Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is a winner of the 2002 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. of people who operate and maintain U.S. for servicemembers and their families. Defense (DoD). on March 20. military, and reserve personnel and their families. workforce. improves NSWC Crane's ability to meet current and future Fleet needs. education plan includes formal training in several Masters and Ph.D. universities. an Associates Degree in Applied Science. Morale, Welfare, and Recreational Programs and Facilities are popular. Crane's program considers every aspect of employee well being. offers well-rounded morale-building programs. games for the center library. communities with the promotion and application of science and mathematics.