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U.S. Navy EOD develops IED exploitation capabilities with NATO allies and partners at Northern Challenge 2024
October 28, 2024 — Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 operated alongside 17 NATO ally and partner nations during Exercise Northern Challenge 2024, Sept. 26-Oct. 9, 2024. Northern Challenge demonstrates the United States’ commitment to NATO allies and partners by integrating efforts to plan and execute complex EOD detection, neutralization, and exploitation capabilities within a multinational framework...

Navy, Industry Launch Program to Bolster Welders at Critical Nuclear Supplier
October 25, 2024 — MOUNT VERNON, Ind. — The Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) program announced the grand opening of the John D. Haynes School of Welding Technology at Mount Vernon High School, Oct. 24. The initiative, a collaboration between BWX Technologies (BWXT) and non-profit integrator BlueForge Alliance, seeks to address the critical shortage of skilled...

NSWCDD Hosts Collegiate Cyber Resiliency and Measurement Challenge
October 25, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) hosted its Collegiate Cyber Resiliency and Measurement Innovation Challenge. The competition encourages students to develop advanced algorithms and models to enhance naval systems’ cyber defense capabilities.Eleven teams from colleges and universities across the nation competed in the...

Bringing Business to Southern Maryland: NSWC Indian Head Division Adds Millions to Charles County
October 25, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) obligated nearly $1 billion of contracts in fiscal year 2024, infusing millions of dollars into the Southern Maryland economy. Driving this influx of funds was the multi-year $2.7 billion Energetics Comprehensive Modernization Plan (ECMP), which is the Navy’s effort to revitalize its...

U.S. Navy Awards MEDUSA Contract to Advance Innovative Unmanned Technology
October 25, 2024 — WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy competitively awarded a contract to General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., to develop the Mining Expendable Delivery Unmanned Submarine Asset (MEDUSA) System. The contract underscores the Navy's commitment to developing a manned-unmanned hybrid fleet to enhance operational effectiveness and mission agility across all...

Fall and winter safety campaign kicks off during special gear handout at shipyard gates
October 24, 2024 — The “Can You See Me Now?” fall and winter safety campaign officially kicked off at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Oct. 17, with the giveaway of safety gear such as flashlights, reflective armbands and blinking marker lights for workers as they entered the shipyard.PSNS & IMF senior leaders, union leaders and safety...

Commuter awareness event highlights transportation options, new buses
October 24, 2024 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility hosted a Commuter Fair for command employees outside Building 850, Oct 9.Several booths were set up to provide information to the workforce on various commuting options and available parking, both on and off base.Commuting options aren't just available to day shift employees, said Para...

PSNS & IMF Confined Space Program keeps employees safe, projects flowing
October 24, 2024 — The confined space program at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility helps ensure all workspaces are safe for workers to enter, and are approved for the type of work scheduled.The space certification portion of the confined space program at PSNS & IMF is a collaboration between Code 106, Environmental, Safety and Health...

NSWC Crane team advances electromagnetic warfare tech through first-ever enlisted certification
October 23, 2024 — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) employees are increasing the Navy’s readiness by training sailors to help integrate the latest electromagnetic warfare technology. The primary goal of the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 is to provide anti-ship missile defense to protect US Naval ships and its sailors. AN/SLQ-32(V)7 is the current version...

Safety Passport program can earn participants cash, time off
October 22, 2024 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility employees and service members can earn a $300 cash bonus or an eight-hour time-off award for completing the PSNS & IMF Safety Passport.The Passport is a safety tool designed to help employees heighten their safety awareness and improve their safety communication skills. There are 30...

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