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  • The Maintainer Podcast - Episode 10

    The Maintainer Podcast - Episode 10
    Feb 19 2026
    In this episode of The Maintainer Podcast, we explore the people and missions driving fleet readiness at Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center. We begin with Commanding Officer Captain Dan Hemminger, who shares what the reconstitution of Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity (SIMA) Norfolk means for MARMC, our workforce, and the future of ship maintenance. Then we head south with Lieutenant Commander Spicer to hear how a MARMC expeditionary repair team supported USS Iwo Jima and USS San Antonio during Operation Southern Spear. Next, Lieutenant Commander Geiss joins us to discuss earning the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems Excellence Award and how her team set new standards for modernization and innovation. We also dive below the waterline with MARMC’s Dive Shop, where ND1 Toomer and ND2 Simonini share what it takes to perform high-risk, high-precision repairs in one of the Navy’s most challenging environments. Finally, we highlight the spirit of service beyond the workplace as Chief Ollie Dunlap reflects on receiving the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award and the importance of community leadership and mentorship. From expeditionary repairs to underwater operations, this episode celebrates the people whose dedication and teamwork keep the Fleet mission-ready! (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:51) CO Update with Captain Dan Hemminger (00:03:36) LCDR Spicer, Expeditionary Repairs in the Caribbean (00:15:32) LCDR Geiss, Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems Excellence Award (00:26:49) ND1 Toomer and ND2 Simonini, MARMC Dive Shop (00:44:32) GSMC Dunlap, Bob Feller Act of Valor Award (00:53:00) Wrap Up (00:53:27) Sign-Offs (00:54:01) Outro
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    55 min
  • The Maintainer Podcast - Episode 9

    The Maintainer Podcast - Episode 9
    Dec 12 2025
    Welcome back to The Maintainer Podcast! Before we roll into 2026, we’re taking a look back at 2025. We're closing out the year by catching up, and celebrating our shipmates. We’ll get an update from MARMC CO, Captain Dan Hemminger, get some tips from MARMC’s top marksman, Dylan Caves, and check in with the crew over at floating dry-dock DYNAMIC. We’ll also revisit the early delivery of USS MCFAUL, and talk with a few of the talented technicians who supported our allies on the Poland Fly-Away Team. Later on, local sports fans might hear a familiar voice, and you can learn how to get your Black Belt—no karate required. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:25) CO Update with Captain Dan Hemminger (00:04:26) MARMC Marksman Dylan Caves (00:24:50) DYNAMIC Cost-Savings Evolution (00:32:41) Early Delivery of USS MCFAUL with Travis Dalton (00:43:41) PA Announcer Brian Gimbel (01:00:04) Poland Fly-Away Team (01:08:28) Lean Six Sigma with Tracey Edwards (01:18:56) Wrap Up (01:19:27) Sign-Offs (01:20:02) Outro
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    1 h et 21 min
  • The Maintainer Podcast - Ep. 8 XO Interview

    The Maintainer Podcast - Ep. 8 XO Interview
    Sep 8 2025
    In this special edition of The Maintainer Podcast, we sit down with MARMC’s outgoing Executive Officer, Captain Keith Foster, for a candid conversation about leadership, teamwork, and his vision for the command. He shares lessons from his Navy career, priorities as XO, and insights into supporting Sailors and civilians as they drive fleet readiness every day. We also hear from Chief Carter, who highlights the upcoming Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS), launching in early September, and why your participation is vital to shaping MARMC’s future.
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    44 min
  • The Maintainer Podcast - Ep. 7

    The Maintainer Podcast - Ep. 7
    Aug 11 2025
    In this episode of The Maintainer Podcast, we cover MARMC’s first-ever I-Level overhaul of a 2A MPDE Clutch Assembly with insights from CWO3 Maurice Waller and the C931 Diesel Shop team behind the job. We fire up the torches with HTFN Wiles from the Ship Fitter Shop, highlight Carl Bush’s well-earned Commander’s Innovation NAVSEA Excellence Award, and get a friendly reminder about the importance of OPSEC from Operations Security Manager, Charles Miller. Command Counselor Flora Papadimtriou returns with a message about mental health, and we explore the future of ship repair through additive manufacturing with Trevor Pool. It’s another packed episode full of innovation, teamwork, and the people who make it all happen for the fleet.
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    1 h et 11 min
  • The Maintainer Podcast - Ep. 6

    The Maintainer Podcast - Ep. 6
    May 28 2025
    This episode of The Maintainer Podcast goes the distance -- bringing you stories from across the command. Meet MARMC's new Medical Officer, hear from leadership on where we're headed next, and celebrate the enduring legacy of Navy Chiefs. We also cover infrastructure updates, small business innovation, go behind the scenes with the SCBA shop, and catch highlights from the Change of Command. Our biggest episode yet is a full-on marathon featuring the people, partnerships, and priorities keeping our fleet ready. Pace yourself -- it's a long one, but worth every minute.
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    1 h et 20 min
  • The Maintainer Podcast - Ep. 5 CO-PCO Interview

    The Maintainer Podcast - Ep. 5 CO-PCO Interview
    Apr 21 2025
    We’re back with another special edition episode. In episode five of The Maintainer Podcast, we’re bringing you a candid conversation between MARMC’s current Commanding Officer, Captain Jay Young, and his relief, Prospective Commanding Officer Captain Dan Hemminger. They talked shop—leadership, work-life balance, the future of ship repair—but also dove into wrestling, fitness, food… and a few surprises along the way. Plus, we catch you up on other recent changes around the waterfront. Music by OctoSound and snoozybeats from Pixabay.
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    25 min
  • The Maintainer Podcast - Ep. 4

    The Maintainer Podcast - Ep. 4
    Dec 23 2024
    In the fourth episode of The Maintainer Podcast, we sit down with retired Navy Captain Dr. John Cordol to discuss how virtual reality is revolutionizing Navy training programs. We also hear from MARMC Sailors, MM1 Folts and MM2 Perez, from the Flex Hose shop, who share insights into their day-to-day work. Plus, our counselors, Chaplain, and leadership team offer special holiday messages to the command. Music by Alexaa221 from Pixabay
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    23 min
  • The Maintainer Podcast - Ep. 3

    The Maintainer Podcast - Ep. 3
    Nov 4 2024
    In the third episode of The Maintainer Podcast, we explore the Navy's oldest floating dry-dock, Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center’s Dynamic (AFDL 6), and its crucial role in supporting MARMC’s mission of fixing ships. We speak with MARMC’s S.T.E.M. team about their impact in local schools and their efforts to inspire the next generation of innovators. Additionally, we listen in on a discussion between MARMC Commanding Officer Capt. Jay Young and the new Command Master Chief David Adkins.
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    36 min