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
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
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 5, 2018) Adm. Scott H. Swift, right,
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 5, 2018) Adm. Scott H. Swift, right, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with Rear Adm. John Wade, first from left, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC)... More
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 18, 2018) Lieutenant Chris
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 18, 2018) Lieutenant Chris Bohnker of Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) Newport, R.I., and attached to Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), collects data and ... 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
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. (Jan. 11, 2018) Commander, Naval
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. (Jan. 11, 2018) Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Rear Adm. John Wade, left, listens to a question from a reporter during an interview at the 30th Annual... 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
SMWDC WTIs at KUSI's Good Morning San Diego
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 18, 2018) Lt. Matt Clark, center, and Lt. Caleb Bekemeier, right, Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI) from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) sit for an interview with b... More
Vietnam Memorial Monument Promotion Ceremony
Naval Amphibious Base Coronado (Aug. 30, 2018) Newly-promoted Cmdr. Jake Catalogna from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), left, reaffirms his oath to support and defend the Constitu... 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
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
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, left, discuss the Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) program with Rear Adm. Dave Welch, far right, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfi... More
Pacific Ocean, NNS ( April 19, 2018) Intelligence Specialist
Pacific Ocean, NNS ( April 19, 2018) Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Melissa L. Bell of the USS Stockdale's (DDG 106) Ship's Nautical or Otherwise Photographic Intelligence Exploitation team scans the horizon... More
Cmdr. Jeff Heames, right, assistant chief of staff
Cmdr. Jeff Heames, right, assistant chief of staff for operations and training at Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), responds to a question during a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) ... More
Pacific Ocean (April 23, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas,
Pacific Ocean (April 23, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI), assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), prepares for an Air Defense exercise during ... More
A panel board describing Tactical Advancements for
A panel board describing Tactical Advancements for the Next Generation (TANG) at the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) sponsored Surface Training and Readiness (STAR) Tactical Advanc... More
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
San Diego, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2017) Lt. Ben Olivas, a
San Diego, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2017) Lt. Ben Olivas, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), competes in a swimming event as part of Surface Li... More
SMWDC Commander Mentors Basic Division Officer Course (BDOC) Students
San Diego, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2017) Rear Adm. John Wade, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), speaks with students of the Surface Warfare Officer School (SWOS) Command's Basic... More
SMWDC Sea Combat Division ASW/SUW Warfare Tactics Instructor Graduatio...
San Diego (May 3, 2018) Rear Adm. Yvette Davids, Senior Military Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs and career surface warfare officer, poses for a photograph with eleven... More
San Diego, Ca. (Feb. 7, 2018) Lt. Emily Frost, left,
San Diego, Ca. (Feb. 7, 2018) Lt. Emily Frost, left, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), responds to a question during a WTI panel discu... More
San Diego, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2017) U.S. and Royal Norwegian
San Diego, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2017) U.S. and Royal Norwegian naval officers pose for a photograph during a tactical working group at Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Headquarters. The ... More
Pacific Ocean (April 21, 2018) USS Stockdale (DDG 106)
Pacific Ocean (April 21, 2018) USS Stockdale (DDG 106) fires its Mark 45 Mod 4 5-inch gun during a live fire exercise as part of a Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) e... More
SMWDC Sea Combat Division WTI Graduation
Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, center, commander of Naval Surface Forces, speaks to graduates and guests during Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Sea Combat Division's graduation ceremony for... More
Commodore of Warfare Visits SMWDC HQ
Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Commodore Ivan Ingham (center), Commodore of Warfare, receives a command brief led by Capt. Chris Barnes (top left), deputy commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Developmen... More
181102-N-XT039-2068 Norfolk (Nov. 2, 2018) Lt. j.g.
181102-N-XT039-2068 Norfolk (Nov. 2, 2018) Lt. j.g. Ryan Litchert, the assistant operations officer assigned to the Grandmasters of Helicopter Maritime Squadron (HSM) 46, directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter a... 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
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, right, listens in during a brief by Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) durin... More
Coronado, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2017) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden,
Coronado, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2017) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, right, commander of Naval Surface Forces, laughs aloud during welcoming remarks by Capt. Tom Williams, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center... More
NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Calif. (May 8, 2018)
NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Calif. (May 8, 2018) Rear Adm. John Wade, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony where he ... More
SMWDC Commander visits SWOS San Diego Basic Division Officer Course
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 30, 2018) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) speaks with members of Surface Warfare Officer Schools Command detachment San Diego's B... More
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. (Jan. 9, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. (Jan. 9, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson speaks to guests at the 30th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew A. Stroup/Released)
NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA (July 18, 2018) Commander, Naval
NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA (July 18, 2018) Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Rear Adm. Dave Welch speaks to military and civilian members and guests of the San Diego Military A... More
NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Calif. (May 8, 2018)
NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Calif. (May 8, 2018) Vice Adm. Richard Brown, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, receives honors during departure of the official party after Naval Surface and M... More
Pacific Ocean, NNS, (April 19, 2018) Personnel Specialist
Pacific Ocean, NNS, (April 19, 2018) Personnel Specialist Seaman Alejandro C. Gonzalez of the USS Stockdale (DDG 106) scans the horizon for any sign of ships or aircraft as part of the Ship's Nautical or Otherw... More
Pacific Ocean (April 22, 2018) Aboard USS Stockdale
Pacific Ocean (April 22, 2018) Aboard USS Stockdale (DDG 106), Operations Specialist 3rd Class Devon M. Gonzales plots a the Closest Point of Approach on a maneuvering board during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer... More
Capt. Chris Barnes, deputy commander of the Naval Surface
Capt. Chris Barnes, deputy commander of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), gives opening remarks at the Surface Navy Association's West Coast Symposium at Naval Base San Diego, J... 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
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 22, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, left, poses for a photograph with Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) during ... More
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. (Jan. 9, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Chris Polnaszek,
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. (Jan. 9, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Chris Polnaszek, right, an Integrated and Air Missile Defense Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMW... More
Pacific Ocean (April 20,2018) USS Stockdale (DDG106)
Pacific Ocean (April 20,2018) USS Stockdale (DDG106) fires a Mark 46 lightweight torpedo (MK-46) during an anti-submarine event during a Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (S... More
Little Creek VA (April 20, 2018) Commodore Daniel Blackburn,
Little Creek VA (April 20, 2018) Commodore Daniel Blackburn, commander Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Six presents the Honor Graduate plaque to Lt. Michael Pires from Mountainside, N.J., April 20, 2018 for his s... More
Surface Warfare Officer Participates in SDSU NROTC Blessing Combat Lea...
Lt. Matthew Clark, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), second from right, speaks to students in the San Diego State University (SDSU) Re... More
Vice Adm. Richard Brown, commander, Naval Surface Force,
Vice Adm. Richard Brown, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks at Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC) change of command ceremony onboard Naval Amphibio... 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
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
Pacific Ocean (April 20, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas
Pacific Ocean (April 20, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas a surface Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), and Lieutenant Chris Bohnker of Naval ... More
Pacific Ocean (April 20, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas,
Pacific Ocean (April 20, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI), from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) prepares for an Air Defense event during an underway ... More
SWO Boss Speaks with Largest Class of WTI Candidates to Date
San Diego, Calif. (July 28, 2017) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, commander of Naval Surface Force U.S. Pacific Fleet, right, addresses Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) students during their initial course of instructio... More
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 5, 2018) Adm. Scott H. Swift, commander
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 5, 2018) Adm. Scott H. Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI) from the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) during a round... 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
Out on the Waterfront, San Diego, California
SAN DIEGO (June 29, 2018) Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, left, shakes hands with USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) Commanding Officer Capt. Scott Tait during... 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
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
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 18, 2018) Lieutenant Chris
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 18, 2018) Lieutenant Chris Bohnker of Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) Newport, R.I., and attached to Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) collects data and m... More
NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Calif. (May 8, 2018)
NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE CORONADO, Calif. (May 8, 2018) Vice Adm. Richard Brown, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, (right) shakes hands with Rear Adm. David Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mi... More
San Diego, Calif. (July 13, 2017) Rear Adm. John Wade,
San Diego, Calif. (July 13, 2017) Rear Adm. John Wade, commander of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), speaks with midshipmen and officers about the WTI program at the Surface N... More
Pacific Ocean (April 20, 2018) Lieutenant Tyler Nicoll,
Pacific Ocean (April 20, 2018) Lieutenant Tyler Nicoll, an Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASUSUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SM... More
San Diego, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2017) Rear Adm. John Wade,
San Diego, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2017) Rear Adm. John Wade, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), in action during a volleyball match during Surface Line Week (SLW) 2017 onboard N... More
Pacific Ocean (April 20,2018) Aviation maintainers
Pacific Ocean (April 20,2018) Aviation maintainers assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 secure a Mark 46 lightweight torpedo (MK-46) to an MH-60R helicopter aboard USS Stockdale (DDG 106) p... More
NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA (July 18, 2018) Commander, Naval
NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA (July 18, 2018) Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Rear Adm. Dave Welch speaks to military and civilian members and guests of the San Diego Military A... More
SMWDC Commander Visits Sasebo
SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 29, 2018) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), far left, speaks to junior officers assigned to Commander Task Force 76 onboard Comm... More
San Diego, CA (April 16, 2018) The USS Stockdale (DDG
San Diego, CA (April 16, 2018) The USS Stockdale (DDG 106) passes underneath the Coronado Bridge as it departs San Diego for an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SW... More
SAN DIEGO (June 16, 2018) Commander, Naval Surface
SAN DIEGO (June 16, 2018) Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, right, responds to a question during an in studio interview on KUSI News' Good Morning Sa... 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
Pacific Ocean (April 23, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas,
Pacific Ocean (April 23, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) monitors a fast attack craft fast inshore atta... More
Logo for the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development
Logo for the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) sponsored Surface Training and Readiness (STAR) Tactical Advancements for the Next Generation (TANG) workshop. SMWDC is one of the Navy... More
USS Iwo Jima (July 15, 2017) Leadership and Team members
USS Iwo Jima (July 15, 2017) Leadership and Team members of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center's (SMWDC) Amphibious Warfare Division (AMW) pose for a photograph aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7... More
Pacific Ocean (April 22, 2018) Aboard USS Stockdale
Pacific Ocean (April 22, 2018) Aboard USS Stockdale (DDG 106), Operations Specialist 2nd Class Michael J. Sevilla monitors displays as the Anti-Submarine Tactical Air Controller (ASTAC) during an underway Cruis... More
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. (Jan. 9, 2018) Lt. Brianna Frazier,
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. (Jan. 9, 2018) Lt. Brianna Frazier, left, an Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned to the AMW Division of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center... More
Rear Adm. John Wade, commander of Naval Surface and
Rear Adm. John Wade, commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) writes remarks on an inspiration board on the first day of the SMWDC sponsored Surface Training and Readiness (STA... More
A Standard Missile (SM) 2 launches from the guided-missile
A Standard Missile (SM) 2 launches from the guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during a Live Fire With a Purpose (LFWAP) event during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advance... More
SAN DIEGO (June 29, 2018) Capt. Jeff Heames, director
SAN DIEGO (June 29, 2018) Capt. Jeff Heames, director of operations and training at Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), smiles as his sons affix captain's shoulder boards to his unifo... 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
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
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 20, 2018) Rear Adm. Jesse A. Wilson
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 20, 2018) Rear Adm. Jesse A. Wilson Jr., commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, right, participates in a briefing with Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Devel... More
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. (Jan. 9, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. (Jan. 9, 2018) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson poses for a photograph with Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI) from the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center... More
Pacific Ocean (April 20, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas,
Pacific Ocean (April 20, 2018) Lieutenant Ben Olivas, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI), from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) prepares for an Air Defense exercise during an underw... 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
Pacific Ocean (April 21, 20180 An MH-60R helicopter
Pacific Ocean (April 21, 20180 An MH-60R helicopter of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 takes off from the flight deck of USS Stockdale (DDG106) during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface... More
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 19, 2018) Quartermaster 2nd
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 19, 2018) Quartermaster 2nd Class Larissa L. Begay of the USS Stockdale (DDG 106) uses a sextant to help in navigating the ship during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface W... More
Pacific Ocean (April 22, 2018) Lieutenant Junior Grade
Pacific Ocean (April 22, 2018) Lieutenant Junior Grade Beau R. Citrone serves as the Helicopter Control Officer (HCO) aboard the USS Stockdale (DDG 106) during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface War... More
Coronado, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2017) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden,
Coronado, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2017) Vice Adm. Tom Rowden, center, commander of Naval Surface Forces, poses for a photograph with anti-submarine warfare/anti-surface warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI... 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
Dahlgren, Va. (Dec. 1, 2017) Commander, Naval Surface
Dahlgren, Va. (Dec. 1, 2017) Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Rear Adm. John F. G. Wade, left, shakes hands with a graduating Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Wa... More
Lt. Mike Pires, seated, a Surface Warfare Officer and
Lt. Mike Pires, seated, a Surface Warfare Officer and Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) candidate assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC) Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Division, re... More
Pacific Ocean (April 20, 2018) Fire Controlman 2nd
Pacific Ocean (April 20, 2018) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Anthony M. Atkinson fires a shot line from USS Stockdale (DDG 106) over to the USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO187) during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDE... More
Pacific Ocean (April 27, 2018) A Standard Missile (SM)
Pacific Ocean (April 27, 2018) A Standard Missile (SM) 2 launches from USS Spruance (DDG 111) during a Live Fire With a Purpose (LFWAP) event during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanc... More
SAN DIEGO (June 29, 2018) Capt. Jeff Heames, director
SAN DIEGO (June 29, 2018) Capt. Jeff Heames, director of operations and training at Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), smiles as his sons affix captain's shoulder boards to his unifo... More
San Diego, Ca. (Feb. 7, 2018) Lt. Tyson Eberhardt,
San Diego, Ca. (Feb. 7, 2018) Lt. Tyson Eberhardt, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center's (SMWDC) Sea Combat Division, responds to questions durin... More
Pacific Ocean (April 23, 2018) USS Stockdale (DDG 106)
Pacific Ocean (April 23, 2018) USS Stockdale (DDG 106) is underway completing a Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. Stockdale, USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), and US... More
San Diego, Calif. (July 13, 2017) Rear Adm. John Wade,
San Diego, Calif. (July 13, 2017) Rear Adm. John Wade, commander of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) speaks with officers about the WTI program at the Surface Navy Association'... More
Naval Base San Diego (Jan. 4, 2018) SMWDC is one of
Naval Base San Diego (Jan. 4, 2018) SMWDC is one of the Navy's five Warfighting Development Centers and its mission is to increase the lethality and tactical proficiency of the Surface Force across all domains.... More
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 21, 2018) Lieutenant Chris
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 21, 2018) Lieutenant Chris Bohnker from Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) Newport, R.I., prepares for an Air Defense event during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface W... More
San Diego, California (April 16, 2018) USS Mobile Bay
San Diego, California (April 16, 2018) USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) gets underway to complete the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Trainin... More
180427-N-HS117-001 Pacific Ocean (April 27, 2018) An
180427-N-HS117-001 Pacific Ocean (April 27, 2018) An aftward view of USS Spruance (DDG 110) steaming underway during a Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. Sp... 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. Matt Clark, center, a Warfare Tactics Instructor
Lt. Matt Clark, center, a Warfare Tactics Instructor assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) listens to feedback after presenting a training design concept to Rear Adm. John Wa... More