1 l 16 l 2018
A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
NNS Holds Second Annual MLK Day Celebration Newport News Shipbuilding celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with events for shipbuilders. The theme for NNS’ second annual MLK Day commemoration was “The Color of Unity.” First and second shift celebrations were held Jan. 12, and a third shift celebration took place on the morning of Jan. 16. Guest speaker Edmond Hughes, vice president of Human Resources and Administration at Ingalls Shipbuilding, shared his personal story and talked about the progress made in his native Mississippi, across the United States and within Huntington Ingalls Industries. “There are so many positive examples of how our country has changed over the years. We each play a role in making it a better place,” he said. “I’ve been pleased with the energy HII has placed on the inclusion and diversity initiative. The fact that we are having this event today is a testament to that commitment.” NNS President Jennifer Boykin spoke about the importance of diversity to the nation and the shipyard. “The success we enjoy doesn’t happen in places where people are isolated from one another based on their differences of ethnicity or class. Everything great and iconic about our country results from the understanding of and the respect for our differences,” she said. “We must embrace and leverage our diverse backgrounds and ideas. When we do this, we build a future we can all believe in and feel part of. I believe we are on a promising path to a new culture and a different shipyard.” A choir of shipbuilders from both NNS and Ingalls Shipbuilding performed during the celebration. Renae Myles (E01) and Rochelle Robbins (O62) also addressed shipbuilders about the company’s vision for the future. CONTINUED ON PG 2
Crews are working to add 500 spaces at the Hidens parking lot. The project is expected to be complete by the end of March. Photo by Ashley Cowan
500 Parking Spaces to Be Added at Hidens Facilities is diligently working to add 500 parking spaces to the Hidens lot, located off Warwick Boulevard. The project is ongoing and estimated to be complete by the end of March. One hundred and fifty spaces have already been added to the lot and are currently available for employee use; the 350 remaining spaces will become available incrementally as the project progresses. CONTINUED ON PG 2