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John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Hot Shots

NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING

Check out this special edition of Hot Shots, featuring the shipbuilders and sailors of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).

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Around the Yard at NNS: Amelia VanHoorebeck

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Always On the Move: X36 Blocking Team

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HII Increases Throughput, Expands Industrial Base through Distributed Shipbuilding

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Shipbuilders Turn Simple Idea into Innovative Improvement

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

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Help Name NNS’ New Store

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Shipwright Pursues Special Interest as Playwright

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Shipbuilders Rally to Support Local Students

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Bridging the Gap between Service and Civilian Life

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Around the Yard at NNS: An Idea Becomes Reality

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Shipbuilders Honor Military Through Song

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Around the Yard at NNS: Shipbuilder Titus Fox

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Relay For Life Campaign Exceeds $40,000 Goal

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NNS Couple Embraces Company and Community

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NNS Raises Final Aircraft Elevator on Former Enterprise

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Safety Expo Tests Shipbuilder Knowledge and Skills

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NNS Helps Provide CPR Training Kits for Newport News Students

NNS Team Marks Five Years Without an Accident

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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

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Shipbuilders Support NNS School Tools Drive

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HII Hosts Congressional and Australian Delegation at Newport News Shipbuilding

‘Strong Safety Culture’ Leads to Department Milestone

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Independence Day

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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

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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

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Signing on to be Agents of Change

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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