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Norfolk, Virginia – For their rigorous work ethic and technical precision, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center’s (MARMC) Code 295 has been named the Code 200 Branch of the Month.
Capt. Dan Hemminger, commanding officer, MARMC, praised the team's exceptional reputation:
“They are the East Coast's go-to team, routinely requested by other RMCs for support. Their impact is critical; they perform the vital Vertical Launching System and Combat System alignments for a CRUDES fleet sailing into harm's way, where offensive and defensive systems must function flawlessly. Due to the nature of this demanding mission, these combat systems teams also frequently work night shifts,” Hemminger said.
The men and women of this highly specialized branch work around the clock to ensure the safety and lethality of the Navy’s cruiser and destroyer fleet, managing the critical Vertical Launching System (VLS) and Combat Systems Alignment (CSA) essential to mission success.
Code 295 is divided into two operational halves, both of which are critical to ship and Sailor safety. CSA is a process of calibrating a ship's sensors, weapons, and command systems so they point and communicate flawlessly in the same three-dimensional space. Meanwhile, VLS serves as the main battery for the fleet’s destroyers and cruisers, defending the battle group and providing offensive capabilities for critical missions.
According to Dave Hamaty, acting branch head of Code 295, the VLS side features systems maintenance technicians and test directors, while the CSA side employs junior and senior aligners who frequently work overnight to complete alignment data for all East Coast Navy and Coast Guard vessels.
“Their work goes into the central data of the ship,” Hamaty explained. “Without the data, the ship cannot function.” To maintain these complex systems, Code 295’s systems maintenance technicians perform fault isolation, daily troubleshooting, contractor management, and act as certified naval paint inspectors. They also work directly with ships during their availability periods to conduct launch and re-certification testing.
Every member of the Code 295 VLS team is certified by the program office. Combined, the team brings over 140 years of technical experience to the deckplates, drawing on the deep knowledge of retired chiefs and engineers. As one of the only teams in the country capable of performing these specific alignment procedures, they are in high demand across the Navy.
That reputation is built on a foundation of resilience and dedication. Hamaty noted that his maintainers are accustomed to fielding late-night calls to support ships, particularly during the weapons on-loading processes, solving last-minute faults before ships deploy—an effort that had a direct impact on the success of Operation Epic Fury.
"The team takes pride in what they do," Hamaty said. "The team is focused on getting problems solved, first time, and on time."
For Hamaty, the recent Branch of the Month recognition is a testament to the maintainers who keep the fleet in the fight.
"I’m just proud of their hard work and dedication to the Fleet," Hamaty said. "I want to thank them for maintaining the high tempo during Operation Epic Fury and their ability to support the Fleet with their high attention to detail. I’m thankful that I can support them so they can support the fleet."
MARMC, a field activity under Program Acquisition Executive Industrial Operations (PAE IO), provides surface ship maintenance, oversight of private-sector repair work and fleet technical assistance to ships throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
| Date Taken: | 06.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.25.2026 11:44 |
| Story ID: | 568375 |
| Location: | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US |
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