Coastal Compass April 2018

April 2018

THE FORCE BEHIND THE FLEET

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NSWC Panama City Division

Technical Center of Excellence for Littoral Warfare and Coastal Defense

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Capt. Aaron S. Peters Commanding Officer

Mr. Edwin A. Stewart (SES) Technical Director

INSIDE THIS ISSUE View from the Bridge Workforce Connection

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Force Behind the Fleet

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New Hires High Grade Promotions

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People of Panama City

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Awards 10 Length of Service

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Workforce Development

Mandatory Training Calendar of Events Civilian Employee Assistant Program

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Community 13 Sea, Air, Space Highlight FSU MS Degree in Systems Engineering Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Blue Ribbon Panel Report Warfare Center Face-to-Face

Lifestyle 18 Safety Fleet and Family Support Center Calendar of Events Internal Quality Audit

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THE FORCE BEHIND THE FLEET

Editorial Staff PRODUCTION MANAGER Don McCall

Head, Public and Congressional Affairs Division (Code 103) Head, Visual Information Branch (Code 1032)

MANAGING EDITOR Jacqui Barker

Public Affairs Officer Head, Communications and Community Relations Branch (Code 1031)

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Dan Broadstreet, Public Affairs Specialist Katherine Mapp, Public Affairs Specialist Susan H. Lawson, Protocol Officer

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Haley Walker, Graphic Designer Janice Grant, Print Specialist

PHOTOGRAPHY

Ron Newsome, Photographer Anthony Powers, Photographer Eddie Green, Photographer

About the Publication The Coastal Compass is published monthly by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) and is an authorized medium for news of general interest about employees of NSWC PCD and their work.

Contents of Coastal Compass are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the Department of Defense or Department of the Navy.

The Coastal Compass’ content is provided and prepared by the NSWC PCD Office of Congressional and Public Affairs (Code 1031). For details about submissions, call 636-6168 or email: NSWCPCD_PAO.FCT@NAVY.MIL. To contact NSWC PCD’s Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline call: 234-4462.

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BRIDGE VIEW FROM THE

Why is it so important that I and our leadership team focus on Our People? Because you matter – everyone is an important player on the team. The work you do each day and our mission matter.

team’s work be depicted in the video and disseminated in trifolds. Congratulations to NSWC PCD PIER members Holly Gardner, Kim Ten Broeck, David Galindo, Keely Westbrook, Katherine Mapp, Haley Walker, and Allison Roberts as well as the entire PIER team!

Congratulations to Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC) Barracuda Mine Neutralization project who

By Capt. Aaron S. Peters recently met all milestone B criteria. The COMMANDING OFFICER, NSWC PCD Team, which includes NSWC Panama City Division personnel, learned April 13, 2018 NSWC PCD Team, the program was approved by Rear Adm. Neagley to enter into the Engineering and This edition of the Coastal Compass is Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase - Capt. Aaron S. Peters about one of my four priorities: People. and to move forward on EMD contract award.

Commanding Officer Milestone B completion of the acquisition To be quite honest, it’s one of my favorite process is a huge victory and we congratulate priorities because it’s all about you – the People who make this our Panama City personnel who collaborated with other commands place unique, effective and relevant. to deliver this capability four-and-a-half months early! Your efforts are a perfect example of our technically proficient People who are You may have heard me say that during my time as a program making a difference on a national level. Congratulations! manager for PMS 408, my team was small enough that I knew everyone. I knew each and every one of the 100+ people who Dennis Gallagher and Tien Le demonstrated the Diver Augmented kept us in motion. I knew where their children went to college; I Vision Display (DAVD) project in the NAVSEA Warfare Center knew a lot about them. Here, it’s a little more difficult because the booth at Sea, Air, and Space 2018. The DAVD duo did a great job command is more than 1,450+ strong but I continue to get out and representing Panama City Division and both made a lot of new about to meet you and most importantly to listen to you. business connections. They also gave super social media interviews – way to go DAVD team!

Why is it so important that I and our leadership team focus on Our People? Because you matter – everyone is an important player on Science Brother Dan Flisek recently received community accolades the team. The work you do each day and our mission matter. I know for his Scientist@School initiative. Bay District Schools (BDS) STEM the nature of our work can make days stressful, especially when Administrator Katie McCurdy recently wrote the base to thank you have sponsors, stakeholders and supervisors to try to satisfy, Dan for his and his teams support to BDS students. Katie said the but Our People do an amazing job here – thank you! initiative has “truly benefited” their students and teachers. He has had a positive impact, she wrote, on 18 of their high school Speaking of talent, the People’s Integrated Essential Resource classes this semester and three more to go. She hopes the efforts (PIER) web tool was launched by the Naval Sea Systems Command will continue in the future. The Scientist@School program allows (NAVSEA) Enterprise. Mr. Stewart and I watched our NSWC PCD Dan to take over a class and perform science demonstrations in team turn an innovative idea into a viable capability. During the classes using nitrogen. The goal is to connect demonstrations the April 2018 Commander’s Leadership Forum meeting with with teacher curriculum in hopes of getting students interested in COMNAVSEA and other leaders throughout the Enterprise, the STEM careers. The next scheduled event (the last for this year) is at PIER tool video was introduced. This tool was well received and Arnold High School May 25th. Way to go, Dan! Mr. Stewart and I couldn’t have been more proud to watch this 4 | COASTAL COMPASS | NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION

(CAPT Peter's VFTB Continued) In closing, let me say what an honor it is to represent our Division and our People everywhere I go. I’ve been in command at NSWC Panama City Division for nine months and I really enjoy getting out and listening to each of you during our visits, briefs, or brown bag lunches. Keep the information flowing, the communication channels working, and keep being the superb People that keep this Division relevant to support the National Defense Strategy, CNO’s Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority and the NAVSEA Campaign Plan to Expand the Advantage.

What an honor it is to represent our Division and our people everywhere I go.

- CAPT Aaron S. Peters Commanding Officer

NSWC PCD presents the

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NSWC PCD CONTACTS Jacqui Barker

Public Affairs Officer (850) 230-7400 nswcpcd_pao.fct@navy.mil

The 2017 Director’s Cup competition challenge Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) department teams to conceive, design, fabricate, develop, and compete with unmanned improvised explosive device detection, marking and neutralization vehicles.

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Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division 110 Vernon Avenue Panama City, Florida 32407 (850) 230-7400

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Battlespace Preparation in a Contested Environment

August 15-16, 2017

1,120+ LABOR HOURS

The Annual Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) 2017 is a multi-site event taking place at both the Naval Undersea Warfare Center’s Narragansett Bay Test Facility in Newport, RI, and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City operational areas. Personnel from Submarine Development Squadron Five from Bangor, WA, will participate in ANTX 2017 as fleet operators, controlling the vehicles and systems.

ANTX 2017 will feature live demonstrations of covert key tasks above and below the water to include bordering shorelines with the area of interest along multiple axes. Critical to this operation are the collection, fusion, and transmission of data without being detected and the rapid improvements of coordination B among autonomous platforms, the technology enablers that facilitate autonomous operations, E P C and their operators.

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-Mr. Ed Stewart (SES)

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ATTIRE Appropriate dress for ANTX is business casual for civilians and Class B uniform or uniform of the day for military personnel. Closed-toe shoes are required for pier access.

2017 NSWC PCD Director’s Cup

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Battlespace Preparation in a Contested Environment

NSWC PCD cohosted the 2017 Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) – Battlespace Preparation in a Contested Environment Aug. 15-16, 2017 in Panama City, Florida. This event provided a collaborative, low-risk venue for industry, government, and academia to focus their expertise and advanced technologies on challenges facing the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

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Located on St. Andrew Bay in Panama City, Florida, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is the U.S. Navy’s principal organization responsible for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E), in its core mission areas and other missions that take place in the coastal region. By virtue of its geographical location on the Gulf of Mexico and the Department of Defense’s Joint Gulf Test Range, and coupled with its recognized mission areas and technical expertise, the Division is a leading contributor in developing, fielding, and testing joint expeditionary and coastal operations systems in the littoral environment.

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(Left) Emily Piko (Raytheon) (Right) Jeff Allanach (APS)

(from left) Rick Strynar, Capt. Aaron Peters, Maj.Gen Coffman, Mr. Ed Stewart (SES), Dan Kucik, and Russ Shepherd.

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People of

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Featuring Brian Wentworth

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ON THE COVER People are the foundation of NSWC PCD. For over 70 years, people have delivered tomorrow's capabilities and made NSWC PCD successful.

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PROMOTIONS Lisa Tindell Deputy Technical Director for Operations (TDB)

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Robert Malouin 00N Vincent Tomasi 023 Kristen Campbell 1013 Shaun Love-Vonknoblauch 1013 Christopher Shelton 1013 Susan Norman 1014 Timothy Bucci 1041 Julia Lewis 1043 Dominic Araujo A33 Brant Bickhaus A33 Anna Anderson A43 James Dickerson A43 Shane Singh E15 Miguel Salinas E23 Gerald Whitmore E32 Tammy Jankowski E51 Douglas Copsey E52 Misty Figlinski E53 Wendy Loncaric E53 Chase Branham E53 Kyle Hansen E41 Evan Nelson X12 Jason Williams X13 Timothy Valentine X21

The Deputy Technical Director for Operations (TDB) is accountable to the Commanding Officer and Technical Director for the business operations of the Division and is responsible for Command planning, assessment, budgeting, and workforce shaping across both the technical and business domains. The Deputy Technical Director for Operations coordinates and overseas the functions of the Chief Technology Officer, the Division's Customer Advocate, and the New Professional Program Manager.

Tech Screener

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A common error on Procurement Request Forms (PRF) is the lack of advanced Commanding Officer’s (CO’s) Approval for required items.

As per NAVSUPINST 4200.99 (series), “general rule” and “exception” guidance is provided for prohibited and special attention items requiring advance approval. This is posted on the iNAVSEA site at link: https://navsea.navy.deps.mil/wc/surpnma/ASD/SitePages/ILSMIS%20

Special%20Approvals%20and%20Attention%20Items.aspx.

AN EXAMPLE of an item requiring CO’s approval is appliances.

The appliance’ requestor generates an email with the description, requirement and utilization, quantity, and cost of the appliance.

A sample of this email and routing process is on the link provided above. Once approved by the CO, print the email to pdf capturing the CO’s digital signature. The pdf is then attached to the PRF along with a quote prior to submitting the request.

For more information on CO’s Approval, contact the APC Office at NSWCPCD_APC_GPC@navy.mil; for PRF information, contact the Technical Screening Office at NSWCPCD_Tech_Screeners.

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Featuring BRIAN WENTWORTH, Electronics Engineer WHAT PROJECT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING?

Diver Augmented Visual Display (DAVD), Combat Diver Navigation Module (CDNM), Led Air Warning System (LAWS), and Pulse OX.

WHAT DREW YOU TO SERVE AT PANAMA CITY? I am highly supportive of the mission and vision at NSWC PCD.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR OFF TIME? Spending time with family, offshore fishing, golfing, diving, exercising, and photography.

WHAT’S THE ONE THING YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION? NSWC PCD designs devices and systems that truly assist the Warfighter in their mission, and I feel great satisfaction being part of that team.

OVERALL, HOW DO YOU THINK NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION EXPANDS THE ADVANTAGE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND HER ADVERSARIES? NSWC PCD is constantly researching techniques to stay on the cutting edge of technology, therefore, maintaining the advantage over adversaries.

PCD PROFILE

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Awards

RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENT

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAM Upcoming Recognition Opportunities • National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Bronze Medal • Women of Color Technology Professional and Academia Awards

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For award information, contact your Department Awards Coordinator or access the NSWC PCD Awards and Recognition portal.

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Maj. Gen. Coffman (N95) Visits Panama City

U.S. Navy photos by Susan H. Lawson

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PANAMA CITY, Florida – Director, Expeditionary Warfare (OPNAV N95), Maj. Gen. David Coffman, USMC, visited Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) to discuss his lessons in leadership and learn how NSWC PCD expands the advantage March 19, 2018.

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Workforce Development

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

Online Registration PCD University is pleased to announce registration for several onsite and peer courses. For a list of available courses and to register for classes that are open, visit: http://navsea.navy.deps.mil/wc/supernma/Training/SitePages/PCDU.aspx

ONSITE TRAINING

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CERTIFIED SECURE SOFTWARE (CSSLP) - LIFECYCLE PROFESSIONAL May 21-25

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Community 2018 Sea, Air, Space Highlight LIVING IN THE PANHANDLE

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland – Dennis Gallagher, mechanical engineer and project manager from the Underwater Systems Development Group at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, describes the Diver Augmented Vision Display (DAVD) at the 2018 Sea, Air, Space event April 9, 2018.

The DAVD prototype features a heads-up display capability inside a KM-37 dive helmet. The prototype uses a waveguide optical display technology to provide high resolution color data and imagery to the diver.

The diver can clearly view sonar, video, text messages, photos, schematics, and augmented reality overlays during training and actual dive missions.

ST. ANDREWS BAY YACHT CLUB SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2018

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Saturday May 19th Race starts at 8 a.m.

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NAVY OBSERVES SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH From Navy Office of Information

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Throughout April, the Navy joins the nation in observing Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM).

This year's theme, "Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission," established by the DoD Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Office continues to reinforce the idea that our people are our most important strategic resource and that operational success depends on supporting our personnel, protecting our shipmates, and safeguarding team cohesion.

"Sexual assault is a cancer effecting unit cohesion and lethality," said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. "The Department of the Navy has come a long way in addressing sexual assault, but until we get to zero, there is still work to be done. My commitment is enduring and fundamental, and my position of intolerance for sexual assault anywhere is unequivocal."

Tolerating toxic behaviors within our ranks impedes our ability to fight and win wars by eroding trust and degrading individuals who contribute to the mission. This awareness month is designed to enhance year-round efforts to eliminate the crime of sexual assault and ensure all Sailors are treated with dignity and respect.

"On our One Navy team, we are dedicated to achieving our best possible performance - we go to our limits. There are no bystanders on our team. On our team, we drive sexual assault to zero."

- Adm. John Richardson Chief of Naval Operations "Sexual assault is a toxic behavior that weakens our team and, therefore helps the enemy. On our team, we all build strength and toughness to defeat our enemies. Unit leaders - leading petty officers, chiefs, junior officers - are especially important here - it's why you joined the Navy. No bystanders.

Destroy our enemies, not ourselves. End sexual assault."

SAAPM provides the Navy with the opportunity to highlight programs and initiatives that educate Sailors, support victims, and encourage shipmates to take an active role in preventing, reporting, and eliminating sexual assault in the force.

Sexual harassment and assault, in person or online, violates the Navy's core values and is not tolerated.

"There is no place for sexual assault in our Navy and Marine Corps," said Ms. Jill V. Loftus, Director of the Navy's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office.

"We need to be there to instinctively step in when necessary and support those who have been victimized. We must do our part to foster a culture based on respect and professionalism."

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In an effort to eliminate instances of sexual assault, Navy leadership has issued guidance on online misconduct, established counselors within the Fleet in addition to family support centers, improved personnel management processes to better respond to occurrences of sexual assault, encouraged bystander intervention, and leveraged technology to remove stigma and barriers associated with seeking help following a sexual assault.

"We're looking at new ways to convey the message," Loftus continued. "We're developing preplanned response cards for junior leaders, we have worked on a graphic novel, and we're looking at training utilizing avatars. There are a lot of new and innovative methods that we're exploring that will engage Sailors and keep them engaged."

The Navy's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program falls under the purview of the 21st Century Sailor office, which exists to provide Sailors and their families with resources, training, and skills to overcome adversity and improve wellness.

For more information on SAAPM, including more information on how to prevent and report sexual assault, go to www.navy.mil/saapm.

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K-12 students

“Out-of-School Time programs can help meet multiple city goals— improving public safety and health, supporting the city’s education system, preparing the future workforce and supporting working families—all of which improve a city’s economic vitality and overall quality of life.”

- National League of Cities report

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The Blue Ribbon Panel surveyed more than

630 BDS PARENTS AND GUARDIANS regarding

their children’s participation in Out-of-School Time (OST) Activities, Sports and School Clubs. The findings include the following key points:

67%

Indicated that their child does not participate in an after-school program.

Indicated that transportation and

of activities are barriers to 72% location participation in OST programs. that cost was a barrier to 58% Indicated participation in OST programs

NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER DIVISION DEPUTY TECHNICAL DIRECTORS AND BUSINESS DIRECTORS

face-to-face

PANAMA CITY, Florida – Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division hosted Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare Center Division Deputy Technical Directors and Business Directors for a face-to-face meeting and tour March 27-28, 2018.

U.S. Navy photos by Susan H. Lawson

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Lifestyle

CREATING A BETTER BUSINESS CLIMATE

SAFETY

FLEET AND FAMILY

Support Center

By Patrick Beacom, NSWC PCD Safety Specialist

NEAR MISS

THE ONE THAT ALMOST HAPPENED A “near miss” is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness or damage – but had the potential to do so.

Letting a near miss go unreported provides an opportunity for a serious incident to occur. Correcting these actions or conditions will enhance the safety within your organization and provide a better work environment for everyone involved. Don’t let yourself or your coworkers become statistics.

DON'T LET A NEW HOUSE OR CAR BUST YOUR BUDGET Just because you can buy it, doesn't mean you should. That basic financial rule of thumb that is especially true when you're shopping for a home or car and should be thoroughly weighed before your purchase. Consider the following prior purchasing:

Consider the following examples:

• You trip over an electrical cord plugged into an outlet stretched across a walkway, but you don’t fall.

• You drop a heavy object, but missed your toes… this time.

• While working on a piece of equipment, you receive a shock, but are not injured.

Use the “what if” strategy the next time you have a near miss. Ask yourself, “what if…?”

• W hat if I had tripped over the cord and fallen?

• What if the object I dropped had hit my toes?

• What if that minor shock wasn’t a minor shock after all?

Near misses are warnings. Heed those warnings and change your behavior to work safer in the future.

If you can reduce or eliminate the near misses at the bottom of the pyramid, you can help reduce the incidents and serious injuries at the top of the pyramid.

• Look to the future. How might your housing or

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transportation requirements change over the life of your purchase? Will "what's perfect" now become "not quite right" if family size, job requirements or other aspects of your life change? Just as important: Will the purchase still be manageable if you encounter a financial setback?

Question your motives. Homes and cars can become status symbols, but at a high price. Does your family really need a huge house or that top-of-the-line car? Can you do without the extras?

Avoid long-term vehicle loans. The longer the loan term, the more you pay in interest.

Look into a long-term mortgage. If you take out a 30-year fixed mortgage, but keep the payment schedule required by a 15-year loan, you'll pay down the principal quickly, reducing the term of the loan. That longer payback time also means you won't be locked into the big monthly payment if there's an income disruption.

Assess your debt situation. Calculate your debt-toincome ratio to make sure your purchase doesn't put you in over your head.

The Fleet and Family Support Center Personal Financial Manager can help you create a budget to figure out spending habits and make an informed purchase.

Please contact 235-5611 for more information.

18 | COASTAL COMPASS | NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION

CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY

02 05

Thunder Beach May 2-6th

thunderbeachproductions.com

EOD Memorial

eodwarriorfoundation.org/ eod-memorial

05 11

St. Thomas Art in the Park May 5-6th McKenzie Park, Panama City, FL

Month of the Military Diver Event Location: NDSTC

Internal

QUALITY AUDIT QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A DEPARTMENT • MH-60S Integration

15 19

Jeep Beach Jam

May 15-20 Location: Aaron Bessant Park

100 Days of Summer Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: MWR Marina

Congratulations to the following projects that successfully passed their Internal Quality Audit

E DEPARTMENT

• Combat Support System

• Clandestine Delivered Mines • Littoral Combat Ship Mission Module Mine Countermeasure Mission Package System Engineering

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Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division 110 Vernon Avenue Panama City, Florida 32407 (850) 230-7400

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