Dahlgren Vol. 26, No. 7, july 2015
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UK Royal Navy officials visit NSWCDD
Battle of Midway, D-Day exhibits recall sacrifice, bravery
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King George - (NNS) – Teams of middle school students deployed robots they built and programmed to complete fictitious Navy missions at the Virginia Demonstration Project (VDP) Summer Academy from June 22-26. The students – and their parents, teachers, and mentors – believe that the same science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills applied to the complex scenarios will give them control over their careers, income, and potential to make a positive impact for the United States and the Department of Defense. What’s more, the sixth, seventh and eighth graders enjoyed controlling the same real-world robot used by U.S. warfighters to clear mines and ordnance in Iraq and Afghanistan. In all, 96 students took turns operating the Army Talon Ordnance Disposal Robot, mastering their skills on a robot designed to defeat counter-improvised explosive devices, or CIEDs. “It’s realistic and opens a bigger perspective on how real robots works,” said Meesam, a Stafford Middle School rising eight grader, who used the robot to inspect, collect, and dispose of make believe ordnance. The robot’s cameras transmitted four video feeds back to students as they operated the same remote controls used for the Xbox and Playstation video game consoles. Army engineers have also used the Wii game controller and iPod Touch. “Students are working on LegoMindstorm robots as part of the camp challenges,” said Greg Marsh, assistant VDP science,
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Students operate the Army Talon Ordnance Disposal Robot, which defeats counter-improvised exposive devises, at the Virginia Demonstration Project STEM summer academy at King George Middle School. technology, engineering and math (STEM) coordinator for the College of William and Mary STEM Education Alliance. “The Talon robot is a real world example of military equipment that students use throughout camp.” The students, however, spent most
of the week applying their STEM skills to solve problems of Navy interest at the National Defense Education Program (NDEP) sponsored event. Their mentors – 17 Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) scientists
and engineers – teamed up with 17 middle school teachers to challenge students throughout the week with scenarios mimicking real engineering problems. “To me, the most wonderful
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UK Royal Navy representatives visit NSWCDD
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Electromagnetic Railgun Program Director Chester Petry describes the hypervelocity projectile’s capability to U.K. Defense Attaché to the United States, Maj. Gen. Richard Cripwell (left) and U.K. Royal Navy Second Sea Lord Vice Adm. Jonathan Woodcock. The second sea lord visited NSWCDD with his delegation for briefings on various technological programs, including the electromagnetic railgun - a long-range naval weapon that fires projectiles using electricity instead of traditional gun propellants, such as explosive chemicals. The hypervelocity projectile is a next-generation, guided projectile capable of completing multiple missions for gun systems such as the Navy 5-Inch, 155-mm, and future railguns. Woodcock and his delegation also toured the Potomac River Test Range that stretches along the Potomac River.
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STEM: Students get look at Navy missions
Cowan receives award at retirement
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Capt. Brian Durant (left) Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division commanding officer, presents the Meritorious Service Medal certificate to Cmdr. Shawn Cowan, NSWCDD senior military deputy for human systems engineering, during Cowan’s retirement ceremony at the Aegis Training and Readiness Center auditorium. The naval flight officer served aboard USS Enterprise, USS Nimitz, USS John C. Stennis, USS Ronald Reagan and USS Carl Vinson throughout his 22-year Naval career. Cowen crafted and led teams comprising military, government and contractor human systems engineers to provide support for seven acquisition projects. “As the HSI lead on Navy, DoD, and other federal agency acquisition projects, he ensured his team provided unrivaled HSI expertise in human factors engineering, manpower, personnel, training, safety, personnel survivability, habitability, and occupational health hazards,” said Durant. “His in-depth expertise with Navy surface and aviation warfare and maintenance practices provided keen insight to numerous acquisition programs.”
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thing was to see the excitement build in some of the students. Most were eager and ready to go, but a few were hesitant to jump in,” said academy coordinator and NSWCDD engineer Scott Gingrich. “One student in particular had not had much experience with computers or robots, but after running the big mine-retrieval robot through its paces, she was positively eager to try her hand at the Lego robotics missions.” Parents were invited to watch their children deploy robots on ten missions encompassing reallife Navy experiences such as mine sweeping, delivering weapons to warships, rescuing swimmers, and rescuing ships. The VDP STEM Academy runs a parallel junior mentor program in which nine high school students, an NSWCDD scientist or engineer mentor, and a middle school teacher engage students in advanced robotic missions, leadership roles, and presentation skills. The junior mentors helped set up the robotics challenge and shared their knowledge with academy students. They also assisted with judging whether student teams successfully completed their missions. “I want to be an engineer and thought it (junior mentoring) would be a good way to learn more about STEM,” said Ashley, one of the junior mentors, speaking to parents gathered in an auditorium for briefings that included advice on
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exploring potential STEM careers paths for their children. The students represented the Dahlgren School at Naval Support Facility South Potomac, Fredericksburg public schools, and King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford counties in Virginia. “NSWCDD’s STEM outreach efforts have been evaluated by the STEM Education Alliance at the College of William and Mary throughout the ten year program,” said Gail Hardinge, executive director for the College of Williams and Mar y STEM Education Alliance. “There is a wealth of research demonstrating the impact of scientist and engineer mentoring – how virtual mentoring compares to face-to-face mentoring and, most importantly, how sustainable the program’s influence is.” NDEP VDP originated under the Office of Naval Research N-STAR (Naval Research - Science and Technology for America’s Readiness), a science and technology workforce development program launched in 2004. It was initiated to show a diversity of pre-teens and teens that math, science and engineering are fascinating, fun and rewarding. Since its inception, VDP’s ultimate goal has been to establish educational outreach programs at Navy research and development centers throughout the country. “While return on investment is challenging to determine in complex social settings, the positive Influence we see four and five years after a student has participated in the program suggests that the NSWCDD’s STEM outreach efforts demonstrate long-term impacts,” said Hardinge. The initiative could eventually expand beyond the Navy and evolve into a national demonstration project encompassing all Department of Defense laboratories in a sustained effort to secure the long-term competitiveness of America’s science and technology workforce by hooking more kids on math and science at an earlier age. “It is wonderful to see the light in the students’ eyes when it finally ‘clicks’ and they understand something, or when, after many tries, they succeed in getting their robot to finish a mission,“ Gingrich reflected about his experience at the VDP summer academy. Research indicates that STEM programs like VDP are contributing to the rising number of students earning university degrees in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.
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Midway, D-Day exhibits recall sacrifices from past By John Joyce NSWC Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications Dahlgren — Equipment and weapons used by U.S. troops in the Battle of Midway and the D-Day invasion are raising awareness and conversations among hundreds of Sailors and civilian technologists at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. Udo Goff believes the artifacts he is exhibiting also raise crucial questions. The retired Navy commander – reflecting on the June 4-7, 1942 Pacific naval battle and the June 6, 1944 Normandy invasion – asks: Could we do that today? Do we have the love of country? Are we willing to make those sacrifices if called upon? “It’s not really about the weapons or the uniforms, it’s about the people,” Goff said, explaining that he knows the answers after three years of setting up exhibits and speaking with Sailors and Navy civilians. “I’m absolutely convinced that the answer is ‘yes’ to all of my questions – our military men and women are proving this every day,” said Goff, who was one of the Army’s youngest 2nd lieutenants at age 19 toward the end of the Vietnam War and one of the Navy’s oldest ensigns at 33-years-old after a decade break in service. “I have the opportunity to come in contact with Sailors, instructors, students, engineers, scientists and staff,” said Goff, currently a defense contractor supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). “Their interest in history keeps me motivated to press on with my collection and also makes me thankful to see that the same dedication that existed in our military in World War II still exists today.” Goff ’s discussions with military and civilian personnel on World War II history typically takes place at the lobbies of the two buildings where his displays are featured. The Battle of Midway exhibit was displayed at the Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) and the Aegis Training and Readiness Center building lobby. Exhibit items included U.S. Navy officer swords, ship recognition models, an aviator flight cap and radio headset, various uniforms, and the battle flag of the USS Ray (SS-271) marked to reflect 12 Japanese vessels sunk in addition to crewmembers’ personal decorations (including three Navy Crosses), a Navy Unit Commendation, eight war patrols, and 23 rescued airmen – 10 from an Army Air Corps B-29. Japanese
artifacts on display include a Samurai sword, a Japanese naval officer’s dagger, and military helmets. “We are very thankful that Mr. Udo Goff continues to support our Battle of Midway event with items for display,” said CSCS Command Master Chief Lewis Wilson. “This year, we have some new additions and they have been noticed rather quickly by our military and civilians. The visual reference and stories told by the displays are key to generating and continuing interest in our naval legacy.” The Normandy D-Day invasion exhibit was displayed in the NSWCDD Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department lobby. “Having these wonderful artifacts from Normandy reminds us of the critical role engineers play in the success of our men and women in uniform,” said Cmdr. Shawn Cowan, NSWCDD senior military deputy for Human Systems Engineering. “The systems we design today may well be the key to saving lives and achieving victory in a future conflict.” Normandy exhibit items included a Normandy invasion lifebelt, a WWII reserve parachute, a Normandy invasion “cricket” device, a Thompson submachine gun, a German Walther PPK Pistol, and a Nazi SS officer’s visor hat. “When viewing the Normandy invasion exhibit, I immediately noticed the lack of war fighting technologies compared to what DoD (Department of Defense) uses today,” said Qi Rong (Bruce) Yang, a Pathways intern assigned to NSWCDD. “Despite the lack of technological advancement, our (World War II) heroes never deterred from putting themselves in front of danger to protect our nation. As a young naval civilian engineer, I dedicate myself to design accessible equipment to protect our warfighters in the same way they do for us. I think that makes our job that much more important and special.” Both the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of Midway are recognized as major turning points for the U.S. military and Allied forces during WWII. The Normandy invasion is credited as being essential to winning the war on the European front. Nearly 160,000 Allied troops landed along a heavily fortified, 50-mile stretch of French coastline in the historic operation known as D-Day. More than 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed or wounded on the beaches of Normandy, but
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Udo Goff – a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) defense contractor and avid collector of World War II artifacts – explains the unique histories behind various Normandy D-Day invasion items to Jon Dachos, an NSWCDD Human Systems Integration lead engineer.
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The Center for Surface Combat Systems and AEGIS Training and Readiness Center, co-located aboard Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, kicked off their commemoration of the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway by exhibiting World War II artifacts, including items directly related to the June 4-7, 1942 battle that changed the course of the war in the Pacific. Exhibit items include: U.S. Navy officer swords, ship recognition models, an aviator flight cap and radio headset, various uniforms, and the battle flag of the USS Ray (SS-271). by day’s end, the Allies had gained a foothold to begin liberating Europe. The Battle of Midway – known as one of the greatest naval battles in history – changed the course of the war in the Pacific. During the battle, seven ships sank and 3,364 men lost their lives in the service of their respective countries. Midway was a dramatic victory.
Facing four Japanese aircraft carriers, the U.S. Navy won the battle with only three aircraft carriers – Enterprise (CV-6), Hornet (CV-8), and Yorktown (CV- 5) augmented by land- based fighters, bombers, and torpedo planes from Midway. Soon after the Battle of Midway, the U.S. and its allies would take the offensive in the Pacific. Thanks to American code breakers, Adm. Nimitz knew
Japanese intentions and employed his forces accordingly. Midway Airfield was ready with 105 landbased Navy, Marine Corps, and Army Air Forces search and combat planes, providing critical support to his battle plan. Thanks to American signals intelligence, judicious aircraft carrier tactics, and more than a little luck, the U.S. Navy inflicted a decisive defeat on the Japanese navy.
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Ryland receives Heiler Award for excellence Dahlgren — A human resources specialist was honored for achievements impacting Navy personal and enhancing technical missions, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division arecently nnounced. N S W C D D Wo r k f o r c e Information Lead Donna Ryland received the 2015 Naval Sea Systems Command Warfare C enter Human R es ources Division award – called the “The Philip Heiler Award for Human Resources Excellence” – during the WFC Workforce Council meeting in Panama City. “The Phil Heiler award is significant because it recognizes HR professionals, like Donna, who through their technical excellence and dedication have made an extraordinary contribution to the Warfare Center Enterprise,” said Julie Schneider, NSWCDD Human Resources Policy, Planning and Analysis Branch Head. “The award is particularly meaningful to the Dahlgren HR team because it was named in memory of our former HR Director, who was one of the founding members of the Workforce Council.” The award – granted to one Warfare Center HR employee or group annually – recognizes outstanding accomplishments that results in: developing or improving a human resources product or process; furthering the state-ofthe-art within the human resources discipline; or making significant contributions that enhance the missions of the supported technical organization. “It is quite an honor to receive this award - especially since it
was named in honor of a former NSWCDD Human Resources Director I worked with for many years,” said Ryland. “Serving the Warfare Center Enterprise, I have worked with Human Resource members across all of the Warfare Centers and the Office of Civilian Human Resources. That experience has helped me gain insight to standard HR systems and best practices to better serve our Warfare Center community.” Ryland was recognized for her unwavering commitment to providing Dahlgren Division and the Warfare Center community at large with the highest quality workforce information products, services and technical solutions which support the entire talent management life cycle. “Her career-long commitment to customer service excellence consistently sets a high standard for others in the HR community to emulate and is truly representative of the customer service values for which Mr. Heiler so strongly advocated,” the award citation states. “I have been very fortunate to have worked alongside knowledgeable and skilled Human Resources professionals within the Dahlgren Division,” said Ryland. “Many took me under their wing, sharing their knowledge and talents, and teaching me the value of contributing to the larger team. Through their guidance, I learned the value of putting customer service first and delivering the highest quality products and services possible regardless of the challenges.”
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Starr Archulet, standing, group exercise coordinator, leads a work out during the June 19 ribbon-cutting and open house event for Naval Support Facility Dahlgren’s new Fitness Center.
New fitness center open for NSFD Barbara Wagner NSASP Staff Writer After years of budget delays and a long construction period, the new Naval Support Facility Dahlgren Fitness Center – the most recent quality-of-life improvement to the base – has finally became a reality. Capt. Mar y Feinberg, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity South Potomac, remarked on a recent statement by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, who expressed his support and encouragement of long-term holistic health and fitness in the lives and success of “those who volunteer to serve in the finest expeditionary fighting force in the world,” noting that this new fitness center aligns NSF Dahlgren with that vision. The staff at the Dahlgren Fitness Center have prepared for this event since the 2014 groundbreaking. As the grand opening deadline drew near, the staff worked feverishly to ensure the equipment was safely in place and the facility
and staff were ready to serve the community. The new $9.6 million facility, adjacent to the circa 1942 fitness center, is home to a bay of 35 new units of cardio fitness equipment, two platforms, four Olympic benches in the main fitness area and space to rival any large chain fitness center. The center’s array of new cardio equipment includes Life Fitness flex striders, power mill climbers, elliptical cross trainers, upright and recumbent cycles, rowing machines and treadmills, along with an array of new spin bikes and free weights for the group fitness room. The Life Fitness machines feature Discover Tablets that offer connectivity to the eight televisions located at the facility, personal tracking of your workouts, the ability to connect to your own devices and a variety of interactive courses to add interest to your workout. A large dividable open space with impact flooring is dedicated to
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NSWC Dahlgren Laser Weapon System team wins award Dahlgren — The Navy’s Laser Weapon System (LaWS) engineering team received the 2014 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award for groundbreaking research, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) recently announced. S e a n St a c k l e y, As s i s t a nt Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, presented the award to the NSWCDD team that researched, developed and installed the Laser Weapon System on USS Ponce (AFSB[I] 15). “These awards are a tribute to the exemplary scientists and engineers who dedicate their energy and talent to making sure our warfighters have the scientific and technological edge they need at sea, in the air and on the battlefield,” said Office of Naval Research (ONR) Executive Director Dr. Walter Jones, after the Pentagon ceremony last week. The Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers Award recognizes Navy and Marine Corps civilian and military personnel for
exceptional science and engineering achievements. Etter, formerly an assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, now presides over the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University. The NSWCDD LaWS Team award recipients were Joseph Barrasse, Ronald Flatley, Theresa Gennaro, David McCormick, David Newton, Melissa Olson, Dr. Robert Pawlak, Gunendran Sivapragasam, and David Sullins. In addition, Lt. Cmdr. Michael Putnam from the Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) Ship Design & Engineering directorate received the award. “We’re very proud of our Laser Weapon System Team,” said Capt. Brian Durant, NSWCDD commanding of f icer. “ This outstanding team worked long hours – many deployed away from home and family – to advance technology and enable the Navy’s first deployment of a high energy laser weapon. Their achievements are the perfect example of NSWC
“We’re very proud of our Laser Weapon System Team. This outstanding team worked long hours – many deployed away from home and family – to advance technology and enable the Navy’s first deployment of a high energy laser weapon. Their achievements are the perfect example of NSWC Dahlgren Division’s ability to design, develop, and install innovative and integrated solutions aboard warships.”
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The Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (ASB(I) 15) conducts an operational demonstration of the Office of Naval Research (ONR)-sponsored Laser Weapon System (LaWS) while deployed to the Arabian Gulf. Dahlgren Division’s ability to design, develop, and install innovative and integrated solutions aboard warships.” Navy leaders have made directedenergy weapons a top priority to counter what they call asymmetric threats, including unmanned and light aircraft and small attack boats that could be used to deny U.S. forces access to certain areas. Highenergy lasers offer an affordable and safe way to target these threats at the speed of light with
extreme precision and an unlimited magazine, experts say. ONR officials announced in a Dec. 10, 2014 news release that LaWS – a cutting-edge weapon that brings significant new capabilities to America’s Sailors and Marines – was for the first time successfully deployed and operated aboard a naval vessel in the Arabian Gulf. The LaWS team worked with Sailors aboard Ponce to demonstrate a laser weapon working aboard a deployed U.S. Navy ship while
operating seamlessly with existing ship defense systems. During the tests, LaWS – a collaborative effort between ONR, NAVSEA, Naval Research Laboratory, NSWCDD, and industry partners – hit targets mounted aboard a speeding oncoming small boat, shot down a Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and destroyed other moving targets at sea. Navy video of the Continued on page 7
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Sean J. Stackley, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development, and acquisition, is joined by Dr. Delores M. Etter as he recognizes the Laser Weapon System (LaWS) engineering team from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWC-DD) during the 2014 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers Awards ceremony at the Pentagon. LaWS is a collaborative effort between the Office of Naval Research, Naval Sea Systems Command, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and NSWC-DD. The system deployed aboard USS Ponce in the Persian Gulf in 2014. Continued from page 6 testing: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=D0DbgNju2wE? Ponce Sailors – trained by the NSWCDD team on LaWS operation – reported the weapon performed flawlessly, including in adverse weather conditions of high winds, heat and humidity. They noted the system exceeded expectations for both reliability and
maintainability. The system is operated by a videogame like controller, and can address multiple threats using a range of escalating options, from non-lethal measures such as optical “dazzling” and disabling, to lethal destruction if necessary. It could prove to be a pivotal asset against “asymmetric threats,” which include small attack boats and UAVs. NSWCDD, a NAVSEA warfare
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Have faith in your miraculous, self-healing body Dr. Shawn Pallotti Have you lost hope that you can be truly healthy? If you have you’re not alone. Many of my patients come to me without hope, without faith that the body is infinitely intelligent and is self healing. Instead, they have resigned themselves to thinking: “Well, I’m just getting older and the
body is falling apart,” or “Dad or brother has this problem so there is nothing I can do.” Not only are these paradigms often false, but they create mental blocks that leave the patient powerless to improve his or her situation. If you have lost faith in your body’s ability to get and stay healthy, let me introduce you to your amazing selfhealing body. The key to your optimal health
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15034 Kings Highway, Montross, Virginia 22520
804-224-9496 Office Now accepting applications for: 1 Bedroom Apartments & 2 Bedroom Townhomes. Call our office or stop by 343 12th Street #1 Colonial Beach, VA 22443 First Monday of every month 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Every other Monday 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday 8:30 am -5:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. TTY:711 Equal Housing Opportunity • Handicapped Accessible This institution is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer