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NSWC PCD’s collaboration with Sagetech elevates Navy to new unmanned aircraft systems heights
August 7, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) continues its pursuit to be a collaborator of choice who expands naval superiority in its latest partnership with Sagetech Avionics, Inc. The two organizations held a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) signing ceremony, July 27. This CRADA, entitled the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Collaborative Research Effort, aims to combine technology and reimagined design within this dynamic field using Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) capabilities. This is the first-ever signing of a CRADA between NSWC PCD and Sagetech Avionics, Inc., and was put together in support of a Naval Innovative Science and Engineering (NISE) effort in UAS... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division and Sagetech Avionics, Inc., enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement during a signing ceremony, July 27. (left to right) Lt. Rich Morales, NSWC PCD acting executive officer, Wes Shover, Sagetech Sales and Channel director, Paige George, NSWC PCD Technology Transfer manager, Tom Furey, Sagetech CEO, Capt. David Back, NSWC PCD commanding officer, Ryan Kendall, NSWC PCD Test and Evaluation and Prototype Fabrication Division mechanical engineer, Gavin Taylor NSWC PCD electrical engineer, and Dr. Kerry Commander, NSWC PCD chief technology officer. (U.S. Navy photo by Ronnie Newsome)

NSWC Crane leads Silent Swarm electromagnetic spectrum experimentation event
August 4, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) led Silent Swarm 2023, a two-week experimentation event to further develop early-stage Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) capabilities. Silent Swarm 2023 was sponsored by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Integrated Sensing and Cyber office (OUSD R&E IS&C). The event was executed July 9-21 in Alpena, Michigan at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC)... MORE

ALPENA, Mich. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) led Silent Swarm 2023, a two-week experimentation event to further develop early-stage Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) capabilities. Silent Swarm 2023 was sponsored by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Integrated Sensing and Cyber office (OUSD R&E IS&C). The event was executed July 9-21 in Alpena, Michigan at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC).

PHNSY Celebrates 75 Years of Naval Reactors
August 4, 2023 — Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program on Aug. 4, 2023... MORE

FDRMC Leadership Visits Aegis Ashore Sites in Support of Maintenance Mission
August 4, 2023 — Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center’s (FDRMC) Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Karosich and Executive Director Christopher Ledlow visited the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Systems (AAMDS) located at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu, Romania and Naval Support Facility (NSF) Redzikowo, Poland last week. FDRMC is responsible for the planned... MORE

Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center’s (FDRMC) Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Karosich and Executive Director Christopher Ledlow visited the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS) located at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Redzikowo, Poland. FDRMC is responsible for the planned maintenance and modernization of AAMDS as well as emergent repairs through fleet technical assistance. FDRMC project teams oversee comprehensive Chief of Naval Operations maintenance availability on-site. Planned maintenance periods ensures Aegis Ashore receives needed repair and modernization so that it remains fully mission capable throughout its service to the NATO alliance.

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Named Naval Supervising Authority and Lead Maintenance Activity for Submarine Rotational Force - West
August 3, 2023 — WASHINGTON - Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command Vice Adm. Bill Galinis named Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) as the Naval Supervising Authority (NSA) and Lead Maintenance Activity (LMA) for Submarine Rotational Force – West (SRF-W) July 26. As the NSA/LMA, PHNSY & IMF will support the establishment of SRF-W, which is the first phase of the AUKUS Pillar One effort that is delivering conventionally armed nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) to Australia. SRF-W will host up to four Virginia-class and one United Kingdom Astute-class attack submarines (SSNs) at HMAS Stirling on a rotational basis in Western Australia starting in 2027... MORE

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) departs Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard after completing a scheduled extended dry-docking selected restricted availability (EDSRA).

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Named Naval Supervising Authority and Lead Maintenance Activity for Submarine Rotational Force - West
August 3, 2023 —

WASHINGTON - Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command Vice Adm. Bill Galinis named Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) as the Naval Supervising Authority (NSA) and Lead Maintenance Activity (LMA) for Submarine Rotational Force – West (SRF-W) July 26.

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United in celebration: PSNS & IMF employees reflect on 'a very special day' for Guam
August 3, 2023 — When Jeff Blas was a young boy growing up on Guam, he asked his father one day why so many Americans were always hanging out at the local market, buying beer, soda and snacks.There was a nearby U.S. military base, his father explained at the time, and many U.S. Service Members would come there to shop.“He mentioned to me that, if I ever got a... MORE

Jeff Blas, quality assurance specialist, Code 136.1, Non-Nuclear Quality Assurance, at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington, speaks to workforce members about the importance of Guam Liberation Day. (U.S. Navy photo by Jeb Fach)

NSWC Crane employee awarded for significant contributions in preparation for the Inspector General Inspection
August 2, 2023 — Garry Wieneke was awarded the Civilian Service Commendation Medal, which is the fourth highest honorary award within the Department of the Navy, for his work as the Command Inspection Coordinator. In this role Wieneke was charged with preparing NSWC Crane for an upcoming inspection performed by the Inspector General. Upon receiving his award Wieneke stated that he was incredibly honored to receive such a prestigious award. “I am humbled and honored to receive this Civilian Service Commendation Medal. I really enjoy being a member of this incredible team and serving others,” stated Wieneke. Read more at the link below! ... MORE

Garry Wieneke was awarded the Civilian Service Commendation Medal, which is the fourth highest honorary award within the Department of the Navy, for his work as the Command Inspection Coordinator. In this role Wieneke was charged with preparing NSWC Crane for an upcoming inspection performed by the Inspector General. Wieneke oversaw an inspection preparation team from across the command who performed mock inspections, ensured processes are up-to-date, and self-assessed NSWC Crane’s compliance areas. Wieneke also traveled to an Inspector General Inspection at the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center in Jacksonville, Florida to better understand the overall inspection process and document lessons learned.

Navy Lays Keel for Future USS Oklahoma (SSN 802)
August 2, 2023 — Senior Navy leaders and shipbuilders gathered at HII-Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Wednesday, Aug. 2, to attend a keel-laying authentication for the future Virginia-class submarine USS Oklahoma (SSN 802). The keel laying signifies a major milestone in the life of a ship where the ship begins to transition from design to reality. The future USS Oklahoma will be the 29th Virginia Class Submarine and the first Block V submarine. It is the second Navy vessel, and the first submarine, to be named for the state of Oklahoma... MORE

From left, Cmdr. Aaron Stutzman, commanding officer of the pre-commissioning unit, Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin, NNS welder Alex VanCampen, and ship’s sponsor Mary “Molly” Slavonic at the keel authentication ceremony for Virginia-class attack submarine Oklahoma (SSN 802) at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 (Photo by Ashley Cowan/HII).

NSWC IHD Employees Recognized with Top Navy Civilian Service Awards
August 2, 2023 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) leadership honored eight personnel — six employees from NSWC IHD’s Systems Engineering Department and two from the Expeditionary Exploitation Unit One (EXU-1) — with Department of the Navy (DON) Civilian Service Commendation Medals at the command, July 19.The team members provided... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) leadership honored eight personnel from the NSWC IHD Systems Engineering Department and Expeditionary Exploitation Unit One with Department of the Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medals at an awards presentation at the command, July 19. Pictured, left to right: NSWC IHD Technical Director Ashley Johnson, Ryan Hibbard, Adam Goldberg, Horacio Nochetto, Rachel Busby, Caroline Wiley, Rogelio (Roger) Ilamni and NSWC IHD Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Correll. Not pictured are award recipients Ryan Kerth and Otto Quinones-Melendez.