NSWC Dahlgren Virginia

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division of the Naval Surface War Center is located in Northern Neck, Virginia. It was established as the US Naval Proving Ground on October 16, 1918, and was used as a test site for naval gunnery. The base is named in honor of Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren of the Union Forces in the American Civil War. He is also recognized as the father of American Naval Ordnance.

At present, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is host to three major commands which include the Naval Space Command, the AEGIS Training and Readiness Center, and the Joint Warfare Analysis Center.

The center is composed of two organizations: the NSWC Dahlgren Lab, and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dam Neck.

Location: 38.325, -77.0333
Phone: (202) 781-0000August 2, 2011

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