Coastal Compass Jan2018

January 2018

THE FORCE BEHIND THE FLEET

2017 State of the Division and Annual Award Ceremony Hall of Fame Inductee

NSWC Panama City Division

Technical Center of Excellence for Littoral Warfare and Coastal Defense

Coastal Compass | January | Vol. 6 Issue 1

MR. EDWIN A. STEWART (SES)

CAPTAIN AARON S. PETERS

Technical Director, NSWC PCD

Commanding Officer, NSWC PCD

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EDITORIAL

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STAFF

View From the Bridge

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Workforce Connection

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State of the Division

Welcome Aboard High Grades and Promotions

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Feature 8 2017 Annual Awards

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Business 16 Tech Screener Corner Medal of Valor Award

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Awards 17 Length of Service Highlight Achievements Military Awards

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Lifestyle 18 Stay Safe: New Year's Resolution Fleet and Family Support Center 2018 Mandatory Training

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

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Community 20 NSWC PCD Former Executive Officer Retires Soundings Feature Calendar of Events CO/TD Suggestion Box Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Ceremony Calendar of Events Children's Christmas Party 2017 Internal Quality Audit

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VIEW FROM THE

BRIDGE Let’s continue to be bold and assertive, while at the same time giving technically astute recommendations that help make our customers successful.

I are proud to declare our Balanced Scorecard approach indicates that we are GREEN overall. Let’s spend a few minutes discussing each of the elements beginning with Warfighter Readiness.

WA R F I G H T E R R E A D I N E S S

BY ED STEWART (SES) TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, NSWC PCD

This month’s VFTB is a replay of the State of the Division address, presented at the NSWC PCD Annual Award ceremony that was held 12 January 2018. For any of you unable to attend, and because this is a good synopsis of the health of the Division, I wanted to make it available to the entire workforce. It is largely reflective, but also gives some insights into what those of us on the Bridge see as upcoming challenges and focus areas for 2018. Enjoy the read and Happy New Year.

T E C H N I C A L D I R E C T O R ’S 2017 S TAT E O F T H E DIVISION ADDRESS This is the seventh year I have been humbled and honored with the privilege of delivering the NSWC Panama City State of the Division report. For those of you unfamiliar with this address, this is my annual report to the Division that speaks to the health of our organization.

We continue to be guided by the Balanced Scorecard construct. It is an industry standard that enables us to assess how well PCD is performing by measuring the five areas of warfighter readiness, customer support and satisfaction, financial, people and processes.

A well-functioning organization should be strong in all these areas, the CO and

Warfighter Readiness is all about ensuring today’s and tomorrow’s sailors and marines have what they need to bring to the fight and win. It is our mission, it is why we exist, and it is an area that is and always will be a solid GREEN. In a couple of weeks you can read about all of our noteworthy accomplishments in the 2017 NSWC PCD Annual Report.

CUSTOMER Let’s move on to the CUSTOMER dimension of our Balanced Scorecard. I continue to receive very positive feedback from all our customers, from OPNAV, the PEOs we serve, ONR and the Fleet. We made a determined effort this year to be more assertive, to exercise our Engineering Agent and Technical Authority voice; to tell the customer what they needed to hear which was not always what they wanted to hear.

We did so with some trepidation—that our customers would take their money elsewhere; and there were some rough times and some heated discussions. But believing that our customers would thank us in the end, we stayed true to our belief system. For example: • Dr. Adair and Tracy Nye led an MCM Capability Gap Analysis study that nobody wanted until they saw the results and then we witnessed some real OMG moments.

• UISS Reliability concerns are finally being taken seriously, leading to productive discussions about mitigation.

– Ed Stewart (SES) Technical Director NSWC PCD

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We persistently discussed red risk areas in other critical programs, such as LCAC 100, MVCS and SWCS, keeping issues on the forefront and not letting them get tabled where they can fester and turn into major and even more expensive problems.

I received calls from Sponsors and Customers at the Flag and SES level asking for Panama City SMEs to take long term assignments in their offices because they have come to depend on our honest and reliable technical judgment. Mr. Robert Walker was not able to attend today’s ceremonies because he was given a seat at the table at one of PEO LCS’s Tri-yearly Execution Review [TER] with PMS406—at the special request of the SES Executive Director, Mr. Nidak Sumrean. No other Warfare Center Divisions are afforded this honor.

Let’s continue to be bold and assertive, while at the same time giving technically astute recommendations that help make our customers successful. We do that, we will stay GREEN in this area.

FINANCIAL Let’s talk finances. We had another good year, generating just over $500M of workload. We met all of our major financial targets: Net Operating Result, Overhead [continued on next page] JANUARY 2018 | 3

and Carryover. In fact, the $6.6M NOR gain in FY17 will enable us to lower our rates in the outyears, making an already affordable rate even more attractive to our customers.

I appreciate the base-wide commitment to accurately account for our inventory, and for the hard work it took to remove excess inventory from our roles—we returned over $82M of inventory for re-use, and we reduced “phantom” inventory by over 50%.

We still have a long way to go before we are audit ready in OM&S, but I am proud of what we accomplished in FY17. Thank you.

NISE or Section 219 dollars were used very productively in FY17, with the majority of our $4M budget going toward rapid prototyping initiatives, like smart mining and MK18 launch and recovery, in order to meet critical Fleet needs and address CNO’s challenge to find ways to field advanced capabilities faster than ever before. We’ve seen a healthy increase in our FY18 NISE budget—from $4M to $9.4M; and we will continue to stress rapid prototyping along with cross-Division teaming and collaboration in FY18’s 219 execution plan. These collaborations reinforce our commitment to the “One Team Warfare Center" vision were the best of breed ideas and performers are harnessed to advance our Navy’s warfighting capabilities.

We made the hard, but right, financial decisions regarding PCD’s future testing capabilities, leading to the closure of the Aviation Unit and Gas Analysis Facility.

These were very difficult decisions, but there is an upside: the millions of dollars saved by not having to subsidize these facilities will be used to buy-down maintenance backlogs, provide new facilities improvements to support rapid innovation, and increase overhead dollars for workforce development. These accounts have already been increased in FY18.

I’m confident that we are GREEN in the FINANCIAL area.

PEOPLE Let’s move on to the PEOPLE dimension of the Balanced Scorecard.

I am confident that our PEOPLE dimension is a strong GREEN. I am so proud of our entire PCD workforce, who is working tirelessly to expand the advantage for sailors and marines. Our technical capabilities are

To enable in technical excellence, we have institutionalized the competency construct, launched a new professional development program, published a Career Planning Guide, rolled out a new talent management philosophy coupled with a systems approach to workforce development that spans the entire career lifecycle.

– Ed Stewart (SES) Technical Director NSWC PCD

healthy, and we are diligently working to replenish a retiring workforce with a new generation of professionals. To help prepare this new generation to meet the challenges of today and be ready to lead the organization tomorrow, we have devoted the last five years to implementing a strategic vision based on strengthening our reputation for technical excellence.

To enable in technical excellence, we have institutionalized the competency construct, launched a new professional development program, published a Career Planning Guide, rolled out a new talent management philosophy coupled with a systems approach to workforce development that spans the entire career lifecycle. We also conducted a qualifications standards pilot program that will eventually lead to formalized multiple levels of job qualifications standards across all competencies.

This investment will strengthen an already high caliber, world-class workforce, and will prepare us for the technical challenges of tomorrow.

We still have other challenges to overcome: we struggle to meet our diversity goals, and even to meet our overall hiring goals.

Consequently, we are struggling to keep pace with rising attrition. We need to reduce the recruiting to on-boarding timelines dramatically, and be more proactive in going after the best and brightest college graduates, perhaps taking some lessons from Coach Saban in recruiting top talent.

These challenges will have our focused attention in FY18.

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PROCESSES A world-class workforce demands worldclass tools and processes. I realize that we live with constraints, but we have invested in the last few years in deploying a suite of very capable engineering tools via NSERC. We have launched a Knowledge Management Site to make accessible the processes, standards and procedures deployed by each Competency Lead that are the heart of technical rigor and discipline that we have championed for the last five years. We deployed an update to the T&E Manual, and we demonstrated very recently on the SDV that we can rapidly tailor and expedite our T&E approval processes when circumstances dictate that speed is necessary. Risk Exchange, the standard risk management tool, continued operation across the Command with 143 projects managing 1249 active risks with 322 active users. And while travel prevented me from attending them all, this year’s IBRs were more informative and better structured than in any prior year.

And I was very impressed with the depth of knowledge that each PM brought to these reviews, a clear indication that the future of this Command is in good hands.

I am pleased with the progress we have made in our process rigor, and while improvement is continuous and we are likely to always be refining and making things better; I believe we have reached the point where we can declare this area to be a solid GREEN. S TAT E O F T H E D I V I S I O N In summary, the CO and I are proud to report the State of the Division is GREEN in all five dimensions of the Balanced Scorecard. And while our health is good and we are able to declare victory in implementing our strategic plan of the last five years, the time is right for us to develop a new vision; to chart a course for a tomorrow that will be as bright as our past. To do that, we are going to need all that you have to give.

I am nearly finished reading a great book from one of my favorite authors, Walter Isaacson. Mr. Isaacson has written a number of biographies of extraordinary innovators over the last few centuries, namely, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs—geniuses whose contributions truly changed the world;

and whose capabilities seemingly bordered on the supernatural. Most, if not all, of us could never hope to measure up to the greatness of these great innovators who only come around once every 100 years or so.

Mr. Isaacson’s latest book, however, the one I am currently reading, is about Leonardo da Vinci. The author describes Leonardo differently than these other innovators—as someone not touched by lightning, not marvelously divined by heaven, but rather someone whose genius was defined by his own will, his own determination to understand why things work the way they do, and his own persistence to study, in infinite detail, the world around him. Leonardo had almost no schooling and could barely read Latin or do simple math.

His genius is the type we can understand, even take lessons from because it was based on skills we can aspire to improve in ourselves, such as curiosity, intense observation, an unbounded imagination, an unmatched work ethic, a keen ability to team with others. All these qualities combined to give us history’s consummate innovator.

We need to do our part. Perhaps it is asking too much for us to be a Franklin, an Einstein, or even a Steve Jobs; but, if we can harness some of the qualities of Leonardo (qualities seen in many of this year’s winners): obsessive curiosity, intense observation, strong work ethic, teaming ability, boundless imagination, perhaps we can channel our inner da Vinci, and use that to focus all our future energy on rapidly deploying enhanced capabilities to our warfighters so that they are never in a fair fight!

– Ed Stewart (SES) Technical Director NSWC PCD

Leonardo’s fantastic ideas ranged from theatrical productions to military offensive and defensive weapons, plans to divert rivers, designs for ideal cities, and schemes for flying machines. He was so obsessed with curiosity; he even conducted an extensive study on the tongue of a woodpecker; and, oh by the way, he could also paint. It is extraordinary to think that all of this and more could be accomplished by one man.

Here is why I bring up the subject of Leonardo. Technology changes and the speed of our adversaries are currently outpacing our traditional, bureaucratic acquisition processes.

Someone mentioned to me recently that bureaucracy is defined as making impossible what was possible. Our CNO is challenging us to find new ways and methods to go faster than ever before. VADM Moore has built an entire strategic campaign plan around expanding our advantage. We have spent the last five years implementing a strategic plan focused on building a strong foundation based on technical excellence. We need to put that investment to work. We need to do our part. Perhaps it is asking too much for us to be a Franklin, an Einstein, or even a Steve Jobs; but, if we can harness some of the qualities of Leonardo (qualities seen in many of this year’s winners): obsessive curiosity, intense observation, strong work ethic, teaming ability, boundless imagination, perhaps we can channel our inner da Vinci, and use that to focus all our future energy on rapidly deploying enhanced capabilities to our warfighters so that they are never in a fair fight.

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Workforce Connection

SUCCESS THROUGH PEOPLE

FEATURED Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Commanding Officer Capt. Aaron Peters, USN, speaks at the 2017 State of the Division address and Annual Awards ceremony Jan. 12, 2017.

ON THE COVER Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Technical Director Ed Stewart (SES) and NSWC PCD Commanding Officer Capt. Aaron Peters, USN, pose for a photo with the 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee, Sanford "Sandy" Martin during the 2017 State of the Division address and Annual Awards Ceremony Jan. 12, 2018.

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Welcome

ABOARD Mayra Hall (0122) Frank Knight (E51) Demetrious Kutzke (X22) Susan Lawson (1031) Amanda Lorenz (A33) Michael Wadriski (E53) Ronda Wetter (0132) Jason Zimmerman (1021)

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PROMOTIONS Timothy E. Bowman Reliability Technical Area Expert (TAE)

The Reliability Technical Area Expert (TAE) for Mine Countermeasure Systems and Unmanned Maritime Systems works across all Department programs and related projects, providing complex system Reliability analysis and assessments. The Reliability TAE will provide technical leadership for implementation of common Reliability work processes across the MCM enterprise, provide reliability based design and sustainment inputs for requirements development, conduct independent reviews, analysis and assessments, and apply innovative solutions to complex problems. The Reliability TAE serves as an internal/external voice on Reliability technical matters and will be a leading advocate for Design for Reliability processes.

Seth Edewaard Deputy Operations: Cybersecurity -- Code 1043 Branch Head

The branch head for Code 1043, the "Cybersecurity" arm of the Information Technology Division at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, is primarily responsible for the execution of the Cybersecurity Program at the Command and works closely with the Information Systems Security Manager. Duties include managing and monitoring Cybersecurity compliance, management and technical lead for the command Cybersecurity Workforce Program, Assessment & Authorization, and Cybersecurity Incident Response teams.

ANNUAL

WEINGARTEN RIGHTS NOTICE THIS IS A PUBLICATION OF AN ANNUAL NOTICE OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS PURSUANT TO 5 USC 7114 (A)(3).

In accordance with law, NSWC PCD is required to issue an annual notice to bargaining unit employees of their rights to union representation during investigations. These Rights, commonly referred to as "Weingarten Rights" includes the following: An exclusive representative of an appropriate unit in an agency shall be given the opportunity to be represented at: A) any formal discussion between one or more representatives of the agency and one or more employees in the unit or their representatives concerning any grievance or any personnel policy or practices or other general condition of employment; or (B) any examination of an employee in the unit by a representative of the agency in connection with an investigation if(i) the employee reasonably believes that the examination may result in disciplinary action against the employee; and (ii) the employee requests representation.

If you have any questions regarding your rights under the Weingarten decision, please contact the Human Resources Office at 235-5128.

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A N N U A L AWA R D S 2017

N AVA L S U R F A C E WA R F A R E C E N T E R PA N A M A C I T Y D I V I S I O N

Awards Annual 2017

Sanford "Sandy" Martin began his distinguished career in 1975 at the U.S. Naval Mine Defense Laboratory. Spending his early career developing expertise on navigation and control systems for the Navy’s mine sweeper and mine hunter vessels, Martin quickly became a recognized systems engineer and technical expert in mine countermeasures systems. This expertise was put to use to support of future organic MCM systems with his assignment as the Senior Systems Engineer (SSE) for the Remote Minehunting System (RMS). In this role, Martin was the defining technical expert in the development, integration, and testing of RMS from BURKE Class Destroyers.

Martin’s assignment was expanded further in 2004, when he became the SSE for the entire Mine Countermeasures Mission Package (MCM MP), where he led large diverse technical and acquisition teams in Sanford M. Martin the design of a complex system of systems.

Inducted into Hall of Fame Setting and maintaining the utmost in high standards, Martin coordinated all technical efforts across the entire MCM MP. His unyielding dedication to technical integrity and the principles of sound engineering practice served as a role model for many of the current generation of senior engineers and technical leaders at the NSWC PCD. After his retirement, Martin continued to support MCM MP systems engineering efforts as a contractor providing technical expertise and mentoring to the current cadre of MCM MP system engineers.

Throughout his 35 years of service, Martin was a defining technical expert and mentored countless scientists and engineers.

His contributions to the command and the Navy will continue to be realized for years to come for his pioneering technical achievements, Martin is inducted as the 2017 Hall of Fame recipient.

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EXCEPTIONAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT Harry “Steve” Kantor is recognized for having provided Exceptional Technical Support as lead software developer for the AN/SSQ-94 Mine Countermeasures Simulator (MCS), Minehunting Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MHU), and Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS) Software Support Activity (SSA). Kantor has developed valuable scripts and programs to automate many of the software support activities to include software building and CM tasks, which have resulted in real cost savings in manpower and efficiency.

Harry S. Kantor, Jr.

O U T S TA N D I N G O R G A N I Z AT I O N S U P P O R T

Faith E. Aclin

Faith Aclin is recognized for providing superior customer service, technical expertise, and ingenuity in all aspects of her position as a Financial Management Analyst. Aclin was the driving force with her technical expertise and solid program knowledge in the design and implementation of a streamlined cost-transfer repository that resulted in monetary savings in FY17 in excess of $400K. The scope of this project expanded to become a SharePoint tool with workflow that allowed for submission, review, approval, processing and retention of cost transfers. Aclin is directly responsible for CommandWide time and attendance data for over 1,400 civilian employees, ensuring that timecards are entered, approved and successfully transmitted to the Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS), which results in NSWC PCD civilian employee’s receipt of their bi-weekly pay. This translates into 36,000 timecard entries valued in excess of $7 million every two weeks.

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O U T S TA N D I N G O R G A N I Z AT I O N S U P P O R T

Dr. Luis R. Gely

Dr. Luis Gely, supervisor, Small Purchase Office, was recognized for delivering "superb support" to NSWC PCD technical community utilizing his contracting knowledge, experience, and work ethic.

One of his most notable accomplishments in FY17 was consolidating the command’s Solidworks procurement, which contributed significantly to Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command Vice Admiral Moore’s “Culture of Affordability” and was identified as a Code 02 reduced Total Ownership Cost (rTOC). Over the past year, Gely worked tirelessly to streamline the small purchase process to more efficiently meet the command’s requirements enabling him and his team to award $15M in small purchases for FY2017. Furthermore, Gely was instrumental in supporting the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) event by procuring $200K worth of supplies in a timely manner.

C O L L A B O R AT I O N E X C E L L E N C E

MK18 Technology Refresh Fielding Team Nancy J. Chamberlain Jessica C. Chunn Mark A. Jeffries Jerrod V. Lambert Jamie A. Ortiz

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The NSWC PCD MK 18 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) Technology Refresh Team completed the first-ever, Fleet-wide technology refresh for the MK 18 UUV Family of Systems (FoS).

The MK 18 Technology Refresh Fielding addressed a number of software and hardware deficiencies, improved system reliability and performance, and improved the overall cybersecurity posture of the system. The refresh established a product baseline for all MK 18 Mod 1 and Mod 2 UUVs and Mission Support/Post-Mission Analysis (MS/PMA) computers. The team successfully completed upgrades on 23 Mod 1 systems and 12 Mod 2 systems plus 2 spare Mod 2 vehicles and 15 schoolhouse MS/PMA computers. The effort included almost 130 UUVs, plus ancillary equipment and a total of 14 fielding events covering 18 weeks of onsite effort. To accomplish the tech refresh, the team performed several types of tasks to include vehicle control computer operating system upgrades, replacement of vehicle control computers on 13 early Mod 1 vehicles while managing a complex schedule that was compatible with the military unit’s high operational tempo.

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NEW PROFESSIONAL EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

Nicole L. Waters

In a short time, Nicole Waters became an Interim and then a full Level II Test Director. She leads at a senior level on her projects as test lead for DDG 1000 InStride Mine Avoidance (ISMA), Joint Threat Warning System – Maritime program, and Advanced Mine Simulation System (AMISS) demonstration, which serves as a large milestone for the modeling and simulation accreditation process for DDG 1000. In every aspect of her work, Waters focused on Operational Readiness Management, she served as Test Director or Safety Observer on programs, such as Research Vessel Sea Fighter, Amphibious Assault Direction System (AADS), AN/AQS-20, Joint High-Speed Vessel (JHSV), Expeditionary Command and Control Suite (ECCS), Advanced Airborne System (AAS), Advanced Mine Simulation System (AMISS), Remote Mine-hunting Vehicle (RMV), and Virtual Perimeter Monitoring System (VPMS).

She also helped lead and execute the safe evacuation of the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program, including MK5 Sea Lions (11) and MK6 Dolphins (5) from Kings Bay, Georgia to NSWC PCD in lieu of impending Hurricanes Matthew and Irma.

O U T S TA N D I N G F L E E T S U P P O R T

Jackie Sandle

Jackie Sandle, the AN/SLQ-48 Mine Neutralization System project manager, improved Operational Availability (OA) for the Fleet’s AN/SLQ-48 MNS. His aggressive and systematic approach elevated the system’s availability by 22 percent, and successfully achieved an OA metric of 92 percent, above threshold throughout all of FY17. To address the systemic and high rate failures primarily associated with the aging Mine Neutralization Vehicle (MNV), Sandle developed a MNV Overhaul and Reconditioning (O&R) revitalization. This work increased available materials for Fleet issue, reduced mean logistic delay times from 803 hours in FY15 to 346 hours in FY17, reduced historical material costs aboard the MCM-1 Platforms from $2.5M in FY15 to $1.25M in FY17, and elevated NAVSUP Supply Material Availability (SMA) index values for repairable items to an all-time high of 89 percent.

Additionally, his efforts reduced the AN/SLQ48 system costs by $3.1M. Achieving these technical advancements and combating the obsolescence issues for high failure items for the in-service MNS has avoided the need for a costly system modernization and upgrade programs.

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O U T S TA N D I N G I N N O VAT I O N

Dr. Jermaine L. Kennedy

Dr. Jermaine Kennedy is recognized for outstanding innovation efforts by his use of new solutions, capitalizing on existing facilities and resources, and collaborating with other technical experts at NSWC PCD. Kennedy’s ongoing use of facilities, to include the test pond, Rapid Prototyping Lab, and Additive Manufacturing Lab, coupled with cutting-edge Circular Synthetic Aperture Sonar (CSAS) techniques, allowed him to produce voxel (volumetric pixels) datasets compatible with 3-D printer technology to generate 3-D prints/models of sonar imagery - the first production of 3-D prints using sonar imagery. This allowed him to extend, test, and refine the 3-D beamforming and non-concentricity compensation algorithms required for CSAS processing with existing Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS) systems on Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) platforms. For the first time, a target imaged from a Navy sonar could be held in human hands, rotated about any desired angle, studied up close, and potentially used to recreate life-sized renditions of imaged objects to support future Naval missions.

O U T S TA N D I N G P R O G R A M S U C C E S S

Wendy L. Barnett

(Received by Dr. Terry Shirey)

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Wendy Barnett’s ability to unite and motivate a highly diverse team, develop and mentor future leaders, and her dedication to technical excellence has raised the bar high for outstanding program success. As the Project Engineer and Enabling Capability (EC) lead for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Code 321 Advanced Undersea Weapon System (AUWS) technology program, a $40 million program, Barnett has provided leadership, oversight, and direction for the execution of the three product lines to ensure each one achieved its technology transition objectives while also fostering cooperation and coordination to enable the demonstration of the AUWS Naval mining capability concept. As the AUWS EC lead, Barnett leads a team of over 20 scientists, engineers, and technicians, and several contractors, and due to her leadership and dedication, the team has successfully planned the entire program and addressed multiple non-technical issues while simultaneously managing ongoing development activities.

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TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE

Michael P. Cylke

Michael Cylke serves as Software Support Agency (SSA) Production Lead that supports the Joint Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2). The Acquisitions Category I (ACAT) is the $3 billion Deployable Joint Command and Control (DJC2) program that has grown to include multiple variants providing C4I for SPAWAR, PEO SHIPS and Department of Navy customers. Cylke is recognized for being directly responsible for the production of all classified and unclassified network enclaves for the JEXC2 Family of Systems (FOS) encompassing ~160 fielded C2 systems across the globe valued at $320M supporting 3,500+ users with a $50M annual budget. Cylke serves as a fiscal steward of taxpayer dollars by his commitment to reducing day-to-day business costs, and as a result, he reduced enclave production from 15 to 10 days with an almost zero error rate. Cylke’s efforts led him to redesign the layout and install a local area network with collaboration tools to encourage teaming and idea-sharing. In addition, Cylke and his team produced a total of 90 C4I enclaves for fiscal year 2017.

E X E M P L A RY L E A D E R S H I P

Scott G. Dorsch

Scott Dorsch is recognized for exemplary leadership demonstrated with the Multiple Vehicle Communications System (MVCS) Project that is a U.S. Navy Acquisition Category I program. This project provides the exclusive communications link between the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and the numerous unmanned vehicles that comprise the LCS Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Mission Package (MP). The project team, one of the largest at the command, is responsible for the design and installation of multi-million dollars of equipment installed on over 18 ships with more to follow. As a result of Dorsch’s unequaled and contagious positive energy, MVCS has become one of the premier programs at NSWC PCD. Among other accomplishments, the MVCS team has successfully integrated and tested with other systems, such as UISS and Knifefish. The MVCS continues to locally manufacture the electronic hardware, associated software and has installed these systems onto five LCS platforms in two different ship builder facilities.

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O U T S TA N D I N G T E A M A C H I E V E M E N T

COBRA Test & Evaluation Team John P. Cederstorm Ludger Denis Thomas P. Fanning Ray W. Forrester, Jr. James E. Frost Javier J. Handal

Dawn M. Klamser Tracey M. Lopez (not pictured) Darryl W. Ogden John N. Robinson Mark T. Sherwood Joy D. St. Amant

The Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) Test & Evaluation team is recognized for outstanding team achievement for test events leading up to the achievement of Initial Operational Capability (IOC) on July 31, 2017. Successful completion of Developmental Testing (Phase 2) and the Initial Operational Test and Evaluation, or IOT&E, Phase 1 event at NASA Wallops Island resulted in an Initial Operational Capability (IOC) declaration and release to the Fleet for the COBRA Block I program. The COBRA team demonstrated excellence and technical rigor in the areas of test planning, system training, and technical knowledge of the COBRA system, troubleshooting, and execution of these major test events. During each test, the COBRA T&E team demonstrated exceptional teamwork and collaboration with nine different organizations. The COBRA T&E team provided exceptional technical expertise in all areas of the COBRA system, including installation of the COBRA hardware and software on test platforms, training of end users, including Sailors, on operation of the COBRA system, execution and operation of the system during test, and evaluation of collected performance data at the conclusion of each flight.

D AV I D S K I N N E R O U T S TA N D I N G S C I E N T I F I C & E N G I N E E R I N G

Arthur H. Degroat, Jr.

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Arthur Degroat, Jr. has made significant scientific contributions to the NSWC PCD and the Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Fleet since 1997 and is well known by colleagues and Fleet operators for his technical expertise.

His direct efforts have led to the successful development and fielding of a multitude of MCM tools and algorithms, such as the mine dip calculator, probability of mechanical cutting performance value generator, and the Progressive Sequence, Reduced Risk (PSRR) algorithm, all of which are fielding with the U.S. Navy’s newest MCM Tactical Decision Aid, MineNet Tactical. The PSRR algorithm is a critical planning component of influence that is designed to keep the sweeping platform safe in a live minefield. Degroat’s tactical expertise was a key driver in the successful development, fielding, and upkeep of the 700+ page classified Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTP) dealing with AMCM, which is the Fleet’s primary reference for the employment of AMCM forces in an MCM tactical environment.

A N N U A L AWA R D S 2017

O U T S TA N D I N G T E A M A C H I E V E M E N T

SEAVIEW Team Dr. Paul D. Auvil Alan R. Cogdill Brian N. Coppola Thomas L. Creswell Alexander E. Dence Sara E. Fletcher Kevin A. Fowler James R. Freed David M. Kovneski

Nick A. Mitchell Marcus S. Rich Pamela J. Stampnick Michael P. Strand Glenn S. Sulzberger Jason C. Taliaferro Adam E. Vickers Hank C. Williams

The SEAVIEW program team at NSWC PCD has worked for the last seven years to improve the overall program and today is responsible for all aspects of the entire lifecycle of the SEAVIEW system. The SEAVIEW team is a multi-faceted, multi-talented, and highly committed team whose engineers responsible for system design are also responsible for crucial technical support when responding to and resolving Fleet Casualty Reports (CASREPs).

Since SEAVIEW’s inception at NSWC PCD, the team has conducted several largescale installations, removals, refurbishments, and at-sea test events annually. Each event involves close coordination with Fleet and shipyard stakeholders. The events are time and labor intensive requiring teams of divers, cranes, multi-disciplined onsite engineering support, and countless hours of planning and coordination to be successful. The at-sea test events require intimate knowledge of both system functionality and platform operations.

The team has successfully conducted these shipboard evolutions, meeting Fleet requirements on time and on budget since the systems inception to NSWC PCD in 2010.

Recently, the team kicked off the follow-on effort to SEAVIEW, called LION HUNTER, for which NSWC PCD maintains its role as the “one stop shop” for the program.

PAT E N T AWA R D E E S 1. John C. Hyland and Cheryl M. Smith Method for Calculating Sensor Performance of a Sensor Grid using Dynamic Path Aggregation 2. Steven F. Naud, Robert C. Woodall, David H. Wilbanks, and Amy N. Satterlee Folding Deployment System for Solar Panels 3. Pedro Bracho and Bryan John Dampened Pivoting Lift Device for a Multi-Line Lift Point Configuration 4. Joseph W. Jacquemin and Pedro Bracho Bolted-Ball Ball-and-Socket Pivoting Joint Assembly

Group photo of this year's inventors recognized for their patent and presented a certificate at the 2017 NSWC PCD Annual Award Ceremony on 12 Jan 2018.

Read more about the 2017 Patentees in the follow issues of the 2018 Coastal Compass. Each month will feature one of the Patentees with details about their patent.

Congratulations!

5. Michael W. Conn and Ricardo C. Echeverria System for the Deployment and Recovery of Towed Sensors 6. Edward F. Downs, Jr. Radiant Heat Barrier Insulation System 7. Edward F. Downs, Jr. Bionic Cochlea with Fluid Filled Tube 8. James E. Sovel Corrosion Resistant Termination Connector for Steel Wire Rope/Minesweeping Cable JANUARY 2018 | 15

Business

CREATING A BETTER BUSINESS CLIMATE

MEDAL FOR VALOR AWARD PANAMA CITY, Florida – Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Joint Expeditionary Command and Control InService Engineering Activity Lead James Chalkley is presented the Department of the Navy Superior Civilian Medal for Valor Dec. 14, 2017, in recognition of his heroic actions for saving his co-workers life during an unusual vehicle accident.

Mr. Chalkley’s actions on that day exemplify the definition of a true hero and he is very deserving of this Medal for Valor.

U.S. Navy photos by Eddie Green

-VADM Thomas J. Moore

Commander Naval Sea Systems Command

Tech Screener CORNER Recently, Purchasing Request business rules were updated per Procurement Business Rules-v1.4 at https://nserc.navy. mil/nswcpcd/Tools_Job_Aids/PRT/PRF%20Documents/ Forms/AllItems.aspx.

Purchase Card (P-Card) Procurement Request Forms submitted for approved Government P-Card buyers will process in accordance with the P-Card dollar threshold, Simplified Acquisitions and Contracts:

PRF questions?

Email NSWCPCD_Tech_Screeners@navy.mil.

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Construction, including delivery / service charges= $2,000.

Service with service contract labor standards, including delivery / service charges= $2,500. Service without service contract labor standards and no terms or conditions, including delivery / service charges= $10,000.

Material, including delivery / service charges is $10,000, meeting criteria: funded by DoD appropriations; not available from Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR (mandatory/competition items only) or a waiver is signed by a contracting officer (based on non-comparability of the UNICOR supply).

Material, including delivery / service charges, that does not meet the criteria= $3,500.

Awards

RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENT

CIVILIAN LENGTH OF SERVICE

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAM Highlight Achievements • AWSC (NAC/AW) Bryan W. Hast, Code CXA, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious service during his tour at NSWC PCD. • BM1(EXW) Gerald J. Mondesir, Code E23, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement during his tour at ACU4.

• MM2(SW/AW) Zacharee W. Carmack, Code E23, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement during his tour at ACU4.

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Upcoming Recognition Opportunities • NAVSEA Commander's Award for Innovation/ SECNAV Innovation Awards • Federal 100 Awards

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Keith Aliberti Christopher Auvil Paul Auvil Wendy Barnett Shannon Crabtree David Dunn John Hunter Roy Isaacs Michael McCoy Jason Sabatino

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

MILITARY AWARDS

PANAMA CITY, Florida — Mineman First Class Petty Officer Alex Hollyfield pins new collar devices on Mineman First Class Petty Officer Alioune Ndiaye during a frocking ceremony Nov. 29, 2017, held at NSWC PCD. Additionally, while serving as Fleet Liaison Leading Petty Officer from October 2016 to September 2017, Ndiaye was selected as selected as Junior Sailor of the Year.

U.S. Navy photos by Anthony Powers

FROCKING CEREMONY

PANAMA CITY, Florida — On behalf of Assault Craft Unit FOUR Commanding Officer Capt. Erik Nilsson, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, Commanding Officer, Capt. Aaron Peters pins new collar devices on First Class Petty Officer Jacob Jubenville, Nov. 29, 2017. Jubenville was recently detached to NSWC PCD to make preparations for the arrival of the U.S. Navy’s next-generation Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) — the Ship to Shore Connector.

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Lifestyle

CREATING A BETTER BUSINESS CLIMATE

SAFETY

By Patrick Beacom, NSWC PCD Safety Specialist

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION Looking to 2018

A New Year’s Resolution is a tradition in which an individual resolves to change an undesired trait or behavior to accomplish a personal goal or otherwise improve their life; organizations find themselves doing the same. They reflect on past year performance objectives and establish new goals, milestones and operational parameters to objectively to measure future performance.

FLEET AND FAMILY

Support Center HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME TO JANUARY THIS IS YOUR CHANCE FOR A NEW BEGINNING Yes, you can make your life healthier and happier, beginning now.

It can be easy to transform if you start today and stay focused tomorrow. Have you resolved to lose weight in 2018? Get back to the gym? Clean up your spending habits? Get organized? Be more positive? If you're feeling overwhelmed already, don't worry. Here are a few tips from the Today Show.

Now you may be asking yourself a few questions, "Why is this information important? What can I do to change things?"

The answer lies in the "Command Safety and Occupational Health Policy." Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division Commanding Officer Capt. Aaron Peters has identified that a primary tenant crucial to the success and readiness of NSWC PCD is "Mishap Prevention" and only asks us to meet three requirements:

1. Integrate safety into all on and off duty activities and work process, 2. Make safe operations and work practices the expected norm, and 3. Ingrain hazard identification and risk management into planning and execution of all evolutions.

GET FIT WITH A PARTNER. Having someone with you at the gym or on your walk/run helps motivate you. Eating meals with someone who has your same goals helps you make better food choices.

What would you say if I could offer you a simple solution that would allow each of us to fulfill our obligation to meet this expected standard and "enhance employee hazard awareness" (an objective established by the Navy Safety Center for 2018)? What is it?

It is the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

START THE DAY CENTERED. When you first wake up, use this breathing and movement exercise as a positive affirmation to get you focused: Reach your arms up as you say "I am," then put your palms together at the center of your body and say "committed to myself.“

A JHA is a risk management technique or tool to be used that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify, and then control, hazards before they can do harm. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment. Ideally, after you identify uncontrolled hazards, you will take steps to eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level.

Why It Matters • •

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Although safety program data trended in a positive direction in 2017, there is room for much more improvement.

“Our people are our most precious asset and we owe them, their families, and loved ones our commitment to do all in our power to protect their well-being.” Capt. Peters; Command Safety and Occupational Health Policy “We will not accept unnecessary risk, nor condone any avoidable injury or loss of equipment as the cost of doing business.” Capt.

Peters; Command Safety and Occupational Health Policy.

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SIGN UP FOR A SAVINGS APP. If you want to save money without thinking about it, download apps like Qapital, Digit, or Acorns today and get on your way to saving hundreds and maybe thousands by the end of the year.

START SMALL. Create small and specific goals that will lead to big results, like reading a book in the evening instead of taking an iPhone to bed to help improve your quality of sleep and reduce stress.

BE UNCOMFORTABLE. Life begins at the end of your comfort zone if you're willing to plan take smart risks. Do one thing every day that makes you uncomfortable.

CLEAN UP AND CASH IN. Get rid of clutter and make some money in the process by selling stuff you never wear or use, from clothing to furniture.

SIDELINE STRESS. Help eliminate the harmful health effects of stress by doing everything from socializing and laughing more to using a warm wrap around your neck and relaxing for 10 minutes.

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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)

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Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Awareness

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Antiterrorism Training (Level 1)

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FEB 28

Combating Trafficking in Persons

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APR 30

Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH)

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Uncle Sam's Operations Security (OPSEC)

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DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge

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Workplace Violence Prevention

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NAVSEA Intro to Controlled Unclassified N Info Training

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Community

LIVING IN THE PANHANDLE

NSWC PCD FORMER EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Retires After 35 Years PANAMA CITY, Florida – Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division former Executive Officer Cmdr. Paul (Greg) Werring, Jr., USN, retired from the U.S. Navy after serving 35 years on active duty. His retirement ceremony was held on Jan. 12, 2018 at NSWC PCD in Panama City, Florida where he served as the executive officer for three years.

Lead by example.

I never ask anyone to do something I wouldn't do.

- Cmdr. Paul G. Werring, USN

Werring, a 1978 Clermont Northeastern High School graduate, enrolled at the University of Dayton (UD) to pursue an electrical engineering degree. After a couple of years, he decided to change career paths and enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

“I always thought the Navy was cool from stories I read and movies I watched. It’s a cliché, but I wanted to see the world and the Navy provided that for me,” said Werring.

Back then, he never dreamed his stint in the Navy would last more than 35 years.

After completing boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois, he trained to become an electronics technician. His first operational duty station was at the U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

During that tour, he applied for and was accepted into the Enlisted Commissioning Program thanks in part to the college credits he received at UD. The Navy sent him to The Ohio State University where he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Cum Laude) in 1990 and was commissioned to the rank of ensign.

I always thought the Navy was cool from stories I read and movies I watched. It’s a cliché, but I wanted to see the world and the Navy provided that for me.

- Cmdr. Paul G. Werring, USN

Werring said he was always interested in aviation and said the highlight of his career was becoming designated a Naval Flight Officer and earning his wings. While assigned to P-3 Orion squadrons, he deployed several times to locations including, but not limited to Iceland, Italy, and Diego Garcia.

Werring reflects on his career and says the most rewarding aspect of his career was becoming a Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer, commonly known as a “shooter,” on the USS Eisenhower (CVN 69).

“As an Arresting Gear Officer, I would stand at the back of the flight deck and clear aircraft to land. As a Catapult Officer I would make sure everything is set to launch an aircraft. The final signal is the pilot’s saluting the 'shooter' who salutes back, makes one last check with everyone, and then signals for the aircraft to be launched,” said Werring.

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U.S. Navy photos by Eddie Green

It is such an adrenaline rush being on the flight deck with all of the jets powered up around you.

- Cmdr. Paul G. Werring, USN

"It is such an adrenaline rush being on the flight deck with all of the jets powered up around you. Even if they’re not on, it was just fun being on the flight deck.”

While on the USS Eisenhower, Werring visited several locations in Europe and the Middle East.

When looking back over his career, Werring said it couldn’t have been more fulfilling. The Navy came through with his wish to see the world. Werring said he will miss being in uniform and spending time with his fellow Sailors, but offers pearls of wisdom for those hoping to achieve comparable success.

“Work hard even when things aren’t going your way and good things will happen to you,” said Werring.

When asked about leadership philosophy, he said, “Lead by example, I never ask anyone to do something I wouldn’t do.”

While serving as the NSWC PCD executive officer, Werring was charged with leading and managing 40 military, over 1,400 federal civil servants of whom the majority is scientists and engineers. Overall, the command manages a $503 million business base and supports sponsors and stakeholders in the fields of mine warfare, expeditionary and amphibious maneuver systems, diving and life support and naval special warfare.

Werring’s personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), the Meritorious Service Medal (four awards), The Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (two awards). In addition, Werring received Campaign Service Medals for serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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JSTP Travel Site: http://nsapctravel.mwrtvl.com JANUARY 2018 | 21

SOUNDINGS

DECEMBER 2017

Vol. 3

DECEMBER 2018

Issue 12

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NSWC PCD Featured in the 2017 "Year in Review" issue of the NAVSEA Soundings publication SOUNDINGS

DECEMBER 2017

NSWC PANAMA CITY DIVISION Members of Team Badger cheer as they are announced as the champions of NSWC Panama City Division’s 2017 Director’s Cup on March 17.

The technical competition is structured to provide participants an opportunity to experience the endto-end systems engineering process. The 2017 Director’s Cup competition challenged department teams to conceive, design, fabricate, develop and compete with unmanned improved explosive device detection, marking and neutralization vehicles. The vehicles were judged in a series of static and dynamic events on criteria including cost, presentation, engineering design, acceleration, maneuverability, detection, marking and neutralization.

Master Chief (SW) Dean Venczel, one of the last “first-generation” Minemen in the U.S. Navy, retired from active duty June 9 at NSWC Panama City Division after 30 years of active duty military service. Venczel, a Seattle native and the most recent Command Master Chief of NSWC Panama City Division, joined the Navy in 1987.

A team of U.S. Navy scientists and engineers aboard NSWC Panama City Division, including from left, Dr. Josh Kogot, Dr. Michelle Kincer and Dr. Ryan Kincer, announced earlier this year that it had successfully recreated a natural material used for marine wildlife defense to assist military personnel. The hagfish slime thread has been compared to spider silk; both are natural, renewable materials that could one day replace synthetic products derived from petroleum-based precursors. The slime thread has comparable mechanical properties to Kevlar, a synthetic fiber used as a reinforcing agent for rubber products and protective gear. The synthetic hagfish slime potentially could be used for ballistics protection, firefighting, anti-fouling, diver protection or antishark spray.

Distribution Statement D: Release is authorized for DoD employees and DoD contractors only.

Other requests must be forwarded to NSWC or NUWC Headquarters.

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Do you have a question

or suggestion?

Where are the Lactation Stations/Mother's Rooms located?

Here at NSWC PCD, we have two permanent Lactation Stations/ Mother's Rooms located in Building 110 Room 2M25, and a room adjacent to first floor female restroom in building Building 49.

Both rooms are connected to the restroom, however, they are not in the restroom. Both rooms have systems furniture assembled with tall walls and a locking door. We have also set up temporary locations in various buildings on an as needed basis. According to the NSA PC Commanding Officer, "We do not have any dedicated nursing rooms at this time. We have identified spaces that could be modified for a nursing room, if there is a need."

Click Here to submit online or visit the these buildings: 110 LOBBY 371 LOBBY 544 SECOND FLOOR 581 THIRD FLOOR CANTEEN 582 SECOND FLOOR LOBBY 608 LOBBY

Community Relations Navy Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Toured NSWC PCD

A Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) Unit poses for a group photo standing aboard the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC 91) during a tour of the NSWC PCD, Nov. 14, 2017. The NJROTC Unit of Lake Howell High School from Winter Park, Florida, visited NSWC PCD to learn about the various research, development, test and evaluation job opportunities are available to them should they decide to pursue a career with the U.S. Navy.

Courtesy photo.

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EVENTS 2018 MWR Travel Fair

Time: 1100 Location: MWR Fitness Center

Cyber Warfare: The Internet of Things

Time: 1130-1300 Location: Gulf Coast State College

Fat Wednesday Mardi Gras Time: 1500-2000 Location: Main Deck Pub & Grill

PCB Mardi Gras & Music Festival Feb 9-10th Location: Pier Park

Love & Laughter Comedy Show & Dinner Time: 1900-2200 Location: Holiday Inn, Panama City

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Valentine's Day

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PCB Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival

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Presidents' Day

Location: Aaron Bessant Park

Holiday Routine

2018 FEDERAL

HOLIDAYS • Jan. 1 - New Year's Day • Jan. 15 - MLK Jr. Birthday • Feb. 19 - Presidents' Day • May 28 - Memorial Day • July 4 - Independence Day • Sept. 3 - Labor Day • Oct. 8 - Columbus Day • Nov. 12 - Veterans Day • Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving Day • Dec. 25 - Christmas Day JANUARY 2018 | 25

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The Children’s Christmas Party Committee (CCPC), a non-profit organization comprised of NSWC PCD and Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA PC) personnel, hosted the annual Children’s Christmas Party Dec. 13, 2017 to benefit 101 Bay County children in need.

The CCPC treated children to Christmas music, dancing, a magic show, toys, clothing, a shoe gift card, and a holiday feast. The event concluded with a visit by Santa Claus and Santa’s helper, played by NSWC PCD employees Omar Galban and Christina Pate.

For over 60 years, this has been a time-honored Christmas tradition where employees of the NSWC PCD and NSA PC partner with local businesses near the base to ensure our town’s children in need to receive a Christmas they will never forget.

- Jodi Hendrix CCPC Co-Chair

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THE FACTS About the Flu

Prevention Checklist Body aches, runny nose, fever, headache, and fatigue. These are some of the symptoms of the flu.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses, which often manifest suddenly. Although most people recover in a few days, the virus can be deadly for others.

People at high risk of death from the flu include people 65 years and older, people of any age with certain chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease), pregnant women and young children, according to CDC.

OSHA recommends workers follow these tips to help protect against contracting the flu virus: • • • • • • • • •

Get the flu vaccine.

Don’t go to work if you’re sick. If you have a fever and flu-like symptoms, stay home until your fever has been gone for at least a day.

Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If you don’t have access to soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Refrain from touching your face, particularly your nose, mouth and eyes.

Be mindful of others. Cough or sneeze into a tissue or into your upper sleeves, and then wash your hands.

Keep items you use regularly, such as your keyboard or telephone, clean. When possible, refrain from using a co-worker’s office equipment. If you must, consider disinfecting any items you use.

Keep your distance from people you suspect may be ill.

Do your best to maintain a healthy diet, and exercise regularly.

Check to see if your employer offers training on how to stay healthy at work.

Additional information about the flu can be found on the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/.

Internal

QUALITY AUDIT QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

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• Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Naval Special Warfare (NSW) and Fleet Diving Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) • EOD & Fleet Diving In-Service Systems • USMC Raids & Recon Parachute & Diving • Virtual Perimeter Monitoring System (VPMS)

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

• Joint and Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) and Navy Expeditionary Tactical Command & Control (NETC2) • Rebreather Diving System Development • NSW Life Cycle Sustainment Management (LCSM) • NSW Life Support Systems

• Test & Evaluation Littoral Systems

Quality

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Non-conforming materials should be tagged rejected, segregated from the common work area, and secured to prevent untended use.

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