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Acoustic Research Detachment: Carderock’s Hidden Gem for Acoustic Signatures Testing
September 13, 2022 — Home to the world’s largest unmanned submarine, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s Acoustic Research Detachment (ARD) in Bayview, Idaho, is the Navy’s hidden gem for acoustic signatures testing. The detachment, which occupies 25 acres next to Farragut State Park and sits on the shore of Lake Pend Oreille, evaluates the acoustic... MORE

The Columbia-class submarine model Pike is tugged through the waters of Lake Pend Oreille.

Inaugural Navy Exercise Tests Dozens of Ship Maintenance Technologies Aboard Decommissioned Destroyer
September 13, 2022 — A variety of robots crawling in, on and below a decommissioned U.S. Navy destroyer, as well as replacement parts being additively manufactured on site, comprised just a small part of the activity that took place during the first-ever U.S. Navy Repair Technology Exercise, or REPTX, held Aug. 22-Sept. 1 at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) in Ventura... MORE

NSWCDD Scientist Honored as a Top Young Professional
September 12, 2022 — A diverse background of experiences has propelled Andrew “AJ” Rasure into becoming a top young professional at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).Rasure served in the United States Marine Corps from 2006-15 as a trumpet musician with both the 1st Marine Division and the Quantico Marine Corps Band.He also served as the... MORE

IMAGE: The International Test and Evaluation Association has selected Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division scientist Andrew "AJ" Rasure as winner of the Dr. Wilson N. Felder II Early Career Achievement Award, which recognizes a young professional who has made significant accomplishments in their first five years of service in the Test and Evaluation field.

NSWCDD Early Career Organization Hosts Second Mentoring and Networking Event
September 12, 2022 — On Sept. 8, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) hosted their second Early Career Organization (ECO): Career Paths and Mentoring event. This event included several guest speakers, a mentoring session and a networking opportunity for fellow NSWCDD employees. According to NSWCDD leadership and ECO, the most impactful mentorships... MORE

IMAGE: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Chief of Staff, Terri Gray, speaks with attendees during the NSWCDD Early Career Organization Career Paths and Mentoring event, Sept. 8.

Suicide Prevention September
September 9, 2022 — You feel trapped. Surrounded by walls of loose sand with incomprehensible height. It’s dark, and you want nothing more than to get out of the depths. You dig your fingers deeply into the cold sand, attempting to pull yourself up and out of the mess. The grains gently fall over your hands, down your arms, and to your feet. There is no leverage. It... MORE

The future USNS Apalachicola Achieves Milestones with Acceptance Trials and Completion of Unmanned Logistics Prototype Trials
September 9, 2022 — The future USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13), the Navy’s 13th Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport successfully completed Acceptance Trials and Unmanned Logistics Prototype Trials.Acceptance Trials consists of a series of in-port and at-sea demonstrations that allow the Navy and the shipbuilder, Austal USA, to assess the ship’s systems and... MORE

NSWCPD Awards its First Contract through the Other Transaction Authority Streamlined Contracting Vehicle
September 9, 2022 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division awarded its first contract under the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for the design, development, and delivery of a small actuator test stand to evaluate electrohydraulic actuators through the Maritime Sustainment Technology Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) on June 9, 2022.According to the Maritime... MORE

Rendered image of Small Linear Actuator Test Stand (SLATS) prototype designed and built for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division. (Image Courtesy of Exlar/Curtiss Wright)

Start of Fabrication Begins for Future USS Pittsburgh
September 8, 2022 — PASCAGOULA – The start of fabrication of the future USS Pittsburgh (LPD 31) began at Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), Ingalls Shipbuilding division, Sept. 7.This milestone signifies the first 100 tons of steel for the ship having been cut.LPD 31 will be the 15th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship and the second ship built in the... MORE

NSWC Dahlgren Division Departments Use Unique Facility for Laser Data Collection Event
September 7, 2022 — A blending of the past and present offered the perfect environment for indoor laser testing at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). In the mid-1940s, the Department of the Navy constructed an above-ground, enclosed multi-compartment concrete tunnel measuring 117 meters in length that supported the former site of an outdoor... MORE

IMAGE: Senior Test and Evaluation Lead Michael Richardson who supports the Laser Weapon System Technology and Lethality Branch worked with the Integrated Clip-on Advanced Targeting Sight Dual Band Imager team, within the Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department, during a laser test event in late May. Richardson provided on-site support in the laser tunnel maintained by the Integrated Engagement Systems Department, ensuring testing proceeded safely and on schedule.

Federal Painter Wage Grade Standardization at All Four Navy Shipyards
September 6, 2022 — WASHINGTON – Federal painters across all four public shipyards will soon have the same wage potential after the top tier wage grade for the positions was set to WG-10.Previously, federal painter positions at some shipyards had a top tier wage grade of WG-9.The effort to standardize wage potential was led by the Naval Sustainment System – Shipyards... MORE

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