A Message from Capt. Jay Cavnar, ExPO Director

A Message from Capt. Jay Cavnar, Expeditionary Programs Office Director

Greetings Team EXWC,

I’m honored to introduce this edition of the EXWC EDGE, one that highlights our Expeditionary Programs Office, a.k.a ExPO, and some of the incredible work being done by the ExPO Team in support of today’s, and tomorrow’s, Naval Expeditionary Forces. Aligned under the Warfare Center’s Technical Director, ExPO’s roughly 400 dedicated civilian and military teammates provide crucial capability to the warfighter across three core business areas: 1) acquisition and lifecycle management of expeditionary systems, 2) equipment maintenance, and 3) future expeditionary capability development and enhancement.

In addition to the efforts showcased in this edition of the EXWC EDGE, I’d like to share my thanks to ExPO for your dedication, adaptability, and persistence during these incredibly challenging times. You all deserve a round of applause for the incredible efforts you’ve made this past year. In addition to COVID-19 pandemic adjustments, we’ve implemented improved business and financial systems, and transitioned to a working capital fund resourcing model. Change is never easy or simple, but these changes will improve our agility and responsiveness to the warfighter and improve product and service delivery. It took every single person—ExPO, supporting staff, and command leadership— to make this happen. Thank you again.

On behalf of ExPO, and our workforce in California, Mississippi, Florida, Virginia, and Washington DC, I hope you enjoy this snapshot of our department.