NUWC Newport Names Chhim Head of the Undersea Warfare Combat Systems
.Chhim earned a bachelor's degree in object-oriented mathematics from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth in 2005, and a master's degree in cybersecurity from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, in 2007.NUWC Division Newport is a shore command of the U.S. Navy within the Naval Sea Systems Command, which engineers, builds and supports America’s fleet of ships and combat systems. NUWC Newport provides research, development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support for submarines, autonomous underwater systems, undersea offensive and defensive weapons systems, and countermea
Wolfson Takes the Helm at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
command in June 2019 of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF).This marks her third NNSY tour, with previous assignments as Operations Officer and Project Superintendent for the USS Newport News (SSN 750) Engineered Overhaul.NNSY, a field activity of Naval Sea Systems Command, is one of the oldest, largest and most multifaceted industrial facilities belonging to the U.S. Navy. It specializes in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines.Wolfson takes command of the shipyard during a period of great transition, as NNSY is upgrading its facilities
NUWC Division Newport Names Chhim Director of Cybersecurity for Undersea Warfare
engineering competency and engagements within the workforce.”Building on initiatives started by her predecessor, Patrick Kelley, who retires this month, Chhim will engage cyber engineering at the local level, while collaborating with the Office of Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) and the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) on securing systems vice focusing on compliance, she said.In her most recent role as deputy department head for cybersecurity, Chhim initiated a major modernization effort to upgrade the command’s computing infrastructure, including software and tooling. In these efforts
BAE System Wins $139.8M Contract
amount of $139,818,901 will be obligated at time of award; and funds in the amount of $112,553,445 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured using full and open competition via Federal Business Opportunities with two offers received. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, District of Columbia, is the contracting activity (N00024-18-C-4403).
USMMA Welcomes Class of 2019
Oath administrated by Rear Admiral James A. Helis, Ph.D., Superintendent of USMMA, during the Acceptance Day Ceremony and Parade. They were then sworn in as midshipmen in the U.S. Navy Reserve by Rear Admiral Mark R, Whitney, Deputy Commander, Logistics, Maintenance and Industrial Operations Naval Sea Systems Command. Acceptance Day marks the transition of the “plebe candidates” to “plebes.” The Class of 2019 officially arrived on June 30, 2015. The congressionally-nominated plebe candidates began a rigorous, 20-day regimen of academic, military, and physical training
Campbell to Lead BAE Systems’ Ship Repair Business
Facility and Kings Bay. He also completed two staff tours at Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet and served as the 101st shipyard commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard, as well as director of Fleet Maintenance and deputy commander, Logistics, Maintenance and Industrial Operations, Naval Sea Systems Command. Campbell holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Naval Engineer’s degree and master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Bath Change of Command Held
from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “I have full confidence that we’ve picked the right person for this critically-important job,” said Vice Adm. William Hilarides, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, during the event’s keynote address. “Mike comes to us from the LCS Program Office...where he demonstrated that he’s a leader who knows how to get the job done.” Following the change of command, Vice Adm. Hilarides, presented Crowe with a Legion of
Ingalls Shipbuilding Celebrates Apprentice Graduation
students interested in shipbuilding careers. "The expertise you've acquired during your time at the Ingalls Apprentice School will serve you well throughout your career, as you establish yourselves as the next generation of craftsmen," said Vice Adm. William Hilarides, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, who served as the keynote speaker. "Whether you're graduating today as an electrician, a welder, a sheet metal cutter or one of the many other trades, you are providing a much-needed skill, not just to Ingalls, but to the Navy and the nation. Marine electrician Brandon Hamilton
