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Crew board development teammates earn Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medals for their innovative efforts
May 17, 2023 — The team of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility employees who helped spearhead the development of digital crew boards at the command, as part of the Naval Sustainment System - Shipyards initiative, were recognized for their efforts during a ceremony May 4, 2023... MORE

TEAM MEMBERS (from left): Joseph J. Doyle, Seth M. Zwiefelhofer, Bret M. Brown, Daniel F. Souza, Matthew D. Randle, Dennis G. Noah, Adam W. Knauss, Josh T. Fernandez, Dakota S. King, Brett W. Miller, Kyle R. Barone, Thomas L. Hengst, Kellan M. Smalley, Capt. Jip Mosman, Daniel S. Gile, Michelle L. Gilbert, Jonathan D. Fritsch, Michael C. Landin, Joseph R. Goosey, Allie M. Grega, Thomas K. Serrano, Steven K. Denton, Anthony J. Larrea, Mark M. Matos. NOT PICTURED: Heidi L. Butts, Sydney C. Harris, Douglas S. Harms, Mitchell F. Hutchison, Jacob W. Musser, Raymond C. Quitano, Morgan L. Schaleger, Mark W. Simmons, Daniel J. Smith, Alex C. Vandegrift. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

Keel Authenticated for Future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr.
May 16, 2023 — BATH, MAINE – The keel for the future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr. (DDG 126), a Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was ceremonially laid at Bath Iron Works, May 16.The ship is named for Marine Corps Commandant, Gen. Louis Hugh Wilson Jr., a World War II and Vietnam War veteran who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism... MORE

Understanding ergonomics: Proper use of ergonomics can help prevent work-related muscle, nerve, blood vessel, ligament and tendon injuries
May 15, 2023 — At Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, people are the greatest asset and that means keeping them safe and ready to complete work. Naval Sea Systems Command and the Naval Safety and Occupational Health Manual 5100.23 outline requirements for a robust ergonomics program... MORE

Carderock Changes Command
May 12, 2023 — Capt. Matthew L. Tardy relieved Capt. Todd E. Hutchison as Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division’s Commanding Officer (CO) during a change-of-command ceremony held in West Bethesda, Maryland, on May 12... MORE

The official party, consisting of Capt. Aaron Stroud, Rear Adm. Kevin Byrne, Capt. Todd E. Hutchison and Capt. Matthew Tardy salute as the flag is presented during a change-of-command ceremony held in West Bethesda, Md., on May 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Devin Pisner)

Future USS Augusta (LCS 34) Delivered to the Navy
May 12, 2023 — MOBILE, Ala. — The Navy accepted delivery of the future USS Augusta (LCS 34) at Austal USA in Mobile, Alabama, May 12. USS Augusta is the second ship named in honor of the city of Augusta, Maine.“The delivery of the future USS Augusta marks a noteworthy milestone in the life of this ship and forges a great connection to the citizens of Maine, a... MORE

The future USS Augusta (LCS 34) departing for acceptance trials in Mobile, Ala. in early March.

Midwest Tech Bridge and NSWC Crane to Host Regional Defense Innovation Summit
May 12, 2023 — Two-Day event focused on microelectronics and advanced manufacturing will bring together inventors, entrepreneurs, government and industry... MORE

Leaders, employees come together for mentorship event
May 12, 2023 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s Hispanic Employee Resource Organization conducted its first speed mentoring event May 3, 2023, at Naval Base Kitsap’s Olympic Lodge Training Center... MORE

Inho Kim, deputy project superintendent, Code 312, Carrier
Program Office, leads a discussion May 3, 2023, during a Hispanic Employee Resource Organization-sponsored Speed Mentoring event at Olympic Lodge on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo Wendy Hallmark)

NSWCPD Engineer Recognized at 2023 Philadelphia FEB Excellence in Government Awards Ceremony
May 11, 2023 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) participated in the recent 2023 Philadelphia Federal Executive Boards (FEB) Excellence in Government Awards Ceremony, with NSWCPD’s Jay Smith winning a Bronze Medal. The awards ceremony, held on May 4, 2023, reflects the work of many people from a number of Philadelphia region federal... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Chemical Engineer Jay Smith receives a Bronze Medal during the annual Philadelphia FEB Excellence in Government Awards Ceremony on May 4, 2023. Smith was honored for her contributions to developing the critical submarine life-support system, the Advanced Carbon Dioxide Removal Unit (ACRU), on the Columbia class submarine. Pictured with Smith are NSWCPD Technical Director Nigel C. Thijs, Machinery Research, Logistics, and Ship Integrity Department Head Allison Hollish and Energy Conversion R&D Branch Head Jake Kephart. (Courtesy Photo by Celynda Cortez)

Service & sacrifice: May holidays celebrate current service members, honor nation’s fallen
May 11, 2023 — Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day are two of the three major military-centric holidays observed in the U.S. Both are celebrated in May and, along with Veterans Day on Nov. 11, give Americans a way to thank current service members and honor those who have paid the ultimate price in service to the nation. ... MORE

Celebrate Armed Forces Day in May and honor all who are serving in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Space Force. (Graphic by Amy Givens, Nebraska Military Department)

Carderock Family Grows by About 200 Kids for a Day
May 10, 2023 — It was quite a different scene to see all the kids milling around the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division West Bethesda, Maryland, site on April 27, National Take Your Child to Work Day. Carderock’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) team, led by Charlotte George, STEM and Outreach Program Director, with the help of Jennifer Brewster, an administrative technician in the Congressional and Public Affairs Office, and Ashlee Floyd, an engineer in the Materials and Manufacturing Technology Division, organized an exciting day of laboratory tours and hands-on activities designed to get kids excited about what their parents (or relatives) do on a daily basis, and show them the many career opportunities available in the STEM fields. ... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division employees and their children watch as waves are created in the Maneuvering and Seakeeping Basin in West Bethesda, Md., on April 27. (U.S. Navy photo by Kristin Behrle)

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