One year ago, Capt. Daniel Schmitt stood inside the National Museum of the United States Navy at Washington Navy Yard and assumed command of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington. Today, he's back — same room, different perspective. In this one-year command anniversary feature, Schmitt reflects on a year of mission-critical delivery across the National Capital Region — from renovations at the U.S. Naval Academy and barracks improvements at Dahlgren, Indian Head and Quantico, to a new Child Development Center at Joint Base Andrews.
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington successfully executed Project NEXUS on April 20, 2026, a command-wide artificial intelligence (AI) stand-down and immersive workshop initiative. Designed to move the workforce from AI awareness to functional competence, Project NEXUS integrates advanced AI capabilities into daily operations to enhance mission readiness and support for the warfighter.
