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
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
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
180626-N-GG458-011 (ATLANTIC OCEAN) Ensign Luisa Holland
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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
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
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
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
180717-N-LR347-002 NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA (July 17,
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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
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
180623-N-WH681-0086 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 23, 2018)
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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
180712-N-LR347-0022 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2018) Royal
180712-N-LR347-0022 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2018) Royal Canadian Navy Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel (MCDV) HMCS Whitehorse (MM 705) operates in a minesweeping exercise off the coast of San Diego as part of Co... More
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018)
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018) U.S. Coast Guard deployable specialized forces (DSF) assigned to Maritime Security Response Team - West (MSRT-W) and Royal Canadian Navy explosive ordnance di... 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
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018)
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018) U.S. Coast Guard deployable specialized forces (DSF) assigned to Maritime Security Response Team - West (MSRT-W) and Royal Canadian Navy explosive ordnance di... 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
180712-N-LR347-101 NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND,
180712-N-LR347-101 NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, California (July 12, 2018) Lt. Thomas Routt, a pilot assigned to the “Black Jacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, completes pre-flight checks on a... 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
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018)
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018) U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist Senior Chief Richard Young watches on as deployable specialized forces (DSF) assigned to Maritime Security Re... More
180717-N-LR347-009 NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (July
180717-N-LR347-009 NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (July 17, 2018) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Dave Welch, left, commander, Task Force (CTF) 177, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center speaks to Royal New ... 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
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018)
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018) A U.S. Coast Guard deployable specialized forces (DSF) team member assigned to Maritime Security Response Team - West (MSRT-W) works on a team with Royal Cana... 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
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
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
180717-N-LR347-010 NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (July
180717-N-LR347-010 NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (July 17, 2018) - U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Dave Welch, left, commander, Task Force (CTF) 177, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center shakes hands with ... 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), debriefs an Air Defense event conducted as p... More
Deck department Sailors aboard USS Stockdale (DDG 106)
Deck department Sailors aboard USS Stockdale (DDG 106) prepare the ship for an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) exercise. Stockdale is one of three CRUDES ... More
RIMPAC Leadership Visit SOCAL Exercise Units
180717-N-LR347-1023 NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA (July 17, 2018) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Task Force (CTF) 177, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), left, Rim of... 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, center, poses for a photograph with newly graduated Integrated Air and Missile Def... More
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 17, 2018) Boatswain's Mate
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 17, 2018) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Sergio Fernandez onboard USS Stockdale (DDG 106) signals to pilots of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 to begin blade rotation during a... 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
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 approaches the flight deck of USS Stockdale (DDG106) during an underway Cruiser-Destroyer (CRUDES) Surface War... 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
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 12, 2018)
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 12, 2018) Amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) steams off the coast of San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Matthew A. Stroup/Released)
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018)
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018) U.S. Coast Guard deployable specialized forces (DSF) assigned to Maritime Security Response Team - West (MSRT-W) and Royal Canadian Navy explosive ordnance di... 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
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 18, 2018) ) Lieutenant Craig
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 18, 2018) ) Lieutenant Craig Stocker, a Warfare Tactics Instructor assigned to Surface Warfare Officer School Newport, R.I., is temporarily attached to Surface and Mine Warfighting De... 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
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018)
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018) U.S. Coast Guard deployable specialized forces (DSF) assigned to Maritime Security Response Team - West (MSRT-W) and Royal Canadian Navy explosive ordnance di... 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
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018)
OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (July 6, 2018) U.S. Coast Guard deployable specialized forces (DSF) assigned to Maritime Security Response Team - West (MSRT-W) and Royal Canadian Navy explosive ordnance di... 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
180712-N-LR347-0020 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2018) Royal
180712-N-LR347-0020 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 12, 2018) Royal Canadian Navy Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel (MCDV) HMCS Whitehorse (MM 705) operates in a minesweeping exercise off the coast of San Diego as part of Co... 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
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
RIMPAC Leaders Visit Exercise Units
180717-N-LR347-1022 NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, California (July 17, 2018) Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Commodore Tony Millar, maritime component commander and representative of the Chief of Navy (New Zealand), ri... 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
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
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
180717-N-LR347-014 NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (July
180717-N-LR347-014 NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (July 17, 2018) - Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Lt. Cmdr. Ben Martin, undersea mine countermeasures commander for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in the So... 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
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
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 (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
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
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, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2017) Royal Norwegian Navy
San Diego, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2017) Royal Norwegian Navy Chief of Anti-Air Warfare Cmdr. Frode Hellstrom, presents a brief to U.S. and Norwegian naval officers during a tactical working group at Naval Surface and ... 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
180717-N-LR347-001 NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (July
180717-N-LR347-001 NAVAL BASE POINT LOMA, Calif. (July 17, 2018) Royal New Zealand Navy sailors assigned to HMNZS Matatua perform a welcome haka at Naval Base Point Loma, July 17, during the Rim of the Pacific ... 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
San Diego, Calif. (July 13, 2017) Lt. Damon
San Diego, Calif. (July 13, 2017) Lt. Damon Goodrich-Houska, left, a Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) assigned to the headquarters of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) speaks with m... More
Pacific Ocean (April 23, 2018) Range Support Craft
Pacific Ocean (April 23, 2018) Range Support Craft (RSC) 4 simulates as an enemy vessel approaching Cruiser-Destoyer (CRUDES) units from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Carrier Strike Group (CSG) during a fast att... More
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 17, 2018) USS Stockdale (DDG
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 17, 2018) USS Stockdale (DDG 106) flight deck crewmembers remove the tie-down gear from an MH-60R helicopter of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 during an underway Cruiser... More
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 18, 2018) Lieutenant Craig
Pacific Ocean, NNS (April 18, 2018) Lieutenant Craig Stocker, a Warfare Tactics Instructor assigned to Surface Warfare Officer School Newport, R.I., is temporarily attached to Surface and Mine Warfighting Deve... 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
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