Dahlgren Source - March, 2015

Dahlgren Vol. 26, No. 3, March 2015

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Aegis Ashore Team Trainer Pilot Class Graduates

NSWC Dahlgren Division Celebrates Navy Reserve Centennial Birthday

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Adm. Michelle Howard made history on two fronts on July 1, 2014.

When she was sworn in as Vice Chief of Naval Operations during a ceremony at the Women In Military Service For America Memorial (WIMS) she became the first female and the first African American to achieve 4-star rank in the Navy.

However becoming VCNO is only one of a list of many firsts she has achieved.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert lauded her 32-year career acknowledging that she came up the hard way through the amphibious expeditionary warfare arena.

Greenert noted that Howard had numerous sea tours, held senior positions at the Pentagon, and was the first African American woman to command a ship.

Greenert said he was extremely excited and extremely proud for her to take over the position of VCNO. “She will bear the burden of a role model and she is ready to bear that very well. And I am very excited about that because we need lots more women in the navy,” said Greenert. “We need to be a much more diverse navy and roll models are important for that.”

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus administered the oath of office noting some of her achievements including that she stepped up to take action as Commander of the Multinational Task Force that rescued Capt. Richard Phillips on the Maersk Alabama.

According to Mabus, Howard reached this point in her See 4-STAR, page 2

Adm. Michelle Howard, Vice Chief of Naval Operations (Official U.S. Navy Photo)

Woman Seabee leads the way for Naval 4 Construction Forces Marty van DuynE News Net News

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Rear Adm. Katherine L. Gregory took command of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) in Washington Oct. 26, 2012.

This assignment earned her the distinction of being the first female Chief of Civil Engineers, as well as the highest-ranking female Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) Officer.

She served in a myriad of Naval Facilities Engineering Commands throughout the world. She also served in staff positions in Washington as the Seabees actions officer and Chief of Naval Operations Overseas Bases planning and action officer.

Her career is rooted deep within the Naval Construction Forces, or Seabees and she served with Amphibious Construction Battalion One and Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) One.

Gregory was commanding officer of NMCB 133; Commander, 30th Naval Construction Regiment; and chief of staff, First Naval Construction Division.

Seabee tours saw her deployed to the Western Pacific, Mediterranean, Iraq, and Haiti.

The Navy established the Civil Engineer Corps on Mar. 2, 1867, but the Seabees weren’t officially established until Mar. 5, 1942.

Since Rear Adm. Ben Moreell founded the first Construction Battalion in 1941 to support the

Top Female Leadership in the Navy

Women are leading the Navy in numerous career fields in both officer and enlisted ranks. As we celebrate Women’s History Month we honor all women in the Navy and take a closer look at the highest-ranking women in the Navy.

Rear Adm. Katherine l. Gregory, Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command; Chief of Civil Engineers.

The women are the first, the only, or the highest ranking in their position.

Flag Officers

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Adm. Michelle Howard Vice Chief of Naval Operations

war mission, Seabees have served in every conflict around the globe.

However, it took 32 years before

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Seabees: Adm. Gregory From page 1 women were allowed to begin training for the Construction Forces. And due to the Combat Exclusion Law it wasn’t until 1994 that operational Mobile Construction Battalions (MCB) began to accept women.

Like many women Navy leaders, Gregory has racked up a number of firsts.

The Admiral was the first female executive officer of a Seabee battalion and first female commanding officer

4-Star: Adm. Howard From page 1 career based on her skills, abilities, and leadership emphasizing that those are the only things that should come into consideration for a position, not ethnicity, or gender.

Howard took the podium for some short remarks following the formal ceremony.

“If you don’t believe today was a first, when I called to order 4-star shoulder boards for women they didn’t exist,” said Howard. “A special contract was let and you folks are seeing the first set in the history of

Leaders: Navy women From page 1 Vice Adm. Nanette M. “Nan” DeRenzi 42nd Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the Navy Vice Adm. Nora W. Tyson Deputy Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command Vice Adm. Jan Tighe 3rd Commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command; Commander, U.S.10th Fleet Rear Adm. Annie B. Andrews Commander, Navy Recruiting Command Rear Adm. Elizabeth L. Train Director, National Maritime Intelligence -Integration Office; Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence Rear Adm. Katherine L. Gregory Commander, Naval Facilities

of an active Seabee battalion.

She was serving as Chief of Staff, First Naval Construction Division in Virginia Beach when she was promoted to flag level.

Upon her promotion to Admiral, Gregory said, “I have never felt restricted or precluded by our leadership from any opportunity. In fact, most of the opportunities I’ve been offered were at the suggestion of my chains of command or peers.”

The newly appointed Admiral was assigned as Commander, NAVFAC Pacific, and Pacific Fleet Engineer where she served until assigned to her current position.

Gregory graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1982 and also

earned graduate degrees from the University of Southern California and George Washington University, as well as completing the Senior Executive Program at the London School of Business.

She is a registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a qualified military parachutist, and Seabee Combat Warfare officer.

Gregory’s 2015 anniversary message reflected on the past and looked to the future.

“On March 5, 1942, the Seabees were officially established out of the critical need to recruit Sailors with construction experience who could construct and defend advanced naval bases in the war zone.

The bravery and sacrifices of CEC officers and Seabees in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan are well known” She noted that Core Values of honor, courage, and commitment define the distinguishing character, culture, and guiding beliefs of the Navy.

She s aid hero es such as “Construction Mechanic Third Class Marvin Shields, Steelworker Second Class Robert Stethem, and Lieutenant Junior Grade Francis Toner IV, serve as inspiring touchstones.”

Gregory’s message concluded with a reminder that as past stories and accomplishments are celebrated, “let us always remember to honor

those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those wounded in service of our country.”

Today you will find women Seabees working in the same construction trades alongside men all over the world.

Seabees still adhere to the same motto established by Moreell, Construmus Batumius, or We Build, We Fight.

2015 marked the 73rd anniversary of the Seabees, the 148th anniversary of the Civil Engineer Corps, and the 173rd anniversary of NAVFAC. Detailed history of the Seabees, their Construction Battalion “Seabee” Logo, and videos of Women in the Seabees and CEC can be found at www.Seabee.Navy.mil

the United States Navy.”

Howard thanked those that supported her along the way saying, “Everyone of you that’s in a chair had something to do with my standing up here.”

She concluded by thanking all United States Sailors.

Howard graduated from Gateway High School in Aurora, Colorado in 1978.

She graduated from the Naval Academy in 1982 and from Army Command and General Staff College in 1998, with a Masters in Military Arts and Sciences.

The Surface Warfare Officer’s initial sea tours were on the USS Hunley (AS 31) and the USS Lexington (AVT 16).

She received the Secretary of

the Navy/Navy League Captain Winifred Collins award in May 1987. This award is given to one woman officer a year for outstanding leadership.

Howard became the first African American woman to command a ship in the U.S. Navy when she took command of USS Rushmore (LSD 47) on Mar. 12, 1999.

She was the first female U.S. Naval Academy graduate to reach the rank of Rear Admiral.

Howard was assigned to more challenging positions throughout her career and saw tours supporting Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the peacekeeping effort Operation Joint Endeavor in the former Republic of Yugoslavia, tsunami relief efforts in Indonesia,

and maritime security operations in the North Arabian Gulf.

She commanded Amphibious Squadron Seven, deployed with Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 5, commanded Expeditionary Strike Group Two deploying to Central Command theater, where she commanded Task Force 151, Multinational Counter-piracy effort, and Task Force 51, Expeditionary Forces, and served as Maritime Task Force commander for the annual

Baltic Operations exercise under 6th Fleet.

Her shore assignments included senior level positions with the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) as well as the Joint Staff.

As the top-ranking woman in the Navy, Howard stands as an example of achievement during Women’s History Month. Her complete biography can be found at www.

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Aegis Ashore Team Trainer Pilot Class Graduates Lt. Bryan Kline

Technical Analyst, Center for Surface Combat Systems VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The pilot class of the new Aegis Ashore Team Trainer (AATT) graduated after completing a thorough and rigorous eight week training course Feb. 27. Training was conducted

by Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit (CSCSU) Dam Neck in conjunction with CSCS Detachment (Det) Norfolk, Afloat Training Group (ATG) Norfolk and Tactical Training Group Atlantic (TACTRAGRULANT). The pilot class students will be the first deploying watch team to the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System in Deveselu, Romania.

“Today’s graduation is the result of years of development efforts on behalf of all of the trainer and curriculum developers,” said Mr. Mike Kroner, Deputy Director for CSCS’ Technical Support Directorate. “This pilot course has been a great opportunity to validate those efforts and ensure the watch teams have the skill sets necessary to execute their mission in Romania.”

The AATT was funded by the Surface Warfare Resource Sponsor, OPNAV N96 and developed by the Surface Warfare, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA 21) Surface Training Systems (STS) Program Office (PMS 339) and Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD). The AATT facility is located onboard Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex in Gallery Hall. The trainer

houses a mock-up of the shorebased Aegis Combat Information Center (CIC) and Communication Center and hosts a complete replica of the tactical warfighting, communication and information technology systems resident at the host nation in Europe.

The concept behind Aegis Ashore dates back to September 2009 when it was determined that more capable Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) was required to defend U.S. deployed forces, their families, and allies in Europe.

“President Barack Obama declared that the U.S. would pursue a phased adaptive approach to missile defense in Europe to employ technology that is proven, cost-effective, and adaptable,” said Mr. Brian Deters, Director of Technical Support for CSCS. “Since shipboard Aegis Weapons Systems have defended America’s interests onboard Ticonderoga-class cruisers and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for decades, Aegis Ashore became the Navy’s solution. Aegis Ashore

Top: During a team training exercise at the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer (AATT), AATT pilot students work at the consoles to gain experience working with the system and to certify for operations prior to deployment.

(U.S. Navy photo by Fire Controlman 2nd Class Cory Munsterman, Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit Dam Neck)

Above: The Aegis Ashore Team Trainer (AATT) houses a mock-up of the shore-based Aegis Combat Information Center (CIC) and Communication Center and hosts a complete replica of the tactical warfighting, communication and information technology systems resident at the host nation in Romania (U.S. Navy photo by Fire Controlman 2nd Class Cory Munsterman, Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit Dam Neck)

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is the land-based version of this combat system, leveraging the latest technology developed for the U.S. Navy’s most advanced warships as well as the experience of highlytrained Sailors.”

AATT is operated by CSCSU Dam Neck under Capt. Leonard Remias and AATT director Mr. Larry Sharp.

Supporting Sharp is a cadre of full time industry partner instructors and maintainers. The permanent staff is augmented by a rotating pool of instructors provided by CSCS Det Norfolk resulting in optimal manpower utilization throughout the course of instruction.

The complete AATT course of instruction is comprised of an eight week training pipeline; a five week basic phase conducted

by CSCSU Dam Neck, a one week qualification phase conducted

by ATG Norfolk, and a two week certification phase conducted by TACTRAGRULANT. During weeks one and two, CSCS instructed students on basic system capabilities and limitations, theater

operational procedures, console operator familiarization, and BMD mission planning.

“Due to the diversity of rates, backgrounds and varying levels of BMD experience, our entire team was eager to begin ‘base lining’ and the CSCS cadre did not fail to deliver,” said AATT student Lt. Daniel Rayburn. “We began with the history of BMD and ended with a detailed overview of Command and Control infrastructure effectively conveying all critical concepts and processes.”

During weeks three through five, the watch team executed a series of increasingly complex tactical team scenarios, flexing the extensive capabilities of the new high fidelity trainer while turning the students into a cohesive tactical team.

“The quiet is occasionally broken by routine reports, casualty response procedures and engagement statuses culminating in a wellrehearsed rapid-fire report ‘offship,’” commented Rayburn. “The seemingly relaxed demeanor gives

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no indication as to the intensity of the battle being waged as wave upon wave of simulated ballistic missiles are systematically detected, assessed and engaged by the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System (AAMDS).”

After the five week basic phase, the crew completed their BMD Qualification (BMDQ) administered by ATG Norfolk.

Following a successful BMDQ, TACTRAGRULANT supervised the execution of a BMD Exercise (BMDEX), in coordination with theater ballistic missile defense assets, as a capstone to the AATT course of instruction.

Lt. Cmdr. Matt Langley, the TACTRAGRULANT military lead for Aegis Ashore, who recently served as Sixth Fleet’s BMD Upper Tier Coordination Officer (UTCO), says he enjoyed being part of the pilot course and was glad to offer his recent EUCOM experience.

“Aegis Ashore Romania is another step in the European Phased Adaptive Approach (EPAA) which brings greater capabilities to United States European Command (EUCOM) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO),” he added.

Cmdr. Andrew Carlson, AAMDS Romania’s commanding officer, discusses the importance of the delivered training.

“The training provided to the inaugural watch team for Aegis Ashore Romania established a solid baseline for operation and tactical employment of this new capability and will prove to be pivotal in the development of our Sailors to deploy in the European theater,” he said. “We will be ready to execute the President’s initiative to provide BMD for our allies and partners in the region.”

Capt. Bill McKinley, CSCS’ commanding officer, discusses how AATT is a great example of how technology is improving the U.S. Navy’s ability to train Sailors while saving both time and money.

“AATT allows us to train, qualify, and certify our Sailors so when they arrive in Romania they are immediately prepared to contribute,” he said. “This represents the next evolution in combat systems training and sets a clear standard for what we should strive to achieve in our future training endeavors.”

The Center for Surface Combat Systems mission is to develop and deliver surface ship combat systems training to achieve surface warfare superiority. CSCS headquarters’ staff oversees 14 learning sites and provides almost 70,000 hours of curriculum for close to 700 courses a year to more than 40,000 Sailors. The training center uses a mix of blended learning comprised of instructor led classes, hands-on labs, simulation and computer-based training.

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NSWC Dahlgren Division Celebrates Navy Reserve Centennial Birthday Meanwhile in New York City …

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) employees who served - or are currently serving - in the Navy reserves, celebrated the centennial anniversary of the Navy Reserve by wearing their uniforms to work March 3. The Navy authorized all reserve Sailors, past and present, to wear their uniforms to their civilian workplaces in commemoration of the Navy Reserve centennial anniversary.

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Brian Durant is pictured with three of the command’s civilian employees who chose to wear their Navy uniforms in honor of this significant milestone. Standing left to right are Capt. Durant; Lyle Brown, an NSWCDD Warfare Systems Department physicist; Robert Getty, an Engagement Systems Department lead systems engineer; and Mark Pugh, a Warfare Systems Department physicist.

Brown, a retired Navy reserve captain, was the Special Fleet

Vice Adm. Robin R. Braun, chief of Navy Reserve, and commander, Navy Reserve Forces, celebrated the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Navy Reserve with New York-based Sailors.

Braun and the Sailors started the morning on the sets of Fox and Friends, the Today Show, and Good Morning America to honor the service and sacrifice of 100 years of Sailors who formed the history and heritage of the current Navy Reserve force.

Following early morning appearances on the morning shows, Sailors participated in a cake-cutting ceremony and celebration aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum on Manhattan’s west side. Braun made remarks after being introduced by Juan M. Garcia, III, assistant secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs).

“Over the next century the Navy Reserves will remain an ever present and pivotal component of the U.S. Navy,” said Braun. “In a world where danger lurks around every corner we will have to rely on the men and women of the Navy Reserve to be willing, ready, and able to meet any challenge whenever, and wherever they are called.”

Braun also commended the Navy Reserve Sailors who, in their civilian careers, serve as members of the New York Police and Fire Departments.

“Many of these citizen Sailors, like thousands of New Yorkers before them, didn’t run for cover after 9/11, they ran for the fight,” said Braun.

“They put their lives and volunteered to stand side by side with their counterparts on active duty and I couldn’t be more proud to serve with each and every one of them.”

After finishing her remarks, the oldest and youngest Sailors in attendance cut the cake following a long Navy tradition. The USO Show Troupe also performed a medley of patriotic songs for all in attendance.

The Navy Reserve was originally founded on March 3, 1915 as the

Projects officer in his last reserve unit at the National Reconnaissance Office. Getty, a Navy reserve commander, is currently an antisubmarine warfare exercise mentor for his reserve unit at the Carrier Strike Group Four Fleet Synthetic Training Detachment. Pugh, a Navy reserve commander, is currently the operations officer at the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command, Norfolk, Va.

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Female admiral at helm as Navy Reserve kicks off centennial Marty van DuynE News Net News The Navy Reserve is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2015 and a woman is at the helm as the Reserve enters its second century.

Vice Admiral Robin R. Braun took command as Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force Aug. 13, 2012.

She is the 12th Chief of the Navy Reserve, the first female leader of the Navy Reserve, and the highestranking female Aviator.

The Admiral kicked of the yearlong celebration on Mar. 2 in a Pentagon ceremony along with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert.

“All 59,000 Sailors are very proud to celebrate the history and the heritage of our service and especially to highlight the millions who have served over the past century,” said Braun.

C ong re ss aut hor i z e d t he establishment of the Federal Naval Reserve on Mar. 3, 1915. Initially, only enlisted Navy veterans were allowed to sign up, but sitting on the cusp of WWI on Aug. 29, 1916 reorganization allowed nonveterans to join and re-designated the Federal Naval Reserves as the U.S. Naval Reserve Force.

Reservists have been deployed on a fairly regular basis both individually and as units for the

Reserve: 100 Years From page 4 U.S. Navy Reserve Force. The Navy Reserve contributed 84 percent of the Navy manpower during World War II. More than 52,000 Navy Reserve Sailors have been mobilized and deployed to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan, including more than 8,000 who have done a second combat tour. Today, at least 20,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, or about one third of the Navy’s Reserve Component, is providing fully integrated global operational support to the fleet and combatant commanders.

For information on the history and heritage of the Navy Reserve as well as current Sailor stories and upcoming Centennial events, please visit www.navyreservecentennial. com —John J. Joyce, NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications

Vice Adm. Robin R. Braun, Chief Of Navy Reserve; Commander, Navy Reserve Force (Official U.S. Navy Photos)

past three decades and since 2001 Navy Reservists have completed more than 70,000 mobilizations in support of contingency operations around the world.

Since 2005 all Navy Reservists are known as U.S. Navy Sailors.

Centennial celebrations are scheduled throughout the year.

Details on events can be found at http://NavyReserveCentennial. com.

Details on the Navy Reserve, including biographical information can be found at www.NavyReserve.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Navy Reserve, Vice Adm. Robin Braun, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Juan Garcia, and Navy Reserve Force Master Chief C. J. Mitchell cut a ribbon in front of the new Centennial of the U.S. Navy Reserve display in the Pentagon.

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Army Colonel to Navy Audience at Black History Month Observance:

DoD Leads the Way in Opening Doors of Opportunities for All John Joyce NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications Dahlgren — An Army colonel reflected on her reaction to an unusual invitation - would she be the Navy’s guest speaker at a Black History Month celebration sponsored by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)?

“I’ve done nothing extraordinary,” Col. Traci Crawford declared to the Navy military and civilian audience attending the event at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren Feb. 26.

Crawford - Commander of Moncrief Army Community Hospital, Fort Jackson, S.C. - said she thought about “those amazing and inspirational American figures that have gone before us.”

Then she asked, “why me?”

Her brother - NSWCDD scientist Michael Hobson who doubles as the command’s Black Employment Program Manager - explained: “It’s because of who you are and what you have accomplished!”

Without further ado, Crawford accepted the guest speaker invitation, braving the weather and road conditions, driving from South Carolina to the Dahlgren base theater for the event.

The 2015 theme, selected by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History is “A Century of Black Life, History, and Culture.” This theme highlights the fact that over the past century, African American life, history, and culture have become major forces in the United States and the world.

“As I reflect on my life and career, I can humbly say that I’ve just simply done my best,” said Crawford as she presented her message: “Honoring the Legacy of Black History by Simply Doing Your Best.”

The colonel’s words of wisdom are evident in her own life.

In addition to serving in various clinical, staff, and leadership positions, she holds a Master’s degree in Military Strategic Studies and a Master’s of Science degree in Trauma/Critical Care. The colonel is also a graduate of the U.S. Army War College, the Resident Army Command and General Staff College, and the Combined Armed Services Staff School.

“Let’s reflect on our rich African-American history and let me share with you my experiences, challenges, and mentors who have molded me into the person I am today,” said Crawford, explaining that her mother - a business

“She taught me what excellence looks like, and taught me that in spite of circumstances around you, to simply do your best and always strive for better.”

Col. Traci Crawford teacher in New York and Virginia who completed her master’s and doctoral degrees while working and raising a family - was her role model.

“She taught me what excellence looks like, and taught me that in spite of circumstances around you, to simply do your best and always strive for better,” said Crawford as she reflected on tours of duty from her first assignment as a medical surgical staff nurse and emergency room staff nurse at Baynes Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Polk, La., to more recent tours at the strategic level in Army leadership positions at the Pentagon and Fort Knox, Ky. “The biggest lesson I learned from Fort Polk is to grow where you’re planted and just do the best that you can,” said Crawford.

“My focus for the remainder of my career was, and is, to do my best regardless of circumstances.

I’ve had many mentors who have encouraged me to do just that.”

Crawford turned the attention of her audience to challenges faced

by African Americans - past and present - who responded to their challenges with determination, resulting in inspirational accomplishments.

“Black history month is important because of what it represents - a rich and diverse culture that has arisen because of the contributions of individuals,” said Crawford. “Each individual’s success is a bridge that others can cross to contribute to the betterment of all.”

Crawford recalled the inspirational American figures that came to her mind when she was invited to speak to her Navy audience.

“Carter G. Woodson - who pioneered the celebration of Negro History Week - was a bridge,” said Crawford. “President Abraham Lincoln, remembered by scholars and the public as one of three greatest U.S. presidents, was a bridge. Frederick Douglas, an African American social reformer, orator, writer, statesman, was a bridge. He served as a living example, countering slave holders’ arguments that slaves lacked the intellectual capacity to function as

independent citizens.”

“We must all continue to educate and be a bridge to inspire people in the future,” said Crawford, recalling the lives of African-American abolitionist, and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth and African-American abolitionist, humanitarian, and union spy Harriet Tubman - referring to them as a “bridge”.

She recounted the life of Booker T. Washington - an AfricanAmerican educator, author, orator, advisor to presidents of the United States - “and a bridge who lifted the veil of ignorance from his people and pointed the way to progress through education and industry.”

“And finally,” said Crawford, “Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Brown - the first African American to graduate from the U.S. naval academy - was a bridge”.

Moreover, Crawford quoted Michelle Obama’s comments about U.S. President Barack Obama. “He believes that when you’ve worked hard and done well and walked through the door of opportunity, you don’t slam it shut behind you.

You reach back and give folks the same chances that helped you succeed.”

“The military leads the way in challenging societal norms and breaking glass ceilings, opening doors of opportunities for all who demonstrate hard work, good ethics, and simply doing their best,” said Crawford.

NSWCDD Commander Capt. Brian Durant reviewed the accomplishments of African-Americans - including their impact in government, international affairs, politics, civil rights, medicine, literature, space exploration, sports, music, entertainment and the military since 1915. Most notable is Barack Obama who became the 44th President of the United States - the first African-American to hold that office.

Throughout Black History Month, the Navy recognizes the honorable service that AfricanAmerican Sailors have provided throughout naval history ever since the Revolutionary War. “One of the most compelling success stories is that of Vice Adm.

Top: Capt. Brian Durant, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) commander, presents the Dahlgren history book, ‘The Sound of Freedom’, to Col. Traci Crawford, commander of Moncrief Army Community Hospital, Fort Jackson, S.C., at the 2015 Black History Month Observance.

(U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Dunn/Released)

Above: Michael Hobson, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Black Employment Program manager, presents a plaque to his sister - Col. Traci Crawford.

(U.S. Navy photo by Patrick Dunn/Released)

Michelle Howard,” said Durant.

“Admiral Howard is recognized for many first accomplishments, including the recognition as the first female United States Naval Academy graduate to be promoted to the rank of admiral, the first black female to command a combatant ship, and the first black female promoted to two-star and three-star admiral - and then four stars. Today she serves as Vice Chief of Naval Operations, second in command in the Navy.”

African-Americans continue to serve with distinction, comprising more than 17 percent of Navy active duty total force end-strength.

“Our success as a warfare center depends upon the talents and hard work of a diverse workforce comprised of men and women of all ethnic backgrounds,” said Durant.

“They share a desire to meet the challenges of our mission and work side-by-side to develop innovative solutions for the warfighter.

Innovation and progress are best served with diverse ideas set towards a common goal. I’d like to thank all of you, particularly due to the weather and particularly to African-American members of our workforce, for your continued dedication and hard work.”

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Navy Engineer Honored with Prestigious Modern Day Technology Leader Award John Joyce NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications Dahlgren — A Navy engineer who impacts the safety of military technologies – including the electromagnetic railgun – received the 2015 Modern-Day Technology Leader Award, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) announced March 11.

U.S. Black Engineer and Information Technology magazine presented its award to Tiffany Owens at the 29th annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) gala during the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference.

“I was very excited and humbled to

and the other technology leaders are individuals whose stories of phenomenal success merit national recognition.”

The conference’s prestigious awards ceremony provide d employers with the unique opportunity to acknowledge and share the achievements of minorities who are leaders in the fields of math, science, engineering, and information technology.

“The impact of the work we perform at Dahlgren is so far reaching and it’s very gratifying to know that I helped to make a contribution,” said Owens, regarding the award’s recognition of her accomplishments. “I feel that it’s also important to look back, and help inspire the future generation of

receive the Modern Day Technology Leader Award,” said Owens. “I’m grateful to have a chance to work on exciting projects utilizing so many new technologies in unmanned vehicles and the railgun.”

Twenty other category award winners were also recognized at the BEYA gala for technical excellence, innovation, career advancement and diversity programs.

“Mo der n d ay te chnolog y leaders are men and women who are demonstrating outstanding performance and will shape the future course of engineering, science, and technology,” said Tyrone Taborn, Career Communications Group chief executive officer and publisher of U.S. Black Engineer and Information Technology magazine in his letter to Owens upon her selection for the award. “You

Washington - Tiffany Owens, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) systems safety engineer, holds her certificate after being honored with the 2015 Modern-Day Technology Leader Award at the 29th annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) gala. Standing left to right are Rear Adm. Anita Lopez, Deputy Director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps; Dr. Kendall Harris, Dean of Prairie View A&M University’s College of Engineering; and Dr. Robin Coger, Dean of North Carolina A&T State University’s College of Engineering.

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scientists and engineers to pursue careers in STEM. For this reason, I do a lot of outreach, mentoring and volunteering in STEM and share what I do as an engineer so youth can see engineering as an interesting, fun and achievable career path.”

The purpose of the BEYA STEM Conference is to shed light on the underrepresentation of all minorities in the STEM industry, and to honor the successful modern-day minority inventors, technical innovators, gifted scientists, budding engineers, and high-level managers and executives whose careers are “Going Beyond the Limits” in private industry, government agencies, and the military, and who are living proof of the benefits of opening doors to opportunity.

LAYOUT “We hope this certificate (ModernDay Technology Leaders Certificate of Recognition) will validate what you must already know: that you are a special and gifted person,” Taborn added in his letter to Owens. “This recognition will also highlight for thousands of young women and men the breadth of opportunities that await them.”

The event was hosted by U.S. Black Engineer and Information Technology magazine, the Council

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“The timing of the event was not accidental,” said Dr. Eugene DeLoatch, veteran dean of the School of Engineering at Morgan State and longtime chairman of the Council of Engineering Deans of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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