The U.S. Navy is conducting a series of test events aboard the service branch’s future expeditionary fast transport ship to demonstrate its ability to operate autonomously. The Unmanned Logistics Prototype trials are aimed at assessing the capabilities of the USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13) to conduct point-to-point autonomous navigation, vessel handling, and transfer of ship control from manned to unmanned mode,
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During the upcoming annual ASNE Technology, Systems and Ships (ASNE TSS) Symposium at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel (January 31 to February 1), the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) will offer a Young Professionals (YP) Program event: the Young Professionals Breakfast. The YP Breakfast will take place on Tuesday, February 1, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
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The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) is now offering a highly competitive master’s degree program to Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) warfare center employees to provide in-depth U.S. Navy operational experience. The prestigious program was named for Dr. William Bundy, the former associate provost for Warfighting Research and Development, and director of the Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely Jr. Naval Warfare
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The Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service was awarded to Steven Kim, a mechanical engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, at an award presentation held on base June 7. It is the second highest award granted to career civilian employees by the secretary of defense. Kim, recognized nationally and
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