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NUWC Division Newport engineer commissioned in Navy Reserve
January 20, 2026 — Adilah Khan, an engineer in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s Sensors and Sonar Department, was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy Reserve during a ceremony held this summer at the Naval War College Museum...

From Computer Scientist to Educator: Leveraging AI to Expand STEM Education and Support the Warfighter
January 16, 2026 — BETHESDA, Md. — Dr. Shane Wines, an educator and computer scientist, is leveraging his academic background and passion for technology to expand computer science education and support future national security missions.Wines, one of this year's Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellows, holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Coastal...

NSWCPD NREIP Fall Engagement Projects Shape Future of Navy Design, Maintenance and AI Competitions
January 15, 2026 — Fourteen college students from 13 universities across the country concluded the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division’s (NSWCPD) 2025 Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) Fall Engagement (NFE) by giving virtual presentations on four innovative Navy Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) projects on...

Two more dining options now available to command employees inside the Controlled Industrial Area
January 15, 2026 — For command employees looking for a quick snack or a fresh sandwich for lunch, Anchors Aweigh stands ready to help. The Kitsap County-based food service company opened two locations at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility late last year to help provide the shipyard workforce with additional dining options.Located near the...

Code 296 employee at PSNS & IMF recognized for his 'unparalleled expertise'
January 15, 2026 — Daniel Hager, senior engineering technician, Code 296, Combat Systems Engineering and Planning Division, was recognized by command leadership at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Dec. 19, 2025, for his work as "the Navy's foremost subject matter expert in precision optical alignment and 3D coordinate metrology." Capt...

Carderock Team Fabricated Golden Fleet Models Showcased at SNA
January 15, 2026 — In December, President Donald Trump announced a new battleship as the part of the Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan spoke at the Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington on Jan. 13 about the importance of modernizing the surface fleet. During the event, Phelan discussed the future battleship and...

NSWCPD Training Leader Receives 2025 NAVSEA HR Community Award
January 14, 2026 — Dr. Laura Santiago, the lead training specialist for the Workforce Development Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), has earned a prestigious 2025 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Human Resources (HR) Community Award, an honor given to only six individuals and three teams across the Warfare Centers.NAVSEA...

A Legacy of Innovation: Dr. Commander's 40-Year impact at NSWC Panama City Division
January 14, 2026 — For four decades, Dr. Kerry Commander has been a pivotal figure at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), navigating the ever-evolving currents of naval technology and strategic defense. From his arrival in September 1985 as a research physicist to his current role as chief technology officer (CTO), Dr. Commander's career is a testament of dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the warfighter...

NUWC Division Newport engineer earns DON Superior Civilian Service Award
January 12, 2026 — William “Dave” Shallcross, an engineer for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s Customer Advocate and Field Team Office, who is currently detailed to the Office of Naval Research Global (ONR-G), recently was awarded the Department of the Navy’s (DON) Superior Civilian Service Award...

The MARF DLA Project: A Model of Teamwork and Innovation at Kesselring Site
January 12, 2026 — In a remarkable display of technical expertise and collaboration, the MARF Defueling Layup Availability (DLA) Project at the Kesselring Site in New York completed eight weeks ahead of schedule thanks to the skilled on-site expertise of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) workers. The 160,000 resource-day project, which involved the defueling of the MARF prototype—a cornerstone in training U.S. Navy nuclear operators and testing advanced propulsion technologies since 1976—has become a testament to what can be accomplished through dedicated teamwork and innovative problem-solving...

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