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Continued from page 9 unique approaches to enable continued learning in concert with response to technical work from more than 20 sponsors. William Coleman – recognized for his dedication in developing some of the best software engineers at NSWCDD – contributed to the success of numerous programs, enhancing the careers of many software engineers. Carol Lee was cited for her exceptional leadership and dedication in coaching and mentoring members of the Cyber Security Branch Advanced Concepts Group. Edward Lunney – honored for leadership in developing a high caliber electrical engineering workforce in support of the Hydra Hunter Program – coached and mentored engineers, helping to shape and develop a team capable of tackling extremely challenging technical tasks. Distinguished Community Service Award The Distinguished Community Service Award was established to recognize individuals and groups who have made a significant contribution to their communities through volunteer service. Tiffany Owens was honored for her exceptional commitment to the community through her diverse volunteer services involving education, workplace volunteer activities, youth services and the mobilization of her coworkers for volunteer services in the community. Donald Jennings was recognized for his long-standing and exemplary commitment to humanitarian mission trips to Haiti. For more than a decade, he served as a team organizer, coordinator, or leader for at least one or two trips to Haiti each year. Eunice Mercado-Rodriquez was cited for her leadership and contribution to the Hispanic community at NSWCDD and the surrounding area. She led efforts to provide a support community for people of Hispanic descent and spearheaded efforts to educate the Dahlgren workforce and surrounding communities about Hispanic cultures. Thomas O’Neill was honored for sharing his corporate knowledge with personnel, particularly working to contribute to their overall professional development. Commander’s Diversity and Inclusion Award The Commander’s Diversity and Inclusion Award recognizes the continuing contributions of NSWCDD employees in management and leadership positions who demonstrated commitment to policies and
programs that promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the federal workplace. Jessica Delgado was honored for her promotion of equality and diversity in the federal workplace both within NSWCDD and externally. Delgado served as the command’s Hispanic Employment Program Manager where she helped coordinate the Center’s participation in the Mexican American Engineers and Scientists Leadership Conference. Dwayne Nelson was recognized for his significant contributions to the mission and ideals of NSWCDD as the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) President. Nelson fostered recruitment and retention of African-American engineering employees while promoting diversity in the workplace through NSBE’s programs. Group Achievement Awards Eleven groups of NSWCDD
employees received the Award of Merit for Group Achievement; seven groups received the Technology to the Warfighter Award; and one group received the Commander’s Diversity and Inclusion Award for their accomplishments during 2013. The group awards are intended to promote the spirit of teamwork among employees and recognize group effort where cooperation has contributed to the success of the group. Awards of Merit for Group Achievement The Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S) Wall-to-Wall (W2W) Inventory Team – honored for its successful deployment of OM&S at NSWCDD – developed end-to-end processes for new m ate r i a l pro c u re m e nt an d management requirements. The Combat Direction Systems Activity Cyber T&E/Surface Combat Systems Center Team was recognized for innovative technical and engineering solutions
that enhanced maritime cyber readiness. The MK 60 MOD 0 Griffin Missile System Installation Team was cited for their installation of MK 60 MOD GMS on four Patrol Coastal ships over a five-month period in Bahrain – providing the fleet with an urgently needed capability. The STANDARD Missile 3 (SM3) Safety Team was honored for their significant design recommendations to mitigate potential safety risks. The team’s efforts culminated in the deployment of the SM-3 Block IB and positioning the SM-3 Block IIA Cooperative Development Project for a successful critical design review. The Strategic Weapon System Employment Engineering Focus Team was commended for its work to formally establish NSWCDD’s role as Navy technical experts in the employment of strategic weapon systems. Through their efforts, a formal product line has been created to sustain the command’s
employment engineering capability into the future. TheAN/TPS-80G/ATORTechnical Team was honored for their support to Program Management Office— Ground Based Defense G/ATOR that led to a successful milestone decision in January 2014. The Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Test Operations Team was recognized for its test support, enabling test engineers to evaluate and mitigate E3 issues to various military systems. The team ensures that the warfighter can operate military systems safely and reliably while exposed to tactical high-powered radar and communication systems. The Aegis Combat System Engineering Agent Technical Evaluation and Cost Team was commended for its contributions in selecting the next prime contractor for development of the Aegis Combat System. The team’s rigorous Continued on page 11