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Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center

The Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, located in Potomac, Maryland, specializes in ship acoustics and stealth technology. Another area of focus is hydromechanics. The David Taylor Model Basin is located in this facility. The facility also hosts a yearly math competition styled after MathCounts.

Located at 38.975, -77.1917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Montgomery County, Maryland, Potomac, Maryland, United States Navy bases

National Counterterrorism Center

The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) is a United States government organization responsible for national and international counterterrorism efforts. It is based in a modern complex in McLean, Virginia called Liberty Crossing, near Tysons Corner. NCTC advises the United States on terrorism.

Located at 38.933, -77.205 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Counter-terrorism, United States intelligence agencies, 2003 establishments in the United States

Oakcrest School (McLean, Virginia)

Oakcrest School is an independent Roman Catholic school for girls grades 6–12 located in McLean, Virginia. It is inspired by the traditional teachings of the Catholic Church under the auspices of Opus Dei.

Located at 38.9564, -77.1922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roman Catholic secondary schools in Virginia, McLean, Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1976, Girls' schools in Virginia, Schools in Fairfax County, Virginia

Carderock, Maryland

Carderock, Maryland, is a neighborhood located in Montgomery County, Maryland, along the Potomac River, just west of Bethesda. It is well known for Carderock Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center and rock climbing at Carderock recreation area, part of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. Carderock neighborhood has a local school (Carderock Springs Elementary), a pool, and a professional golf course.

Located at 38.9775, -77.1944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Montgomery County, Maryland, Unincorporated communities in Maryland

Rock Run (Potomac River)

Rock Run is a tributary stream of the Potomac River in Montgomery County, Maryland. The headwaters of the stream rise in the village of Potomac, and the creek flows southeast for 5.3 miles to the Potomac River.

Located at 38.9856, -77.1932 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Montgomery County, Maryland, Streams of Maryland, Tributaries of the Potomac River

1964 U.S. Open (golf)

The 1964 U.S. Open was the 64th U.S. Open. The golf tournament was held June 18–20, 1964, at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Ken Venturi won his only major title with a four-stroke victory over runner-up Tommy Jacobs. Jacobs held the 36-hole lead after shooting a U.S. Open record-tying 64 in the second round. In the third round on Saturday morning, he carded a 70 and retained a 2-stroke lead over Venturi, who shot a 66, after 54 holes.

Located at 38.966, -77.1765 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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U.S. Open (golf), Golf in Maryland, 1964 in golf, 1964 in American sports, 1964 in Maryland

National Counterproliferation Center

The National Counterproliferation Center (NCPC) is the primary organization within the U.S. Intelligence Community for combating the spread of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. NCPC works with the Intelligence Community to identify critical intelligence gaps in counterproliferation collection or analysis and then develops solutions to help close those gaps. NCPC also works to find and fund new technologies to help combat proliferation.

Located at 38.933, -77.205 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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United States intelligence agencies, Weapons of mass destruction

Plummers Island

Plummers Island is a 12-acre Potomac River island in Montgomery County, Maryland, about nine miles upriver from Washington, D.C. , which holds the distinction of being the most scientifically studied island in North America. It is visible from the American Legion Memorial Bridge of the Capital Beltway, just downriver (east) of the bridge.

Located at 38.9694, -77.1764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Chesapeake Bay Watershed, Geography of Montgomery County, Maryland, Islands of the Potomac River, United States National Park Service areas in Washington, D.C.