systems to protect our nation and defeat our nation’s... MORE

IMAGE: Strategic and Computing Systems Department Head Frank Dixon shifts back to leading a technical department at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division after nearly two years leading Corporate Operations.

NSS-SY Spotlight: Waterfront pillar
June 2, 2022 — The Naval Sustainment System-Shipyard Waterfront Pillar is more than simply a notion for operational improvement. It is a living program that empowers employees at all levels to express their ideas on how to work more effectively through following and improving Project Management Fundamentals.The pillar focuses on education and training, planning... MORE

Rear Adm. Scott M. Brown, deputy commander, Naval Sea Systems Command Industrial Operations, is briefed on Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program by Dave Sweet, deputy program manager, PMS 555, March 31, 2022 during a tour of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility. Brown is the Waterfront Pillar lead for Naval Sustainment System-Shipyard, one of nine pillars meant to support the mechanics at the deckplate level and empower them to innovate and elevate issues. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott Hansen)

NSWCPD Hosts Leadership and Innovation Speaker Series with Discussion on China as a Global Power and its Impact on Our Defense Strategy
June 1, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division hosted its Leadership and Innovation Speaker Series on May 19, 2022 with guest speaker Associate Professor, Dr. Christopher Twomey – an expert on International Relations, Asian Security, Chinese Foreign Policy, and Strategic Deterrence.NSWCPD’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Dana Simon, opened the... MORE

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