Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Demitrius Williams | Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) | 12.09.2025
Rear Adm. T. J. Zerr, commander of the Naval Surface Warfighting and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), visited Naval Support Facility Dahlgren this week to meet with key training and operational leadership regarding the Navy's future surface combat requirements and capabilities....
Story by Austen McClain | Naval Education and Training Command | 11.25.2024
Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Gustavo Benavides, an instructor at Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) Littoral Training Facility Pacific, brings years of fleet experience to the classroom, preparing Sailors for the demands of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) deck operations. A Navy veteran since 2007, Benavides leverages his hands-on roles aboard the USS Comstock and as a loadmaster for......
Story by Austen McClain | Naval Education and Training Command | 10.15.2024
Gunner’s Mate 1st Class DeAngela Smith transitioned from her role as a fleet Sailor aboard USS Pinckney (DDG 91) to an instructor at Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) San Diego, where she now mentors Sailors on the operation and maintenance of the Mk 45 MOD 2 Gun Weapons System. Smith emphasizes the importance of hands-on training and the personal qualities needed for success,......
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Cooper Bailey | Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) | 10.07.2024
YOKOSUKA, Japan - Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) Western Pacific (WESTPAC) participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the P-39 Ship Handling and Combat Training Facility onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 7. This marked a significant milestone for U.S. Navy training....
Story by Kimberly Lansdale | Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) | 07.12.2024
Surface Combat Systems Training Command Hampton Roads recently conducted a ribbon cutting for SCSTC’s third Reconfigurable Combat Information Center Trainer onboard Naval Station Norfolk....
Story by SCSTC Public Affairs | Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) | 06.18.2024
Surface Combat Systems Training Command recently conducted a pilot of the newly developed Warship Theater Anti-Submarine Warfare course of instruction to USS Truxtun (DDG 103) with USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) supporting with an Anti-Submarine Warfare team....
Story by Kimberly Lansdale | Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) | 03.08.2024
Surface Combat Systems Training Command recently announced its Domain Civilian of the Year for 2023.
Story by Kimberly Lansdale | Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) | 12.15.2023
Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) has authority over a daily average of 4,000 plus students across 12 global locations. How they train these students directly impacts combat readiness. Our warfighters must be ready to defend our national interests and protect the global commons – whenever, and wherever called. To support Warfighting, Warfighters, and Wining, it is critical......
