Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

SAN DIEGO — Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) celebrated its 10 year anniversary at Naval Base San Diego, June 9th. Rear Adm. T. J. Zerr, commander, SMWDC, with guest speaker Rear Adm. Joseph Cahill, commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, delivered remarks to former SMWDC Commanders, plankowners, teammates, and friends and family, all of whom played an instrumental role in the founding of SMWDC and its legacy.

SAN DIEGO (June 9, 2025) - Rear Adm. T. J. Zerr, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), delivers remarks during SMWDC’s 10 year anniversary ceremony onboard Naval Base San Diego. SMWDC

increases the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force across all domains. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara L. Eshleman)

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