​US Navy Hosting Free Open House At Surface Warfare Center In RivCo

The following is a news release from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division:

CORONA, CA — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, will host a free, public Open House event in Norco, California, on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The free event is an opportunity for all ages to see how the Navy in Norco supports America’s national defense from the Inland Empire. Attendees may visit one of the country's prestigious federal laboratory locations and interact with Navy scientists, engineers and support staff. There is something for everyone, to include:

All Ages - A variety of Navy and other military exhibits, food trucks, a live Navy band, and more.

Job Seekers - Human Resources representatives will be on-site to discuss current and future openings. Bring your resume!

Children - Children can discover the fun of science and engineering and engage with a variety of hands-on exhibits and STEM-focused fun.

Students - High school and college students can learn about Navy internship programs and the Department of Defense SMART Scholarship program.

Business Owners and Entrepreneurs - The command’s small business office and Inland Empire Tech Bridge Director will be available to discuss how to do business with the Navy and other potential opportunities.

To help inspire the next generation of Navy scientists and engineers, exhibits will be STEM-themed and include thermal imaging cameras, augmented reality training displays, robot races, and cybersecurity challenges. The lineup of exhibitors and activities also includes the Navy Region Southwest Band, Navy, Marine, Army, and Air Force displays and equipment, and service members, educational partners and local military cadet units.

"Our Navy scientists and engineers provide critical information and products needed to help America’s warfighters succeed and return home safely," said Commanding Officer Capt. Michael Aiena. "This Open House is a great opportunity for us to share our mission and unique facilities with the community, and to let the public interact with some of our local heroes and see what we do here every day. It’s a day to celebrate innovation, our critical mission in the Inland Empire, and our priceless relationship with our neighbors."

To attend, visitors must enter through the Fourth Street gate at 1999 Fourth Street in Norco, California, no earlier than 10 a.m. Guests arriving before 10 a.m. will be turned away.

Drivers must present a valid license, current vehicle registration and proof of insurance. Police will conduct random vehicle spot checks. Alcohol is prohibited. Photography will only be allowed in the designated main exhibit area. For more information and a complete list of rules and restrictions, visit https://dvidshub.net/r/f6fihq or call 951-393-5133.

For a full list of NSWC Corona activities and updates, follow @NAVSEACorona on social media.

About Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona:
This year marks the Navy's 81st year in the Inland Empire since President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Corona Naval Hospital at the luxurious Norconian Hotel and Resort,
just days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Dec. 1941. Decades later, Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona remains at the center of the original property, with more than 4,200 scientists, engineers, contractors and support staff. With four federal laboratories and assessment centers, three of which are in Norco – the Joint Warfare Assessment Lab, Measurement Science and Technology Lab and the Daugherty Memorial Assessment Center – NSWC Corona is the Navy's premiere objective analysis and assessment agent, enabling warfighter readiness to train, fight and win.

NSWC Corona Division has provided analysis and assessment for the Navy since 1964. With experience in gauging the Navy’s warfighting capability, NSWC Corona is a leader in NAVSEA data analytics. Corona utilizes networked data environments, data and visualization, and measurement technology to bridge the Navy’s data silos, enabling informed decision-making for the warfighter. Anchor to the Inland Empire Tech Bridge, NSWC Corona is located in Norco, California, with detachments in Fallbrook and Seal Beach and personnel in 14 additional locations.