JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, VA
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, VA (Aug. 24, 2018) Rear Adm. Erik Ross, President, Board of Inspection and Survey, left, shakes hands with the Lt. Cmdr. Ryan McBride, Honor Graduate for Naval ... More
ASW/SUW WTI Assumes Command of USS Charleston (LCS 18)
Cmdr. James Hoey, an Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI), became the first ASW/SUW WTI to assume command of a warship December 6, 2019.
201002-N-N2432-1001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (October 2, 2020)
201002-N-N2432-1001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (October 2, 2020) - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile Cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) launches a Standard Missile (SM) 2 from the forward deck during a Live Fire With a Purpos... More
180626-N-GG458-008 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Ensign Zachary
180626-N-GG458-008 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Ensign Zachary Kohama stands watch in the pilot house of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) i... More
Lt. Tyler Westover, receives the Honor Graduate award
Lt. Tyler Westover, receives the Honor Graduate award from Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), during a graduation ceremony for the newest Anti... More
180726-N-IA905-1011 SAN DIEGO (July 26, 2018) Rear
180726-N-IA905-1011 SAN DIEGO (July 26, 2018) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), briefs the Wardroom of littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2... More
First ASW/SUW WTI Re-Blue Increases Surface Fleet Warfighting Capabili...
SAN DIEGO (May 22, 2018) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), far right, poses for a photo with Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfa... More
180625-N-GG458-022 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Lt. Emily Frost,
180625-N-GG458-022 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Lt. Emily Frost, an Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) briefs the ... More
180623-N-WH681-0086 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018)
180623-N-WH681-0086 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018) Sailors steer the ship on the bridge of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during an integrated live-fire weapons exercise as part of... More
180626-N-GG458-011 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Ensign Luisa Holland
180626-N-GG458-011 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Ensign Luisa Holland makes log entries while standing watch in the pilot house of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) during a live fi... More
Lt. Kelly Murphy (left) receives her Amphibious Warfare
Lt. Kelly Murphy (left) receives her Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) patch from Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), d... More
201001-N-2432-2001, ATLANTIC OCEAN (October 1, 2020)
201001-N-2432-2001, ATLANTIC OCEAN (October 1, 2020) - The Arleigh-Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) launches a harpoon surface-to-surface missile during part of a Live Fire With a Purp... More
SAN DIEGO (Apr. 7, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Rich Ray, right,
SAN DIEGO (Apr. 7, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Rich Ray, right, an Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) sits for an i... More
180624-N-KW492-0630 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018)
180624-N-KW492-0630 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Donald Crispin observes from a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter as simulated fast attack craft approach the Wasp-class amphibi... More
180623-N-VB2976-061 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The Wasp-class
180623-N-VB2976-061 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) maneuvers during a live fire weapons exercise. Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is completing the Navy’s f... More
180623-N-WH681-0123 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018)
180623-N-WH681-0123 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) transits ahead of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) duri... More
180623-N-KW492-0021 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018)
180623-N-KW492-0021 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Alex Blanco scans for surface contacts during an integrated live-fire weapons exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ... More
180625-N-GG458-025 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Lt. Emily Frost,
180625-N-GG458-025 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Lt. Emily Frost, an Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) briefs the ... More
180624-N-KW492-0659 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018)
180624-N-KW492-0659 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018) Simulated fast attack craft approach the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) e... More
180621-N-SZ865-0020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2018)
180621-N-SZ865-0020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2018) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) transits the Atlantic Ocean ahead of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kea... More
180622-N-WH681-0144 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 22, 2018)
180622-N-WH681-0144 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 22, 2018) Lt. Kelly Denimarck an Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare - Warfare Tactics Instructor, conducts a Surface Warfare Advance Tactical Training (SWATT) briefing aboar... More
180624-N-AO674-1049 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018)
180624-N-AO674-1049 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018) Sailors aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) perform pre-flight checks on a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter. The Kearsarge Amphibious ... More
180626-N-GG458-001 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The Whidbey Island-class
180626-N-GG458-001 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), and the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) sail in formation behind the... More
Score of Surface Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) Candidates Complete ...
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (May 14, 2018) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) leads a discussion with Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) candidates on the firs... More
Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Bartholomeaux receives his Integrated
Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Bartholomeaux receives his Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) patch from Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Devel... More
180623-N-VB2976-012 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The Wasp-class
180623-N-VB2976-012 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) maneuvers during a live fire weapons exercise. Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) is completing the Navy’s f... More
180624-N-KW492-1161 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018)
180624-N-KW492-1161 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018) A MH-60S Seahawk helicopter approaches the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT)... More
180622-N-WH681-0141 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 22, 2018)
180622-N-WH681-0141 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 22, 2018) Lt. Kelly Denimarck, an Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare - Warfare Tactics Instructor, conducts a Surface Warfare Advance Tactical Training (SWATT) briefing aboa... More
Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Pavlik receives his Amphibious Warfare
Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Pavlik receives his Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) patch from Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), d... More
180623-N-HG389-142 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The Wasp-class
180623-N-HG389-142 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) steams in formation behind the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24). Kearsarge Amphibious Ready ... More
Graduates of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development
Graduates of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC’s) Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) course stand behind Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, co... More
180625-N-GG458-027 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Lt. Emily Frost,
180625-N-GG458-027 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Lt. Emily Frost, an Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) briefs the ... More
MIW Added to WTI Baseline Course as Surface Fleet Culture of Excellenc...
190815-N-SE292-0001 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 15, 2019) Thirty-three Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI) candidates and WTI staff pose for a group photo upon completion of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Cen... More
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), presents a certificate to Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Smith for being selected as the Top Tactician (for displaying ... More
180625-N-MC499-0074 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2018)
180625-N-MC499-0074 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2018) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Kelsey Bronkema, left, and Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Alexander Paulson let out the fiber opti... More
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), presents certificates to Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Grusich for being selected as the Honor Graduate (for having the... More
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), center, poses for a group photo with the newest 15 Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare... More
180623-N-HG389-069 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The San Antonio-class
180623-N-HG389-069 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) hits a floating target with rounds from a Mk. 46 30mm gun weapon system. Kearsarge Amphibious Read... More
180625-N-MC499-0049 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2018)
180625-N-MC499-0049 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2018) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Alexander Paulson operates a winch to extend the fiber optic towing cable of the SLQ-25A NIXIE aboard the Wasp-cl... More
Top SWOs Begin Surface Warfare Tactics and Instructor Training
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (July 23, 2018) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) leads a discussion with Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) candidates on the fir... More
SAN DIEGO (Apr. 7, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Rich Ray, right,
SAN DIEGO (Apr. 7, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Rich Ray, right, an Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) sits for an i... More
180625-N-GG458-026 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Lt. Emily Frost,
180625-N-GG458-026 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Lt. Emily Frost, an Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) briefs the ... More
180625-N-MC499-0082 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2018)
180625-N-MC499-0082 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 25, 2018) Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Kelsey Bronkema lets out the fiber optic towing cable of the SLQ-25A NIXIE aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assa... More
180726-N-IA915-1027 SAN DIEGO (July 26, 2018) Rear
180726-N-IA915-1027 SAN DIEGO (July 26, 2018) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), speaks with Cmdr. Emily Cathey, the littoral combat ship USS Indepen... More
201001-N-2432-2002, ATLANTIC OCEAN (October 1, 2020)
201001-N-2432-2002, ATLANTIC OCEAN (October 1, 2020) - The Arleigh-Burke-class Guided Missile Destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile Cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) launch harpoon sur... More
180623-N-KW492-0112 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018)
180623-N-KW492-0112 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Alex Blanco fires a .50-caliber machine gun during an integrated live-fire weapons exercise aboard the Wasp-class amphibious ass... More
180626-N-VB2976-001 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Aviation Boatswain’s
180626-N-VB2976-001 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Airman Daniel McGonigal shoots a surface target from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) during a l... More
180621-N-SZ865-0011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2018)
180621-N-SZ865-0011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 21, 2018) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) transits the Atlantic Ocean ahead of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kea... More
Complexity Increases for Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile Cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) launches a harpoon surface-to-surface missile during part of a Live Fire With a Purpose exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Fire Controlman (Aegis) Th... More
180623-N-WH681-0036 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018)
180623-N-WH681-0036 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) transits ahead of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) duri... More
180624-N-AO674-1009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018)
180624-N-AO674-1009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) steams behind the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) duri... More
Lt. Rod Hanks, receives the Arleigh Burke and Top Tactician
Lt. Rod Hanks, receives the Arleigh Burke and Top Tactician awards from Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), during a graduation ceremony for th... More
180623-N-VB2976-048 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Surface targets
180623-N-VB2976-048 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Surface targets are engaged by the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) during a live fire weapons exercise. Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Gr... More
180624-N-AO674-1058 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018)
180624-N-AO674-1058 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) steams behind the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) duri... More
180624-N-AO674-1010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018)
180624-N-AO674-1010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018) The Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) steams behind the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) dur... More
Complexity Increases for Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training
A harpoon surface-to-surface missile flies through the air after being launched from the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile Cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61). Monterey launched the missile as part of a Live Fire With ... More
180623-N-HG389-103 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The San Antonio-class
180623-N-HG389-103 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) fires a Mk. 46 30mm gun weapon system and steams in formation ahead of the Wasp-class amphibious a... More
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, VA
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, VA (Aug. 24, 2018) Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 18020 graduates pose for a photo with Rear Adm. Erik Ross, President, Board ... More
180624-N-KW492-0748 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018)
180624-N-KW492-0748 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018) Simulated fast attack craft approach the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) during a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. The Kears... More
180624-N-KW492-0858 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018)
180624-N-KW492-0858 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2018) The Kearsarge Ready Group (ARG) transit the Atlantic Ocean during a Surface Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. The Kearsarge ARG is completing the N... More