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Naval Special Warfare Commander Testifies Before Texas Legislature, Highlighting Heroism of Fallen Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram
AUSTIN, Texas – Rear Adm. Jamie Sands, commander of Naval Special Warfare Command, testified before the Texas State Legislature today at the Texas State Capitol, advocating for the posthumous award of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Nathan Gage Ingram.
Naval Special Warfare Group ONE celebrates 50 Years
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Retired and active operators, civilians, and combat support representing warfighters from every era of American combat since the Vietnam War, reunited with former and current teammates on May 22, 2025, to celebrate a milestone – 50 years of Naval Special Warfare Group (NSWG) 1.
Naval Special Warfare Honors Fallen Operator Gage Ingram With Posthumous Medal
IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif.- On a serene spring day, as a gentle breeze danced across the terrace and the sun broke through the clouds, a collective silence enveloped the Silver Strand Training Complex in Imperial Beach, Calif. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Gold Star families, distinguished guests, NSW members, their families, and friends gathered to honor the unparalleled bravery and selflessness of Nav...[Read More]
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 instrumen...[Read More]
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center Holds Change of Command Ceremony
SAN DIEGO — Rear Adm. T. J. Zerr relieved Rear Adm. Wilson Marks as commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) at Naval Base San Diego, April 17.
NAVFAC Leaders Attend SAME Capital Week Conference
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, District of Columbia — Rear Adm. Dean VanderLey, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and chief of Civil Engineers emphasized the importance of industry partnerships, alternative construction methods, and engaging with Congress during an executive leadership panel at the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Capital Week conference la...[Read More]
NAVFAC MIDLANT Environmental, Chesapeake Bay Program volunteers support 2024 NAS Oceana STEM Lab for nearly 8,000 Students
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) Environmental (EV) and Department of Defense (DoD) Chesapeake Bay Program volunteers supported the Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show and Outdoor STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Laboratory, Sept. 20. This year’s theme was “Inspire. Educate. Soar!”
NAVFAC Northwest Begins Electrical Upgrades to Improve Power, Increase Efficiency for Naval Platforms
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest, in coordination with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), began work to replace a degraded electrical substation in the Controlled Industrial Area of the shipyard in March.
NAVFAC Southeast Announces 2025 Engineers of The Year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast is proud to announce its selections for the 2025 Civilian and Military Engineers of the Year awards.
NAVFAC Southeast Awards $72.4 Million Contract for Airfield Repairs at NAS Key West
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast awarded a $72.4 million firm-fixed-price construction contract on January 17 to Head/Diaz 2022, of Columbus, Ohio, for comprehensive airfield repairs at Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West.
NAVFAC Southwest Metro Production Office Recovers US Navy Aircraft Asset
SAN DIEGO – Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest Metro Production Office Crane and Rigging personnel completed the salvage operation of a Navy EA-18G Growler air asset from the Pacific Ocean Feb. 28 in San Diego.
NAVFAC Washington Commanding Officer Selected as First Black Civil Engineer Corps Rear Admiral
WASHINGTON – Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington Commanding Officer Capt. Omarr Tobias has been selected for promotion to rear admiral (Lower Half), marking a historic milestone as the first Black flag officer in the Civil Engineer Corps’ history.