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16 May 2025

Navy Warfare Development Center’s Erich Roetz Appointed Council Service Territory 15 Commissioner for Scouting America

Mr. Erich Röetz, a retired U.S. Navy Commander and current leader at Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC), has been appointed as the Council Service Territory 15 Commissioner for Scouting America. This role places him at the helm of one of the organization’s 14 national administrative regions,...

12 May 2025

NWDC Hosts “AI for Knuckledraggers” to Advance Fleet Understanding of Artificial Intelligence

The Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC) hosted AI for Knuckledraggers, an engaging, non-technical course designed to build foundational AI literacy across the fleet. Open to staff from all departments, the course provided practical frameworks to understand AI’s role in modern warfare,...

30 April 2025

Strengthening Ties: VAdm Thibault de Possesse Visits U.S. Navy’s Center for Advanced Modeling and Simulation

Vice Adm. Thibault de Possesse, Director of the Center for Advanced Military Studies and President of the French Defense University, along with 42-person delegation from the French Defence University, recently visited Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC) in Norfolk, VA. The visit, highlighted by a...

22 April 2025

Leaders Convene at Naval Station Norfolk for 20th Bi-Annual Warfighting Development Center Leadership Huddle and Advanced Warfighting Summit to Discuss US Navy Strategies and Strengthen Collaboration

Leaders gathered for the 20th bi-annual Warfighting Development Center Leadership Huddle (WDC LH) and Advanced Warfighting Summit (AWS) hosted by Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC) from April 30 to May 1 to align and advance warfighting strategies.This two-day event provided a key opportunity...

22 April 2025

Fleet Health Integration Panel Advances Readiness and Care Standards

Senior Navy medical leaders gathered in Norfolk from April 22–25 for the semi-annual Fleet Health Integration Panel (FHIP), a key initiative to advance medical readiness and care standards across the Fleet. Co-chaired by Navy Capt. Kim Davis, U.S. Pacific Fleet Surgeon and Rear Adm. (SELECT) Reg...

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...

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