The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) welcomed a new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony held on the Potomac River Test Range, Nov. 18.
NSWCDD military and civilian personnel–joined by guests, including former NSWCDD commanding officers – hailed Capt. Godfrey “Gus” Weekes, incoming commanding officer, and bade farewell to Capt. Brian Durant, who led NSWCDD since 2013.
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Commander Rear. Adm. Druggan,the event’s principal speaker, reflected on the command’s heritage and Durant’s leadership.
“Dahlgren has an absolutely storied history,”said Druggan,recounting NSWCDD’s evolution from a proving ground in World War I to the diverse, technology-centric command that exists today. “That heritage has been built