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⚓ Join us in welcoming our newest shipmate, Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Mass. ⚓ Cmdr. Anthony Culwell handed over command of NIWC Facility Pacific Guam to Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Maas on July 12. During the US Navy change of charge ceremony, Capt. Patrick McKenna, NIWC Pacific commander, and Michael McMillan, NIWC Pacific executive director, praised Cmdr. Culwell's leadership in managing a team of over 1,200 and delivering crucial warfighting systems worth over $50 million. Lt. Cmdr. Maas, who brings experience from the USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826), expressed his motivation to lead the team in their critical mission. "I am truly humbled to become the 25th officer in charge of NIWC Facility Pacific Guam," said Mass. "I am honored and excited to join an outstanding team of professionals in this critical mission during this pivotal time." ⚓ Welcome to the #OneNAVWAR team, Lt. Cmdr. Mass, and fair winds and following seas to Cmdr. Culwell. ⚓ You can read more about the ceremony on Navy.mil by clicking on the hyperlinked image. 🔗 #NAVWAR #NIWCPacific #NIWCFacilityPacificGuam #SupportingTheWarfighter #HailAndFarewell

This Wednesday we are shining the spotlight on our #NIWCAtlantic teammate Senior Chief Peter Boakye who specializes in logistics. Originally from Ghana he has served in the U.S. Navy for 13 years and excelled pursueing every opportunity to grow in his career, education, and travel the world! #Thankyou for all you do to support the #mission! #workforcewednesday

🎉🎉🎉 Please join us in congratulating Vanessa Ellerby, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific’s Process Management Office team lead, for earning the 2024 Women of Color (WOC) STEM New Media/IT Leadership Award! 🎉🎉🎉 Vanessa oversees various project management and system engineering tasks and has played a crucial role in developing and launching key internal software systems and collaborative tools. She also provides extensive training and support, improving user interfaces and educating over 2,000 employees through live demos, evaluations, and training sessions. "I'm truly happy, humbled, and honored to receive this STEM peer-reviewed award as a woman of color and STEM professional,” said Vanessa. “I'm proud to be part of a hardworking team that educates and supports our workforce by sharing our knowledge and expertise of collaborative tools." Career Communications Group Inc. will honor Vanessa and other award winners during this year’s Women of Color STEM Conference in the fall, which celebrates exceptional women in STEM, offering opportunities for professional growth, networking, and recruitment while highlighting remarkable achievements by women of color. 🎉 Congratulations on your achievements, Vanessa! 🎉 ⚓️ And thank you for all your hard work in delivering top-notch fleet capability and readiness. ⚓️ You can read more about the WOC STEM award program and the other 2024 winners here: https://lnkd.in/gAiT6fX #NAVWAR #NIWCPacific #OneNAVWAR #celebratingwomenofcolor #celebratingwomen #STEMcareers #womeninSTEM #TechTuesday #AwardWinningWorkforce #CCG #wocstemdtx #wocstem2024

NAVWAR's second annual #Buildathon was a smashing success! From June 24 to 27, people from across the command and even Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), U.S. Navy Reserve and U.S. Fleet Cyber Command / U.S. 10th Fleet gathered at NAVWAR HQ to tackle mission challenges with Microsoft Power Platform solutions together. With robust trainings on AI capabilities and process automation, the Buildathon was a collaborative opportunity for learning and digital transformation. “The Buildathon 2.0 is a prime example of how the Department of the Navy’s new ‘structured challenges’ approach is fostering innovation and optimization across our enterprise,” said Ryan Lasiter, director of digital data and innovation at NAVWAR. “By bringing together diverse teams to tackle specific problems, we are not only accelerating the adoption of new capabilities but also ensuring that our solutions are robust and effective." Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gZR9FPBN Stay tuned on how to become a #citizendeveloper and participate in future Buildathons at NAVWAR! #digitalinnovation #structuredchallenge #artificialintelligence

Our #NIWCAtlantic team is performing cutting-edge testing at the Radio Frequency Test Facility (RFTF) Poseidon Park! This unique outdoor facility allows for unparalleled flexibility in testing antennas on military vehicles, boats, and aircraft. With advanced 2D and 3D testing capabilities, our team ensures optimal performance and safety for our warfighters. From custom software solutions to comprehensive electromagnetic compatibility testing, our #workforce is at the forefront of technological excellence. #Innovation #TechTesting #MilitaryExcellence Read More... https://lnkd.in/eRGemv6E

Add our #NIWCAtlantic command's podcast "Technically Speaking" to you playlist now! the latest episode is out and talks about how #technology is used among civilians and then tailored for military use. It is dual-use technology and our teams share how those capabilities are created and #tested through a #feedback loop with the warfighter. The podcast is found wherever you listen to your podcasts or at the link below.. https://lnkd.in/gX8ikPni

We are excited to share that our #NIWCAtlantic Commanding Officer Capt. Nicole Nigro recently sat down to discuss her naval career with interns from The U.S. Naval Academy. Providing #guidance and #mentorship is part of any internship opportunity at NIWC Atlantic. During their internship, they performed a study utilizing computer vision for passive satellite pointing verification as well as learning about NIWC’s role in the Department of Defense through tours of the many labs and facilities NIWC has. #Futureleaders #nextgeneration

🎉 Join us in celebrating our Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, Philadelphia team members selected for 2024 AFCEA International Technology Awards. 🎉 Luke Megonigal, an information system security engineer, has earned a 2024 AFCEA Meritorious Rising Star Award for achievement in emerging technology. Luke generates technical papers and develops software for machine learning (ML)/natural language processing (NLP) projects, having led his team to place third in a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) competition against top industry competitors. He has been crucial to the NIWC Pacific, Cyber Science & Technology department’s NLP Technology Transition Classifier and is currently supporting multiple Naval commands in developing Controlled Unclassified Information Classification Automation Tool technology for the US Navy community. “I am immensely grateful for this award,” said Luke. “It has been a joy and privilege to work at NIWC Pacific, under outstanding leadership and alongside amazing teams. I want to thank AFCEA for this recognition, and all my colleagues at NIWC Pacific. I hope to continue providing value where I can.” Dr. Kevin O’Malley, a leading figure in creativity and innovation, has earned a 2024 AFCEA Technology Innovation Award by excelling in the development of advanced technologies in data science, ML, and NLP to enhance warfighter capabilities. He played a crucial role in implementing NAVY 311's Kinetic artificial intelligence (AI) and ML tool suite, improving the understanding of warfighter needs and streamlining Microsoft's Flank Speed rollout for the Navy. “It is so tremendously rewarding to serve alongside scientists and engineers that are bringing cutting edge AI technology to the warfighter,” said Kevin. 🎉 Congratulations Luke and Kevin and thank you for your contributions to fleet capability and readiness. 🎉 #OneNAVWAR #NAVWAR #NIWCPacific #Philly #TechTuesday

Ever wondered how we ensure our electronic systems perform flawlessly in the most challenging environments? Discover the meticulous process of electromagnetic interference testing at our #NIWCAtlantic labs, and learn how our experts safeguard the integrity of Navy systems. 📖 Read the full article to explore the testing lifecycle and the critical role it plays in mission success: https://lnkd.in/eJUxJx8P #NAVWAR #ElectronicsTesting #EMITesting #MissionSuccess

Independence Day is a time to honor the courage and determination of those who fought for the birth of our nation. It is also an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to protecting and preserving the liberties that define us as Americans. Wishing you a safe and happy 4th! 🎇