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VIDEO: Thank-you veterans!
Thanking a veteran. Info on how we can all thank veterans.
Dahlgren testing this week
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division plans to conduct range testing beginning Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. that may produce loud noise on Nov. 10, 12, and 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in communities surrounding Naval Support Facility Dahlgren.
PHOTOS: Veterans Day observed in Stafford
Veterans Day in Stafford at the Stafford County Armed Services Memorial at the Government Center
PHOTO: In the military from the area
Stafford Sailor participates in simulated mass casualty drill aboard U.S. Navy warship
PHOTOS: Davey’s Battle Brothers Memorial Ride
Davey’s Battle Brothers Memorial Ride. From Fredericksburg to the Quantico National Cemetery. Remembering Army Sgt David Ruhren of Stafford.
VIDEO: Remembering a hero: Stafford’s David Ruhren
Remembering a local hero. Davey’s Battle Brothers Memorial Ride for Army Sgt. David Ruhren who died in Iraq on December 21, 2004.
Fredericksburg native serves with U.S. Navy’s Lone Star Express
Petty Officer 2nd Class William Graves is an aviation machinist’s mate serving at Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR 59) based at Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base.
VIDEO: Unveiling the sign on Guinea Station Road that remembers CPL Ryan McGhee
The unveiling of the sign that designates the Guinea Station Road Bridge over I-95 as the CPL Ryan McGhee Memorial Bridge.
VIDEO: Spotsylvania County and Massaponax High School honors a hero
CPL Ryan McGhee remembered in Spotsylvania
PHOTOS: Guinea Station Bridge named in honor of Massaponax grad Ryan McGhee who died in Iraq
Spotsylvania honors a hero. The Guinea Station Road Bridge over I-95 now has CPL Ryan McGhee’s name on it. The Massaponax grad died in Iraq in 2009.
VIDEO: 9-11 remembered in Stafford
Stafford’s sheriff and fire chief spoke at the annual 9-11 ceremony at the Government Center. (Video courtesy Stafford County)
Colonial Forge grad serving aboard USS Ronald Reagan in the Indo-Pacific region
“It’s already tough being out here, especially with COVID added onto the table, but knowing being out here is a big part of keeping my family safe puts a smile on my face every time,” said Evans.
AUDIO: Davey’s Battle Brothers Ride
Bryant Halstead with Strength and Honor Motorcycle Club talks about Davey’s Battle Brothers Ride on September 26th. Details on the ride.
Spotsylvania launches Hometown Heroes banner program
The program is a community memorial to those who have served our country through the years.
Dahlgren bio-detection and identification engineer recognized for mentoring others
“My greatest satisfaction is to see young people that I have mentored succeed at work. My aim is to provide them with guidance and show them doors to career growth within the organization.”
NSWC Dahlgren Division engineer awarded for impact on remote and unmanned naval warfare technology
“Unmanned and remote technologies allow force projection into areas that we would normally not go without putting sailors’ lives at risk,” said Helm.
Navy Lieutenant Honored for Gun Launched Guided Projectile Success
Cross is recognized for outstanding leadership as the NSWCDD Projectile Integration Lead Engineer for the Gun Launched Guided Projectile effort, ensuring the success of fielding a guided projectile.
NSWC Dahlgren division engineer awarded for Impact on ‘Technology to Warfighter’
The NSWCDD topside engineer is recognized for “his significant leadership and technical contributions to the expedited establishment of approved topside locations for the fielding of the Simrad Halo radar and the ODIN system in support of Speed to Fleet capabilities.
NSWC Dahlgren Division and Germanna Community College Partner to impact business management and STEM education
The NSWCDD—Germanna Educational Partnership Agreement aligns with the Department of the Navy’s new civilian human capital strategy released in January 2020 to position the Navy for success.