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
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) An torpedo launches from
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) An torpedo launches from USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) during a Group Sail. Group Sail is a pre-deployment underway which allows the TRCSG units, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), USS Halse... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) USS Sampson (DDG 102)
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) USS Sampson (DDG 102) (front) and USS Halsey (DDG 97) (back) launch two SM-2 missiles during a missile launch exercise. Thirteen WTIs are underway with the USS Theodore Roosevelt St... 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
170502-N-TC437-063 Pacific Ocean Lt. Damon Goodrich
170502-N-TC437-063 Pacific Ocean Lt. Damon Goodrich houska Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) assess watch standers during a fast-attackcraft/ ... 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
Chief Intelligence Specialist William Buller video
Chief Intelligence Specialist William Buller video records pre-aim calibration (PAC) fire maintenance on MK-45 MOD 4 5-inch 62 caliber lightweight gun aboard USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81). Churchill is a gu... More
Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Cushanick, a Navy reservist and federal
Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Cushanick, a Navy reservist and federal civil servant who works at the Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) Basic Division Officer Course (BDOC), listens as he attends Naval Surface and Mine... More
170510-N-TC437-025 -Pacific Ocean- (May 10, 2017)
170510-N-TC437-025 -Pacific Ocean- (May 10, 2017) USS Sampson (DDG102) launches two SM-2 missiles during a missile launch exercise. Group Sail is a pre-deployment underway which allows the TRCSG units, USS Th... 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. 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
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
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
170507-N-TC437-008 -Pacific Ocean- (May 7,2017) Lt.
170507-N-TC437-008 -Pacific Ocean- (May 7,2017) Lt. Damon Goodrich Houska, Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), mentors Lt. Ryan Kelly as he sta... 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
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
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
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
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) - USS Sampson (DDG 102)
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) - USS Sampson (DDG 102) steams along San Celemente Island during a MK45 5-inch gun pact fire exercise. Thirteen WTIs were underway with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group (CSG),... 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
170502-N-TC437-272 Pacific Ocean Lt. Damon Goodrich
170502-N-TC437-272 Pacific Ocean Lt. Damon Goodrich Houska and Lt. Joven Ernani dinglasan Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) provide mentorshi... 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
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Polnaszek, Naval Surface and
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Polnaszek, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC’s) Instructor and Tactics Course (ITC) manager speaks to ITC class 19010 prior to their graduation. ITC is the ini... More
Rear Adm. (retired) Jesse Wilson, former commander,
Rear Adm. (retired) Jesse Wilson, former commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, poses for a group photo with the newest Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs)... More
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 23, 2018) Vice Adm. Rich
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Aug. 23, 2018) Vice Adm. Rich Brown, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, first from right, poses for a photograph with President of the San Diego Chapter of the Surface Nav... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) - USS Bunker Hill (CG 52)
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) - USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) fires an MK-45 5-inch gun during an air defense exercise. Thirteen WTIs were underway with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group (CSG) leading advanced t... More
170505-N-TC437-047 -Pacific Ocean- (May 5, 2017) Lt.
170505-N-TC437-047 -Pacific Ocean- (May 5, 2017) Lt. Joven Ernani Dinglasan, Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), listens to an announcement ov... 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
Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development
Commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) Rear Adm. Dave Welch addresses the newly promoted chiefs during the SMWDC, Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare, and Mine Warfare Training Comman... 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
170509-N-TC437-022 -Pacific Ocean- (May 9, 2017) USS
170509-N-TC437-022 -Pacific Ocean- (May 9, 2017) USS Bunker Hill (CG52) launches a SM 2 missile, from the forecastle during a missile exercise. Thirteen WTIs are underway with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike ... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) - Culinary Specialist 2nd
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) - Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Michael Neal shoots at a high speed maneuvering surface target during a fast-attack craft/fast-inshore attack craft exercise aboard USS Bunker Hill (C... 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
200716-N-N0777-1002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2020)
200716-N-N0777-1002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) launches a Standard Missile-2 during a training exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. Philippine Sea is part of... 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), center, poses for a group photo with the newest 15 Anti-Submarine Warfare/Surface Warfare (ASW/SUW) Warfare... More
170503-N-TC437-181 Pacific Ocean (May 3, 2017) Gunners
170503-N-TC437-181 Pacific Ocean (May 3, 2017) Gunners Mate 2nd Class Lukas Snyder poses for a portrait after a fast-attack craft/ fast-inshore attack craft exercise aboard USS Bunker Hill. Thirteen WTIs are un... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) - Lt. Joven Ernani Dinglasan,
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 5, 2017) - Lt. Joven Ernani Dinglasan, center, Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), monitors Lt. Ryan Kelly and Lt. Beux Wed... More
Lt. Cmdr. Chris Stolle, receives the Arleigh Burke
Lt. Cmdr. Chris Stolle, receives the Arleigh Burke award from Rear Adm. (retired) Jesse Wilson, former commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, during a graduation ceremony for the newest Integrated... 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
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Polnaszek, Naval Surface and
Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Polnaszek, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center’s (SMWDC’s) Instructor and Tactics Course (ITC) manager speaks to ITC class 19010 prior to their graduation. ITC is the ini... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7,2017) - Lt. Cmdr. Derek Rader,
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7,2017) - Lt. Cmdr. Derek Rader, Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), writes down notes during an air defense exercise aboard... 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
170505-N-TC437-023 -Pacific Ocean- (May 5, 2017) Lt.
170505-N-TC437-023 -Pacific Ocean- (May 5, 2017) Lt. Joven Ernani Dinglasan, center, Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), monitors; Lt.Ryan Kel... More
-Pacific Ocean- USS Sampson (DDG 102) steams along
-Pacific Ocean- USS Sampson (DDG 102) steams along San Celemente Island during a MK45 5" inch gun pact fire exercise. Group Sail is a pre-deployment underway which allows the TRCSG units, USS Theodore Roosevelt... More
170507-N-TC437-251 -Pacific Ocean- (May 7,2017) Fire
170507-N-TC437-251 -Pacific Ocean- (May 7,2017) Fire Controlman 3rd Class John Shannon watches as a closed- weapons system (CWIS) conducts a PACT fire during before an air defense exercise aboard USS Bunker Hil... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) - USS Sampson (DDG 102)
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) - USS Sampson (DDG 102) launches two SM-2 missiles during a missile launch exercise. 'Thirteen WTIs were underway with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group (CSG), May 2-11, leadi... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) - Lt. Damon Goodrich Houska
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) - Lt. Damon Goodrich Houska Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) leads a debrief in the ship's classroom of USS Bunke... More
Lt. Taylor Reck, receives the Top Tactician award from
Lt. Taylor Reck, receives the Top Tactician award from Rear Adm. (retired) Jesse Wilson, former commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, during a graduation ceremony for the newest Integrated Air an... More
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander, Surface and Mine
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander, Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, addresses Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) candidates during his visit to AMW Division onboard Joi... More
170503-N-TC437-001 Pacific Ocean (May 3, 2017) Lt.
170503-N-TC437-001 Pacific Ocean (May 3, 2017) Lt. Damon Goodrich Houska Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) leads a debrief in the ship's clas... More
200716-N-N0777-1001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2020)
200716-N-N0777-1001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2020) The guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58) launches a Standard Missile-2 during a training exercise in the Atlantic Ocean. Philippine Sea is part of... 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 (May 7,2017) - Fire Controlman 3rd Class
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7,2017) - Fire Controlman 3rd Class John Shannon watches as a closed- weapons system (CWIS) conducts a PACT fire during before an air defense exercise aboard USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). Thirteen... More
170510-N-TC437-037 -Pacific Ocean- (May 10, 2017) USS
170510-N-TC437-037 -Pacific Ocean- (May 10, 2017) USS Sampson (DDG 102) (front) and USS Halsey (DDG 97) (back) launch two SM-2 missiles during a missile launch exercise. Thirteen WTIs are underway with the USS... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2017) - Lt. Joven Ernani Dinglasan,
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 4, 2017) - Lt. Joven Ernani Dinglasan, Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), monitors Lt. Ryan Kelly while he operates the for... More
Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and
Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), speaks to the Instructors and Tactics Course (ITC) class 19010 prior to their graduation. ITC is the initial cours... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) Gunners Mate 2nd Class
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) Gunners Mate 2nd Class Lukas Snyder poses for a portrait after a fast-attack craft/ fast-inshore attack craft exercise aboard USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). Thirteen WTIs are underway with... 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
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) - USS Sampson (DDG 102)
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 10, 2017) - USS Sampson (DDG 102) launches two SM-2 missiles during a missile launch exercise. 'Thirteen WTIs were underway with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group (CSG), May 2-11, leadi... More
Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and
Rear Adm. Dave Welch, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), speaks to the Instructors and Tactics Course (ITC) class 19010 prior to their graduation. ITC is the initial cours... 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
170506-N-TC437-006 -Pacific Ocean- (May 7, 2017) An
170506-N-TC437-006 -Pacific Ocean- (May 7, 2017) An extorp launches from USS Bunker Hill during an undersea warfare exercise. Group Sail is a pre-deployment underway which allows the TRCSG units, USS Theodore R... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) - Theodore Roosevelt Strike
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2017) - Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group (CSG 9) steam along during a strait transit exercise. Thirteen WTIs are underway with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group (CSG) leading advance... 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
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7,2017) Lt. Damon Goodrich-Houska,
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7,2017) Lt. Damon Goodrich-Houska, Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), waits for questions as watch standers prepare for a m... 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
170507-N-TC437-031 -Pacific Ocean- (May 7,2017) Lt.
170507-N-TC437-031 -Pacific Ocean- (May 7,2017) Lt. Damon Goodrich Houska, Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), mentors watch standers as they p... 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
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
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) - USS Bunker Hill (CG 52)
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 9, 2017) - USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) launches a SM2 missile from the forecastle during a missile exercise. Thirteen WTIs were underway with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group (CSG) leading... More
170507-N-TC437-579 -Pacific Ocean- (May 7, 2017) USS
170507-N-TC437-579 -Pacific Ocean- (May 7, 2017) USS Bunker Hill fires an MK-45 5" inch gun during an air defense exercise. Thirteen WTIs are underway with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group (CSG) leading ... 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
170503-N-TC437-181 Pacific Ocean (May 3, 2017) Lt.
170503-N-TC437-181 Pacific Ocean (May 3, 2017) Lt. Joven Ernani Dinglasan Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) looks out to assess a live fire e... 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
170504-N-TC437-036 -Pacific Ocean- (May 4, 2017) Lt.
170504-N-TC437-036 -Pacific Ocean- (May 4, 2017) Lt. Joven Ernani Dinglasan and Lt. Damon Goodrich houska Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) r... 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
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander Naval Surface
Rear Adm. Scott Robertson, commander Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) visited USS San Jacinto (CG 56) September 19, 2019, where he discussed SMWDC’s Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI)... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7,2017) Lt. Damon Goodrich-Houska,
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7,2017) Lt. Damon Goodrich-Houska, Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), mentors watch standers as they prepare for a missile ... More
Lt. Erin Bacon, receives the Honor Graduate, and Top
Lt. Erin Bacon, receives the Honor Graduate, and Top Instructor awards from Rear Adm. (retired) Jesse Wilson, former commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, during a graduation ceremony for the new... 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
170503-N-TC437-181 Pacific Ocean (May 3, 2017) Culinary
170503-N-TC437-181 Pacific Ocean (May 3, 2017) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Michael Neal shoots at a high speed maneuvering surface target during a fast-attack craft/ fast-inshore attack craft exercise aboard... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Sailors watch as the sunsets
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2017) Sailors watch as the sunsets USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) after an air defense exercise. Thirteen WTIs were underway with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group (CSG) leading advanced ta... More
170509-N-TC437-022 -Pacific Ocean- (May 9, 2017) USS
170509-N-TC437-022 -Pacific Ocean- (May 9, 2017) USS Bunker Hill (CG52) launches a SM 2 missile, from the forecastle during a missile exercise. Thirteen WTIs are underway with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike ... More
VIRGINA BEACH, VA (Nov. 27, 2019) – Rear Adm. Roy Kitchener,
VIRGINA BEACH, VA (Nov. 27, 2019) – Rear Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander of Naval Surface Force Atlantic, makes remarks during the Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) graduation. The seven g... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) - Lt. Joven Ernani Dinglasan
PACIFIC OCEAN (May 3, 2017) - Lt. Joven Ernani Dinglasan Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) looks to assess a live fire event during a fast-att... More