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A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
Shipbuilders and Suppliers Meet Pictured from left are Stephanie Conover, Kendra Queeney, Ray Montgomery, Bryan Caccavale and Richard Giannini, ACIBC chair. Photo by Lena Wallace
Shipbuilders and suppliers met virtually for the first phase of Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition (ACIBC) Action Days on March 31. The annual event is usually held in Washington, D.C., but this year it was livestreamed from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ corporate office in Newport News to abide by COVID-19 guidelines. ACIBC represents businesses that supply parts, equipment and services for the construction and maintenance of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. The coalition discussed updates on New Construction and In-Service aircraft carrier programs at Newport News Shipbuilding with a focus on new technology. Lucas Hicks, vice president of New Construction Aircraft Carrier Programs, said suppliers are essential to help with USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) shock trials and planned incremental availability. In terms of new construction, shipbuilders are making progress on structural units for Enterprise (CVN 80). “There is more preoutfitting occurring, and shipbuilders are using digital tools instead of paper drawings,” he said. Technological advancement is a priority to Navy leaders.
“Our responsibility is to modernize the naval force,” said Vice Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, commander of Naval Air Forces and Naval Air Force, Pacific Fleet. “It’s essential to incorporate new technology into the aircraft carriers to remain competitive.” Todd West, vice president In-Service Aircraft Carrier Programs, said shipbuilders are preparing for the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), which will soon arrive at NNS. The overhaul will begin as shipbuilders continue RCOH work on USS George Washington (CVN 73). “The ability to transition from one RCOH to another without interruption is incredible,” he said. Stephanie Conover is the director of Supply Chain Procurement at NNS. “It’s important for us to understand the entire supply chain in a supplier’s organization for the integrity of the Department of Defense,” she said. “It is an honor to work with each of the suppliers.” The second phase of ACIBC is today, April 12. Suppliers are meeting virtually with members of Congress to discuss the importance of aircraft carrier programs.
Remembering the USS Thresher Tragedy Saturday marked the 58th anniversary of the sinking of submarine USS Thresher. On April 10, 1963, Thresher commenced a deep dive test as part of its sea trials off the coast of New England. At approximately 9:15 a.m., communications with the submarine were lost and all 129 officers, crew and civilians aboard perished. An investigation concluded the loss of Thresher was in all probability due to a casting, piping or welding failure that flooded the engine room with water, causing electrical and power failures and the eventual loss of the boat. Although Thresher was not built by Newport News Shipbuilding, its somber anniversary is a time to
reflect on the importance of first-time quality. Watch Ron Murray, vice president of Quality, share the story of Thresher on MyNNS. NNS sounded the shipyard whistle at 9:15 a.m. Friday, April 9, for 58 seconds and observed a moment of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the tragedy. Shipbuilders were asked to reflect on ways in which they could ensure the first-time quality of all NNS products and processes.
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37th Street Traffic Gate to Zone Parking Update It’s been nearly a month since Newport Close Newport News Shipbuilding’s 37th Street traffic gate will close to inbound and outbound traffic effective Monday, April 26. The closure is one of several changes being made to vehicle access points at the shipyard to increase security and efficiency while controlling costs. The Railroad West traffic gate on Warwick Boulevard will be open for inbound traffic from 4 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. It will be open for outbound traffic 24 hours a day, including weekends. Access through the Railroad West gate will be restricted to company vehicles, unrestricted blue pass holders, restricted green pass holders and select vendor partners that have approval from NNS Security. All other vehicles will be required to use the Vehicle Inspection Station (VIS) in the North Yard for entry. The VIS will remain available for entry and exit at all times.
HII Scholarship Fund Application Deadline is April 16
The Huntington Ingalls Industries Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year until 4 p.m. on Friday, April 16.
The scholarship fund is for dependent children of eligible HII employees enrolled in post-secondary college education (two- or four-year programs) and prekindergarten school readiness programs. It is administered by Scholarship America.
News Shipbuilding implemented zone parking in all company-owned lots.
“The Parking and Transportation team would like to thank everyone for their feedback and making the transition from open to zone parking successful,” said Wayne Potter, project lead. “Our team continues to prepare for an increased number of employees, contractors, sailors and government personnel to be onsite as more people become vaccinated and as NNS prepares for expected ship arrivals later this year. The team will continue to monitor parking lots to ensure maximum capacity and make adjustments as necessary.” In addition to parking lots, the team is also closely monitoring shuttle services. “We are committed to ensuring our shuttles provide
New signs were installed prior to the implementation of zone parking in March. Photo by Matt Hildreth
timely service and encourage employees to take advantage of the system,” Potter said. Information regarding NNS’ zone parking – including parking and shuttle maps – is available at nns.huntingtoningalls.com/ parking-transportation.
Benefits Team Offers Virtual Benefits Fair This year’s benefits annual enrollment is April 19-30. To help employees learn about their benefit options – even while working from home – Newport News Shipbuilding’s benefits team is hosting a new virtual benefits fair, available April 12-May 14. Employees and families can log in to visit virtual booths, chat with benefits representatives and watch videos to learn more about their coverage options. “The virtual benefits fair is a great new offering for employees because it provides flexibility,” benefits manager Lisa Sheppard said. “Employees and their families can log in from their own computer whenever it’s convenient for them – no more taking time off to get to a benefits fair in person.” Employees are encouraged to access the virtual benefits fair and participate in the live presentations from a personal device to ensure the best experience. Employees can log in to access the fair at www.hii.vfairs.com.
Volunteer Spotlight: Andria Shearin April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week. Read below to learn why Andria Shearin (X42) is among the shipbuilders who serve the community. Visit nns.yourcause.com to learn about volunteer opportunities.
Children of all HII employees are eligible to apply, with the exception of children of senior executives and employees who have been with the company for less than two years. The selection process is independent of HII and based on both scholarship and financial need. No employee or officer of HII will play a part in the selection process.
“Volunteering at all Newport News Shipbuilding blood drives is about making a difference. As an X42 employee, it doesn’t only mean that I have an opportunity to build ships, it also gives me the opportunity to volunteer my time in support of our loyal donors who donate blood on a regular basis to help in the fight against COVID-19. Blood donors save lives. One single blood drive can save at least 63 lives and all I have to do is volunteer six hours of my time. Why wouldn’t I continue to volunteer for each drive? Before coming to NNS, my mission for over 20 years was serving and protecting near and afar. So for me, giving back and making a difference for the community and NNS is also mission driven, which continues to be very important to me.
Learn more about the program and apply at huntingtoningalls.com/scholarship.
The Coronavirus pandemic made me appreciate my life and family more and realize how blessed I truly am. Instead of complaining or focusing on the negatives, I find myself realizing the positives by volunteering and helping save lives in different ways.”
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AROUND THE YARD 2021 Business Ethics Survey Begins Today The Huntington Ingalls Industries 2021 Business Ethics Survey will be held April 12-30. “Ethical behavior is one of our most important workplace responsibilities,” said Susan Jacobs, vice president of Human Resources and Administration. “One way to demonstrate our commitment to an ethical culture is through the use of surveys. All employees are encouraged to participate and individual responses will remain 100% confidential.” Employees with computer access will receive an email with a link to the survey. Those without company computer access will be able to take the survey online, via the NNS to Go app or by visiting an NNS survey site. To participate, employees will need to enter their MyID, which can be found in Outlook or on a paystub. Read a flyer or Distribution A Memo for additional information about this year’s survey including charging instructions.
Registration Opens for the BeWell for Life 5K The NNS 5K is now the BeWell for Life 5K. This year’s event will be a virtual race held on the weekend of May 15 and 16. Interested employees and their friends and family members can register now through May 14 at quadmedical.redpodium.com/ bewell-for-life-5k. The first 200 registrants will receive a free T-shirt. The race will support the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, which is part of the Feeding American organization. Participants are encouraged to give to help end hunger in local communities. One 5K finisher will win a runner’s kit, which includes a fuel belt, Road ID, water bottle and running socks. Sign up for more information.
Security Policy Change Reminder Effective April 15, Security (O15) will start issuing badges to Newport News Shipbuilding suppliers with a Restricted Data (RD) indicator. NNS contractors and suppliers were notified via a Jan. 13 memo that any visitor requiring access to RD areas at the shipyard must be indoctrinated with RD in the government’s system for maintaining security clearances. NNS contractors and suppliers currently possessing the old badges with RD area access will have to change out to the new RD badges no later than Dec. 31. For more information, see the Security News Flash regarding the change or the applicable Standard Shipbuilding Procedure. Email NNSSecCompliancePrg@hii-nns.com for questions.
Upcoming Blood Drives Newport News Shipbuilding is hosting blood drives in support of the American Red Cross. A time charge will be provided for employees who donate. The Red Cross also will test all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies as an additional health service. Blood drives will be held from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in Bldg. 520-6 (James River Room) on the following dates: • May 6
• June 3
• May 25
• June 9
To schedule an appointment, contact Natasha Eck or Sunny Lee via email.
NNS Accepting Nominations for STEP Ahead Awards STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead was founded in 2012 by the Manufacturing Institute to celebrate women making a difference within the manufacturing industry through leadership, mentorship, engagement, promotion and advocacy. The nationally recognized Step Ahead Award honors women who have proven to be an inspiration to future female leaders through mentorship and practices. STEP Ahead nominations for the 2022 conference are being accepted through April 30. More information about the awards and nomination categories is available on MyNNS.
COVID-19 Updates Newport News Shipbuilding is now posting reported COVID-19 cases at on a weekly basis, not daily at nns.huntingtoningalls.com/411. The entry will include all cases reported from the previous week and follow the practice of including as much information as possible while respecting employee privacy laws. Employees who are unable to work due to an adverse reaction from a COVID-19 vaccination can use standard leave options. If an employee does not use these options, unpaid missed time will not be held against them for disciplinary purposes.
Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Cases reported last week: 69
Total cases at NNS: 3,383
Total number of NNS employees medically cleared to return to work: 2,631
See case details at nns.huntingtoningalls.com/411.
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DATEBOOK APRIL 13, 20 & 27
Join HII Family Health Center physical therapists for a three-part, weightlifting webinar series that focuses on injury prevention and safe body mechanics. Sessions are available at noon on April 13, 20 and 27. Register at www.myquadmed.com/BeWell.
APRIL 14
The Professional Enhancement and Enrichment Rotation (PEER) Program is hosting a learn at lunch WebEx event for potential candidates from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The program is open to salaried individual contributors. To sign up, visit the PEER Program website on MyNNS or email PEERProgram@hii-nns.com.
APRIL 14
Join Engineering & Design and guest speaker Butch Brenton from noon until 12:30 p.m. for a Virtual Learning Session (VLS) on design thinking. Design thinking is an innovative problem-solving process rooted in a set of skills, that help people apply creativity to effectively solve problems in daily life and any industry. Learn how to apply design thinking to problems you are trying to solve. Sign up on MyNNS to receive a calendar invite to attend. No charge is provided. For questions and concerns, email E&D Connections.
APRIL 14
Do your loved ones have all the information they would need should anything unexpected happen? FitNNS is hosting a WebEx Lunch ‘n’ Learn event from noon until 12:30 p.m. to teach shipbuilders why you should have an emergency book in place and how to make your own. All participants will receive a template to use to create their own emergency book. Register on MyNNS. For questions, contact Cailee Helmick via email. No charge number will be provided.
APRIL 17
The Apprentice School will celebrate the Class of 2020 with a drive-in gradution ceremony at 10 a.m. In-person attendance is limited. However, the event will be broadcast live at nns.huntingtoningalls.com/graduation.
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Join Newport News Shipbuilding Gives to celebrate National Volunteer Week via WebEx from noon until 12:30 p.m. Xavier Beale, vice president of Trades, and NNS volunteer Angelo Maker (X44) will speak during the event. Sign up on MyNNS.
APRIL 21
Join Engineering & Design and I&DENTITY from noon until 12:30 p.m. for a Virtual Learning Session (VLS) on Unconscious Bias 102. The session will include a recap of Unconscious Bias 101 and dig into three additional types of unconscious biases, how they might show up in the workplace, and what you can do to avoid them. Sign up on MyNNS to receive a calendar invite to attend. No charge is provided. For questions and concerns, email E&D Connections.
APRIL 22
Spear and Gear Toastmasters welcomes all shipbuilders to a joint Toastmasters Zoom meeting with the Langley Toastmasters Club, located in Hampton, at 6 p.m. For more information, RSVP to the club’s email address: SpearandGearToastmasters@gmail.com.
APRIL 28
Join Engineering & Design and the E&D Change Agent Team from noon until 12:30 p.m. for a Virtual Learning Session (VLS) on work-life balance for managers. Managers have more influence over the work-life balance of their direct reports than you might think. As a participant, you will learn some tips and tools to help you give your people what they need to better manage their work-life while increasing their productivity and engagement. You do not have to be a manager to attend, leaders can apply these tips and tools. Sign up on MyNNS to receive a calendar invite to attend. No charge is provided. For questions and concerns, email E&D Connections.
APRIL 28
Join the Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG) at 4 p.m. for a discussion about veterans benefits and Virginia state legislation with Bill Ashton, chairman of the Joint Leadership Council for Veterans. This will be a Zoom event and is open to all NNS employees. No charge number will be provided. The Zoom meeting ID is 89897672430. Register on MyNNS. For more information, visit VERG’s website or contact Clara Anderson via email.
APRIL 27
The Engagement and Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) offices invite shipbuilders to join a Lunch and Learn Action Planning Progression Session from noon until 12:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to make changes and updates to their team’s “one thing” Gallup Access. Attendees also will learn how to use the “State of the Team” tool in reference to action planning. Register on MyNNS.
APRIL 27
The L.E.A.R.N. Program and the Generational Integration Focus Team (GIFT) will host an after-work presentation with Jonathan Arena, vice president and chief counsel, from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m. via WebEx. The event is open to all employees by reservation only. Sign up on the L.E.A.R.N. website on MyNNS. No charge is provided. For questions, contact Tanika Vasquez (E08) at 688-7916, Chris Porro (E47) at 534-0332, or email LEARN@hii-nns.com.
GO THE DISTANCE CHALLENGE
Register on MyNNS to participate in the FitNNS Go the Social Distance Challenge from April 12-May 28. Whatever goal you set, we challenge and encourage you to Go the Distance with it. Your personal goal could be a literal distance (a certain mileage or number of steps), or a more abstract distance, like a savings or debt goal, a weightlifting or gym goal, an education goal, or a goal to better your family life. Be creative, and choose any distance that’s meaningful to you. All participants will receive a T-shirt, and grand prize winners will be drawn at the end of the challenge.
Join WiSE from noon until 12:30 p.m. via WebEx for an education and skills development event on facilitation. No charge number will be provided. Register on MyNNS.
NNS SAFETY REPORT
Compared to figures from March 2020
SEEKING SHIPBUILDERS
Visit www.buildyourcareer.com to search for the latest NNS job openings.
Job Title
Req Number
Dept.
Location
Designer 2 Designer 4 Pipefitter Trainee Pipefitter Entry-level Pipefitter Experienced
4099 3732 5416 5423 5419
E83 E24 X42 X42 X42
Newport News Newport News Newport News Newport News Newport News
Employees are encouraged to use MyHR or the “Current HII Employees Job Search” button at www.buildyourcareer.com to apply. The company continues to offer cash bonus awards for referrals to select positions, visit www.huntingtoningalls.com/hii-careers/refer-a-friend for more information.
Year-to-Date Injuries
427 (up 70%)
Year-to-Date Injuries with Days Away, Restricted or Transferred
238 (up 36%) Safety Task Team Inspection Closure Rate
95% (19% above goal)
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!
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ENABLE OUR WORKFORCE
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) ACE Ship Design Manager Team
Seth Fitch, E20; Pamela Hayes, E49; Michelle Kirby, E49; Demetria Petty-Manes, E49; Wendell Ramey, E49 Nominator: Matthew Kirkham
Embedded Instructors Conducting Deck Plate Requalifications
Roderick Bazemore, O67; Mark Gillis, O67; Rocky Jones, O67; Brandon Martin, O67; Russell Massengill, O67; Arthur Reviea, O67; Eric Rountree, O67; Nicholas West, O67; Tony Winborne, O67; Dustin Woodward, O67; Eric Wynne, O67 Nominator: Travis Parker
Rayquan Andrews, O43; Jacob Bland, O51; George Burrus Jr., O46; Donald Butler, O46; Olivia Catron, X06; Patrick Costello, O46; Kyle Elmore, O45; Daniel Fryer, O46; Adam Green, O45; Jamica Jones, O43; Robert Kello, O43; Brandon Mallison, O43; Shamar Marsh, O43; Christopher Munford, O43; Patrick Nicholson, O43; Christopher Page, N358; Nathan Price, O46; Earl Pruitt Jr., O43; David Roe, O43; Michael Romanelli, O41; Rian Sabo, E49; Carlos Velez III, O43; Wayne Wallace, O46 Nominator: Frederick Saalbach
John F. Kennedy (CVN 79): Door Storage Improvement Project
Logistics Ergonomics Team
Amanda Jackson, O53; Michael Jennings, O53; Brandon Spaulding, O53; Rodney Thornton Jr., O53 Nominator: Valerie Smith
Maurice Clark, O53; Aaron Clements, X51; Charles Daniel III, X51; David Lucic, O53; Paul Mikszewski, O53; Lagena Moore, O53; Raysean Powell, O53; Wanda Taylor, O53; Danielle Whitby, O53; Casi Wyatt, O53 Nominator: Dave White
Sail Nut Protection Process Improvement
EXECUTE EFFICIENTLY
Phillip Armstrong, E06; Robert Askew, N960; William Blyth, X47; James Buffin, N910; Michael Clark, E51; James Clemons, X47; Matthew Dupont, E03; William Gurkin IV, E47; Richard Leybold, E51; Douglas McKertcher, N960; Keith Melton, O63; Daniel Morgan, X47; Christopher Plummer, X47; Haijun Ramoundos, E46; Michael Robinson, E51; Robert Smole, E47; Timothy Stull, O63; Paul Swank, X51; William Tanner Jr., E51; Kasey Tevis, X10; William Topping, E51; James Whitley, N910; Kremlin Yee, X47; John Zimmerman Jr., E33 Nominator: Robert Staha
Trades Mobile Craft Learning Centers
Raymond Breen, O46; Patrick Costello, O46; Dave Gordula, O41; Brian Hill, X36; Christian Maples, O46; Dale Martin Sr., O55; Nathan Price, O46; Brett Silver, O46; Rene Thomas, O69; Michael Wallace, O46; Wayne Wallace, O46; Wendell Williams Jr., O41 Nominator: William Boyd
USS George Washington (CVN 73) Shield Tank Cooling Coil Repair
Diana Dhanvada, E83; Mark Henzel, E83; Emil Kercsi, E83; Jeffrey Kikel, E37; Kwang Lee, E83; James Lewis, E81; Kodie Littlefield, E83; Brian MacDonald, E83; Joel Mendoza Jr., E81; Michael Miller, E37; Stephen Rosen, E83; Terry Smith, E83; Randolph Snook, E81 Nominator: Nicholas Zaremba
AFFF System Certification Testing/ Flight Deck Certification
Matthew Absi, E26; Gary Callow, E26; Charles Garcia, E26; Sarah Goodman, E44; Gregory Harju, E26; Donald Harrell Jr., K47; Terry Hollingshead, E26; Melissa Juhasz, E26; Todd Krenzer, E15; Lon McReynolds, X01; Talal Mian, E25; Timothy Sherrange, E26; Adrian Shirley, E25; Stephen Spangler, E44; Matthew Stanley, E24; John Vandenberg, E26; Martin Zak, E25 Nominator: Sean Coons
Joshua Turner, E49 Nominator: Walter Kennedy Jr.
“Bob” and “Sharon” Tool and Material Fixtures
Richard Ashworth, M30; David Dea, M30; Jacob Denson, O22; Aaron Goetz, X42; Kenneth Quinn Jr., M30; Christopher Skiba, E47; Timothy Spikes, X42 Nominator: Robert Lane
SDI Program
Joseph Charland, O05; John Ullery, O05; Johnnie Welch, O05 Nominator: Paula Bond
John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Caucus Team Brandon Corprew, O79; Zeb Johnston, O79; Jon West, O79 Nominator: Jennifer Miller
USS George Washington (CVN 73) #1 Plant Reactor Main Steam Hydro
Eric Anderson, K45; Calvin Banks, X42; Dennis Barrow, X18; Anthony Burgos Rivera, X18; Lynwood Collier, X18; Jeffery Daniels, X42; Stephen Foster, X18; Michael Goforth, K47; David Jerkins, X18; Brandon Killian, X42; Jeremy Lowe, X18; Dazmaine Luckett, X42; Willie Mitchell Jr., X18; Joshua Nelson, X18; Stanford Polonsky III, X18; Robert Reed, X42; Brandon Reeves, X18; Dwight Richardson, X42; Juan Rodriguez, X42; Marcus Ryder, X42; Carlton Sessoms, X18; Tyquan Stewart, X42; Christopher Stubblefield, X18; Micaiah White, X42 Nominator: William McKinley
Enterprise (CVN 80) Material Incentive – Value Stream Material Management
Stacy Armstrong, O51; Hollis Bridges, X76; Joe Brown Jr., X76; Bruce Cashwell, O59; DaWanda DeValda, O51; Victoria Fiorentino, O51; Tanya Gilchrist, O51; Susan Gray, O51; Sunny Harvat, O59; Andrew Kiczek, O51; Jack Lemmon, O51; Marion Lonstein, O51; Caitlin Mcintosh, X76; Terri Mitchell, O51; Jeffrey Newell, X76; Craig Phaup, O51; Natalie Simpson, O51; Madison Spence, O51; Janell Taylor, O51; Amber Weaver, X76; Peder Wennberg Jr., X76; Kurt Werlau, X76; Donald Williams Jr., O51 Nominator: Kelly MacDonald
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Propulsion Plant Schedule Mitigation for #4CTG Rotor Removal Regina Addy, O51; Reed Clifford, O51; Kristina Giddinge, O51; Michael Journiette, E64; Stephen Newport, O51; Daniel Pirolli, O51; Jason Robinson, X69 Nominator: Jessica Gomez
S4 Sub-Projects
Mary Adams, T55; Nancy Friday, T54; Tammy Gorbett, T55; Lauren McHenry, T55; Melody Turlington, T55 Nominator: Stephen Schultz
Top Gun Welders 2020
Casey Bill, M30; James Boyce Jr., X18; Justin Breault, X18; Joshua Chandler, X18; Billy Davis, M30; Jacob Fiala, X18; James Holland, X18; Allen Kreicar, X18; Ryan Leroux, M30; Paul McDonald, X18; Brandon Neitzke, X18; David Nemo Jr., X18; Mark Paine, X18; Andrew Perry, M30; Satchel Powell, M30; Caleb Shute, X18; Carlton Sloan, X18; John Spence Jr., X18; Michael Taylor, X18; William Umland, X18 Nominator: Robert Lane
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78): WOO & ISE Planning/Preparations and Execution Support
Shareta Brown, X44; Fred Fisher Jr., X01; Gregory Howard, X01; Shelton Laws, X01; Brent Linton, X44; Micah Meeks, X01; Cedric Williams, X44 Nominator: Eric Bunch
Block Point Release Preparation and Testing
Bakari Haley Sr., X47; Adam Hill, X47; Erika Myers, X47; Kenneth Ricks, X47; Paul Salisbury, X47; Shawn Walker, X47; Jazzmin Wilkins, X47; Ashlyn Younkins, X47 Nominator: Robert Winslow
Enterprise Java License Cost Avoidance
Cliff Carr, T54; Chris Dove, T54; Jim Hart, T52; Jason Larsen, T54; Khoa Le, T54; Paul Lentz, T53; Jason Perry, T54; Rick Vailati III, T54 Nominator: Frederick Bowers
John F. Kennedy (CVN 79): EASR FNDN Installation and Alignment
Vincent Barone, X18; Patrick Coffey, O68; Tyler Cook, X11; Paul Dreybus, X11; Benjamin Freeman, X11; Reggienald Hall Jr., K47; Richard Henry, E22; William Huff Jr., K47; Stephen Hux, O68; John Leigh III, X11; Michael Motisi, X11; Christina Munn, X18; Louis Picolo Jr., O68; Leshaun Pruden, X11; Alexis Turner, X18; Adam Turner, X18; Antoine Wilburn, O68 Nominator: Matthew Perry
Incorporate Fire Prevention and Control Manual into the Health and Safety Manual Jason Dalson, X18; Frank Long, O15; Scott Markwith, X18; Amy Tiedemann, K47; David Velazquez, O27; John Ward Jr., O27; Ebony Webb, O27 Nominator: George Riefler
Electronic Review of Supplier Objective Quality Evidence
Mary Kathleen Benjamin, O58; Earl Brewer, O58; Christiana Cyriaque, O58; Jarrod Doyle, O58; Eldridge Firth, O58; Beth Gardner, O58; David Glosson, O58; Joseph Jones, O58; Joseph Lafferty, O58; Raymond Lichniak, O58; Kristie Lundy, O58; Shelby Pankey, O58; Peyton Tate III, O58; Delbert Taylor, O58; Karen Tucker, O58 Nominator: David Nolte
SCM A3 Project Support, Testing and Development
Tracey Atkins, O51; Parrish Blowe, O59; Cory Bonomo, O51; David Buchanan II, O55; Anne Butcher, O59; James Englert, O55; Tina Godsey, O51; Janet Hanson, O55; Lauren Hill, O59; Kathy Johnson, O51; Logan Miller, O51; Brandon Mills, O51; Donna Walden, O55; Betty Zambrano, O51 Nominator: Paul Tuzzolo
VCS Pipefitting Excellence
Devan Blackley, X42; Justin Cobb, X42; Shalek Colon, X42; Ryan Frazier, X42; Xavier Harmon, X42; Timothy Hart Jr., X42; Hunter Hooker, X42; Justin James, X42; Travis Johnson, X42; Joseph Lepera, X42; Anthony Luna, X42; Toby Poet, X42; Trevor Stoupa, X42; Isaiah Washington, X42; Tyler Winegrad, X42 Nominator: Zachary Gaskins
Montana (SSN 794) Team Excellence in Retractable Bow Plane Disassembly
Willie Bell II, X43; Carlos Benitez Garcia, E14; Kyle Benner, X43; Vernon Bray, X43; Brandon Brewster, X43; Vernon Christian, X43; James Gilliam Jr., K46; Taylor Herring, K46; Tatsuya Nakamura, E14; Steffon Savage, X43; Dominic Tribble, X43; Michael Upton, K46; Brian Vande Pol, E14; Tyler Walkup, X43; Kenneth Watts, X43; Taylor Weeks, X43; James Wigley, X82 Nominator: Richard Plumlee Jr.
New Jersey (SSN 796) 5/6 C-SEAM Welding Excellence
Charles Albright Jr., X18; Devon Anderson, X18; Dylan Ard, X18; Stanley Britt, X18; Jeffrey Cantrell, X18; Bobby Farmer, K46; Cornelious Hawkins, K46; Evan Hoffman, X18; James King, K46; Tony McKithen Jr., X18; Jered Wright, K46 Nominator: Paul Hecker
Enterprise (CVN 80): Reactor Vessel Barge Offloading
Elliot Alston, X43; John Becouvarakis, E86; Justin Belvin, X36; Tyler Charron, X36; Ryan Everett, X36; Paul Gaskins, X36; Charles Guest, X43; Charlie Holloway, X36; Benjamin Hulvey, X43; Elijah Jackson, X43; Bernard Johnson, X36; Antonio Jones, X36; Glenn Lassiter, X43; Scott Mooneyham, K47; Troy Phelps, X36; Frankie Robinson, X43; Joseph Ryan, K47; Denise Sampson, X43; Carlos Tankard, X43; Robert Thompson, O39; Richard West, X01; Michael Williams, X36; Ian Winfield, X43 Nominator: John Loch
USS George Washington (CVN 73) RCOH Nuclear Cold Operations Test Program (Plant 2) Richard Baird III, X31; Alexander Barham, E84; John Coates, E84; Robert Cofield, X42; William Dunavant III, E84; Timothy Epley, E84; Shelton Foster Jr., X42; Robert Fox, E81; Carlos Garcia De Quevedo, E84; Brandon Holder, E84; Arthur Horn Jr., X31; Joshua Horner, X71; Joshua Jackson, E84; Donovan Jarvis, K45; Dennis Johnson Jr., X31; Felix Lugo Marrero, X31; Christopher McMillian, E84; Russell Owens, X42; Steven Rudolph, E84; Samuel Sayampanathan, E84; Ryan Taylor, E84; Christopher Villaire, E84; Dione Walton, X31; Robert Yarboro, E84 Nominator: Justin Mani
TRANSFORM BUSINESS OPERATIONS
SFA X10 South Shops Process Improvements James Drury III, O63; Darnell Prigmore, X18; Travis Robinson, O63; David Roe, O43; Raymond Whiteside Jr., O63; Ernest Wright Jr., X18 Nominator: Sonny Chambersen
SSSB Wet Pit De-Watering
Daniel Barnes, X42; Gregory Barnes, X42; Tania Barzola, E81; Marvin Bowman, E81; William Capps, X42; Steven Clark Jr., X73; Frederick Coleman, E85; Alicia Connelly, O31; Samuel Edwards, E85; Marquis Ellsworth, X73; Stanley Everett, X42; Pamela Goodson, E85; Reese Holland, E81; Patrick Lonberger, E81; Roneisha Moore, X42; Keon Odom, X42; Evan Rickerson, X42; James Sarvis, E84; Jonathan Sebrell, X42; Joseph Sharpless Jr., X42; Ronald Spence, X42; Shaana Thomas, X42; Joshua Vernon, X42; Jeffrey Veryzer, O31; Rickey Williams, X42 Nominator: Thresa Nelson
GROW THE BUSINESS BASE Columbia Build I
Robert Austin Jr., X60; Jeffrey Bristow, O19; Jerry Campbell, X62; Charles Dalrymple, O19; Ryan Duffy, O78; Mark Freese, O19; Kimberly Hamlett, O19; Andre Jones, O19; Janine Jones, E70; Roger Kelly, O19; Heather Ray, K07; John Rice, O19; Weston Tilley, O19; Kevin Walker, O19; Brian Williams, O19; Travis Williams, O70 Nominator: Brandi Smith
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Execution Proposal Development, Negotiations and Contract Award
Carrie Breeden, O19; Jeffrey Brinson, O19; Kelly Burleson, O19; Robert Dunn IV, O19; Donald Eriksen Jr., O19; Charles Forrester, O19; Ronnie Gibbs, K45; Tommy Gray, O19; McKinley Holloway Jr., K45; Timothy Jones, O19; Melissa Kennedy, O19; Justin Kern, O19; Donald Marcella, O19; Elaine Morgan, O19; Timothy O’Sullivan, O19; Richard Powell, O19; Anthony Preyer, K45; Glenn Rollins, O19; Raymond Rougeux Jr., O19; Thomas Shepherd, O19; Eric Sniady, O19; Audra Vann, O19; Ehran Villorente, O19 Nominator: David Saunders
LEAD THE WAY
USS George Washington (CVN 73) Lifting & Handling Crane Team: Four Years, Zero Accidents
Antoine Ashby Jr., X36; Carlos Batten Jr., X36; Gregory Cloud, X36; Stevon Eason Simms, X36; Vincent Parker Jr., X36; Equwon Rhines, X36; Jeremain Satchell, X36 Tyler Wellons, X36 Nominator: Shaun Warren
USS George Washington (CVN 73) PS2M Space Readiness Steven Ward, X71 Nominator: William McKinley
Kesselring – S8G ROH SSTG Restoration Leadership
Michael Alvord, X09; Curtis Ballard Jr., X09; Reilly Bowman V, X09; Michael Cole, X09; Keith Czyzewski, X09; Daniel Deighan, X09; Sandra Harper, X09; Arlanda Mitchell Jr., X43; Thomas Nichol II, E64; David Ristau, X09; James White, X67 Nominator Timothy Alexander
Engaging Work Team Around KPIs
Justin Harris, X18; Matthew White, O63 Nominator: Michael Simmons
John F. Kennedy (CVN 79): Safety Advocate Leading the Way in Fire Response and Ship Cleanliness Kent Price Jr., X01 Nominator: David White
SAP S4 Upgrade – Finance
Sabretta Bagby, O72; Renee Bilodeau, O77; Robert Bodett, O77; Jasmine Boyd, O72; Lisa Coleman, T55; Tammie Flowers-Maye, O95; Donna Goodwin, O95; Constance Gordon, O79; Joan Greene, O19; Eric Griffith, O19; Kim Hazlett, O77; Kathy Langston, O97; Brandy Lytle, O72; Marta Martel, O72; Constance Massenburg, O95; Evan Myers, O97; James Ozment, O79; Angela Parvin, O72; Pamela Rowe, O19; Jessica Vandygriff, O79; Tara West, O77; Susan West, O77; Willa Williams, O95; Darlene Woodall, O95; Laura Worrell, O19 Nominator: Thomas Jones
VCS Leadership Excellence
Zachary Gaskins, O22 Nominator: Richard Mattheisen