06 January 2026 NAVFAC Southeast Honors 2026 Military and Civilian Engineers of the Year Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast announced Lt. Cmdr. John Nurthen, of Public Works Department Kings Bay, and David Walter, of the Planning, Design and Construction Directorate, as its 2026 Military Engineer of the Year and Civilian Engineer of the Year, respectively,...
06 January 2026 NAVFAC Northwest Year in Review: Strengthening Shore Infrastructure for Future Fleet Forces In a year marked by rapid change, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest met and exceeded significant benchmarks set forth by U.S. Navy corporate and fleet leadership in alignment with Department of War standards focusing on enhanced capability, resiliency, and quality of...
06 January 2026 JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, NAVFAC Break Ground on State‑of‑the‑Art Child Development Center VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Navy leadership, community partners, and guests gathered, Jan. 6, 2026, onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEB LC‑FS) to break ground on a new state‑of‑the‑art Child Development Center (CDC), to be constructed near the installation’s landmark Rockwell Hall...
06 January 2026 NAVFAC Washington Names Lt. Laura Burnett 2026 Military Engineer of the Year for Excellence in Infrastructure Management and Mentorship Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington has selected Lt. Laura Burnett as its 2026 Military Engineer of the Year. Burnett serves as the CAT III/IV branch head for the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction Washington, where she oversees the cradle-to-grave execution of...
05 January 2026 From Housing Market Crash to Naval Command: Engineer’s Unconventional Path Leads to Key NAVFAC Leadership Role What began as a career pivot during the 2008 economic downturn has culminated in a significant leadership appointment for Lt. Cmdr. Chaka Hazelwood, who now serves as the new Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division (FEAD) director at Public Works Department Bethesda...
16 December 2025 NAVFAC EXWC Highlights Vital Role of Innovation in Supporting the Warfighter NAVFAC EXWC Commanding Officer Capt. Dean Allen and Technical Director Kail Macias have highlighted the critical role of innovation, collaboration and experimentation for delivering solutions to the warfighter in today’s rapidly changing technological landscape...
16 December 2025 NAVFAC EXWC Tests, Evaluates Modular Barge System for Warfighter Needs NAVFAC EXWC led a weeklong test of a sectional barge system designed to support diverse waterfront construction operations in support of Fleet and warfighter needs...
15 December 2025 NAVFAC Washington Engineer Turns Healing Into High Art: Arnold Lee Named NAVFAC Washington Architect of the Year Arnold Lee, design manager and architect with the Public Works Department (PWD) Bethesda, has been named Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington Architect of the Year for his exceptional leadership on the $650 million military construction P-114 Medical Center Addition and...
09 December 2025 NAVFAC Washington: Navy Lieutenant Assumes ROICC Duties at NSF Dahlgren Lt. Jeremiah Ellis has assumed duties as Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, bringing extensive experience in military construction and a deep commitment to supporting the warfighter mission...
08 December 2025 NAVFAC Southeast Leverages Full Spectrum of Resources in Hurricane Melissa Recovery and Water Line Failure at Guantanamo Bay As the operational environment becomes more unpredictable, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) plays a critical role in ensuring resilient infrastructure to meet future challenges...