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14 March 2025

Government Civilian Professionals Drive Innovation and Readiness with Strategic Leadership and Experimentation Initiatives

In a series of transformative efforts to elevate operational readiness, Mr. Chris McCarthy and Mr. Michael Willis have demonstrated exceptional leadership in enhancing Navy and joint force capabilities.Mr. McCarthy's leadership ensured the synchronization of Maritime Operations Centers (MOCs) with...

13 March 2025

NWDC Winter Newsletter Released: Reflecting on 2024 Achievements and Looking Ahead to 2025

Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC) is excited to announce the release of its Winter Newsletter, titled “Forging Ahead: Reflecting on Success, Driving Toward Lethality.” This special edition provides a comprehensive reflection on NWDC's mission, accomplishments throughout 2024, and the outlook...

10 March 2025

Navy Warfare Development Center Awards Civilian of the Year for Exceptional Service and Leadership

Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC) has named Ms. Susan Wallace its Civilian of the Year for Fiscal Year 2024 in recognition of her exemplary service and dedication as a Business Analyst. This prestigious award highlights Ms. Wallace's exceptional contributions to NWDC, demonstrating both her...

06 March 2025

Royal Australian Navy Commodore David Frost, the Naval Attaché to Washington, visits Navy Warfare Development Center

Royal Australian Navy Commodore David Frost, Naval Attaché to Washington, visited the Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC) at Naval Station Norfolk on March 6, 2025, where he was welcomed by NWDC Director Mr. Michael Durkin.During his visit, Commodore Frost emphasized the enduring strength of the...

02 February 2025

Navy Reserve Sailors from U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF), U.S. 2nd Fleet, U.S. 4th Fleet, and U.S. 6th Fleet came together at Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC) in Norfolk, Virginia, for the MAKO Challenge 25, which took place from January 30 to February 2, 2025.

The MAKO series provides Reserve Sailors with invaluable hands-on experience in a Maritime Operations Center (MOC) environment, simulating operational-level warfare (OLW) scenarios. Specialized training ensures Sailors are better equipped to integrate into high-stakes operations, directly enhancing...

08 November 2024

Honoring the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday through time honored traditions and ceremonies

On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress created two battalions of U.S. Marines Congress commissioned thirty-one-year-old Samuel Nicholas, a well-known Philadelphian, as Captain of the Continental Marines.Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC) recently celebrated the 249th birthday of...

20 September 2024

Leveraging Military Integration and Response for Domestic Disasters

Navy Warfare Development Center is thrilled to announce the release of the "Quick Reference Guide for Navy Commanders: Integrating Military Support to Domestic Disasters"...

29 July 2024

British Royal Navy Cdre. Philip Nash, deputy director, Combined Joint Operations from the Sea, Centre of Excellence, visits NWDC

British Royal Navy Cdre. Philip Nash, deputy director, Combined Joint Operations from the Sea, Centre of Excellence (CJOS COE), visits NWDC on July 29, 2024.NWDC continues to forge strategic relationships with allies and partners, leveraging a foundation of shared values to preserve security and...

18 June 2024

French Vice Adm. visits NWDC

Vice Adm. Christophe Cluzel, Commander, Naval Action Force and Nuclear Naval Air Force, visited NWDC on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Cluzel was greeted by NWDC Director, Mr. Michael Durkin. During the visit, Cluzel and his staff had the opportunity to take a tour of the Navy Center for Advanced Modeling...

21 May 2024

More than 50 medical professionals participated in the Fleet Health Integration Panel

NWDC hosted the Fleet Health Integration Panel (FHIP) from 21 to 22 May 2024. FHIP serves as the overarching body to identify Health Service Support (HSS) readiness gaps, standardize practices, and organize the delivery of medical capabilities to the fleet. The panel meets in-person semi-annually,...

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