3 l 13 l 2017
A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
NNS' Onsite Prescription Safety Glass Program Set to Begin this Week Newport News Shipbuilding's Health and Safety Department will begin its new onsite prescription safety glass program this week. Through the program, employees will be eligible to purchase NNS-approved prescription safety glasses twice a week at convenient locations throughout the shipyard. At each onsite location, opticians from Walman Optical, a provider of prescription safety glasses, will be available to assist employees with identifying appropriate frames and lens. Opticians will also ensure frames are properly fitted. Glasses offered onsite will range in wholesale prices starting as low as $29. One City Marathon participant spins the wheel for a chance to win a prize at the NNS tent following race events March 12. Photo by Matt Hildreth
Shipbuilders Participate in One City Marathon More than 100 Newport News Shipbuilding employees participated in the One City Marathon, hosted by the City of Newport News Sunday, March 12. Shipbuilders participated in each of the four "One City" events – the marathon, Maritime 8K, marathon relay and nautical mile. North Yard Crane Maintenance Foreman Bill Russell (O43) ran the marathon relay with Facilities Planner Rodney Beltz (X10). "Rodney approached me and asked for my help with training for this year's race and I was more than happy to support him," said Russell. "I'm always up for a challenge to prove to myself and to others, that you can run even at my age." Virginia-Class Submarine (VCS) Construction Supervisor Rodney Huffman (X82) participated in the 8K race with his wife Bahar. "Leading up to the race, we were both focused on sticking with a training regimen to be ready for the run," he said. "It's really nice to be able to motivate each other to get healthy and fit." Mechanical Engineer Samantha Mallory (E64) also took part in the marathon. "By having the shipyard participate and sponsor the marathon each year, it shows the employees that they care about their health and encourages a healthy lifestyle." she said. At the end of the race, NNS had a tent with a prize wheel and giveaways for race participants. Watch a highlights video of the One City Marathon on MyNNS or visit the marathon's website at www.onecitymarathon.com to view race results.
"The number of local prescription safety glasses providers has dwindled in the last few years, so we think having Walman Optical on the premises is a great opportunity for our employees," said Environmental Health and Safety Director Dru Branche. "Safety glasses are a vital piece of the personal protective equipment we use every day, so we're delighted to be able to offer our employees access to affordable and convenient prescription safety CONTINUED ON PG 2
Video Interviewing Now Available Newport News Shipbuilding Talent Acquisition recently partnered with Labor Relations to conduct an onsite video interview. Using a company-approved iPad, hiring managers Amy Guerin (O21) and Chris Hoyer (O21) along with Beth Milczweski (O21) conducted a Skype interview with an offsite candidate for an open Labor Relations position. “The Skype interview was an excellent way to meet with an out-of-area candidate," said Guerin. "It was more interactive than a traditional telephone interview and it allowed... CONTINUED ON PG 3