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November and December 2025 Long Service

NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING

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We Are Shipbuilders: Austin Travis

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Marks 140 Years of Service to the Nation

HII Marks One Year of Newport News Shipbuilding Charleston Operations

Around the Yard at NNS: Troy Adamos

We Are Shipbuilders: Josette Beasley Carter

Always On Because Our Nation Depends On Us

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Visits NNS

Newport News Shipbuilding: 2025 In Review

NNS Holds 10th Annual MLK Day Celebration

We Are Shipbuilders: Ashley Dillard

Leadership Development in Action Across NNS

HII Hosts Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at Newport News Shipbuilding

November and December 2025 Long Service

Check Out Hot Shots

We Are Shipbuilders: Chris Locey

HII Marks Oklahoma (SSN 802) Construction Milestone at Newport News Shipbuilding

HII Hosts Australian Delegation at Newport News Shipbuilding

A Responsibility Earned: Welding Barb’s Keel

We Are Shipbuilders: Jaylen Mckenzie

October 2025 Long Service

NNS Holiday Food Drive Delivers 58,795 Meals

HII/NNS Heart Walk Teams Raise Over $41,000

HII Hosts Keel Laying of Virginia-Class Attack Submarine Barb (SSN 804)

HII Deepens Partnership with Babcock International Group in Support of Virginia-Class Submarine Construction

NNS Celebrates District of Columbia (SSBN 826) Bow Delivery

We Are Shipbuilders: Cameron Everett

NNS Celebrates Master Shipbuilder Class of 1985

We Are Shipbuilders: Hannah Davenport

Fourth Quarter 2025 Excellence in Action Honorees

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving

HII Delivers Virginia-Class Submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) to U.S. Navy

Generosity on Display: Shipbuilders Step Up to Fight Hunger

We Are Shipbuilders: David Mabus

Around the Yard at NNS: Rodney Cheeseman

We Are Shipbuilders: Tyrell Eldridge

Leading by Example

Shipbuilders Improve Safety and Efficiency with Redesigned Paint Label

We Are Shipbuilders: Keith Hannan

Continuing a Legacy of Service

HII Welcomes UK’s Westley Group as Strategic Supplier, Strengthening Global Submarine Supply Chain Under AUKUS Framework

HII Names Tim Taylor as Vice President of Engineering, Technology, and Design at Newport News Shipbuilding

Always On Point: X42 Assembly Pipe Shop Fabricators

MyIdea Program Achieves First Fully Implemented Submission

Check Out Hot Shots

Around the Yard at NNS: Amelia VanHoorebeck

We Are Shipbuilders: Angel-Simone Doss

We Are Shipbuilders: Gerston James

We Are Shipbuilders: Joshua Thorvaldson

Making WAVES: Program Helps Shipbuilder Forge Her Career

NNS Observes National Quality Month

NNS Honors Model of Excellence Awardees

We Are Shipbuilders: Brianca Graham

The Hunleys: Always On Board

HII Completes Initial Sea Trials of Virginia-Class Submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798)

Message from Kari Wilkinson: Leadership Update

HII Names Roger Kelly as Vice President of Contracts and Pricing at Newport News Shipbuilding

John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Takes a Turn

Check Out Hot Shots

We Are Shipbuilders: William Ayers

Family Ties: Sisters Find a Home at NNS

Around the Yard at NNS: Inside the Pad Shop

2025 Model of Excellence Honorees Announced

Always On the Move: X36 Blocking Team

Third Quarter 2025 Excellence in Action Honorees

We Are Shipbuilders: Scotty Galloway

We Are Shipbuilders: Lauren Seymour

HII Increases Throughput, Expands Industrial Base through Distributed Shipbuilding

Message from Kari Wilkinson: Remembering 9/11

Shipbuilders Turn Simple Idea into Innovative Improvement

We Are Shipbuilders: Mary “Frankie” Cupp

What Does “Always On” Mean to You?

HII Hosts Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer at Newport News Shipbuilding

NNS Highlighted During “The Great Food Truck Race” on Sunday

We Are Shipbuilders: Talon Milligan

Help Name NNS’ New Store

Around the Yard at NNS: John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Aircraft Elevators and Missile Launching System

We Are Shipbuilders: Philip Villaverde

Shipwright Pursues Special Interest as Playwright

Like Father, Like Son: Mentors at Heart

We Are Shipbuilders: Letita Boone

Shipbuilders Rally to Support Local Students

Around the Yard at NNS: Shipbuilder Ricky Hunt

We Are Shipbuilders: Rafael Morales

Bridging the Gap between Service and Civilian Life

We Are Shipbuilders: Gwennie Furr

Around the Yard at NNS: An Idea Becomes Reality

We Are Shipbuilders: Grant Strother

We Are Shipbuilders: Brenda Ponce

NNS Christened USS George Washington 35 Years Ago

VCS Program Embraces Safety through VR

We Are Shipbuilders: Ric Paquette

Check Out July Hot Shots

Around the Yard at NNS: John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Division Doors

We Are Shipbuilders: Bernard “Kirk” VanBuskirk

A Message from NNS President Kari Wilkinson: Independence Day

Responsibility Starts with Us

We Are Shipbuilders: Tiffani Aaron

Shipbuilders Honor Military Through Song

HII Launches Virginia-class Submarine Arkansas (SSN 800) at Newport News Shipbuilding

HII and C3 AI Forge Strategic Artificial Intelligence Partnership to Support US Navy Shipbuilding

New NNS to Go Print Publication Available Now

We Are Shipbuilders: Reggie Whitehead

Around the Yard at NNS: Shipbuilder Titus Fox

HII Celebrates First Meal Aboard Virginia-Class Submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798)

Check out June Hot Shots

Shipbuilders Reflect on Their Experience as Co-ops

We Are Shipbuilders: Alex Roach

New Foreman Learning Pilot Centers on Leadership Foundations

Relay For Life Campaign Raises Over $48,000, Setting New Company Record

We Are Shipbuilders: Ethan Collins

New Carrier Construction Offers First Test of Laser Ablation

We Are Shipbuilders: Legaci Andrews

Shipbuilder Innovates Simple, Effective Quality Assurance Tool

Relay For Life Campaign Exceeds $40,000 Goal

NNS Launches New Video Series

We Are Shipbuilders: Will Price

HII Hosts United Kingdom House of Commons Defence Committee Members at Newport News Shipbuilding

A Message from NNS President Kari Wilkinson: Memorial Day

NNS Couple Embraces Company and Community

Welding Summit a Joint Effort between Charleston Operations and Local Schools

Watch Arizona’s Stern Depart NNS

We Are Shipbuilders: Jackey Sanders

50 Years of Service for the Nimitz Class

We Are Shipbuilders: Dezmond Harrell

Shipbuilder Steering the Way

A Message from NNS President Kari Wilkinson: Wage Increase Update

HII Welcomes High School Seniors to Shipbuilding Careers at Newport News Shipbuilding

We Are Shipbuilders: Aaron Loehr

Check Out May Hot Shots

A Message from NNS President Kari Wilkinson: May 2025 Strategy Update

HII is Awarded Contract Modification for Construction of Two Additional Block V Virginia-class Submarines

The Apprentice School Closes Out 2024-2025 Youth Builders Program

Shipbuilder Earns Security Star Award

We Are Shipbuilders: Brayden Chase

HII to Celebrate National Apprenticeship Day

Successful ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ Cleanup on Earth Day

2025 Storm Hackathon Celebrates Maritime Innovation

We Are Shipbuilders: Crystal Jones

HII Hosts Secretary of the Navy at Newport News Shipbuilding

April Hot Shots Showcases Shipbuilders in Action

We Are Shipbuilders: Americus Murphy

NNS Raises Final Aircraft Elevator on Former Enterprise

Sad News to Share

Shipbuilder Steering the Way

We Are Shipbuilders: Diamond Bartlett

Congressional Representatives Hear from NNS Aircraft Carrier Suppliers

USS Thresher: Help us tell her story.

NNS Earth Day 2025 Cleanup: ‘Our Power, Our Planet’

We Are Shipbuilders: Archie Bryant

Remembering USS Thresher and the 129 Lives Lost

HII Celebrates 2024 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

Apprentice School Graduation Ceremony is Saturday

We Are Shipbuilders: Daniel Foreman

New NNS Fire Marshal has Decades of Experience

NNS Team Performs Critical Tests During Carrier Underway

Shipbuilders Praise Team Submarine University

HII Dedicates 22nd Habitat for Humanity Home Sponsored by Newport News Shipbuilding

Hot Shots: March 2025

Apprentice School Teams Triumph in Big Weekend

HII and NNS Partnership with Riverside Pays Dividends

From ‘Go Blue’ to Big Blue: University of Michigan Students Tour NNS

Aft Section Lift Marks Step Forward for Enterprise (CVN 80)

HII Installs First Additively Manufactured Valve Manifold Assembly on Aircraft Carrier at Newport News Shipbuilding

Prompt Snow Removal Allowed Return to Work

USS Montana (SSN 794) is ‘Ready to Fight’

SS United States Makes Final Voyage

NNS Sponsors an Extra ‘Rudder’ for USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

Machinist Gets on Fast Track with Accelerated Training Program

Inspection Team Marks Five Years Accident Free

A Message from NNS President Kari Wilkinson: Strategy Update

Training Center will Widen Talent Pipeline for Shipbuilding

NNS Mentoring Program Provides Rich Rewards

Teamwork Leads to Welding Innovation

Shipbuilders Judge Science and Engineering Fair

Former John F. Kennedy Completes Final Journey

HII Names Derek Murphy as Vice President of New Construction Aircraft Carriers at Newport News Shipbuilding

NNS Showcases Innovation at General Assembly

Organizational Changes

HII Closes on Asset Acquisition to Expand Shipbuilding Capacity

Shipbuilders Find Common Ground with Key Lawmakers

Shipbuilders Turn Out to Celebrate MLK Day

HII CEO and President Chris Kastner Headlines Event

NNS Weather Update: Jan. 23

For this NNS Couple, Singing and Shipbuilding Go Hand in Hand

Engineer Recognized for Leadership, Support

After 50 years, Welding Instructor Leaves Rich Legacy

Jimmy Carter Shared Connection with Shipbuilders

Shipbuilder Recognized as Longtime Blood Donor

The 2024 Year in Review

Soctoberfest Exceeds Collection Goal

Engineer Recognized for His Rising Career

NNS Safety Song Contest Video Released

Apprentices Honored as ‘Trailblazers’ by Department of Labor

HII Christens Virginia-Class Attack Submarine Arkansas (SSN 800)

NNS Engineer Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

State Workforce Department Honors Apprentices

Shipbuilders Raise More Than $43,000 in Support of Healthy Hearts

Veterans Employee Resource Group Spreads Holiday Cheer

Exciting News to Share

HII Expands Shipbuilding Capacity, Announcing Intent To Acquire South Carolina Advanced Metal Fabricator Assets and Workforce

Marine Trades Training Program Earns Accolades

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Division Recognized with 2024 Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award

Honoring Master Shipbuilders, Class of 1984

Shipbuilders Participate in Leadership Conference

NNS Supports Professional Development Conference

Building a Bridge to a Veteran-Rich Workforce

Lead Forward Program Invests in Future

Safety Expo Tests Shipbuilder Knowledge and Skills

HII Names Kari Wilkinson to Lead Newport News Shipbuilding

Farewell and Thank You

HII Hosts United Kingdom Defense Leaders at Newport News Shipbuilding

Shipbuilders Get Virtual Look at Confined Spaces

NNS Helps Provide CPR Training Kits for Newport News Students

NNS Team Marks Five Years Without an Accident

Gala Offers Powerful Message for Shipbuilders

Remembering Thelma Mothershed Wair

Engineering and Design Fosters Friendly Competition

Newport News Shipbuilding Recruits in Montana

15 HII Employees Honored at Women of Color STEM Awards for Exceptional Contributions

Welder Update

Meet the New Dorothy Copilot

HII Strengthens Partnership with Old Dominion University with Opening of Newport News Shipbuilding Onsite Office

HII Hosts Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at Newport News Shipbuilding

Shipbuilders Honored at 2024 Model of Excellence Awards Ceremony

Nearly 100 Teams Off to Fast Start in Gallup Survey

Serious and Disappointing News to Share

Apprentice School Observes National Suicide Prevention Month

Quality Spotlight: Always Good Ships

Bow Module Shipment Marks Milestone at NNS

Western Australian Officials Tour HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

9/11: We Must Never Forget

HII Hosts Acting Secretary of Labor and Secretary of the Navy at The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

Shipbuilders Support NNS School Tools Drive

For David Horne, Shipbuilding is a Family Business

Continuous Improvement Will Boost Future Submarine Overhauls

Safety Song Winner Announced

HII Hosts Chief of Naval Operations at Newport News Shipbuilding

Teachers: NNS Internships Will Enrich Classrooms

Enterprise (CVN 80) Shipbuilders Send Well Wishes to Ship’s Sponsors

Shipbuilders Install a 200,000-Pound Generator on Enterprise (CVN 80)

HOLA ERG Represented at the 23rd Annual Latino Music Festival

NNS Volunteers Spread Far and Wide During Volunteer Week

2024 HII Compass Award for Compliance Winnners

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Completes Contracted Work at Kenneth A. Kesselring Site

Summer Interns Who Love Boats Gravitate to NNS

Corporate Sustainability Department Event Teaches Students About STEM

Streamlining Payroll: HII to Unite Systems for a Stronger Future

HII Hosts Congressional and Australian Delegation at Newport News Shipbuilding

‘Strong Safety Culture’ Leads to Department Milestone

Summer Interns Experience Virtual World

Independence Day

NNS Teamwork on Display in Kitten Rescues

NNS Represented at Hampton Roads PrideFest

HII Hosts Congressional Delegation at Newport News Shipbuilding

Apollo Gym is Newest Addition to John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)

Exciting News to Share: New Parking Garage Coming to NNS

HII & US Navy Announce New Parking Garage at Newport News Shipbuilding

HII’s Julia Jones to Chair 2024-2025 Hampton Roads Heart Challenge

VERG Members Clean NNS World War II Memorial

Shipbuilders Earn Praise for Critical Work on Arkansas (SSN 800)

Relay for Life Campaign Raises a Record $43,000

Swinging Success at Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Classic Golf Tournament

X33 Quality and Safety Expo Takes Interactive Approach

Apprentice School Students Host Boat Competition

NNS Employees Honored at Manufacturing Summit

HII Breaks Ground for 22nd Habitat for Humanity Home Sponsored by Newport News Shipbuilding

Defense News Highlights HII’s ‘Build It’ Campaign for Shipbuilding Careers

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Featured Before NASCAR Race

NASCAR to Highlight Work at Newport News Shipbuilding

Deckplate Standards Improve Shipbuilder Performance

HII Hosts South Australia Premier at Newport News Shipbuilding

‘It’s Not Just Paint’: Shipbuilders’ Learning Path Leads to Night School

SSN 811 to be named Miami

High School Seniors Sign for Careers at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

NNS Welder Rides the ‘Silver Tsunami’

Shipbuilders Use New Process to Deliver First-Time Quality

Apprentice School Baseball Team Wins Conference Tournament

Mother Honors Her Daughter with Relay for Life Team

Shipbuilders Honored with CFA Director’s Safety Award

HII Delivers Virginia-Class Submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) to U.S. Navy

NNS Hosts Annual Earth Day Cleanup

Workers’ Memorial Day is Sunday

NNS Structural Inspection Team Celebrates Safety Milestone

NNS Tops Construction of SMAF

Spare Parts – of All Sorts – are Focus of NNS Warehouse Operation

Shipbuilders Complete ODU Certification Program

Rare Air: Shipbuilding Brothers Bring Home Championships

USS Thresher Disaster: 61 Years Later

Suppliers Support Aircraft Carrier Work at NNS

Showing Appreciation for Lessons Learned

Quality Division Helps Local Children Sleep Easier

Shipbuilders Participate in the Great American Cleanup

NNS Gives to Host Volunteer Appreciation Event

Shipbuilder Takes Action at Crash Scene

Discounted Busch Gardens Tickets and Fun Cards Available for HII Employees

HII Celebrates 2023 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

HII Co-Hosts Acceleration Summit & Manufacturing Showcase at Newport News Shipbuilding

Rollout Underway for New Print Devices at NNS

Idaho (SSN 799) Christened at Electric Boat

United Way Honors NNS and Welcomes New Campaign Cabinet Chair

National Athletic Training Month Hits Home at NNS

NNS Apprentice School Jaycees Win Awards at 2024 State Conference

“WOMEN WHO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION”

Apprentice School Men’s Basketball Team Wins National Championship

Apprentice School Graduate Will Make History

Safety Task Team Takes Message to Shipbuilders

Youth Builders Pre-Apprenticeship Program Open for Applications

Know Your Numbers Program Employee Shout Out

March Ethics & Compliance Highlight: Personal Relationships

Retired Foreman Sees Value in Mentoring

Local Students Get a Glimpse into the Life of an Apprentice

Apprentice School Men’s Basketball Team is No. 1 Seed in USCAA National Championship Tournament

Four Shipbuilders Named Outstanding Apprentices

Shipbuilder Earns Engineer of the Year Honor

HII Launches Virginia-class Submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) at Newport News Shipbuilding

Welders Earn First “Enhanced” ERP

Shipbuilders Attend Event with Former NASA Astronaut

Shipbuilders Volunteer at 20th Annual Norfolk Public Schools Science Fair

HII Begins Topside EMALS Testing on John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) at Newport News Shipbuilding

NNS Shows Appreciation for Oklahoma Team

Nominations Open for Model of Excellence Awards

AASA Hosts Black History Month Celebration

NNS Employee Appreciation Week is March 1-8

John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Celebrates Symbolic Milestone

NNS President Begins Meeting with Change Agents

Shipbuilder and Longtime Blood Donor Recognized

Shipbuilders Build Strong Bridges with State Lawmakers

HII IS AWARDED ADVANCED PLANNING CONTRACT FOR USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) RCOH

HII HOSTS ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY AT NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING

HII’S NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING PARTNERS WITH HAMPTON ROADS WORKFORCE COUNCIL TO FILL MARITIME JOBS

HII HOSTS UNITED KINGDOM MINISTER AT NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING

NNS Delivers First Columbia-Class Stern

New “My Path” Website Provides Clarity for Salaried Workforce

Engineers and Designers Participate in Welding Expo

New NNS Spear & Gear Store Available

October 2023 Long Service

Hot Jobs

Volunteers Needed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

HII’S NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING CONTINUES HIRING PUSH WITH COMMUNITY EVENTS

Her Health Goals Weren’t Adding Up Until She Discovered Her Health Numbers

NNS Hosts Update for Elected and Community Leaders

Representing Shipbuilders and Veterans

NNS Honors Newest Class of Master Shipbuilders

Shipbuilders Share Personal Stories

Food Drive Nets More Than 48,000 Meals

Special Visitor Attends Columbia Town Hall

HII’S NNS DEDICATES 20TH AND 21ST HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOMES

Signing on to be Agents of Change

Hot Jobs

Master Shipbuilder Reflects on His Service Ahead of Veterans Day

NNS Opens Additional Site in Norfolk

Successful USS George Washington (CVN 73) Hot Wash Earns a “WIN”

NEW HII PARTNERSHIP WITH OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY AIMS TO INCREASE ENGINEERING MAJORS

SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IMPACTING STREETS

Group Riders Have Parking Options

NOTICE: Bldg. 2 Parking Reserved for Government Employees

NOTICE: Shuttles and Taxis Adjust to 42nd Street Gate Closure

NNS Security Warns of Recent Increase in Thefts from Vehicles

Important Message from Security Regarding Recent Vehicle Break-Ins

Construction to Impact Traffic and Parking on Washington Avenue

No-Drive Times Updated

Co-ops Provide Unique Opportunities

More than $120K Awarded for Employee Referrals This Year

ASIAN ERG Recognizes Shipbuilder for Outstanding Leadership

“Top Gun” Welders Recognized

ISCVN Engagement Team Recognizes Hard Work and Dedication

Shipbuilder Honored with HII Compass Award for Compliance

Previewing the Future of Remote Welding

HII ANNOUNCES VICE PRESIDENT OF TRADES AT NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING

WiSE Woman Honorees Named

Father and Daughter Both Win Model of Excellence Awards

Shipbuilder Helps Save Driver Who Drove into Water