PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2016) – Lt. Ben Olivas, a warfare
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2016) – Lt. Ben Olivas, a warfare tactics instructors (WTI) with Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), uses the internal command net to ensure the anti-air warfar... More
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Center, and Mine Warfare Training Command chief petty officer-selects march into the fiscal year 2019 chief petty offi... More
190531-N-ZS026-1289 SAN DIEGO (May 31, 2019) Vice Adm.
190531-N-ZS026-1289 SAN DIEGO (May 31, 2019) Vice Adm. Richard Brown, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) delivers remarks at Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC... More
A roughly 1,000 pound, World War II-era air laid mine
A roughly 1,000 pound, World War II-era air laid mine detonates in the Baltic Sea after being discovered by the BALTOPS 2019 Mine Warfare Task Group and being rigged for detonation by a team of Norwegian Explos... More
190813-N-JO098-066 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 13, 2019) - San
190813-N-JO098-066 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 13, 2019) - San Diego-native Bill Walton, right, NCAA and NBA champion and NBA Hall of Famer leads a discussion with Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMW... 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
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 31, 2017) Commander, Naval Surface
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 31, 2017) Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), Rear Adm. John Wade (right), poses for a photo with Capt. Angel San Luis with the Mexican Naval Secretariat at... 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
Surface Fleet Welcomes Newest ASW / SUW Warfare Tactics Instructors
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 23, 2019) Graduates of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC’s) Anti-Submarine Warfare / Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) course pose for a pho... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2018) Aviation Electronics
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2018) Aviation Electronics Mate 3rd Class John Holden assists in an engine wash for an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Grandmasters of Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 aboard the Ar... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2018) A MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2018) A MK-45 5-inch/54-caliber gun is fired during an Integrated Maritime Portable Acoustic Sound Scoring (IMPASS) system evolution aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroy... 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
ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan 16, 2019) Lt. Matt Clark, an
ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan 16, 2019) Lt. Matt Clark, an Anti-Submarine/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), left, speaks... 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
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander Naval Surface
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), presents the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to LCDR Jeremy Blanchette, an Information Warfare (IW) W... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2018) Sailors refuel an MH-60R
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2018) Sailors refuel an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the Grandmasters of Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46 aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). U... More
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, VA
JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, VA (Aug. 23, 2019) Graduates of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC’s) Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) cour... 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
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
181009-N-XT039-1002 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 9, 2018) Japanese
181009-N-XT039-1002 SAN DIEGO (Oct. 9, 2018) Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Capt. Kazunori Ishii, center right, head of the Project Team, JMSDF Self Defense Fleet HQ asks a question during a Warfa... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2018) Chief Intelligence Specialist
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2018) Chief Intelligence Specialist Derek Tinsley takes photographs of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during a Ship’s Nautical or Otherwise Photograp... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) participates in a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO-189). USS Abr... 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
Master at Arms First Class Dominic Outlaw takes a line
Master at Arms First Class Dominic Outlaw takes a line of bearing to a contact on the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) cruiser-d... More
181109-N-XT039-1018 VIRGINIA CAPES (Nov. 9, 2018) Lt.
181109-N-XT039-1018 VIRGINIA CAPES (Nov. 9, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Kristofer A. Tester, an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) and lead WTI aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) conducts a life-fire test of the ship's close-in weapons system (CIWS). USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) crui... More
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 14, 2019) Adm. Christopher W. Grady,
SAN DIEGO (Aug. 14, 2019) Adm. Christopher W. Grady, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, center, speaks with Sailors at the Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense Anti-Submarine Warfare Trainer (CIAT) on... 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.
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
181105-N-XT039-1031 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2018) The
181105-N-XT039-1031 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2018) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) launches a Standard Missile 2 during a Live Fire With a Purpose (LFWAP) event. The LFWAP pr... More
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander Naval Surface
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to LCDR Jeremy Blanchette, an Information Warfare (IW) ... 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
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Deputy Commander Capt. Jim Storm, right, briefs Adm. Bill Gortney (ret.) during a meeting to discuss SMWDC's development since its establishment in ... More
Joint Staff Leader Welcomes Navy’s Newest Integrated
Joint Staff Leader Welcomes Navy’s Newest Integrated Air & Missile Defense Top Tacticians to the Fleet
SAN DIEGO (July 12, 2020) Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
SAN DIEGO (July 12, 2020) Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, “Blackjacks”, stationed at Naval Air Station North Island, loaded the Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS) AN/ASQ-235 and spin on deck pr... 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
Much More Than a Show: Surface Fleet’s Top Tacticians join Blue Angels...
Lt. Jason Thill, Lt. Caleb Bekemeier, and Lt. Cmdr. Seth Powell – Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs) from Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) (left to right), meet with Blue Angels’ sp... More
Adm. Bill Gortney (ret.), right, speaks with Naval
Adm. Bill Gortney (ret.), right, speaks with Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Executive Director Mr. Frank Olmo, left, Commander, SMWDC Rear Adm. Dave Welch, first from left, and ot... 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
The seven newest Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics
The seven newest Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs) completed Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC’s) AMW WTI course of instruction and graduated onboard Joint E... 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
Maritime leaders from the “Five Eyes” alliance – the
Maritime leaders from the “Five Eyes” alliance – the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand – discuss interoperability and combat effectiveness during the 2018 Maritime Warfare Working... More
Lt. Andrew Campos, an Integrated Air and Missile Defense
Lt. Andrew Campos, an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) is assigned to Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Headquarters.
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
An unexploded A Mark I - VI mine lays at the bottom
An unexploded A Mark I - VI mine lays at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. The mine was detected and classified by HMNoS Otra and reacquired and identified by Royal Danish Navy divers as part of the exercise Baltic... More
NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY DAHLGREN (May 11, 2018) Rear
NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY DAHLGREN (May 11, 2018) Rear Adm. John Mustin, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center, poses for a group photo after an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD... More
181105-N-XT039-2061 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2018) Fire
181105-N-XT039-2061 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2018) Fire Controlmen assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) upload dummy ammunition into the MK-15 Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Phalanx foll... 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 (Oct. 31, 2017) Cmdr. Robert Nowlin (right),
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 31, 2017) Cmdr. Robert Nowlin (right), with Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), conducts a briefing on surface warfare tactical development for officers with the Mexic... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2018) Quartermaster Seaman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2018) Quartermaster Seaman Apprentice Bryan Esquerdopagan stands watch as part of sea and anchor detail on the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). USS Abraham L... More
190813-N-ZS026-019 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 13, 2019) - San
190813-N-ZS026-019 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 13, 2019) - San Diego-native Bill Walton, left, NCAA and NBA champion and NBA Hall of Famer talks with Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC) Director... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2018) Cmdr. Zoe Arantz, the
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 6, 2018) Cmdr. Zoe Arantz, the commanding officer of the Arleigh Burk-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94), monitors the ships navigational radar alongside the bridge watch tea... More
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) and Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) hosted advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer (ASWO) students for hands-on training inside of CSCS’s C... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2018) ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2018) ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2018) Chief Fire Controlman Erich Gabriele (left) provides instruction to Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Jacob Joyner and Electronics Technician 2nd Class Shannon ... 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
160928-N-QY316-116 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 28, 2016) –
160928-N-QY316-116 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 28, 2016) – Lt. Ben Olivas, warfare tactics instructors (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) uses internal communications to ensure t... More
SAN DIEGO (March 5, 2018) USS Essex (LHD 2) transits
SAN DIEGO (March 5, 2018) USS Essex (LHD 2) transits under the Coronado Bridge on its way to participate in the Navy’s first full-length Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (... 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
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 23, 2018) Vice Adm. John
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 23, 2018) Vice Adm. John D. Alexander, commander, U.S. Third Fleet, delivers remarks at the Surface Navy Association's 20th West Coast Symposium. The symposium's theme was "A Running ... More
ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan. 15, 2019) Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti,
ARLINGTON, Va. (Jan. 15, 2019) Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet and commander of Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, front center, poses for a photograph with Warfare Tactics Instru... More
SMWDC Welcomes Newest Amphibious Warfare WTIs to the Fleet in Norfolk
190426-N-ZZ999-0001 LITTLE CREEK, Va. (Apr. 26, 2019) Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Rear Adm. Dave Welch, center, poses for a photo with graduates of the Amphibious Wa... More
190607-N-ZS026-1061 SAN DIEGO (June 7, 2019) Lt. Cmdr.
190607-N-ZS026-1061 SAN DIEGO (June 7, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Clint Schuhart, assigned to commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Mine Warfare (MIW) Division, delivers a MIW brief to S... More
Vice Adm. James W. Kilby, deputy chief of Naval Operations
Vice Adm. James W. Kilby, deputy chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting Requirements and Capabilities, poses for a picture with Fire Controlman (Aegis) First Class (FCA1) Mario Amaro from the guided missile ... More
NORFOLK, Va. (July 8, 2017) – Marines assigned to the
NORFOLK, Va. (July 8, 2017) – Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) cross the brow of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in preparation for Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) MEU... 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
Rear Adm. Edward Cashman, special assistant to Commander,
Rear Adm. Edward Cashman, special assistant to Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, left, poses for a photograph with Lt. Cmdr. Bethany Burdick, honor graduate of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development... More
Rear Adm. James Kilby, director, Warfare Integration
Rear Adm. James Kilby, director, Warfare Integration for the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (N9I), addressees graduates of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center's (SMWDC) Integrated Air... More
Culinary Specialist First Class Marcus Madison stands
Culinary Specialist First Class Marcus Madison stands watch on the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94). USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) cruiser-destroyer (CRUDES) u... 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
181117-N-RJ834-0198 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2018)
181117-N-RJ834-0198 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2018) Gunner’s Mate Seaman Zachary Desantis grades a target during a small arms live exercise fire aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66). USS Abr... More
Lt. j.g. James Hutcheson, second from left, a pilot
Lt. j.g. James Hutcheson, second from left, a pilot assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 provides a briefing on MH-60S Seahawk helicopter capabilities to Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 11, 2017) An amphibious assault
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 11, 2017) An amphibious assault vehicle, attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN ( Sept. 27, 2016) -- USS Princeton
PACIFIC OCEAN ( Sept. 27, 2016) -- USS Princeton participates in a fast inshore attack craft live fire event during Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) in the Southern California operating area. ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2018) Lt. j.g. Johnny Quintong
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 2, 2018) Lt. j.g. Johnny Quintong observes an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the Grandmasters of Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing (HSM) 46 land on the flight deck of the guided-missile destr... 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
190813-N-ZS026-052 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 13, 2019) - San
190813-N-ZS026-052 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 13, 2019) - San Diego-native Bill Walton, left, NCAA and NBA champion and NBA Hall of Famer talks with Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Commander ... 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2018) Guided-missile destroyer
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2018) Guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) conducts a Mk 45 5" gun shoot as part of Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carri... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2018) Arleigh Burke-class
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 7, 2018) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) Command Master Chief Sean Bailey, right, speaks with Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Samuel Williams during a replenishme... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2018) Chief Fire Controlman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 9, 2018) Chief Fire Controlman Kevin Morland (right) and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Devin Castilo operate Mark 38 Mod 2, 25mm weapon-system consoles aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missi... 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
181109-N-XT039-1014 VIRGINIA CAPES (Nov. 9, 2018) Lt.
181109-N-XT039-1014 VIRGINIA CAPES (Nov. 9, 2018) Lt. Cmdr. Kristofer A. Tester, an Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) and lead WTI aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2018) The guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) fires her forward MK-45 5-inch/62 caliber lightweight gun during a Pre-Action Calibration Fire (PAC-FIRE) evolution. USS Abraham L... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 27, 2016) - A MK 38 - 25mm machine
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 27, 2016) - A MK 38 - 25mm machine gun system fires off the starboard side of USS Chafee (DDG 90) during a Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) weapons exercise in the Southern... 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
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2016) – Lt. Damon Goodrich-Houska
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2016) – Lt. Damon Goodrich-Houska (center), a warfare tactics instructor (WTI) with Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), instructs the anti-submarine warfare tea... 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