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Jim Loundagin has dedicated 35 years to the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), focusing on missile development and testing. Beginning with the Fiber Optic Guided Skipper program in 1989, he played a key role in various projects, including the Low-Cost Guided Imaging Rocket and the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile.

Under his leadership, the latter successfully delivered its first 10 rounds to the U.S. Navy. Loundagin emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and mentoring the next generation of engineers.