31 August 2026 SMWDC Hosts Former Commanders, including Vice Chief of Naval Operations for Annual Huddle Rear Adm. T.J. Zerr, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), hosted former SMWDC commanders, including Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby, for the annual commanders huddle at SMWDC headquarters in San Diego Aug. 31...
28 August 2026 USS Milius chief receives the George Sirian Award The Surface Navy Association (SNA) presented the 2026 Master Gunner George Sirian Meritorious Service Award to the family of Chief Fire Controlman (AEGIS) Joseph Babcock, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69), during a ceremony aboard USS Constitution,...
12 February 2026 Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center hosts Indian Vice Chief of Naval Staff SAN DIEGO — Rear Adm. T.J. Zerr, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), hosted Vice Adm. Sanjay Vatsayan,Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Indian Navyat SMWDC headquarters onboard Naval Base San Diego, Feb. 12...
16 January 2026 WTI Re-Blue 2026 Concludes WASHINGTON D.C. — The Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) successfully concluded the 2026 WTI Re-Blue event Friday, marking the end of a weeklong series of advanced surface warfighting discussions and training...
16 December 2025 Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center hosts Norwegian Navy Captain in warfighting exchange. SAN DIEGO — Dec. 17, 2025 — Rear Admiral T.J. Zerr, Commander of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), hosted Captain Lene Dømbe, Deputy Commander of the Norwegian Navy Training Establishment, at the SMWDC headquarters this week. The visit underscored the enduring nature...
22 November 2023 Warfare Tactics Instructors Lead Dynamic Training for Boxer Amphibious Ready Group PACIFIC OCEAN — Throughout the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, individuals, watch teams and unit commanders trained on advanced tactical skills through multi-warfare events—validating warfighting capability and tactical proficiency while underway in the Pacific Ocean...