The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division originally established itself as the major testing area for naval guns and ammunition. Today, it continues to provide the military with the development and integration of warfare systems for the warfighter, warfighting and the future fleet.
What do they do at Dahlgren Naval Base?
Welcome to Naval Support Facility Dahlgren What began as a gun test facility has since evolved and expanded to include numerous scientific and response-force missions serving all branches of the United States armed forces.
How many people work at NSWc Dahlgren?
The NSWCDD employs approximately 4,700 scientists, engineers and support personnel at the Dalhgren organization and more than 350 at NSWCDD DNA.
What county is Dahlgren?
King George County
Dahlgren/Counties
Where is NSA South Potomac?
Naval Support Facility Dahlgren is located approximately 30 miles east of Fredericksburg, VA and 68 miles south of Washington, DC and 55 miles north of Richmond, VA in rural King George County.
Does Dahlgren have a commissary?
The Dahlgren Commissary offers approximately 6,500 line items, and has a great selection of meat and produce.
Who does NAVSEA fall under?
United States Navy
NAVSEA’s primary objective is to engineer, build, buy, and maintain the U.S. Navy’s fleet of ships and its combat systems….Naval Sea Systems Command.
| Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Part of | SYSCOM |
| Garrison/HQ | Washington Navy Yard, Washington D.C., U.S. |
Who was Dahlgren named after?
John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren
| John A. Dahlgren | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren |
| Nickname(s) | “Father of American naval ordnance” |
| Born | November 13, 1809 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 12, 1870 (aged 60) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
