NNS Delivers First Redesigned VCS Bow 4 l 2 l 2018
Just a few weeks ago, Newport News Shipbuilding shipped the bow section of Vermont (SSN 792) – the first boat of the Virginia-Class Submarine Program’s Block IV – to General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, to be joined with the rest of the hull.
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Vermont’s bow – and the rest of Block IV – includes significant design changes aimed at reducing life-cycle maintenance. The design changes, combined with late material availability, created challenges that shipbuilders overcame, according to Construction Superintendent Scott Whitmore.
Welder David Garrow works in the Manufacturing Assembly and Coating Facility. Photo by Ashley Cowan
NNS Commemorating National Welding Month Newport News Shipbuilding is highlighting the importance of first-time quality as it recognizes April as National Welding Month and kicks off an awareness campaign called "Make it Match." Throughout the month, NNS is spotlighting the "Make it Match" process for welders: making sure the base material, filler metal and preheat/interpass temperatures match the authorizing documentation. “Welding at NNS is a core process, and this campaign’s goal is to bring awareness to how critical it is that our process is under control at all times,” said X11/X18/O68 Trades Director Joe Sabol. “Whether you are a tack welder or a pipe or structural welder in the shops or on...
“These design changes resulted in the structural rebuild of the sail – which integrated non-corrosive metals and composite materials that have not been used on prior hulls,” he said. Although this impacted the schedule, Whitmore said there were “extensive lessons learned” from this first bow that have already been applied to future ships. “This will become a great cost reduction for the VCS team and the Navy for the life of the ship,” said General Foreman Vernon Silver. “In the future, the trades will receive a completely outfitted sail cap and be able to land it, install the mechanisms to the alreadyfunctional doors and fit them to their adjacent coamings, dramatically cutting time from the build process of the sail for X11 and X43.” The Block IV bow also includes a redesigned Light-Weight Wide Aperture Array (LWWAA), which allowed for a 36 percent reduction in installation time. “The new LWWAA design allows us to achieve proper alignment the first time. It eliminates...
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More Than 500 Spaces Added at Hidens Parking Lot In January, Newport News Shipbuilding announced that 500 parking spaces would be added to the Hidens Parking Lot, located off Warwick Boulevard, by the end of the first quarter. Today, NNS can report that more than 500 spaces have been added to Hidens and are currently available for employee use.
Shipbuilders exit a shipyard shuttle at the Hidens Parking Lot after their shift. Photo by Matt Hildreth
NNS continues to evaluate additional parking solutions and remains committed to advancing more permanent solutions. Additional parking updates will be communicated to employees via Currents, the NNS to Go app and MyNNS.
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4 | 2 | 2018 and the body of work that we leave because there are people who are going to come behind us. Shame on us if we don’t take every opportunity to do the very best that we can to leave the strongest legacy possible.” Rochelle Robbins (O62) gave a women’s history spoken word presentation during the event, and WiSE Woman Award winners and female Master Shipbuilders were also honored. Master Shipbuilder Annette Saunders (X76) attended the event and said it was “very informative.” Saunders also said she was thrilled when Boykin was named president last year.
Cynthia Allen-Whyte, left, moderates a "WiSE Talk" with Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin during WiSE's Women's History Month event. Photo by Ashley Cowan
WiSE Hosts Women's History Month Event Women in Shipbuilding Enterprise (WiSE) celebrated Women’s History Month with an event March 27 that featured Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin. Boykin, the first woman to lead the company, participated in a “WiSE Talk,” providing insight into her background as well as her career at NNS. She also gave an overview of the NNSFORWARD Strategy – which she said is intertwined with inclusion and diversity – and talked about the importance of being prepared to take on leadership roles. “We all leave a legacy. Every decision we make is a stone in the wall of our legacy,” Boykin said. “We have to choose to positively impact the people around us, the customers we serve
“We live in a male-dominated world, but women are backbones to a lot and don’t always get recognized for it,” she said. “I really enjoyed the program, and I thought it was great for them to recognize female Master Shipbuilders.” Sarah McDonald (X48) – who won a raffle at the event for a mentoring session with Vice President of Submarine Construction Dave Bolcar – said it was her first time participating in a WiSE activity. “I enjoyed it,” she said. “I’m fairly new to the company so getting a chance to hear the president talk about her mission and goals for the company was nice.”
Shipbuilder Receives Engineering Award Chris Story (O30), the Integrated Digital Shipbuilding (iDS) lead for Newport News Shipbuilding’s Quality Division, is this year’s recipient of the Peninsula Engineers Council’s Doug Ensor Young Engineer of the Year Award. He received the award during the council’s annual banquet in February during National Engineers Week. The Doug Ensor Award recognizes contributions to the profession of engineering, significant technical accomplishments and community involvement during the early phase of an individual’s career. “There were several very deserving candidates this year, so I was honored and humbled to be selected as the recipient,” Story said. Story came to NNS in 2008 to work in technology development. Before taking on his current role, Story led Laboratory Services Department’s metallurgy, mechanical test and metals analysis section for about four years. “I have had a lot of opportunities to grow and develop in the shipyard,” he said. “I’ve worked with a lot of great people and my managers have always encouraged and challenged me. The teams that I have been a
Chris Story speaks during the Peninsula Engineers Council's annual banquet. Photo by Joi Photography
part of have been phenomenal and really supported me and each other.” The Peninsula Engineers Council is an inter-society council comprised of representatives from organizations dedicated to strengthening and promoting the engineering profession across the Peninsula.
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the ship, it is vital that everyone – from the foreman assigning the work to the welder striking the arc – gets it right.” It is important to "Make it Match" because failure to do so can lead to violations and result in rework, weld joint failure, loss of customer confidence, schedule delays, negative cost impacts and could endanger lives. The person performing the welding is the last line of defense for preventing a violation. College students learn about career opportunities at Newport News Shipbuilding during a recruiting event in the company's mobile experience (MX) trailer.
Talent Acquisition Wraps Up Spring Recruiting Season Newport News Shipbuilding Talent Acquisition wrapped up university spring recruiting season March 20 at Old Dominion University. At ODU, NNS employees shared information about jobs and the company’s digital shipbuilding capabilities with students during the career fair and tours of the iDS MX trailer. Since January, Talent Acquisition has visited several universities – including Christopher Newport, William & Mary, Penn State, NC State, Auburn, Virginia Commonwealth, Virginia Tech, Hampton, North Carolina A&T, Virginia Military Institute, West Virginia, Norfolk State and Old Dominion – meeting more than 700 students. “College recruiting is key for the overall long-term talent pipeline and an important component of the company’s inclusion and diversity initiatives,” said Siyani Blount, manager of Talent Acquisition. “Talent Acquisition partners with hiring departments to attract new talent who can bring innovative thought and outside-of-the-box thinking to keep the company cutting edge and competitive.” 2018 college summer interns will start work with NNS in May. For May college graduates, the company is currently hiring entry-level designers, engineers and planners.
NNS to Observe Workers' Memorial Day Newport News Shipbuilding will hold its second annual Workers’ Memorial Day event on Monday, April 30. Ceremonies will be held at 6:30 a.m., noon and 8 p.m. to accommodate shipbuilders on all shifts. Further details about this year’s memorial services will be communicated in upcoming editions of Currents. Workers' Memorial Day is held annually on April 28 to honor workers who have died on the job, acknowledge the grievous suffering experienced by families and communities, and serve as an opportunity to recommit to the fight for safe and healthful workplaces for all workers, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
“Being a good welder isn’t just about what you can do with the weld puddle, it’s about knowing what the customer wants you to do with it. You can’t produce quality work without knowing the procedure. That’s why we 'Make it Match,'” said X18 Foreman Scott Markwith. Look for more information about the "Make it Match" campaign in upcoming issues of Currents. In addition, information focusing on the "Make it Match" process will be cascaded in weekly crew talks and on posters, banners and shipyard monitors. “Join us in our recognition of National Welding Month to refocus and commit ourselves to getting it right each and every time,” Sabol said. The American Welding Society released a statement about the importance of welding in the daily lives of Americans. “Every day in thousands of shipyards, automotive assembly plants and construction sites, skilled welding professionals are working to build the structures and products on which the American economy depends. These professionals are behind the scenes welding the very backbone of industry and your world,” according to the statement.
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...redundant steps in the process and also reduces the number of crane lifts and staging efforts. Overall, the job is much less stressful and results in a better quality product,” said Shipfitter Donte Scott (X11). Shipbuilders worked to further shorten the construction schedule through innovation. For example, with the help of Dimensional Control (O68) and input from craftsmen, a plan was developed to drill Retractable Bow Plane (RBP) tip seals off of the hull. “On previous boats, this part of the process was performed shipboard after the bow planes were fully installed and operational. By moving this work to the shop floor, the team was able to recover three weeks of schedule, improve cost, and most importantly, reduce the potential for accidents.” said Construction Superintendent Darrick Walker. Vermont is scheduled to be delivered to the Navy at Electric Boat in August 2019.
Honoring Master Shipbuilders Radiological Training and Nuclear Skills Management (O67) recently honored the knowledge and experience of the team’s eight Master Shipbuilders – those with 40 or more years of service to Newport News Shipbuilding – by posting their photos on a wall in Bldg. 907-3. More photos will be added as additional members of the team reach the milestone. Photo by Matt Hildreth
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volunteers will also clean the Huntington Park beachfront. The event is planned for Wednesday, April 18. The rain date is Thursday, April 19.
Newport News Shipbuilding is partnering with the American Cancer Society to support the Relay For Life campaign. The company has a goal of raising $50,000 to support cancer research, critical patient care services, education and prevention initiatives, and more. There will be a kick-off meeting from 4 until 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at VASCIC 2 West Dining Room (behind elevators). Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life and the services they provide for those fighting cancer. To register or create a team, visit www.RelayForLife.org/NNS. Relay For Life events will be held June 1 from 5 p.m. until midnight at Tabb High School in Yorktown and from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. at Chesapeake City Park. For any more information about NNS’ Relay for Life campaign, contact Christina Chapman (E73) at 534-2652 or via email.
Volunteers will meet at the park, next to the cul-de-sac on 26th Street (off West Avenue) at 3:30 p.m. Volunteers will receive a 2018 Earth Day T-shirt, reusable bag and certificate of participation.
Shipbuilders participate in last year's Earth Day cleanup. Photo by Ashley Cowan
NNS to Celebrate Earth Day With Clean-up Projects This year, Newport News Shipbuilding employees will celebrate Earth Day by volunteering to clean up and spread mulch around trees and shrubs at Christopher Newport Park and the Victory Arch area in downtown Newport News. NNS
For more information, and to download volunteer forms, visit the Environmental Engineering webpage. Volunteer forms should be submitted to Ebony Webb (O27) via email or Yardmail to Department O27, Bldg. 79-1. Forms can also be faxed to 6886007. They must be received by April 16. The company’s annual Earth Day Coloring Contest for children between the ages of 4 and 16 is ongoing through April 20. NNS is also participating in Earth Day events at the Virginia Living Museum Saturday, April 21. See the Datebook for more details.
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Runners and walkers take part in last year's NNS 5K. Photo by John Whalen
NNS 5K Registration Now Open Join fellow shipbuilders, family and friends at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 19, for the 11th Annual NNS 5K at Victory Landing Park. The run/walk event is family friendly. Registration is $10 for adults and $7 for children ages 12 and under. Visit the NNS 5K website at www.huntingtoningalls.com/5k for more information and to register. The website also has a complete list of community running groups for all ages and ability levels. Groups all over Hampton Roads are always looking for new walkers and runners. Employees who register by April 20 will be guaranteed a T-shirt. Send questions to werun@hii-nns.com.
Shipbuilder Larry Turner tightens a chain to a bulkhead while working on a John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) unit. Photo by Matt Hildreth
Check Out April Hot Shots Hot Shots is a collection of photos taken from around Newport News Shipbuilding by staff photographers. View the April edition on MyNNS or the NNS to Go app.
Celebrate National Walking Day Wednesday
Coming Soon: HII Family Vision Center
Wednesday, April 4, is National Walking Day. Shipbuilders are invited to participate in a lunchtime walk with members of Newport News Shipbuilding's leadership team. The new WellNNS employee resource group will also participate. Walks will take place in the following locations beginning at 12:05 p.m.:
Construction is underway in the HII Family Health Center for the new HII Family Vision Center. The vision center will be operated by VSP, HII’s vision plan provider, and will offer full vision center services for eligible employees and dependents.
• Bldg. 600, led by WellNNS • Bldg. 520, led by Chris Miner, vice president of In-Service Aircraft Carrier Programs • The Apprentice School (Bldg. 1919), led by Charles Southall, vice president of Engineering and Design
The vision center will offer exams with a licensed optician and optometrist and include a retail space for purchasing safety glasses, lenses, frames and contacts. The HII Family Vision Center is scheduled to open in May. Look for updates in upcoming editions of Currents, MyNNS and the NNS to Go app.
• North Yard (near Bldg. 1744), led by Lucas Hicks, vice president of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Aircraft Carrier Construction Email wellness@hii-nns.com for more information. See the Datebook for details about an ERG-sponsored walk that is scheduled for Wednesday evening.
Building Ships With LEGOs Each year, the Virginia Ship Repair Foundation holds a LEGO Competition for local middle school students. Students are challenged to use mathematical, analytical and abstract thinking skills, as well as learning group dynamics and public speaking. Many Newport News Shipbuilding employees volunteer their time as technical advisers and judges. “The competition is very intense. This is my second year as a technical adviser, and I’m very impressed with the efforts of the students and the schools. My team, Blair Middle School, earned third place last year, and we hope to better that this year,” said Mike Varner (O26). This year, approximately 15 schools will compete to take home the coveted banner and prize money that helps raise awareness of the ship repair industry and the careers that come from it. Shipbuilders interested in becoming technical advisers should sign up at virginiashiprepair.org.
Anthony Bryan, left, returns a shipyard bike to Leon Reynolds. Photo by Ashley Cowan
Shipbuilder Steering the Way Anthony Bryan (X71) was recently honored with an On-the-Spot Ethics Award for taking action to return a stolen shipyard bike. Bryan was walking near Bldg. 4911 and USS George Washington (CVN 73) when he noticed a bike with no identification tag. After writing down the serial number, he contacted the bike shop and learned the bike belonged to Leon Reynolds (O25). Bryan reached out to one of Reynolds’ coworkers who confirmed the bike had been stolen months earlier. He then contacted Reynolds to return the bike. Vice President of In-Service Aircraft Carrier Programs Chris Miner – and Reynolds – met with Bryan to thank him for his actions and to present the award.
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The Earth Day Coloring Contest is for all children (ages 4-16) of HII employees. Visit the Earth Day website to download and print the coloring picture and for more details. The entry form is also found on the Earth Day web page and must be filled out completely for artwork to be considered. All winners will receive a 2018 Earth Day T-shirt and reusable bag.
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Newport News Shipbuilding’s employee resource groups have teamed up to participate in National Walking Day. At 4:30 p.m., ERGs will meet in the parking lot in front of the Mariner’s Museum and walk the Noland Trail until 5:30 p.m. ERGs will compete to see which group can bring out the most people. Following the walk, participants are invited to gather at Juan’s Mexican Café and Cantina, located at 561 Bland Blvd. For questions, contact Mario Carpio (E83) at 688-9425 or via email. All shipbuilders, friends and family are welcome.
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The Progressive Club Cabin Fever Classic will be held at Sleepy Hole Golf Course in Suffolk. The shotgun start is at 1 p.m., and sign-up starts at 11:30 a.m. The tournament will be Captains Choice, and the cost of the event is $300. Following golf, a dinner will be held. For more information contact Buddy Eagle (X71) at 688-3850 or 592-5362.
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The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will sponsor a tour of Continental Automotive, located at 615 Bland Blvd. in Newport News, at 4 p.m. An extended tour and dinner will follow. The cost for SME members and guests is $15. The cost for students and seniors is $10. Note: Safety shoes are required for the tour. No open-toed shoes or sneakers are allowed. To RSVP or for more information, contact John Edwards (E84) at 534-0240.
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The Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotational (PEER) Program is sponsoring a Lunch and Learn from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Bldg. 903 to explain how the program works (for salaried individual contributors), answer questions and provide detailed information on how to sign up. Lunch will be provided. RSVP on the PEER website. For more information, contact Gary Figg (O44) at 688-4495 or Pam DeLar (E65/O44) at 534-2631.
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The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank’s 25th Tastefully Yours, a premier food-tasting event and fundraiser, will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Tickets are $50 (or $60 on the day of the event). To purchase tickets, visit hrfoodbank.org or call 596-7188. Newport News Shipbuilding is a sponsor of the event.
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The “Spear and Gear” Toastmasters Club will host a meeting from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 247 of The Apprentice School (Bldg. 1919). The event is open to all Newport News Shipbuilding employees and no RSVP is required. The event will provide a forum for employees to learn how to become more effective communicators and leaders. For more information, contact Jason Paquette (E83) at 534-2770.
The Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotational (PEER) Program is sponsoring a Lunch and Learn from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Bldg. 77 to explain how the program works (for salaried individual contributors), answer questions and provide detailed information on how to sign up. Lunch will be provided. RSVP on the PEER website. For more information, contact Gary Figg (O44) at 688-4495 or Pam DeLar (E65/O44) at 534-2631.
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The Project Management Institute at Newport News Shipbuilding (PMI-NNS) organization is hosting a Networking Social from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Bar Louie in Hampton. No charge will be provided. To RSVP, visit the PMI-NNS website. For additional questions, email PMI_NNS@hii-nns.com.
Newport News Shipbuilding will participate in Earth Day events with the Virginia Living Museum from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. There will be an NNS tent with banners, information boards, giveaways, etc. Shipbuilders are encouraged to come out with their families to celebrate Earth Day. For more information, visit the Environmental Engineering website or contact Ebony Webb (O27) at 688-3935.
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Attend an information session about MBA Programs for working professionals offered by William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business from 4 until 5:30 p.m. in Classroom 303 in The Apprentice School (Bldg. 1919-3). Register at www.wmflexmba.eventbrite. com. For more information, contact Macie Osborn at 221-3208 or macie.osborn@mason.wm.edu.
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L.E.A.R.N. will host an after-work presentation with Chris Miner, vice president of In-Service Aircraft Carrier Programs, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the VASCIC auditorium. The event is open to all employees by reservation only. Sign up on the L.E.A.R.N. website. See the flier for more information. For questions, contact Tanika Vasquez (O24) at 688-7916 or email LEARN@hii-nns.com.
The Apprentice Alumni Association will host the annual Apprentice Alumni Spring Golf Tournament at Williamsburg National Golf Club. The cost is $80 per golfer and the price includes green fee, 18-hole cart fee, tournament prizes, food and unlimited range balls (one hour prior to start). For more information, contact Fred Peedle (E51) at 688-6682 or visit nnapprentice.com/alumni/news.htm.
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The “Spear and Gear” Toastmasters Club will host a meeting from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Room 247 of The Apprentice School (Bldg. 1919). The event is open to all Newport News Shipbuilding employees and no RSVP is required. The event will provide a forum for employees to learn how to become more effective communicators and leaders. For more information, contact Jason Paquette (E83) at 534-2770.
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FURNISHINGS & APPLIANCES Entertainment Center - Full size with shelving for all components, CDs, DVDs, etc. $50. (757) 771-0121 Dining Set - Sturdy solid wood (light tone) oval table with 4 chairs and leaf. Farm style. Good condition. $175. (757) 268-1080 Bedroom Suite - Dresser with mirror, chest of drawers, end table and head board. $200. Pics available. (757) 619-3903 Whirlpool Microwave - Brand new, in box, black stainless steel 2.1 cu.ft. Whirlpool microwave. Model #WMH53521HV. $400 OBO. (757) 902-6424 Kirby Vacuum - Includes all attachments. $150. (757) 748-9838 Household Furniture - Full bedroom set, 4 chests of Drawers, 2 bookcases, small desk. Good cond. Reasonable. (757) 771-0121 Whitney Console Piano - Family owned, ready for new home. Have pics. $200. (757) 817-5607
1995 Pontiac Firebird V6 - T-tops, 5-speed. New leather seats. 100K miles. $3,000. (757) 329-6761
Woodworking Projects - Benches, tables, desks, exterior shelves, etc. Priced for cost of materials. Have pics to show work. (757) 705-4602
2005 V6 Mustang Convertible Red. 100K miles. Pics avail. $4,500. (757) 329-6761
Cocktail Table - Large glass-top cocktail table, excellent condition. $50. (757) 508-2119
Motocycle Handlebars 7/8" 35mm clip-on handlebars. Black; T6061 AL - Billet. $35. (757) 647-8913
Table Lamps - Two large table lamps with tassel shades, excellent condition. $75. (757) 508-2119
1997 Toyota 4Runner - SR5, 4WD, automatic, A/C, sunroof, cloth interior, 212K mi. $3,700. (757) 303-6686 2008 Lincoln Town Car - Only has 60,000 miles and is in excellent condition. (757) 810-5975.
End Tables - 2 large glass-top end tables, excellent condition. $75. (757) 508-2119 Full-Size Sofa - Comfortable floral print full size sofa, excellent condition, smoke-free environment. $150. (757) 508-2119
Memory Foam/Latex Bed and Frame - Queen w/frame, bkcase headboard. Base 3" 35 ILD, Mid 3" 28 ILD Ltx. Top 3" 4-lb Mem Foam. Nice. $400. (757) 775-4776.
REAL ESTATE Real Estate Wanted - We buy homes “as-is.” No hassle, we can close on your timeline. Text (757) 656-6373 OBX Rental - Mile Post 11, 3 bdrm/2 bath between highways; walk to beach,restaurants – google “beachdazenagshead” (757) 681-7532 Beach House for Rent - 3 Bdrm, 1-1/2 Bth on Beach Rd, Kitty Hawk, $950/$100 deposit. Beautiful ocean view. (757) 846-1036 House for Rent in Norfolk - 4 BR, 2BA 2,000 sq.ft. LR, FamRm, Eat-in Kitch w/fridge, w2w carp, cent Heat/ AC, laundry rm. Big yd on lake. (757) 340-6653 House for Sale - 4 BR/2.5 BA in RiverBluff on the Nansemond River. Completely upgraded. (843) 822-9854 Home for Rent - 3 bdrm,2 bath,1,225 sq. ft, Burnetts Mill in Suffolk. Pond in backyard. $1,250/month. Deposit & refs req. (757) 618-6007 Land for Sale - 3 lots, 10 acres each in Gates, N.C., just across state line. Septic approved. Buy before we timber. (757) 334-5526 Condo for Rent - 2br/1ba, 2nd fl condo in Colonial Williamsburg, 850 SF. All app and W/D. Security dep. and no pets. $1,000./mo. (757) 848-7229 House for Rent - 3 BR & 2 full baths in Hampton. 7 minutes from shipyard. $1,000 per month. (757) 871-9627 House For Rent In Buckroe - 2028 Richard Ave. 2 Bdrm/1Ba house. $700/month. See Zillow for pics and more details. (757) 636-2544.
Home for Rent - 2 BR, 1 Bath single family home on owners property. Incl fridge and stove. No w/d or pets. $825/mo. (757) 715-5460 House for Rent - 2 bdrm, 1 ba close to shipyard. $650/mo. (757) 955-0117
MISCELLANEOUS Toyota Denso Plugs - 8 denso iridium plugs SC20HR11 long life plugs. Toyota PN 90919-01253. $5/plug. (804) 731-7579. Order Flowers Today - Gift baskets, flowers & balloons. We deliver or pickup at 97 Main St., NN. (757) 599-0100 Playpen - Portable/foldable playpen/ crib with mobile and case. Adjustable height. Clean. $20. (757) 268-1080 Housekeeper - Taking up new clients at an affordable rate and on your time. Licensed and insured. (254) 368-8320 Creative Carpentry - Specialize in decks, crown moulding, drywall, painting, tile, shower doors. Fair prices. (706) 857-8571 Handstamped Items - Cuff bracelets, key chains and necklace pendants handstamped to fit you. Call or text after 4 p.m. (757) 236-0789 Manfrotto Tripod - 60" Compact Action Tripod. Black. Good condition. Great for entry-level DSLR camera. $40. (757) 474-5919 The North Face Gore-Tex Jacket - Brand new with tags. North Face Apex Flex GTX jacket. Size large, color is black. Have pics. $165. (757) 724-8289 Weber Grill 18” Smokey Mountain Grill w/BBQ Guru Party-Q Temperature Control. New combined $450. Selling for $275. (757) 812-2719
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EMPLOYEE CLASSIFIEDS MISCELLANEOUS Wedding Dress and Slip Size 8. Pictures available. (757) 692-8736 Roofing and Siding - Crawl space repairs. Honest, competitive prices. Lic. and insured. References avail. (757) 641-0738 Va Tech Hokie Club Dinner - With speaker Bud Foster. April 30, 6 p.m. at Warwick Yacht Club. Cost: $48. (757) 880-4164 Free Accent Nail ColorStreet - 100% nail polish in an easy to apply strip. No heat or tools required. No dry time. No hassle. (757) 955-0166 Riding Lawn Mower - Poulon pro 42inch hyd static trans bought new last year. Used 1 summer. $900. (757) 846-4728 Small Dog Carrier - Gray plastic dog carrier/kennel. Good condition, photo on request. $5. (757) 508-0692 A/C Service - Spring cleaning and tune-up special until April 30. (757) 771-3441 Rototiller - 5hp rototiller. Not planting a garden anymore. Works great. $110. (757) 771-3441 Tractors - 1954 Farmall SuperC restored. EC. $6,500. 1971 JD 4320 120 hp EC. $13,500. (757) 357-5552 Hay Equipment - JD1219 & Hesston 1214 Mower Conditioners, JD24T baler, elevator, 4wheel rake, NH tedder & more. GC. (757) 357-5552 Personal Protection Specialist Teaches you how to protect yourself and your clients. DCJS approved. (757) 344-8975 Self Defense and Safety Class - SelfDefense Classes with certificate. Certified Instructors. $50. (757) 344-8975 Home Cleaning General home cleaning. Free estimates. Special occasion cleaning welcomed. Licensed & insured. (757) 371-3904
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Pest Terminator - Free inspections: Expert pest, termite, moisture control, under house repairs & poly installation. (757) 873-4999
U.S. Divers Adult Snorkel Set - Aqua Lung Model Med-Lg (89.5) fins/snorkel/mask. Navy blue. Used once, orig. pkg. $15. Text (757) 775-4776
Baby Hedgehogs Newborn hedgehogs. Ready to go home in 4 weeks. Fun family pocket pet. $150. (757) 705-4602
Items - Microwaves, $35 & Weed eater, $35. Heaters, & $35. Ionic air purifier, & $65. 4 Wheel walker, (757) 218-2946
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Gutter Cleaning - We clean gutters by hand, bag the debris, flush your down spouts. Licensed and insured. (757) 810-5115 House Washing - House, roof and concrete cleaning. Most of our methods are used with less than 500 PSI. Licensed. (757) 810-5115 Iron Force Cast-iron Air Compress - 60 gallon 140 PSI HP, good condition, no issues. $400 OBO. Text for pictures. (252) 312-8793. Items - Adjust Weight Bench 170 lbs of steel, dumbbell, $199. Leather high back office chair, $65. NXT bike, $550. (757) 218-2946 Mens Wedding Band - 14K WG. Size 9. Pics. (757) 647-8913 Exercise Equipment - Treadmills, $199 to $299. Ellipticals, $50 to $135. Exercise bikes, $65 to $220. Treadclimber TC 10, $399. (757) 218-2946. Lawn Care - Tree service, tree removal, stump grinding. Lawn care, lot clean up. Licensed and insured. (757) 933-3856. Firewood - Split oak and pecan hardwood. 1/2 cord, $95. Full cord, $180. Bundles avail. Local delivery. (757) 715-5460
Lefty Youth Ball Glove. - Wilson A440 Fast Pitch youth glove. New condition. Worn twice. Fits right hand. $15. Text for pics. (757) 288-9821 Pottery Kiln - Pottery Kiln Model J230 needs elements, bricks good shape, $200. OBO (757) 871-9072
HOBBIES 1:1 Guitar Classes - Midtown NN. Flexible scheduling. Read/ play std notation, chords/theory. Call/txt rates, class times. (757) 528-7017 21-Speed Bicycle - Giant Cypress; M 26" whls; great condition. $150. (757) 647-8913 Body Glove Adult Snorkel Set Surge Fin model, Size 5-6 fins, snorkel & mask. Optic green. Used once, orig. pkg. $15. Text (757) 775-4776 U.S. Divers Adult Snorkel Set - Aqua Lung Model Med-Lg (8-9.5) fins/ snorkel/mask. Navy blue. Used once, orig. pkg. $15. Text (757) 775-4776 Lefty Youth Ball Glove. - Wilson A440 Fast Pitch youth glove. New condition. Worn twice. Fits right hand. $15. Text for pics. (757) 288-9821 Va Tech Hokie Club Golf Classic 9 a.m. April 16 at Kingsmill Resort Woods Course. 4-person Captains Choice. (757) 784-0351
Massage Table - Earthlite Pro massage table w/carrying case, headrest pad, face cradle, oil holster & more. $225 OBO. (757) 812-2720
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Lawn Tractor & Dump Cart - Murry 38" cut tractor with Craftsman dump cart. Extra mulching blades & more included. $350. (757) 775-4776
Bearded Dragon - Kai, 1 yr old male orange and grey. Tank, lighting, all extra items included. $80 OBO. (757) 298-8586
Body Glove Adult Snorkel Set Surge Fin model, Size 5-6 fins, snorkel & mask. Optic green. Used once, orig. pkg. $15. Text (757) 775-4776
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Full German Rottweiler Puppies - Micro chipped and will have all shots. $300 deposit. $800 total. (440) 537-1298 2 Bird Cages - 1 large cage ($150) & 1 medium ($80). Assembled. Call for pics & dimensions, leave message. (757) 409-8200
FREE ITEMS King Size Mattress/Box Spring Set - Good condition. Pick up in Western Branch of Chesapeake. (757) 573-5775 Karla Crump CD Release Party - April 7 at 2 p.m. at the Vanguard. Free and open to the public. (757) 292-8323. Free TVs - Two 25" Toshiba TVs in working order. Must pick up. (757) 812-2720
WANTED Williamsburg Rideshare - Looking for people to rideshare from Williamsburg. First shift 7-3:30 (flexible). (757) 784-6381 Commuter Van - From Va. Beach to NNS daily 1st shift. Van leaves from Diamond Springs Rd. Text 'VANRIDE' to (757) 450-6740 Pi Sigma Phi Fraternity - Gathering history. All Pi Sigma Phi apprentice fraternity brothers, please contact Brooke at (757) 380-3289 Washer & Dryer - Broken washers & dryers that are in your way. Will pick up for free. (757) 617-0100 2nd Shift Ride to NNS - Leaves Ahoskie 12:55 p.m. Pickup in WintonGates County. (252) 287-7395 Wanted Topsoil (757) 329-6761
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