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NAWCAD LKE, Drexel University renew educational partnership
December 18, 2020 — Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst (LKE) and Drexel University recently renewed their Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA), extending Drexel’s participation in NAWCAD LKE’s Capstone Project Program and NAWCAD LKE’s recruitment from Drexel’s graduate pool... MORE

A graphic of Drexel University and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst.

NAWCAD Lakehurst discusses upcoming opportunities at Small Business Industry Day
December 15, 2020 — Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst met virtually with small business representatives and contractors Dec. 9 at the Lakehurst Small Business Roundtable Industry Day. Held annually, the roundtable meeting focuses on the current involvement of small businesses in support of NAWCAD Lakehurst’s Naval Aviation mission and provides an overview of upcoming contracting opportunities in Support Equipment (SE) and Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE)... MORE

A screenshot of a virtual small business roundtable industry Day.

NAWCAD Lakehurst, Villanova renew educational partnership
November 30, 2020 — Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst and the Villanova University College of Engineering recently renewed their Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) to continue streamlining qualified graduates into the Navy workforce... MORE

A photo illustration of Villanova University and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst.

NAWCAD Lakehurst, Ocean County College renew educational partnership
November 3, 2020 — Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst and Ocean County College (OCC) recently renewed their Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) to extend education outreach programs and encourage OCC engineering students to pursue continuing education at affiliated universities... MORE

Photo illustration of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst and Ocean County College (OCC).

Marine Corps. Veteran talks increasing access, opportunity at disability employment awareness event
October 28, 2020 — Increasing access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities in the workforce was the topic of a Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst virtual event Oct. 22. The NAWCAD Lakehurst Individuals with Disabilities Action Team (IWDAT) and the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Diversity Division co-sponsored the event in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Each October, NDEAM celebrates America’s workers with disabilities and reminds employers of the importance of inclusive hiring practices... MORE

Navy, Stevens renew educational partnership
October 22, 2020 — Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst and Stevens Institute of Technology recently renewed their Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) to streamline qualified Stevens graduates into the Navy workforce and provide continued education for current NAWCAD Lakehurst employees... MORE

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst and Stevens Institute of Technology renew Educational Partnership Agreement. (U.S. Navy photo illustration)

Navy, Rowan renew educational partnership
October 8, 2020 — Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst and Rowan University recently renewed their Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) to continue spreading awareness of NAWCAD LKE employment opportunities and inspiring students to enter science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career fields... MORE

NAWCAD Lakehurst, small businesses talk opportunities at industry day
November 15, 2019 — JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst joined more than 150 members of small business for the fifth annual Lakehurst Small Business Roundtable Industry Day Oct. 30 at the Ocean County Library in Toms River, New Jersey.The industry day focused on opportunities in Support Equipment (SE)... MORE

NAVAIR Sustainment Group honors ‘Father of Logistics’ during annual awards ceremony
August 14, 2019 — The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Sustainment Group recognized members of its workforce during a ceremony on the Lakehurst side of base July 31 for their innovation and dedication to supporting the fleet. The 19th Annual Michael G. Simodejka Awards continued the tradition of honoring Michael G. Simodejka, the father of the NAVAIR logistics community and first civilian director of Logistics for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD). ... MORE

Jeff Blackstock (center) receives the 2019 Michael G. Simodejka Outstanding Sustainment/Logistics Manager of the Year award from Thomas Rudowsky (right), NAVAIR Sustainment director, and Pat Simodejka (left), widow of the late Michael Simodejka, during a ceremony at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey July 31. (U.S. Navy photo by Sherry Jacob)

Augmented Reality connects engineers with aircraft maintainers
November 2, 2018 — Augmented Reality connects engineers with aircraft maintainers By Allison Murawski, NAWCAD Lakehurst Public Affairs JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - A team of engineers and a logistician from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst are using augmented reality to connect subject matter experts (SME) with aircraft... MORE

A Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Airmen is directed through maintenance actions using the Collaborative Augmented Reality Maintenance Assistant (CARMA) as part of a demo of the project. (U.S. Navy photo)