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Strategic Systems Programs In The News

SILVERDALE, Wash. (July 22, 2024) - Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Director Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., (right of center) visits with Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) Commander Capt. Keith Fahlenkamp (front left), staff from SWFPAC, and contractor staff from Skookum Contract Services at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Through close collaboration with industry, SWFPAC executed critical updates to its fleet of armed fighting vehicles specifically high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWVs) that provide security for our nation's strategic assets. This work—accomplished in tandem with this partnership—validated the need to address shortfalls for the HMMWVs and doubled the number of safe and operable vehicles available for the security mission with a sense of urgency. SWFPAC's work with partners to improve operational readiness in support of its security mission ensures greater surety for the nation's nuclear deterrence mission. SWFPAC—SSP’s naval shore facility in the Pacific—assembles and deploys Trident II D5 missiles aboard Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines (SSBNs) while safeguarding the nation’s strategic assets. SSP is the Navy command that provides cradle-to-grave lifecycle support for the sea-based leg of the nation’s nuclear triad. This includes training, systems, equipment, facilities and personnel responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and effectiveness of the nation’s Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) Trident II (D5LE) Strategic Weapon System. (Photo Courtesy: Skookum)

SWFPAC, Industry Join Forces to Improve Operational Readiness, Bolster US Strategic Asset Protection

SILVERDALE, Wash. (July 22, 2024) - Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Director Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., (next to right) visits with staff from Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) and contractor staff from industry partner Skookum Contract Services at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Through close collaboration with industry, SWFPAC executed critical updates to its fleet of armed fighting vehicles specifically high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWVs) that provide security for our nation's strategic assets. This work—accomplished in tandem with this partnership—validated the need to address shortfalls for the HMMWVs and doubled the number of safe and operable vehicles available for the security mission with a sense of urgency. SWFPAC's work with partners to improve operational readiness in support of its security mission ensures greater surety for the nation's nuclear deterrence mission. SWFPAC—SSP’s naval shore facility in the Pacific—assembles and deploys Trident II D5 missiles aboard Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines (SSBNs) while safeguarding the nation’s strategic assets. SSP is the Navy command that provides cradle-to-grave lifecycle support for the sea-based leg of the nation’s nuclear triad. This includes training, systems, equipment, facilities and personnel responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and effectiveness of the nation’s Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) Trident II (D5LE) Strategic Weapon System. (Photo Courtesy: Skookum)

SWFPAC, Industry Join Forces to Improve Operational Readiness, Bolster US Strategic Asset Protection

Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., left, director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs, presents the fiscal year 2023 Admiral Raborn Award to Capt. Keith Fahlenkamp, Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific commanding officer, at a gala held at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Plaza in Silverdale, Washington July 20, 2024. SWFPAC was selected for the award for their dedication to strategic planning, unwavering rigor in program execution, innovation, and technical competence. SWFPAC is a naval shore facility dedicated to assembling and deploying TRIDENT missiles on Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines while providing safe, secure, credible and affordable sea-based missile systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Galbraith/Released)

Eye on The Pacific: Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific Celebrates 60 Years of Supporting the Nation’s Nuclear Deterrence Mission

Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., left, director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs, presents the fiscal year 2023 Chief of Naval Operations Shore Safety Award to Capt. Keith Fahlenkamp, Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific commanding officer, at a gala held at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Plaza in Silverdale, Washington July 20, 2024. SWFPAC was selected for the award for its significant contribution to Navy safety and occupational health for small industrial activity. SWFPAC is a naval shore facility dedicated to assembling and deploying TRIDENT missiles on Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines while providing safe, secure, credible and affordable sea-based missile systems.. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Galbraith/Released)

Eye on The Pacific: Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific Celebrates 60 Years of Supporting the Nation’s Nuclear Deterrence Mission

Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs, speaks at a gala held at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Plaza in Silverdale, Washington July 20, 2024. During the gala, Vice Adm. Wolfe presented two awards to Capt. Keith Fahlenkamp, Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific commanding officer, including the fiscal year 2023 Admiral Raborn Award and the fiscal year 2023 Chief of Naval Operations Shore Safety Award. SWFPAC is a naval shore facility dedicated to assembling and deploying TRIDENT missiles on Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines while providing safe, secure, credible and affordable sea-based missile systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Victoria Galbraith/Released)

Eye on The Pacific: Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific Celebrates 60 Years of Supporting the Nation’s Nuclear Deterrence Mission

Vice Admiral Johnny R. Wolfe Jr., Director Strategic Systems Programs delivers remarks at the Crane Congressional Breakfast recognizing the crucial work that Team Crane does in support of national security. Team Crane includes Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, and Crane Army Ammunition Activity, and is the third largest naval installation in the world and is home to over 5,000 DoD military, civilian, and contractor personnel. NSWC Crane provides the American warfighter with solutions to their toughest technical challenges to better equip a decisive advantage in electromagnetic warfare, strategic missions, and expeditionary warfare, making this corner of the heartland a leader in STEM innovation for critical national defense missions. This year’s hosts of the Crane Congressional Breakfast included Sen. Todd Young, Sen. Mike Braun, Rep. Larry Bucshon, and Rep. Erin Houchin. Speakers throughout the breakfast highlighted Crane’s track-record of achieving technical outcomes that meet the evolving needs of the warfighter. Other notable speakers included the Commander for Joint Munitions Command; the Technical Director for Manufacturing, Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment; and the Executive Director of the Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems.

NSWC Crane Supporting SSP, Delivering Innovation through Strategic Partnerships

Vice Admiral Johnny R. Wolfe Jr., director of Strategic Systems Programs (second from left) attends the Crane Congressional Breakfast alongside, from left, Rep. Frank Mrvan, Rep. Victoria Spartz, Dr. Angela Lewis, SES, Technical Director at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, Sen. Mike Braun, Rep. Larry Bucshon, Rep. Erin Houchin, and Col. Franyate D. Taylor, commander of Crane Army Ammunition Activity. Team Crane includes Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane, NSWC Crane, and Crane Army Ammunition Activity, and is the third largest naval installation in the world and is home to more than 5,000 DoD military, civilian, and contractor personnel. NSWC Crane provides the American warfighter with solutions to their toughest technical challenges to better equip a decisive advantage in electromagnetic warfare, strategic missions, and expeditionary warfare, making this corner of the heartland a leader in STEM innovation for critical national defense missions. This year’s hosts of the Crane Congressional Breakfast included Sen. Todd Young, Sen. Mike Braun, Rep. Larry Bucshon, and Rep. Erin Houchin. Speakers throughout the breakfast highlighted Crane’s track-record of achieving technical outcomes that meet the evolving needs of the warfighter. Other notable speakers included the Commander for Joint Munitions Command; the Technical Director for Manufacturing, Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment; and the Executive Director of the Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems.

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A photo of Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) speaking with the United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey at a NATO Summit reception hosted by the Atlantic Council and the British Embassy. The event underscored the continued importance of NATO and emphasized the role that partnerships have played to ensure the growth and success of NATO over the past 75 years. Not only NATO partners, the United States and the United Kingdom have an enduring special relationship which includes the Polaris Sales Agreement, an international agreement established between the U.S. and the UK in April 1963. The agreement provides for the sale to the UK of the Trident Strategic Weapon System. Through the Polaris Sales Agreement, the United States and United Kingdom continue to strengthen NATO's collective defense and deterrence. Strategic Systems Programs is the Navy command that provides cradle-to-grave lifecycle support for Trident Strategic Weapon System. This includes training, systems, equipment, facilities and personnel responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and effectiveness of the nation’s Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile Trident Strategic Weapon System.

Celebrating Partnership: SSP Director Attends NATO Summit Reception

Lt. Col. Joseph E. Moeller (left) and Col. Daniel L. Thunen (right) exchange the U.S. Marine Corps flag during Marine Corps Security Force Battalion’s change of command ceremony at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. Thunen was relieved by Moeller as the battalion’s commander. The ceremony was attended by the base’s tenant commanding officers, family, friends, and the nearly 1,100 Marines and Sailors assigned to the battalion. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zachary D. Behrend)

Marine Corps Security Force Battalion Holds a Change of Command

Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) represented the Navy’s leg of the nuclear triad during the 25th Annual Nuclear Triad Symposium held on the Louisiana State University (LSU) Shreveport campus June 20th. Director of Plans and Programs Kelly Lee, also a member of the Senior Executive Service, addressed areas where SSP is modernizing in order to maintain the reliability, accuracy, and safety of the current sea-based strategic weapon system – known as Trident II D5 Life Extension (D5LE), while concurrently developing the future strategic weapon system. (Photo Courtesy: Nuclear Triad Symposium/Released)

Strategic Systems Programs Promotes Workforce Modernization at Nuclear Triad Symposium

Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs, speaks to guests at an event in honor the fiftieth anniversary of the Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) Schoolhouse Thursday, June 6. Vice Adm. Wolfe-the most tenured EDO in the community with 30 years experience-highlighted key figures in the community's history and the integral role EDOs play in shaping the world's greatest Warfighting Navy and supporting the warfighter. The school-established in 1974 and founded by Naval Sea Systems Command Commander Vice Adm. Robert C. Gooding-provides education to improve the professional proficiency of EDOs through training in plans, programs, policies, and procedures that drive the life-cycle engineering of naval ships and systems. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

U.S. Navy Celebrates Fifty Years of Engineering Duty Officer Education, Mission Excellence at Port Hueneme Schoolhouse

Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) (left) presents a gift to Capt. Neil Sexton, Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) Schoolhouse commander (right), in honor of the school's fiftieth anniversary EDO School Thursday, June 6. SSP is the Navy command that provides cradle-to-grave lifecycle support for the sea-based leg of the nation's nuclear triad and for approximately 70 percent of the U.S.'s deployed strategic nuclear assets. EDOs supporting SSP are responsible to ensure the strategic weapon system is deployable and ready to support the vital strategic deterrence mission of America's Warfighting Navy. The EDO school-established in 1974 and founded by Naval Sea Systems Command Commander Vice Adm. Robert C. Gooding-provides education to improve the professional proficiency of EDOs through training in plans, programs, policies, and procedures that drive the life-cycle engineering of naval ships and systems. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

U.S. Navy Celebrates Fifty Years of Engineering Duty Officer Education, Mission Excellence at Port Hueneme Schoolhouse

Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) (left) is recognized with the Navy's 'Old Ironsides' plaque by Capt. Neil Sexton, Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) Schoolhouse commander (right), during the school's fiftieth anniversary luncheon Thursday, June 6. SSP is the Navy command that provides cradle-to-grave lifecycle support for the sea-based leg of the nation's nuclear triad and for approximately 70 percent of the U.S.'s deployed strategic nuclear assets. EDOs supporting SSP are responsible to ensure the strategic weapon system is deployable and ready to support the vital strategic deterrence mission of America's Warfighting Navy. The EDO school-established in 1974 and founded by Naval Sea Systems Command Commander Vice Adm. Robert C. Gooding-provides education to improve the professional proficiency of EDOs through training in plans, programs, policies, and procedures that drive the life-cycle engineering of naval ships and systems. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

U.S. Navy Celebrates Fifty Years of Engineering Duty Officer Education, Mission Excellence at Port Hueneme Schoolhouse

Cmdr. Danny Soria, Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) Schoolhouse executive officer (left); Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) (next to left); Rear Adm. Casey Moton, Program Executive Officer, Aircraft Carriers; and Capt. Neil Sexton, Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) Schoolhouse commander (right), pose for a photo during the school's fiftieth anniversary EDO School Thursday, June 6. All four officers are EDOs and graduates of both the basic and senior leader courses provided by the schoolhouse. The EDO school-established in 1974 and founded by Naval Sea Systems Command Commander Vice Adm. Robert C. Gooding-provides education to improve the professional proficiency of EDOs through training in plans, programs, policies, and procedures that drive the life-cycle engineering of naval ships and systems. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

U.S. Navy Celebrates Fifty Years of Engineering Duty Officer Education, Mission Excellence at Port Hueneme Schoolhouse

Members of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) pose for a photo after being presented with several 2023 Department of Navy Financial Management Awards at the American Society of Military Comptrollers Professional Development Institute on 29 May recognizing the “high caliber of creative excellence of the Navy’s workforce.” Elizabeth McGovern (left), SSP Financial Management analyst; Katherine Cooksey, SSP Acquisitions Systems lead (center); and Shellon Phillips (right), SSP Business and Financial Management section head were recognized for their efforts to maximize efficiency across the Financial Management (FM) team while also prioritizing workforce development and retention. (Photo Courtesy: Elizabeth McGovern/Released)

Efficiency Maximizers: SSP Receives 2023 Navy Financial Management Awards

Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) awarded the recipients of the 2023 SSP Director’s Awards and 2023 Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Lifetime Achievement Awards at the biannual Steering Task Group Meeting, 22 May. Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director Strategic Systems Programs, presented Ms. Annemarie Fitzgerald, General Dynamics – Mission Systems, with the FBM Lifetime Achievement Award. The FBM Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes SSP’s industry partners who demonstrate an unparalleled degree of professionalism and excellence. To date, 113 people have received the award, including this year’s recipients. The FBM Lifetime Achievement Award is sponsored by SSP Historical, Educational and Recognition Organization (HERO), an all-volunteer 501(c) (3) Non-Profit Organization which works to promote awareness and appreciation of the partnership between government and private industry in the development and maintenance of the Navy’s FBM program. (U.S. Navy photo by Joseph Ross/Released)

SSP Awards Recipients of the 2024 SSP Director’s Awards, Fleet Ballistic Missile Awards, and 50-Year FBM Service Awards

Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) awarded the recipients of the 2023 SSP Director’s Awards and 2023 Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Lifetime Achievement Awards at the biannual Steering Task Group Meeting, 22 May. Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director Strategic Systems Programs, presented Mr. Dennis Boyé, Lockheed Martin – Rotary & Mission Systems, with the FBM Lifetime Achievement Award. The FBM Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes SSP’s industry partners who demonstrate an unparalleled degree of professionalism and excellence. To date, 113 people have received the award, including this year’s recipients. The FBM Lifetime Achievement Award is sponsored by SSP Historical, Educational and Recognition Organization (HERO), an all-volunteer 501(c) (3) Non-Profit Organization which works to promote awareness and appreciation of the partnership between government and private industry in the development and maintenance of the Navy’s FBM program. (U.S. Navy photo by Joseph Ross/Released)

SSP Awards Recipients of the 2024 SSP Director’s Awards, Fleet Ballistic Missile Awards, and 50-Year FBM Service Awards

Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) awarded the recipients of the 2023 SSP Director’s Awards and 2023 Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Lifetime Achievement Awards at the biannual Steering Task Group Meeting, 22 May. Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director Strategic Systems Programs, presented Mr. John Welsh, SSP Strategic Weapons System (SWS) Operations, Evaluations, and Training Chief Engineer, with the Director’s Award. The Director’s Awards are presented annually with the purpose of recognizing the personal contributions of the SSP government team. To date, only 46 people have received the Director’s Award, including this year’s recipients. (U.S. Navy photo by Joseph Ross/Released)

SSP Awards Recipients of the 2024 SSP Director’s Awards, Fleet Ballistic Missile Awards, and 50-Year FBM Service Awards

Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director Strategic Systems Programs, presented Mr. Mike Coussa, EMCUBE, with a 50-year FBM Service Award at the biannual Steering Task Group Meeting, 22 May. Fifty-year FBM Service Awards celebrate the career-long achievements and commitments of industry and government personnel who have support the FBM program for over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Joseph Ross/Released)

SSP Awards Recipients of the 2024 SSP Director’s Awards, Fleet Ballistic Missile Awards, and 50-Year FBM Service Awards

Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director Strategic Systems Programs, presented Mr. Randy York, Arcfield, with a 50-year FBM Service Award at the biannual Steering Task Group Meeting, 22 May. Fifty-year FBM Service Awards celebrate the career-long achievements and commitments of industry and government personnel who have support the FBM program for over 50 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Joseph Ross/Released)

SSP Awards Recipients of the 2024 SSP Director’s Awards, Fleet Ballistic Missile Awards, and 50-Year FBM Service Awards

Delaney Burlingame, SSP New Employee Onboarding Workshop program manager (left) poses for a photo with SSP’s Chief Engineer Dr. Steven Van Dyk (SES) (center), and Lt. Cmdr. Kaitlyn Bower (right), SSP deputy branch head for Reentry Systems. The three participated in panels during the Strategic Deterrent Coalition Symposium May 9. They gave voice to the perspectives from the newest members of the nuclear enterprise and spoke on the sense of urgency that is infusing today’s nuclear enterprise workforce.

From Oppenheimer to Today: SSP’s Young Leaders Push for Advocacy, Mentorship in the Nuclear Enterprise

oung professionals from Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) gave voice to perspectives from the newest members of the nuclear enterprise during the Strategic Deterrent Coalition Symposium NextGen Nuclear Enterprise Professions DOD Perspective Panel May 9. Lt. Cmdr. Kaitlyn Bower (second from right), SSP deputy branch head for Reentry Systems, and Delaney Burlingame (right), SSP New Employee Onboarding Workshop program manager, reflected on their unique career pathways; called for senior leaders within the nuclear enterprise to increase mentoring of new professionals; and advocated for the U.S. strategic deterrent across DOD and industry.

From Oppenheimer to Today: SSP’s Young Leaders Push for Advocacy, Mentorship in the Nuclear Enterprise

Young professionals from Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) gave voice to perspectives from the newest members of the nuclear enterprise during the Strategic Deterrent Coalition Symposium NextGen Nuclear Enterprise Professions DOD Perspective Panel May 9. Lt. Cmdr. Kaitlyn Bower (left), SSP deputy branch head for Reentry Systems, and Delaney Burlingame (right), SSP New Employee Onboarding Workshop program manager, reflected on their unique career pathways; called for senior leaders within the nuclear enterprise to increase mentoring of new professionals; and advocated for the U.S. strategic deterrent across DOD and industry.

From Oppenheimer to Today: SSP’s Young Leaders Push for Advocacy, Mentorship in the Nuclear Enterprise

Connie Liss speaks to members of the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) workforce about her mother's experiences as a Holocaust survivor who was held for three years at Auschwitz. Her presentation was part of SSP's Special Emphasis Programs' recognition of Holocaust Day of Remembrance. The special emphasis programs are employee-engagement programs that illuminate underrepresented groups and topics in an effort to highlight diversity within the workforce.

A Voice for the Generations: SSP Workforce Hears Inspiring Story of Perseverance from Second-Generation Holocaust Survivor

A monochrome photo of Connie Liss' parents (center) at their wedding with extended family. Liss recently spoke to members of the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) workforce about her mother, Dina Rosenberg Jacobson, and Jacobson's experiences as a Holocaust survivor who was held for three years at Auschwitz. Her presentation was part of SSP's Special Emphasis Programs, which are employee-engagement programs that illuminate underrepresented groups and topics in an effort to highlight diversity within the workforce.

A Voice for the Generations: SSP Workforce Hears Inspiring Story of Perseverance from Second-Generation Holocaust Survivor

Yeoman Chief Petty Officer Christina Rodriguez (second from left), Vice Admiral Johnny R. Wolfe Jr, (third from right), and members of Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) participate in Denim Day to raise awareness for and promote prevention of sexual violence, as well as to support survivors of sexual assault and harassment. Wearing denim on the last Wednesday of April has been a tradition since Denim Day originated in 1999 when the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction, stating that the victim’s attire when she was attacked – denim jeans – implied consent. The following day, women in the Italian Parliament stood in solidarity with the victim--and with victims around the globe--by wearing denim in protest of the ruling. (U.S. Navy photo by LT Jennifer Bowman/Released)

Denim Day: SSP Raises Awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

The Director fo U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Vice Adm. Johnny R. Wolfe, Jr (right) sits on the news set for Fed Gov Today and talks with host Francis Rose (left), Sunday. You can see the TV cameras in the photo. Rose and Vice Adm. Wolfe are sitting side-by-side at a news desk. In the background is the red, white, and blue show set that has the show's logo on it. The logo reads "Fed Gov Today" and is contained within a half-blue-half-red circle. Vice Adm. Wolfe highlighted SSP's focus on the workforce with new employee onboarding programs like 'SSP Now' and how the initiatives equip the workforce to support SSP's nuclear deterrence mission and support America's Warfighting Navy. SSP is the command that provides cradle-to-grave lifecycle support for the sea-based leg of the nation's nuclear triad.

SSP Director Discusses Empowering Workforce, Future of Nuclear Deterrence during Recent TV News Appearance

The Director fo U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Vice Adm. Johnny R. Wolfe, Jr (right) sits on the news set for Fed Gov Today and talks with host Francis Rose (left), Sunday. You can see the TV cameras in the photo. Rose and Vice Adm. Wolfe are sitting side-by-side at a news desk. In the background is the red, white, and blue show set that has the show's logo on it. The logo reads "Fed Gov Today" and is contained within a half-blue-half-red circle. Vice Adm. Wolfe highlighted SSP's focus on the workforce with new employee onboarding programs like 'SSP Now' and how the initiatives equip the workforce to support SSP's nuclear deterrence mission and support America's Warfighting Navy. SSP is the command that provides cradle-to-grave lifecycle support for the sea-based leg of the nation's nuclear triad.

SSP Director Discusses Empowering Workforce, Future of Nuclear Deterrence during Recent TV News Appearance

A signed photo that shows Tracy Arnold-Berrios (left) explains the facets of her job as a Manager, Analytical Laboratory to U.S. House Representative from Maryland Steny Hoyer (right) and then Secretary of the Navy John Dalton (middle) during a tour of the Naval Special Warfare Center-Indian Head. She conspicuously advanced through her early career at NSWC-Indian Head, holding several leadership positions and worked on the development, production, and testing of Energetic Materials. Now the Director of Integrated Nuclear Weapons Safety & Security at the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) and a member of the DOD’s Senior Executive Service, Arnold-Berrios has more than 40 years of experience in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math field. SSP’s mission is to provide credible and affordable strategic solutions that equip America’s Warfighting Navy to deter strategic attack and underwrite the security of our nation and our allies. (Photo Courtesy: Tracy Arnold-Berrios/Released)

Pioneering Four Decades of STEM: SSP’s Tracy Arnold-Berrios Challenges Barriers, Creates Pathways for Future Generations

Rear Admiral Robbie Lauchlan, Royal Navy Chief Strategic Systems Executive, shakes hands with Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe, Director Strategic Systems Programs. Lauchlan presented Wolfe with a plaque to commemorate the 200th meeting of the U.S.-UK Joint Steering Task Group when the group met on 14 December at Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic, in Kings Bay, Georgia. The Joint Steering Task Group, established in 1963 under the Polaris Sales Agreement, is tasked with the purpose of advising the U.S. and UK project officers responsible for maintaining the U.S. and UK submarine launched nuclear deterrent capability. Members of the group advise the project officers on developments and topics involving the interfaces between the equipment provided by the U.S. and UK related to the strategic weapons system and on development of new or modified equipment to meet specific UK requirements for the strategic weapons system. (U.S. Navy Photo/Released)

US, UK Commemorate Strategic Partnership Milestone at 200th Joint Steering Task Group Meeting

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 28, 2023) - Kings Bay Submarine Base School Liaison Clainetta Jefferson (left), Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) Associate Chief Engineer Leslie Amodeo (center), and Strategic Weapons Facility-Atlantic (SWFLANT) Process Improvement Coordinator Caren Spahr (right) attend the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) workshop Tuesday, November 28. Nested under Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), SWFLANT and NOTU employees attended the day-long workshop—hosted by USNA's STEM Center for Education and Outreach and sponsored by the DoD and the Office of Naval Research—to learn about new and successful tactics, curriculum, and methods for STEM outreach at schools in local communities across the nation. SSP—responsible for the cradle-to-grave lifecycle support for the sea-based leg of the nation’s nuclear triad—anticipates an increase of more than 18 percent in its STEM professional community. To meet this growth and workforce sustainment goal, SSP’s Human Resources Division plans to bolster recruitment efforts within STEM fields. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

Investing in Future Generations: SSP Receives Hands-On STEM Outreach Training at the US Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 28, 2023) - Naval Ordnance Test Unit (NOTU) Associate Chief Engineer Leslie Amodeo (left) and Strategic Weapons Facility-Atlantic (SWFLANT) Process Improvement Coordinator Caren Spahr (right) participate in a buoyancy test during the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) workshop Tuesday, November 28. Nested under Strategic Systems Programs, STEM leads from SWFLANT and NOTU attended the day-long workshop--hosted by USNA's STEM Center for Education and Outreach and sponsored by the DoD and the Office of Naval Research--to learn about new and successful tactics, curriculum, and methods for STEM outreach at schools in local communities across the nation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

Investing in Future Generations: SSP Receives Hands-On STEM Outreach Training at the US Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 28, 2023) - Strategic Weapons Facility-Atlantic (SWFLANT) Process Improvement Coordinator Caren Spahr (center) pours yeast in a test bottle during an exercise demonstrating how to make ethanol derived from yeast at a Naval Academy (USNA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) outreach workshop Tuesday, November 28. Nested under Strategic Systems Programs, SWFLANT and Naval Ordnance Test Unit employees attended the day-long workshop--hosted by USNA's STEM Center for Education and Outreach and sponsored by the DoD and the Office of Naval Research--to learn about new and successful tactics, curriculum, and methods for STEM outreach at schools in local communities across the nation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

Investing in Future Generations: SSP Receives Hands-On STEM Outreach Training at the US Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 28, 2023) - Naval Ordnance Test Unit Associate Chief Engineer Leslie Amodeo participates in a U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) algorithm exercise as part of a computational thinking seminar at the USNA Tuesday, November 28. Nested under Strategic Systems Programs, Strategic Weapons Facility-Atlantic and Naval Ordnance Test Unit employees attended the day-long workshop--hosted by USNA's STEM Center for Education and Outreach and sponsored by the DoD and the Office of Naval Research--to learn about new and successful tactics, curriculum, and methods for STEM outreach at schools in local communities across the nation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

Investing in Future Generations: SSP Receives Hands-On STEM Outreach Training at the US Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 28, 2023) - Naval Ordnance Test Unit Associate Chief Engineer Leslie Amodeo participates in a U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) algorithm exercise as part of a computational thinking seminar at the USNA Tuesday, November 28. Field activities nested under U.S Navy Strategic Systems Programs, Strategic Weapons Facility-Atlantic and NOTU employees attended the day-long workshop--hosted by USNA's STEM Center for Education and Outreach and sponsored by the DoD and the Office of Naval Research--to learn about new and successful tactics, curriculum, and methods for STEM outreach at schools in local communities across the nation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

Investing in Future Generations: SSP Receives Hands-On STEM Outreach Training at the US Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Nov. 28, 2023) - Naval Ordnance Test Unit Associate Chief Engineer Leslie Amodeo (far right) programs and operates a Sphero BOLT Coding Robot during a U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) during a computational thinking seminar at the USNA Tuesday, November 28. Nested under Strategic Systems Programs Strategic Weapons Facility-Atlantic and NOTU employees attended the day-long workshop--hosted by USNA's STEM Center for Education and Outreach and sponsored by the DoD and the Office of Naval Research--to learn about new and successful tactics, curriculum, and methods for STEM outreach at schools in local communities across the nation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman/Released)

Investing in Future Generations: SSP Receives Hands-On STEM Outreach Training at the US Naval Academy

Mr. Marvin Heart is presented with the 50 Year Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) pin Vice Admiral Johnny R. Wolfe, Jr., Director Strategic Systems Programs. The FBM Service Pin Program was established in 1968 as a means of granting special recognition to military, civilian, and contractor personnel who have made significant contributions to the FBM program. These lapel pins are awarded for each decade of creditable service, along with a certificate signed by the Director, Strategic Systems Programs. Fifty years is the longest service length eligible for this recognition. To date, SSP has awarded 53 50 Year FBM pins.

Strategic Systems Programs Awards Rare 50 Year Fleet Ballistic Missile Pins

BANGOR, Wash. (August 18, 2023) - Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jerel F. Laya is presented with the FY2022 Strategic Systems Programs Sailor of the Year Award by LtCol Ian Dunlap, Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, Bangor. Sailor of the Year candidates represent the highest performers of the entire Strategic Systems Programs enterprise. Laya’s contributions directly supported SSP’s mission of executing Naval Nuclear Weapons Program Technical Authority for Department of the Navy nuclear weapons and Nuclear Weapons systems, as well as its regulatory oversight of the Navy Nuclear Deterrence Mission. MAs supporting the SSP mission at Bangor are integrated into the MCSFBn as an integral part of the multi-layered capabilities ensuring the nuclear weapons and nuclear weapons systems security at Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific. Approximately 10 percent of the Navy’s MA force supports the SSP mission between the two SWFs.

Bangor Sailor Receives SSP's Sailor of the Year Award for FY 22

Vice Admiral Wolfe listens to and answers questions asked by Courtney Kube (right) of NBC aboard the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) during Demonstration and Shakedown Operation-32 (DASO-32) off the coast of Southern California on Lousiana's bridge.

USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) Conducts Successful DASO 32, Proves Readiness of Unmatched Strategic Weapons System

U.S. Navy Sailors stand watch in the bridge aboard the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) Demonstration and Shakedown Operation-32 (DASO-32).

USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) Conducts Successful DASO 32, Proves Readiness of Unmatched Strategic Weapons System

An unarmed Trident II D5LE missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743), marking a successful Demonstration and Shakedown Operation-32 (DASO-32) off the coast of Southern California, Wednesday.

USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) Conducts Successful DASO 32, Proves Readiness of Unmatched Strategic Weapons System

Picture of Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) dancing with his wife during the U.S. Navy Band's Concert on the Avenue (COTA) at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Vice Adm. Wolfe hosted the concert, played by the Navy Band for the public, which featured the storyline and history of the Navy set to the tune of patriotic music (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman)

VADM Wolfe Hosts U.S. Navy Band's Concert on The Avenue

The U.S. Navy Band plays its Concert on the Avenue (COTA) at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) hosted the concert, played by the Navy Band for the public, which featured the storyline and history of the Navy set to the tune of patriotic music (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman)

VADM Wolfe Hosts U.S. Navy Band's Concert on The Avenue

The Navy Ceremonial Guard presents the colors before the U.S. Navy Band plays its Concert on the Avenue (COTA) at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) hosted the concert, played by the Navy Band for the public, which featured the storyline and history of the Navy set to the tune of patriotic music (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman)

VADM Wolfe Hosts U.S. Navy Band's Concert on The Avenue

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard presents the colors before the Navy Band plays its Concert on the Avenue (COTA) at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) hosted the concert, played by the Navy Band for the public, which featured the storyline and history of the Navy set to the tune of patriotic music (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman)

VADM Wolfe Hosts U.S. Navy Band's Concert on The Avenue

The U.S. Navy Band plays its Concert on the Avenue (COTA) at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) hosted the concert, played by the Navy Band for the public, which featured the storyline and history of the Navy set to the tune of patriotic music (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman)

VADM Wolfe Hosts U.S. Navy Band's Concert on The Avenue

The U.S. Navy Band plays its Concert on the Avenue (COTA) at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) hosted the concert, played by the Navy Band for the public, which featured the storyline and history of the Navy set to the tune of patriotic music (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman)

VADM Wolfe Hosts U.S. Navy Band's Concert on The Avenue

Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) (center) visits with a group of students during a reception for the SSP workforce and other attendees at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Vice Adm. Wolfe hosted the Concert on The Avenue, played by the U.S. Navy Band, which featured the storyline and history of the Navy set to the tune of patriotic music (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman)

VADM Wolfe Hosts U.S. Navy Band's Concert on The Avenue

Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) (right) greets UK Navy Commodore Roger Readwin (middle), the British Embassy's Naval Attaché, at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. The U.S. and British Navy share a special partnership through the Polaris Sales Agreement between the two countries. Vice Adm. Wolfe hosted the Concert on The Avenue, played by the U.S. Navy Band, which featured the storyline and history of the Navy set to the tune of patriotic music (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman)

VADM Wolfe Hosts U.S. Navy Band's Concert on The Avenue

Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) (right) visits with U.S. Navy Band Commanding Officr Capt. Kenneth Collins (middle) and Collins's wife (left) during a reception for the SSP workforce and other attendees at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Vice Adm. Wolfe hosted the Concert on The Avenue, played by the U.S. Navy Band, which featured the storyline and history of the Navy set to the tune of patriotic music (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman) hosted the Concert on The Avenue, played by the U.S. Navy Band, which featured the storyline and history of the Navy set to the tune of patriotic music (U.S. Navy Photo by Lt. Jennifer Bowman)

VADM Wolfe Hosts U.S. Navy Band's Concert on The Avenue

A photo of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) conducted a port visit to Cape Canaveral for an ordnance reload, personnel transfer, and brief liberty call before heading back to sea. Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

Arrival of the USS Albany to Trident Wharf

A photo of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) conducted a port visit to Cape Canaveral for an ordnance reload, personnel transfer, and brief liberty call before heading back to sea. Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

Arrival of the USS Albany to Trident Wharf

A photo of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) conducted a port visit to Cape Canaveral for an ordnance reload, personnel transfer, and brief liberty call before heading back to sea. Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarines are capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, strike warfare, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

Arrival of the USS Albany to Trident Wharf

Strategic Systems Programs welcomed its inaugural class of interns from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) at an event at SSP Headquarters Wednesday, 28 June, where they were introduced to the workforce and connected with peer mentors and other HBCU/MI alumni. Pictured, standing in a group are, Fernandes Boyd (far left) and Jashianette Fournier Jaiman (far right), cohort leaders and HBCU alumni, welcomed Jayla Bryan (center left) and Emmanuel Faulkner (center right) during the event. The SSP-cohort is a part of the Department of the Navy's wide-reaching effort to expand HBCU/MI recruitment and support STEM activities at institutions that have been historically underrepresented in Navy outreach efforts (U.S. Navy Photo by Delaney Burlingame/Released)

Strategic Systems Programs Welcomes Inaugural HBCU Intern Cohort

A photo of the Director, Strategic Systems Programs Vice Admiral Johnny R. Wolfe, Jr. delivering remarks at the 2023 Crane Congressional Breakfast, in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the annual event is to provide Members of Congress a forum to hear firsthand from Department of the Navy (DoN) officials, industry, and academia partners about the important work that Team Crane performs in support of the warfighter. Vice Adm. Wolfe is speaking in front of a podium in a congressional chamber. There are people looking on as he speaks. Draped behind him are three American flags and two United States Congressional flags (U.S. Navy Photo/Released)

Navy SSP Director Delivers Remarks at Crane Congressional Breakfast

WASHINGTON (November 17, 2022) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday presents Cmdr. John W. Keefe, commanding officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five (EODMU 5), with the 2022 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award during a ceremony held in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, November 17, 2022. The Stockdale Leadership Award is presented annually to recognize commanding officers, one from the Pacific Fleet and one from the Atlantic Fleet, who demonstrate inspirational leadership, both professionally and personally, while also contributing to the improvement of leadership in the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro/released)

Visionary Leaders Drive the Mission: Navy SSP Employee Receives 2022 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award

WASHINGTON (November 17, 2022) - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday presents Capt. Adam J. Thomas, former commanding officer, Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (Gold), with the 2022 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award during a ceremony held in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, November 17, 2022. The Stockdale Leadership Award is presented annually to recognize commanding officers, one from the Pacific Fleet and one from the Atlantic Fleet, who demonstrate inspirational leadership, both professionally and personally, while also contributing to the improvement of leadership in the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro/released)

Visionary Leaders Drive the Mission: Navy SSP Employee Receives 2022 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday gives remarks before presenting Capt. Adam J. Thomas, former commanding officer, Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (Gold), and Cmdr. John W. Keefe, commanding officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five (EODMU 5), with the 2022 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award during a ceremony held in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, November 17, 2022.

Visionary Leaders Drive the Mission: Navy SSP Employee Receives 2022 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award

Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe, Jr., Director, Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) signs the official condolence book for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the British Embassy. Wolfe’s visit underscored the importance of the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, which includes the Polaris Sales Agreement, an international agreement established between the U.S. and the UK in April 1963. The agreement provides for the sale to the UK of the Trident Strategic Weapon System. (British Embassy Photo/Released).

Navy Strategic Systems Programs Director Pays Respects to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe, Jr., Director, Strategic Systems Programs (right) offers condolences to Royal Navy Commodore Roger Readwin (left), the British Naval Attaché following the signing of the official condolence book for during a remembrance ceremony for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the British Embassy. Wolfe’s visit underscored the importance of the special alliance between the United States and the United Kingdom, which includes the Polaris Sales Agreement, an international treaty established between the U.S. and the UK in April 1963. The agreement provides for the sale to the UK of the Trident Strategic Weapon System. (British Embassy Photo/Released).

Navy Strategic Systems Programs Director Pays Respects to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe, Jr., Director, Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) signs the official condolence book for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the British Embassy. Wolfe’s visit underscored the importance of the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, which includes the Polaris Sales Agreement, an international agreement established between the U.S. and the UK in April 1963. The agreement provides for the sale to the UK of the Trident Strategic Weapon System. (British Embassy Photo/Released).

Navy Strategic Systems Programs Director Pays Respects to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Mr. George Moore (right) Program Analyst for Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) received the Secretary of Defense 2022 Outstanding Civilian with a Disability Award Monday. He was nominated by colleague Martina Sibley (left) who said his accomplishments and commitment to SSP’s core values made him more than worthy of the honor. (Photo by Joseph Ross/Released)

Honoring SSP Employee with SECDEF 2022 Outstanding Civilian with a Disability Award

Mr. George Moore (right), program analyst at Strategic Systems Programs received the Secretary of Defense 2022 Outstanding Civilian with a Disability Award Monday, with his wife Mrs. Donna Moore (left) and daughter Kelly (right) by his side. The award honors the accomplishments of individuals who have made significant contributions to their command’s mission and have, at the same time, consistently demonstrated the core values of their command. (Photo by Joseph Ross/Released)

Honoring SSP Employee with SECDEF 2022 Outstanding Civilian with a Disability Award

Mr. George Moore (left), program analyst for Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) poses for a photo after he is given the Secretary of Defense 2022 Outstanding Civilian with a Disability Award by Vice Adm. Johnny R. Wolfe, director of SSP (right). The award honors the accomplishments of individuals who have made significant contributions to their command’s mission and have, at the same time, consistently demonstrated the core values of their command. (Photo by Joseph Ross/Released)

Honoring SSP Employee with SECDEF 2022 Outstanding Civilian with a Disability Award

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