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This Memorial Day, we take a moment of reflection for our brothers and sisters who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our n...
05/26/2026

This Memorial Day, we take a moment of reflection for our brothers and sisters who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We will never stop honoring the legacy and bravery that has been set forth before us.

Hooyah Deep Sea 🇺🇸

🛟SAVE THE DATE! This time next year, the Navy Experimental Diving Unit will be celebrating 100 years of challenging, max...
05/06/2026

🛟SAVE THE DATE!

This time next year, the Navy Experimental Diving Unit will be celebrating 100 years of challenging, maximizing, and exploring the limits of diving.

More to follow on events, but be sure to mark your calendars for May 6-8, 2027 on this milestone event to take place.

We had some very special four-legged VIPs at the command 🦮Thank you to Naval Support Activity Panama City and our base C...
04/23/2026

We had some very special four-legged VIPs at the command 🦮
Thank you to Naval Support Activity Panama City and our base Chaplain who coordinated therapy dogs to come out and offer support for our military and civilians. Thank you to Dog Training Elite for coming out and providing joy and morale to the people of our command!

Last Friday, April 3rd, NEDU was honored to be apart of the promotion of our Biomedical Research Department Head, Unders...
04/06/2026

Last Friday, April 3rd, NEDU was honored to be apart of the promotion of our Biomedical Research Department Head, Undersea Medical Officer (UMO), and hyperbaric specialist Laura M. Lauer to Captain. We are proud to recognize the hard work and dedication Capt. Lauer has given to the medical and undersea community, as well as creating a lasting legacy at NEDU. Congratulations, Capt. Lauer!
HOOYAH DEEP SEA ⚓️

04/06/2026
NEDU marked a milestone on February 26, 2026. Cmdr. Dustin R. Cunningham was relieved by Cmdr. Nicholas B. Artabazon as ...
03/31/2026

NEDU marked a milestone on February 26, 2026. Cmdr. Dustin R. Cunningham was relieved by Cmdr. Nicholas B. Artabazon as the commanding officer of Navy Experimental Diving Unit during the 19th change of command ceremony. Capt. John P. Bauer. Supervisor of Salvage and Diving, served as the presiding officer for the ceremony and former NEDU Commanding Officer, Capt. Jay A. Young, served as the guest speaker.

This momentous event also marked the retirement of Cmdr. Cunningham as he said farewell to not just three remarkable years at NEDU, but 20 years of unwavering dedication to the Navy. During his tenure, Cmdr. Cunningham oversaw the completion of over 150 high-risk operations and experimental research protocols and continued to advance warfighting capabilities across the diving Navy, joint force, and interagency partners.

Cmdr. Artabazon, a native of Richmond, VA, served at NEDU from 2019-2021 as the Test and Evaluation Department Head. He is an Engineering Duty Officer and Diving Officer.

Join us in congratulating and welcoming Commander Nicholas B. Artabazon as Navy Experimental Diving Unit’s Prospective C...
02/23/2026

Join us in congratulating and welcoming Commander Nicholas B. Artabazon as Navy Experimental Diving Unit’s Prospective Commanding Officer. Commander Artabazon has been working alongside Commander Dustin Cunningham during the turnover period to ensure a seamless transition prior to the change of command.

Be sure to tune in for NEDU’s 19th change of command ceremony on 26 February 2026, as Commander Cunningham turns over Commanding Officer to Commander Artabazon. This is an invite-only event, but we will be live-streaming this event from this page, so be sure to tune in at 1100 CST.

This week, NEDU had the honor of celebrating the advancement of four Sailors to Chief Petty Officer. It was a privilege ...
09/19/2025

This week, NEDU had the honor of celebrating the advancement of four Sailors to Chief Petty Officer. It was a privilege to watch them receive their anchors and to recognize the hard work, grit, and perseverance that carried them through the season. Our command is stronger because of our Chiefs we have here, and the devotion and service they bring to the command every single day.

Congratulations to NDC Trevor Cochran, NDC Patrick Foreman, NDC Thomas Seymour, and NDC Christopher Brewer – welcome to the Mess! We also want to acknowledge all of our Chiefs at NEDU for making the season meaningful and continuing to shape the next generation of leaders for the Navy Special Operations community.

Earlier this week, NEDU had the unique opportunity to hold a promotion ceremony in our experimental test pool for our ve...
09/12/2025

Earlier this week, NEDU had the unique opportunity to hold a promotion ceremony in our experimental test pool for our very own Research Physiologist LCDR Brian Williams. Williams was selected last year for promotion and officially pinned on his new rank with family, friends, and teammates during this one-of-a-kind ceremony. We are proud to recognize his achievements and grateful for the expertise, dedication, and impact he brings to NEDU’s mission every day. Congratulations, LCDR Williams!

NEDU was honored to welcome Mr. Chris Miller and Ms. Deeba Chowdhury from Naval Sea Systems Command recently for a visit...
07/15/2025

NEDU was honored to welcome Mr. Chris Miller and Ms. Deeba Chowdhury from Naval Sea Systems Command recently for a visit. We were proud to showcase NEDU’s capabilities and our Sailors and Civilians contribution in leading research, development, testing, and evaluation to support the U.S. Navy’s diving Warfighters. Mr. Miller also participated in a familiarization dive in our test pool, tackling some unique underwater tasks firsthand!

We hope you enjoyed your time with us, Mr. Miller and Ms. Chowdhury, you are welcome back any time.

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