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A publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
Photo by Ashley Cowan
Changing the Way Shipbuilders Work Once Newport News Shipbuilding began encouraging employees to practice social distancing or to work from home – if possible – to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), the IT Division went into overdrive. Within a week, hundreds of laptops were distributed to employees. As employees make plans to work from home, IT continues to work to accommodate everyone who needs remote access by increasing bandwidth and adding capacity for tools like WebEx. “The response has been fantastic. Staff worked around the clock to get laptops imaged and ready for distribution. Access Control is also putting in a tremendous effort to get users the access they need,” said IT Manager Susan Dewing (T54). Demand for remote access has increased across the board. In Engineering and Design, for example, IT deployed an additional 350 laptops as management teams developed and implemented plans for employees to work from home. “In general, we are remaining positive about the experiences we will gain from this by becoming more agile and mobile in the future. We are appreciative of the flexibility of our work teams in
these challenging times,” said Director Jenifer Solomon (E01). Dewing said IT is doing everything it can to support employees – whether they’re working onsite or from home. “We have staff working many hours to ensure your success. Please thank them for their hard work,” she said. Employees working remotely are encouraged to view a list of frequently asked questions about working from home on MyNNS. Employees should also disable microphones and cameras on all smart devices – including mobile phones, video security devices, smart TVs, Google Home, Alexa-equipped devices and many other voice command or motion-based intelligent devices – near their workspace. The company is also exploring options for employees who can’t work from home. The Trades Business Office has created a temporary process for hourly employees to have work environments evaluated based on COVID-19-related concerns, to share other related concerns, and to review options for flexible work arrangements. Visit nns.huntingtoningalls.com/411 for more information.
COVID-19 Updates Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin announced March 29 that she will share a weekly status report each Friday summarizing all positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases at NNS. New cases are posted once a day, before noon, including Saturdays and Sundays at nns.huntingtoningalls.com/411-updates. Boykin also announced changes to the company’s liberal leave policy that take effect April 1.
Visit nns.huntingtoningalls.com/411 to view the updated policy. As a reminder, the website includes all updates about COVID-19 and company operations. The Employee Information Phone Line (1-877-871-2058) also provides up-to-date information about shipyard operations. Employees can call the Human Resources and Labor Relations Hotline (1-844-243-8749) or email COVID-19@hii-nns.com for questions or concerns.
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NNS Commuters Exempt from Stay at Home Orders The governors of Virginia and North Carolina have issued stay at home orders to protect residents as COVID-19 spreads throughout the country.
Shipbuilders in the Foundry recently produced the first large castings for Enterprise (CVN 80). Photo by Ashley Cowan
Foundry Produces First Large Castings for CVN 80 Shipbuilders produced the first large castings for Enterprise (CVN 80) in the Foundry on March 12. The two-furnace pour included about 35 tons of molten metal filling molds of the aircraft carriers’ intermediate struts. The struts support the weight of the shafts and propellers on the outside of a carrier.
around the patterns to make molds.
The same patterns for the molds were used on Enterprise (CVN 65), which was christened in 1960. About two months ago, molders strategically compacted sand
Moving forward, the castings will cool, leave the sand pit and spend time in ovens for heat treatment.
“Seeing the pour today is a big deal,” said Shawn Hunt, a lead mechanic. “I go home every day knowing I’m casting America’s freedom. It’s an awesome feeling. You take pride in your work knowing you keep America safe.”
HERO Can Help Calm Fears in a Crisis The world’s current Coronavirus crisis has left many feeling anxious, worried and afraid. Shipbuilders are no exception. Huntington Ingalls Industries Employees Reach Out (HERO) offers emotional support and can help find resources to alleviate employees’ stress. Martin Phillips, a clinical therapist at the HII Family Health Center, offered ways to cope during the Coronavirus outbreak. “Get your information from reliable sources. Misinformation and speculation can feed into our fears,” he said. Limiting exposure to news stories and even taking a break from social media will help manage feelings of anxiety and worry. “You don’t have to watch the press conference from the White House everyday nor do you need to constantly check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website,” he added. Phillips said putting too much energy into fear will only feed it instead of helping it go away. Instead, acknowledge it and channel the energy in a more positive direction. “You can be concerned and still know that it will be OK,” he said. All HII employees and their household family members are eligible to use the program. Employees can meet with HERO counselors over the phone or online. Counselors are experienced and licensed and calls and visits are confidential. Call 1-855-400-9185 or visit www.hiihero.com and use code “Huntington Ingalls” to take advantage of HERO.
Newport News Shipbuilding has been deemed a business operating in a federal critical infrastructure sector by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This means that NNS operations – delivering and redelivering ships to the U.S. Navy’s fleet – is a national need, critical to national defense. Therefore, employees are allowed to leave their homes to travel to and from the shipyard. NNS employees who are questioned by law enforcement during their commute can show their company badge to the authority and should not be penalized for being on the road.
Shuttle Service Available for Employees with COVID-19 Symptoms Employees who need to leave work due to COVID-19 symptoms can walk out of shipyard gates or call a shuttle to pick them up. To best accommodate all shipbuilders and for efficiency, this shuttle service is only available to transport employees from their work site to the gate or an NNS shuttle stop – not to their personal vehicles. Shuttle service is available from 4:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by calling (757) 621-6067 or (757) 262-6191, and from 4:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. by dialing (757) 375-5481. The shuttle is disinfected frequently and power washed every weekend.
HRT Adjusting Bus Routes Hampton Roads Transit will begin an “essential service plan” Tuesday, March 31, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Under the plan, many routes will be suspended and others will start later and end earlier. For more information, call (757) 222-6100 or visit gohrt.com.
Congratulations to all first quarter Excellence in Action honorees.
These individuals are leading the way in customer satisfaction, leadership, continuous improvement and operational excellence across all areas of the company. Through efforts of employees like those listed below, Newport News Shipbuilding will achieve its goal of transforming the business for the next decade and beyond to be the safest, most efficient and innovative workplace possible. Well done honorees!
EXECUTE EFFICIENTLY ENABLE OUR WORKFORCE
NNSaccess - Automating Account Creation Process/Replacing Green Sheets Team: Brandon Patzer, T55; Ahmad Scoon, T55; Bruce Norman, T54; Thomas Bauer, T55; Kathleen Wilkins, T54; Megan Windle, T56; Melissa Stenger, T51; Georgette Holland, T54; Ronnie Rivers Jr, T51; Brian Kirkpatrick, T55; Norwood Lewis III, T55 Nominator: Dara O’Hanlon
CVN 80/81 Facility and Outsourcing Decision Team Team: James Byrum, O85; James Cochran, X44; Rush Johnson Jr, O52; David Hamm, X01; Michael Jones, X44; Benjamin England, O75; Ronda Rakes, X51; Richard Johns Jr, O85; Jon Michael Bowman, O51; Scott Miller, O41 Nominator: Geoffrey Hummel
Universal Modular Mast (UMM) Process Improvement
Team: Hunter Edwards, X43; Michael Boykin, X43; Robert Wilson, X43; David Blevins, X43; Mark Jimenez, X36; Travis Tyler, X36; James Seeley, X43; Craig Engebretsen, X43; Tyler Winn, X36; Anthony Hogan, X43; Anthony Davis, X43 Nominator: Dave Pittman
KSO Nuclear Quality Inspection System Certification Pilot (Time-to-Talent Streamlining of Training) Team: Kevin Thomas, O39 Nominator: Carroll MacFarlane Jr
Development and Delivery Team for NNS Practical Estimating Training Update
Team: Craig Vacha, O19; Stephen Speight, O19; Patricia Ward, O36; Ernest Waiters, O19; Garland Jennings Jr, O19; James Daniels, O19; Eric Neese, O19; Richard Tierney, O19; Kathrin Jenkins, O19; Carrie Breeden, O19; Ehran Villorente, O19; David Saunders, O19; Colin Tucker, O19; Thomas Carlough, O19; Elaine Morgan, O19; Ralph Sheffield III, O19; Tommy Gray, O19; Jeffrey Brinson, O19; Annalena Williams, O19; Matthew Pearston, O19 Nominator: Chester Wishon
New Hire Redeployment Team: Carlton Ballard, O21 Nominator: Chris Hoyer
John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Flood Dock, Launch IWL’s and SCRE Resolution
Team: Mark Harris, O51; Jasmine Curry Brandt, O55; Kim Melvin, O55; Eva Latimer, O55; Carolyn Prevette, K22; Latasha Delaney, O55; James Mullins, O55; Leigh Powell, O55; Emmanuel Galloway, O55 Nominator: Kendra Queeney
Team: Gale Royal, X76; William Bell III, X76; Angela Kelly, X76; William Wiggs, X76; Robert Prior, X76; Jason Murphy, X76; Kathryn Monds, X76; Elizabeth Evans, X76; Ashley Guill, X76; Lareika Goodman, X76; Stephanie Mears, X76; Jesse Sica, X76; Charles Echols Jr, X76; Lisa Givens, X76; Thomas Townsend, X76 Nominator: Kenneth McClellan
Scrapyard Improvements
Nancy Lee Fuel Conversion Project
Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) Preparation and Coordination
Team: Shelton Perkins, O53; Michael Whidbee, O54; Christian Carson, O53; Victor Robinson, O53; Maurice Evans, O54; Richard Jenkins, O54; Robert Prout Jr, O53; Wyneil Lee, O53; Courtland Myles, O53; Jacob Abercrombie, O54; Steve Richardson Jr, O53; Shaun Morrisette, O53; Therien Brewer, O54; Vicki Gares, O53; Ken Bell, O54; Glenn Pruitt, O53; Rodney Thornton, O54 Nominator: Valerie Smith
Completion of Main Feed Booster Pump Modification- 2 Plant
Team: Raymond Barnes, X43; Frank Kovacs, X18; Leonard Nadeau, K45; Stephen Cottle, K45; Micaiah White, X42; Lynwood Collier, X18; Tyquan Stewart, X42; Jordan Wallmeyer, K45; Dylan Walkush, X43 Nominator: William McKinley
Fiber Optic Cable Plant Installation
Team: Tommy Dundlow III, X31; Joseph Edwards, X31; Roy Murray, X31; Natashia Gilchrist, X31; Cloyd Winebarger, X31; Joshua Tyree, X71; Leon Pierce, K45; Craig Eichfeld, E63; Rameriz Crumbley, K45; Tiffany Whitaker, X31; Daniel Wallace, X31; Blake Penix, K45; Robert Snow IV, X31 Nominator: David Riddle
Columbus (SSN 762) EOH IMS Data Compilation Team: Zeb Johnston, X64 Nominator: Glenn Norcutt
Controlled Pipe Joint (CPJ) Form Tracker Team: Michael Poole, X51 Nominator: Travis Wells
Welding Excellence in Module Delivery
Team: Don Wynn, X18; Joseph Ivey, X18; Reginald Whitehead Sr, X18; Lafayette Godley, X18; Michael Scott, X18; George Scott, X18; Chacorie Williams, X18 Nominator: Christopher Virgin
Team: Zachary Clark, O46; Robert Keller, O46; Reginald Moore, O46; Michael Vaillancourt, O46; Kenneth Allmon, E83; Bryon Rivers, O46; Larry Sinclair, O46; Gregory Merryman, O46; Jonathan Hill, O41; Michael Romanelli, O46; John Davis, O46; Dennis Coleman, O46; Kevin Clark, O46; John Liechti, O46; Luke Alley, O46; Valerie Bentley, O46; Jerel White, O46; Charles Simmons, O46; Eric Robinson, O46; Garland Wilson, O46; Gary Chenkin, O46; Utkarsh Bhargava, O41; Malek Lyles, O43; Christopher Goldsmith, O41; Timothy O’Donnell, O43 Nominator: Michael Halleen
KSO Cleanliness Shroud
Team Dajuan Bryant, X32; Eli Francis, X32; Jerel Battle, X32; Kevin Beverly, X32; John Pellum, X32; Shell French, X32; Vincent Allmond, X32; Jamie Brunson, X32; Arthur Petty, X32; Antonio Boyce, X32; Robert Dickerson, X32; Ray Boone, X32; Kimberly Hardy, X32; Tunisha Anderson, M40; Stephen Riddick Jr, X32; Marcus Smith, X32; Andre Holmes, X32; Jimmy Rackley, X32; Ronnie Diggs, M40 Nominator: Jesse Wyatt Jr
John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Electric Aircraft Elevator Build to Run
Team: Shavenn Hawkins, X36; Brooke Cadle, X42; Scott Baker, X43; Daniel Forbes, X43; Dominic Barnes, X43; Barry Freeman, X43; Jordan Harris, X43; Stephen Ashworth, X43; Charles Cassaday, X31; David McBride, X36; Nolan Rudisill, X18; Gary Carter, K47; James Key, X36; Kevin Parker, X01; Maurice Elliott, X11; Mark Neal, X43; Joshua Ferguson, X36; John Fraas, X31; William Messick Jr, X11; Henrique Parker, X36; Joshua Mustard, X36; Richard Kee, X11; Brandon Livingston, X36; Travis Parsons, X11; Eldon Cornman Jr, X31 Nominator: Adam Horak
VCS Shaft Procurement and ESS Welding Resolution Team: Brent Horner, E14; Patricia Ward, O51; Christopher Arnold, E37; Lawrence Wedel, E37; David Wilson, E14; Mark Bunting, O51; William Dunbar, E14; Paul Tuzzolo, O50; Edward Fleiss, O93; Robert Lloyd Jr, E14; Mary Via, O93; Leslie Schmidt, E37; Sean Jamison, E37 Nominator: James Desrosiers
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Flight Deck Certification - Critical Frequency Converter Power Team: Jeremy Jackson, X31; Clyde Barden IV, K48; Fulton Purdy, X31; David Kriner, O51; Calvin McGuire, X31; Joseph Viars, X01; Efrem Fortes, X31; Kimberly Dutton, E25; Bobby Reid Jr, X31; Randolph Wright Jr, X31; Arcenio Byers, E56; Thomas Burden, E25; Nicholas Kennedy, E25; Michael Wagar, E25; Austin Brown, E56 Nominator: Philip Vieth
John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Anchor Removal ISO USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Underway
Team: Shavenn Hawkins, X36; Chaquan Braxton, X32; Anita Pressley, X36; Thomas Bouska, X43; Steve Morgan II, X32; Craig Ruhl, X43; Anita Gonzalez, X32; Kareem Brown, X43; David McBride, X36; James Key, X36; Darryl Best Jr, X32; Phillip Stull, X43; La-Reco Graves, X36; Tico Strong, X36; Brandon Livingston, X36; Dominique Fields, X36 Nominator: Steve Monfalcone
Reactor Plant Control Console Re-energization and Testing
Team: Connor Mustee, E84; Alexander Barham, E84; Christopher Shively, E84; Zachary Branter, K03; Larry Brown Jr, E84; Simon Edwards, E84; Thomas Phillips, E84; Matthew Edelen, E84; Steven Rudolph, E84; Zarian-Quadre Tyler, E84; Samuel Frink, E84; Hyeon Lee, E84; Bethany Jensen, E84; Kyle Daly, E84; Shawn Matthews, O56; Eric Wurster, E84; Daniel Thomas, E84 Nominator: Jerry Tice
Completion of #2 Plant Main Feed Hydro
Team: Michael Jeannotte, X43; Raymond Barnes, X43; Tyler Hester, X43; James Jones, X43; Kenneth McConkey, X43; Todd Ashley, K45; Seth Lucas, X43; Evan Danz, K45; Terrence Sudberry, X43 Nominator: Joshua Baker
Implementation of Shipyard AI Software
Team: William Puryear, X44; James Holland, X44; David Powell, X44; Troy Hudgins, X44; Tod Scarborough, X44; David Huey, X44; Michael Jones, X44; Angel McCoy, X44; Holly Whitley, X44; Derrick Moore, X44; Joann Diggs, X44; Zachary Ray, X44; Casey Rollins, X44; Frederick Boyd, X47 Nominator: John Glenn
Change Order Process Improvement
Team: Richard Boone Jr, X47; Jesse Johnson, X47; Lucinda Connelly, E49; Christopher Sewell, X44; George Huang, X44; John Chappell, X47; Christopher Alhert, X47 Nominator: Ronald Lafrenierre
Reshaping K93 Non-Nuclear Team
Team: Ronald Griffin III, K93; Trevor Binkley, K03; Tricina Pettaway, K93; Antionette Arnold, K03; Kyle Winfield, K03; Charles Rodgers, K93; Nathalia Flood, K93; Daniel Lapinski, K93; Lorenzo McCray Jr, K93; Porsha Wilkerson, K93; Scott Shane, K93; Ronita Yohe, K93; Leah Nydam, K93 Nominator: Robert Gaines
Heat Damageable
Team: Patricia Holben, T55; Brian Johnston, E15; Alvin Powell, T55; Robert Tristani, X51; Robin Lyons, T55; Vijay Patel, T55; Robert Teel, M30; David Goerger, X47; George Catherines, E15; Teresa Popik, T55; Ivory Williams, X47; Ryan Leroux, M30; Justin Davis, T55 Nominator: Letitia McDonald
685D-FWT Record Breaking Performance Team: Raqune Price, X11; Jahkari Vinson, X11; Aaron Braswell, X11; Jason Vermillion, X11; Darrell Smith, X10; Keith Melton, O63; Jerry Draughan, X11; Charles McElrath Jr, O63; Mathew Birdsong, X18; Tyrone Phillips, X11; Anthony Roberson, O63; Eric Riley, X18; Charles Morris, O63; Gary Coffey, O63; Michael Smith, O63; Keyonda Taylor, X11; Joshua Brakefield, X18; Tyler Williams, X18; Sean Dooley, X11; James Elder Jr, X18; Brandon Lewis, O63; Timothy Gibson, X11; Timothy Newman, X21 Nominator: Michael Lowers
X43 Craft Learning Centers
Team: Hamed Miran, X42; Yomara Guzman, X42; Kent Miller, X42; William Flythe, X18; Robert Wynn, X42; Robert Miles Jr, X36; Wyatt Jordan Jr, X36; Darren Mitchel, O64; Charles Cook, X18; Karon Bazemore, X36; Zachary Bieber, K46; James Minor Jr, O64; Michael Glaser, E25; Ronnie Hall, X11; Daniel Smith, X36; James Barnes, K48; Jacob Bunch, X31; Tyler Cotterell, K48; Jon Reese, O64; Robert MacDonald III, X36; Jordan Lee, K48; Clay Moore, K46 Nominator: Craig Messick
Team: Emily Comardelle, X43; Aidan Baldwin, X43; Trevor Gault, X43; James Butler, X43; Patrick Brown, X43; Merrill Jennings, K46; Gary Schuler, X43; Jeffery Coffey, X43; Jerry Snow, X43; Rhonda King, O43; Christopher Davis, X43; Shawn Timm, O43; William Schleeper, M21; Dallas Jenkins Jr, X42; John Pfahl, X42; Adam Hoegerl, X18; Michael Marrs, X42; Dennis Reynolds, X18; Dana Gayle, X43; Shane Kelly, X43; Michael Trussell, X43; Frank Rivera, X43; Samuel Garst, X42; Tanya Gilchrist, O51; Sabrina Werth, X42 Nominator: David Horne
Enterprise (CVN 80) Alternate Plate Turning Method
SFA Lean Development Workstream Team
USS Helena (SSN 725) DRSA
Team: Jennings Spease, X36; Jeff Schultz, X36; Terry Riley, X44; Michael Mazzacane, E86; Jeffrey Bilodeau, K47; Joshua South, O68; William McCormick Jr, K47 Nominator: Geoffrey Hummel
TRANSFORM BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Blast and Coat as a Service for the Columbia Program
Team: Stephen Newport, O51; Jason Jaques, X51; Jim Salavejus, O52; Robert Spitzer, K07; John Glenn, X44; John Chilbert, O41; Chuck Dalrymple, O19; Bill Boze, O40; Adam Zydron, O40; Matthew Holding, X62; Jeff Bristow, O19; Jay Lendi, O51; Erik Udovich, O97; Yesika Kain, O27; Matt Shaffer, E33; Tracye Ireland, O51; Nikki Fisher, N358 Nominator: Jason Ward
Fab Shop Heavy Plate Capacity Analysis
Team: Kioni Jefferson, X44; Erin Maloon, X44; Perry Barber, E22; Timothy Warnick, O45; Rush Johnson Jr, O52; Kristy Gaskins, O52; Benjamin England, O75; Edith Da Silva, X44; Alan Clark Jr, X44; Jonathan Malone, X21 Nominator: John Glenn
Team: Kendall Blackston Jr, X51; William Trevathan, O63; Bailey Vogt, X51; Larry Darden, X10; Spencer Jenkins, O63; Samuel Dunn III, X11; Phillip Gillispie, O63; Brian Tapajna, X51; Daryl Cyrus, X10; Isaac Wigfall, X51; Charles Ransom, X10; Ronald Martin, O63; Andrew Fletcher, O63; Darnell Prigmore, X18; Fabian Taylor, X11; Felicia Ceasor, X51; William Philpott Jr, O63; Taylor Anderson, X51; Adam Hedrick, X51 Nominator: Jason Sutton
Reactor Services First Time Use of Visual Work Instructions For VCS Spreader Beam and A1B Spreader Beam Disassembly
Team: Kayla Kennedy, X43; Joseph Stumpo, E82; Cedric Jones, X43; Joshua Sterling, E82; Montie Gayton Jr, X43; Desmond Pierce, X43; James Davis, X43; Joseph Novaris, X43; Daniel Clark, X43; Anson Knowles Jr, X73; Robert Flood Jr, X43; Eric Johnson, X73; Colin Coke, X43; Stephanie Way, E82; Boris Pope, X43; Bryce Rilee, X43; Eddie Cravens, X43; Wade Mclawhorn, X43; James Richter, E82; Blaine Eley, E82; David Williams, X73 Nominator: Michael Shortt
LEAD THE WAY
First Reactor Servicing Accident Drill for the NNPP Team: Jesse Wolford, O56; Robert Warthan, E82; Rodney Jones, E85; Teresa Benefield, E85; Rebecca Smith, O67; Larry Trantham, O67; James Smith, E85; Bryce Stickle, E82; Amanda Leahy, E85 Nominator: Leonard Rossi
Leadership Standards
Team: Jordan Harper, X33; Diane Jackson, K46; Robert Sinclair, K46; Rebecca Tobin, K46; Marcus Wyche, K46; Rashed Johnson, K46; Bria Hill, O22; Brianna Johnson, K46; Derek Collins, K46; Candace Rogers, K46; Timothy Hartwell II, X33 Nominator: Kimberly Jordan-Dillard
John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Fire in Central Control MAC Unit
Team: Zachary Kabalan, E84; Joseph Tillett, E84; Jim Noppen, K47 Nominator: Wayne Evans
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) JP-5 Aircraft Fueling Station (AFS) Successful Redesign and Testing
Team: Scott Buchwald, E26; Andrew Shaffer, X42; Glen Alexander, X42; Nicole Lawrence, X42; Manuel De La Rosa Guerrero, X31; Douglas Davidson Jr, K48; Deborah Wallington, E26; Ralf Smith, E44; Stacey Hammonds, E44; Russell Hawkins, X31; Ryan Yoder, E44; Brandon Porter, X42; Christopher Zareo, K48; Terraine Hunter, E25; Walter Rose, E44; Edward Kladder, X42; Cameron Moore, K48; Elijah Orengo, X31; Hollis Bridges, X76, Herman Gill III, E26; Joshua Ream, E25 Nominator: Darrell Cofsky
Advocating and Raising the Bar for Supplier Diversity Team: Ashley Reams, O55 Nominator: Katina Adams
YourCause Implementation
Team: Michele Isaacson, K18; Constance Massenburg, O95; Darlene Woodall, O95; Jamie Huggins, T55; Kathleen Wilkins, T54; Jeremy Scicchitano, T54; Bruce Kuck, T55; James Husi III, T55; Jason Perry, T54; Russell Anthony, T51; Steven Cherry, T51; Willa Williams, O95; Andrea Taylor, O36; Jasminique Williams, T53; Judy Fundak, K18; Charles Thompson, T54; Stephen Correia, T54; Tammy Gorbett, T55; Karen Holloway, T56; Ann Barber, T56; Melody Turlington, T55; Edward Hawver, T55; Cory Morewitz, T56; Charlie Pearson, O13; Nominator: Tom Cosgrove
COURAGE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Montana (SSN 794) Testing Excellence
Team: Marshall Jacobs, X31; David Jones, E84; Adam Madison, K46; Sophak Nou, X31; Philip Sawyer, K45; Robert Thomas, X31; Thomas Harris, E84; Nehemiah Prince, E84; Jessica Rospendowski, X82; Jered Wright, K46; Wilbert Cousins, X31; James Gaskins III, E84; Carl Norman, X82; Christopher Kimberlin, E84; Nicholas Stidham, E84; Mark Byerly, E06; Bryan Janke, K46; Jake Kirkwood, E84; Sean James, E84; Clinton Caudill, E84; Anthony Cook, K03; Steven Arezza, E84; Errico Joyner, E84 Nominator: Kael Murphy
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Switchboard Repairs
Team: David Rowley, E83; Douglas Mintz, E02; Rodger Bennett, E83; Michael Howell, E83; Andrew Johnson, E83; Frederick Allen Jr, E83; Timothy Pline, O31; Patrick Vick, E83; Anthony Adams, E83 Nominator: David Macadam