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A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
Photo by Ashley Cowan
NNS Authenticates Keel for Montana (SSN 794) Newport News Shipbuilding authenticated the keel of the 21st Virginia-class submarine, Montana (SSN 794), Wednesday, May 16. “This is an important day for us,” said Dave Bolcar, vice president of Submarine Construction. “Not only are we celebrating a milestone in the construction of Montana, we also are recognizing the hard work of the 4,000 shipbuilders who are supporting the construction of the newest Virginia-class attack submarine.” In keeping with a U.S. Navy tradition, former Secretary of the
Interior Sally Jewell, the Ship’s Sponsor, chalked her initials onto a steel plate. Mariah Gladstone, a member of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana, performed a Native American blessing. “It’s a true honor to meet the commander, crew and shipbuilders who are hard at work shaping this amazing submarine to serve our nation,” Jewell said. “We celebrate the tradition of the keel laying and look forward to blessing her, christening her and ensuring that the natural beauty, rich culture and spirit of the great state of Montana accompany the ship and crew throughout her lifetime.” CONTINUED ON PG 3
Shipbuilders, Families Participate in NNS 5K Hundreds of shipbuilders and their families attended the 11th annual NNS 5K Saturday, May 19, at Victory Landing Park near VASCIC. “This was my first 5K,” said Mike Boisson (X36). “Being fit is a life choice that my wife and I have made together.” In support of the local community, the Apprentice Alumni Association collected canned food and monetary donations for the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. The group collected 424 pounds of food and $550 in cash.
Shipbuilders, family and friends took part in the 11th annual NNS 5K Saturday. Photo by Matt Hildreth
All racers received a commemorative 2018 NNS 5K pin when they crossed the finish line. The run was not officially timed. “I’m all about health and standards, but I came out to the race for fun more than anything,” said Dayle Runner (X36). Watch a highlights video of the NNS 5K on MyNNS.
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Shipbuilders Honored for Safety Improvements The X36 Tool Repair Team in Bldg. 213 was recently honored with a luncheon for submitting more safety improvements than any other X36 team last year. The team not only looked at its own shop and processes, but also sought improvements in tooling that benefited all trades. “Safety is everybody’s job,” said Moses Jones (X36). “You would feel bad if you saw something, didn’t report it and someone got hurt. We all have families. If you get hurt, it doesn’t just affect you here. It affects you at home with your kids and your spouse.” Donnell Robinson (X36) said the team works together well, which makes it easier to develop safety improvements. “When you come to work and everybody gets along and is doing what they love doing, it makes it better.” Kevin Hobson (X36) said the team is always looking for ways to improve safety.
The X36 Tool Repair Team was recently honored for submitting more safety improvments than any other X36 team in 2017. Photo by Ashley Cowan.
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Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month: Dede Dolkar May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. The theme for this year’s Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) monthly recognition campaign is "Unite Our Voices by Speaking Together." As part of the campaign, four employees will be featured during each recognition month – two from within the featured demographic and two outside of it. Employees will share personal stories, insight and perspectives on what the month means to them. Features will be published in Currents, the NNS to Go app, MyNNS and HII social media channels.
appreciate the multitude of diverse ethnic backgrounds within Asian communities – and it gives people of all backgrounds the incentive to make a special trip to a local Asian restaurant to enjoy a flavorful meal.”
After being born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Dede Dolkar moved to the United States.
Today, Dolkar is a material process engineer working on the USS Helena (SSN 725) waterfront support team.
“I grew up in a Tibetan Buddhist household in Queens, New York,” she said. “It was hard at times, but I’m proud that I always remained true to my roots. Through my experiences, I learned at an early age to find value in the challenges I face as a minority.” Dolkar says Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month is especially important to her because it’s one of the ways she is able to share her heritage with others. “It’s a time to recognize achievements and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have made our country a better place,” she said. “It’s the time of year when we celebrate and
As a Tibetan engineer, Dolkar says she is proud to be part of the growing presence of female engineers from the region. “I hope to encourage others to do the same, while paving the way for the next generation of youth interested in shipbuilding or other STEM career fields.”
“I enjoy working closely with the trades, the project team and X67 to understand deckplate performance issues and drive continuous improvement,” she said. “Even though I’ve only been at the shipyard for less than a year, I’ve had the opportunity to work with amazing people of varying ages and from various backgrounds. I’ve learned that you can learn something from everyone.” View Dolkar's poster on MyNNS. Employees interested in participating in this year’s I&D campaign should visit nns.huntingtoningalls.com/id-campaign-2018.
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Montana-Born Welder Takes Center Stage Jacob McNulty (X18) paid homage to the state where he was born when he welded the initials of Montana (SSN 794) Ship’s Sponsor Sally Jewell onto a metal plate during a keel-laying ceremony last week. The plate will be permanently affixed to the 21st Virginiaclass submarine, which is currently under construction.
Jacob McNulty, far right, displays the keel authentication plate he welded during the ceremony. Also present were (left to right) Cmdr. Mike Delaney, commanding officer of Montana; Mariah Gladstone, a member of the Blackfeet Nation; former Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, the Ship’s Sponsor; and Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin. Photo by Matt Hildreth
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Jacob McNulty (X18), a welder at NNS who was born in Montana, welded Jewell’s inscription on the plate, which signified that the keel of Montana is “truly and fairly laid.” The steel plate will be permanently affixed to the submarine. “The keel laying marks the first milestone for the crew in the construction process of Montana,” said Cmdr. Mike Delaney, commanding officer of the pre-commissioning unit. “We are excited to begin this journey and bring Montana to life over the next few years.” Two of the boat's crew members hail from the state of Montana. In an effort to be more efficient and budget conscious, NNS has scaled back keel layings. As a result, the audience was limited to some shipbuilders in the program and the crew of Montana. Shipbuilders are invited to watch a highlights video on MyNNS or watch the entire keel authentication on Huntington Ingalls Industries' Facebook page.
Have You Entered Emergency Contact Information? When it comes to emergency situations, assumptions are dangerous. Don’t assume that you’ll be able to speak for yourself in an emergency or that Newport News Shipbuilding has all the information it needs to contact your loved ones if you become ill or injured. Don’t presume there will always be someone around who knows what to do or who to contact. Don’t think “it will never happen to me.” Be ready for an emergency by taking action and adding your emergency contact information to your MyHR profile. To access your MyHR profile, go to the “My Info” tile and click on the gear, located in the upper right corner. Click on “Personal Information” and scroll down to “Emergency Contact.”
Click on the pencil icon, which will allow you to enter your emergency contact information. As a reminder, emergency contact information is shared only with company authorized personnel with a need to know to respond to emergency situations. And while no one plans to have a medical emergency, everyone should be prepared for one. “Everyone has unique circumstances,” said Dru Branche, director of Environmental Health and Safety. “In the event of a medical emergency, we want to connect you and your loved ones as quickly as possible. Loading your emergency contact info into MyHR ensures we can do that.”
“This is an honor,” McNulty said. “There are not many people who have had the opportunity to do something like this. It’s cool, especially since a lot of the work that I’ve done is going to be on that boat.” He was born in Montana while his father served in the military. The family stayed in the state for about two years before moving to England and then to Virginia. McNulty, who has worked at Newport News Shipbuilding for about eight years, isn’t the first shipyard welder in his family. His late grandfather was a welding supervisor and worked at NNS for more than 30 years. “I told my grandfather I wanted to come to the shipyard and asked if he could show me the ropes as far as welding is concerned,” McNulty said. “He was really excited because he loved to weld. He even built stuff outside the shipyard in the garage. He was welding every day even if he wasn’t here. He instilled that passion in me because now I love to weld. I can’t think of anything else I would rather do.” McNulty said he enjoys and takes pride in the work he does every day. He also looks forward to seeing Montana completed and delivered to the Navy. “We’re doing what we have to do to give our military tools to help protect our country,” he said. “It’s a tough job, but at the end of the day when you see what you’ve done, it makes you feel good inside.”
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Parking and Transportation Updates New Barrier Installed at North Hidens Parking Lot Entrance As a result of employee feedback in regards to potential safety concerns at the entrance to the North Hidens Complex, located off Warwick Boulevard, the company has installed a new barrier to restrict traffic flow to a one-lane entrance. The purpose of the barrier installation is to enable traffic flow into the lot and to eliminate the potential for collisions. Employees who park at Hidens were notified of the change last week and barriers were put into place over the weekend. All traffic flow will now exit the parking lot at the north end of the Hidens complex. "Bring Your Daughter to Work Day" participants took part in a number of hands-on activities. Photo by Ashley Cowan
Career Pathways Hosts "Bring Your Daughter to Work Day" Twelve young women between the ages of 16 and 18 recently had the opportunity to explore career opportunities at Newport News Shipbuilding during Career Pathways’ “Bring Your Daughter to Work Day.” The young women – daughters of shipbuilders from across NNS – and their parents toured the shipyard, learned about Integrated Digital Shipbuilding (iDS) and The Apprentice School and participated in hands-on demonstrations. Rodney Gilchrist Sr. (X84) has worked at NNS for more than three decades and was excited to bring his daughter Jordan to the event. “I tell my daughter this is a great place to work,” he said. Jordan Gilchrist hopes to follow in her father’s footsteps, attending The Apprentice School and beginning a career at NNS. “The tour gave me a different perspective of what he does every day,” she said. “More people should know about the opportunities in the shipyard.” Chad Hairston (X71) and his daughter Endya Vines also participated in the event. “She’s about to turn 18 and graduate from high school,” Hairston said. “It was so important to me to bring her to this event because I wanted to open her eyes to the opportunities here. Whatever career you want to pursue, you can do it right here in the shipyard.” Visit Career Pathways' webpage to see event photos.
“Various company leaders contacted us in regards to concerns employees were expressing about the Hidens entrance during crew talks,” said Adam Zydron, director of Facilities Engineering. “We appreciate the feedback and hope that this change will make the entrance a lot safer for all drivers.” As a reminder, employees are encouraged to submit feedback about parking at Newport News Shipbuilding or potential solutions to ParkingSolutions@hii-nns.com. Increased Patrol in Residential Areas Near the North Yard Shipbuilders are reminded to be considerate of Huntington Heights residents and children in the North Yard vicinity. Recently, the city and Newport News Shipbuilding have been contacted by several residents in the area regarding excessive speeding, significant cutthrough traffic on side streets, as well as company and oversized vehicles traveling in residential areas of the neighborhood. NNS participated in a Town Hall meeting May 10 with the city's Department of Engineering, Newport News Police and Huntington Heights residents to discuss issues and resident concerns. As a result, police will increase patrols and strictly enforce traffic and parking regulations in the area. Huntington Bridge Project to Begin June 4 The city of Newport News will soon begin a project to replace the Huntington Avenue bridge. Recently, the city granted a notice to proceed to the vendor that will be responsible for performing the work. The current start date for the project is June 4, with completion of the project anticipated in June 2019. Though the start date for the project is June 4, the bridge will likely not close until mid-June as preparation work (such as installing detours, signage, traffic signals, etc.) needs to be complete in advance of the closure. Employees should pay close attention to signage, detours and markings. As additional information becomes available, it will be communicated to employees. For additional information, view the Distribution A memo. Motorcycle Parking Beside Dorothy to Be Expanded Due to an increased number of employees utilizing the motorcycle parking lot located beside Dorothy, the company is increasing the number of parking spaces in this lot from 32 to 50. Work to repaint the lot is scheduled for Friday, June 1 – pending weather. As a result, the lot will be closed to motorcyclists June 1 and will reopen Monday, June 4. Enroll in New Commuter Benefit and Save Money Take public transit to work or pay for parking? Enroll in the new commuter benefit to save money on your commuting expenses. Open to all NNS employees, the commuter benefit lets you use pre-tax dollars to purchase transit and/or parking passes for commuting between your home and work. To enroll, access the Your Spending Account (YSA) webpage when you log into UPoint. Sign up by June 10 for benefits to start July 1. After July 1, employees can sign up, adjust or cancel their commuter benefit on a monthly basis. Visit hiibenefits.com or call the Huntington Ingalls Benefits Center 1-877-216-3222 for more information.
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AROUND THE YARD Relay For Life is June 1 Newport News Shipbuilding is partnering with the American Cancer Society to support this year’s Relay For Life fundraiser with a goal to raise $50,000. 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.
New ERG Hosting Launch Event Thursday Newport News Shipbuilding’s workforce is composed of shipbuilders who represent several generations. This dynamic mix presents both challenges and opportunities for the company. A new employee resource group (ERG), the Generational Integration Focus Team (GIFT), is committed to fostering understanding and communication among employees from different generations. All shipbuilders are invited to attend a launch event for the new ERG at 4 p.m., Thursday, May 24, in Bldg. 520-6 (James River Room). GIFT intends to lead by example to help create an open environment that is accepting of an intergenerational culture. For more information, visit GIFT’s website or contact Britta Brown (K93) at 688-2786 or Manny Onafeko (E92) at 688-1477.
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Shipbuilders are welcome to register or make a donation at RelayForLife.org/NNS. All participants will receive an NNS Relay for Life T-shirt and will be entered into a prize drawing. For more information, contact Christina Chapman (E73) at 534-2652 or via email.
Don’t Forget To Verify Your Dependents Employees who need to verify dependents for Huntington Ingalls Industries benefits must submit documentation by June 15. They should receive a letter in the mail with details on acceptable documentation and the submission process. Failure to verify dependents by June 15 will result in the cancellation of their benefits on July 1. Visit hiibenefits.com or call the Huntington Ingalls Benefits Center at 1-877-216-3222 for details.
Pictured from left are Mary Cullen, Tho Dang, Colin Meigs and Lyle Helmick.
Shipbuilder Steering the Way Tho Dang (E84) was recently honored with an On-the-Spot Ethics Award for reporting a safety concern. While reviewing work isolations for a tag roll on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Dang discovered that there were tags missing from an active tagout that could have resulted in water entering a tank where mechanics were working. He took quick action to protect the safety of shipbuilders. Mary Cullen, vice president of Nuclear Propulsion, recently met with Dang to present the award and thank him for taking action.
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“Every tool in the shipyard comes through here, so we’re able to see a lot of different problems and try to correct them,” he said. X36 Trade Director Dave Vandegrift thanked the shipbuilders for their role in reducing injuries at Newport News Shipbuilding. “Since we started safety improvements, our actual injury numbers have declined. The company as a whole experienced a 50 percent reduction in injuries between 2012 and 2017,” he said. “That is pretty remarkable, and it shows that the improvements developed by this team and others across the shipyard are making specific tasks easier and safer.”
Visit www.buildyourcareer.com to search for the latest NNS job openings.
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Employees are encouraged to use the “Current HII Employees” portal to apply. The company continues to offer cash bonus awards for referrals to select positions, visit www.huntingtoningalls.com/careers/refer-a-friend for more information.
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Women in Shipbuilding Enterprise (WiSE) is sponsoring Walk with WiSE Wednesdays every week through May 30. Participants meet at 12:05 p.m. in front of Dorothy or in the VASCIC lobby to walk during their lunch break.
MAY 23
The Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) is hosting a veterans benefits awareness event in the Alumni Room at The Apprentice School from 4:30 until 6 p.m. For more information, contact Adam Krininger (X84) at 380-4286.
MAY 24
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.
MAY 29
The Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) will hold a general membership meeting from 4:30 until 6 p.m. For more information, contact Adam Krininger (X84) at 380-4286.
JUNE 2
The Hampton Roads chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host a golf tournament at Sleepy Hole golf course. There will be a 1 p.m. shotgun start with a four-person Captain's Choice format. The cost is $75 per person. Price includes green fees, cart, unlimited range balls, post tournament awards and dinner. NNS' Contracts and Pricing Department (O19) is supporting this community event to help find a cure for type one diabetes. For more information, contact Steve Speight (O19) at 380-7381.
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The 2018 Cardboard Boat Regatta, hosted by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers at The Apprentice School, has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 9. Teams will build cardboard boats and race them at 8 a.m. at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield. All proceeds will benefit Shriner's Hospital for Children. For more information, visit nnapprentice.com/sme.
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The 13th annual F. Farrell Sanders Memorial Golf Classic will be held at Cypress Creek Golfer's Club. Tee off is at 11 a.m. with a post-tournament dinner to follow. To register a team, submit raffle prize donations or sponsor a tee box, contact Sarah Gentry (K45) at 329-2449 by May 30. All donations are tax deductible, and all proceeds will directly support Apprentice School athletic programs.
JUNE 16
The Project Management Institute at Newport News Shipbuilding (PMI-NNS) is hosting a meeting for shipbuilders who are interested in obtaining a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification through the Project Management Institute (PMI), including a boot camp at NNS. This meeting is open to all employees from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. at VASCIC (2 West Dining Area). RSVP on the PMI-NNS website. PMI certification information can also be found on the website. For more information, email PMI_NNS@hii-nns.com.
The Hampton Roads chapter of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Golf Tournament will be held at 7:30 a.m. at Sleepy Hole Golf Course. This is a four-person, Captain's Choice tournament. The cost is $65 per person ($260 per team). Price includes green fees, cart, unlimited range balls, post tournament awards and dinner. For more information contact J.J. Bosco (O37) at 688-2458 or 871-9837.
JUNE 12
Women in Shipbuilding Enterprise (WiSE) is hosting a lunch mixer featuring Christie Thomas, vice president of Contracts and Pricing, from noon until 12:30 p.m. at VASCIC (2 West Dining Room). Contact Krysti Filer (O12) via email to RSVP. Attendees must RSVP.
The Project Management Institute at Newport News Shipbuilding (PMI-NNS) is hosting a presentation titled “Courage to Move NNSForward” from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. in VASCIC (2 West Dining Area). Attendees will learn about the role courage plays within project management and the NNSForward Strategy for business transformation. Greg Robinette (T53), Megan Windle (T53) and Jim West (T53) are the presenters. To RSVP, visit the PMINNS website. Email PMI_NNS@hii-nns.com for more information.
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The Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) is hosting a celebration for the Army’s birthday at Applebee’s (Bldg. 227) from noon until 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Adam Krininger (X84) at 380-4286.
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Year-to-Date Injuries with Days Away, Restricted or Transferred
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Congratulations to all second 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!
VCS Engineering Report Hull Applicability Correction Team
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SUCCESS PROJECTS Billings Onboarding Binder
Shaneisha Epps, O92; Melody Gillespie, O92; Felissa Jeter, O92; Jonathan Johnson, O92; Simonah Napier, O92 Nominator: James Cook
Supplier Cost Analysis Briefing Package Latasha Delaney, O19; Sharon Hardy, O19; James Miller IV, O19 Nominator: Charles Dalrymple
Columbia Make or Buy Team
Sharon Callahan, X51; Vinson Ellsworth, X62; Michael Johnson, X46; Joseph Kimbel, E16; Irma Roberts, X44; Timothy Sexton, X62; James Skinner, E16; William Smith, X62; Peter Yevak, O51 Nominator: Jason Ward
CFA Records Retention Process
Russell Aardema, M10; Nicholas Brady, X51; Charles Cone Jr., T55; Karen Govan, M10; Betty Lassiter, M40; Craig Minson, X51; Alan Minter, X57; Clyde Monday III, X22; Adam Stump, X51; Susan Virga, X48; Ricky Wiggins, M10; Catherine Zimeras, T55 Nominator: Brian Ashley
Foundational Agile Cloud Development Team Anthony Brown, T54; Dale Mathieu, T55; Alan Vance, T55; Benjamin Woodruff, T55 Nominator: Bettina Soost
Monthly Market Assessment
Christopher Moller, O52; Ryan Robinson, O52; Richard Sylvia, O52 Nominator: Kimberlee Humphrey
Stacy Barnes, E14; Samuel Bias, E14; Joseph Chall, E15; Timothy Cowart, E13; Clement Crowder III, E13; Brian Depriest, E12; Chauncy Featherston, E15; George Hagley Jr., E15; Terrence Hamilton, E14; Marguerite Johnson, E18; John Miles, E18; Crystal Nixon, E14; David Stallings, E13; Vaughn White Jr., E13; Rachel Williams, E14 Nominator: Sean Coons
MOF City Water Booster Pump Commissioning
Mark Alley, O41; Michael Carlson, O46; Terrence Cheek, O46; Gary Chenkin, O46; Brandon Clark, O46; Thomas Davenport Jr., O46; Christopher Fry, O46; Collin Gilland, O46; David Hildenbrandt, O46; Donald McDaniel, O41; Omayra Orama, O41; Shaun Ronsonet, O46; William Scott, O46; Tim Stark, O41 Nominator: Michael Romanelli
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Scanning In RARs
Cassidy Bishop, E27; Carl Blake, E63; Christopher Boone, E22; John Dobbs, E65; Jeffrey Falls, E27; Robert Michael Hendrickson, E64; Spencer Moyer, E64; John Robey, E27; Nathanael Vandygriff, E63; Evan Walter, E63; Jack Yarnall, E56 Nominator: Susanne Leonard
Company Stock Material Alternate Replenishment Strategies
Matthew Cofsky, O51; Christopher Massiah, X46; Michael Moncovich, X46 Nominator: Ronald Kineman
Service, Support and Supervision (S3) Performance Improvement Program April Crawford, O93; Melissa Ipock, O93 Nominator: David Vincent
Liaison Planner/Visual Tools and Deckplate Improvements
Michael Hobson, X47; Gerston James Jr., X10; Edward Jones Jr., X10; Michael Lowers, X10; Mark Reynolds, X10; Nicole Smith, X47; Jarrod Vass, X47; Allin Woods III, X10 Nominator: William Blyth
Post Blast Non-Destructive Testing Pilot Ashley Bunch, O38; Christian Collins, O38; Tevis Gamble, O38; Justin Madden, O38; Jorge Rangel, O38; Daina Reid, O38; Haley Stubblefield, O38; William Valerioti, O38; Shaqueta Winslow, O38 Nominator: Ralph Motley Jr.
DECKPLATE SUCCESS PROJECTS
John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Welding SetUp Team Michael Bonelli, K47; Willie Carde Jr., X18; Curtis Debraux, X18; Melvin Fogg, X18; David Hayes, X18; Lachia Jones, X18; David Roane, O43; Tayari Smith, X18; Garrett Van Derveer, O43; John Walker Jr., O43; Marissa Webb, X51 Nominator: Larry Deaver
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Demineralizer Fastener Replacement Team Aaron Anderson, X43; Justin Campbell, X42; Matthew Collett, X42; Joseph Connell III, X43; Eric Prokup, K48; Ronnie Sightler Jr., X43; Jonathan Turner, E84 Nominator: William Handy Jr.
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Advanced Arresting Gear Dual Cooling Loop Team Christopher Boone, X42; Jimmy Johnson, X42; John Purcell III, K48 Nominator: David Batdorf
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Advanced Arresting Gear Water Twister Removal Team Tashaunt Banks, X36; Scottie Blount, X33; Mark Cass, X43; Rodney Cowan, K48; Douglas Davidson Jr., K48; Amondo Hall, X31; Jimmy Johnson, X42; Meredith Kane, X43; Anthony Kent Jr., X31; James Kwasny, X36; Daniel Lutz, X43; Jeffery Myrick, X11; Mark Neal, X43; Nicholas Ohara, X36; Phillip Perry, X33; Larry Phelps, X42; Sherrod Robinson, X36; Dayle Runner, X36; John Walters, K48; Johnny Watts, K48; Nathan Weiss, X43; Javonte Wilson, X36; Francis Wise Jr., X36; James Woods, X43 Nominator: David Batdorf
USS George Washington (CVN 73) Contamination Remediation Team
Robert Brinkley, E81; Edward Brown, K45; Jeffrey Carpenter, E81; Jonathan Cato, X32; Frederick Jr. Clarey, K03; Chrysany Collier, E81; Shari Congleton, K45; Sage Dorsheimer, K03; Eboni Green, K48; Chaddrick Hairston, X71; Mark Hiltke, O27; Moon Kang, X32; Kevin Leiton, K03; Candace Major, X32; Josef Morken, K03; Leon Neale Jr., K45; Michelle Rascoe, E81; Lancer Ross, K45; Clarence Salmon Jr., K45; Aurelia Saunders, K48; James Simmons III, K03; Paul Vukson, E81; William Wieprecht, K03; Redelle Williams, K45; Vernon Winnegan, X32 Nominator: Jeffrey Hogge
USS George Washington (CVN 73) Flood Dock Pump Removals Darren Beech, K45; William Elliott Jr., X36; Rafael Fontanez, X36; Robert Fulcher III, X43; Rodney Goodman, X36; Zachary Greene, X36; Brandon Holmes, K48; Travis Jackson, X36; Cameron Perry, X43; Russell Phaup, X36; Northrup Ravenell, X36; Thomas Walker Jr., X36; Tyler Wikle, X36; Robert Wilkerson III, X36; David Wilson, X43; Robert Wood, X36 Nominator: William Ayers
Kesselring Prototype Micro-Pocket Fission Detector Insertion Team
Kenneth Bosen, X09; Reilly Bowman V, X09; Scott Bush, X09; Jesse Butler, X09; Brett Coke, E91; Kevin Finn, E91; Mark Gagnon, O96; Chester Gamboa, E91; Alexander Grande-Trass, E91; James Harper, E91; Andrew Harrington, X09; Marcos Hernandez, O96; Sean Johnson, E85; William Koons, X09; Karen Meyer, X09; Donald Miller, X73; Riley Pitcheralle, X09; Adam Powhida, X09; Nicholas Sage, X09; Kurt Shafer, X09; Robert Simmons, X09; Joseph St George Jr., X09; Nathan Staley, X09; Robert Stern, X09 Nominator: Marcos Daleney
USS George Washington (CVN 73) Turbine Generator Rotor Removal Team Maurice Askew, X43; Roy Ball, X36; Samuel Cherry Jr., X36; Richard Dundlow Jr., X43; Rodney Goodman, X36; Phillip Hopson, K45; Stephen Horrocks Jr., X36; Travis Jackson, X36; Jonathan Jones, X36; Johnny Keller, K48; Northrup Ravenell, X36; Thomas Smith, X43; Matthew Smith, X43; Thomas Walker Jr., X36; George Wiggins, X36 Nominator: Louis Rajnys
X10 Industrial Strut Recovery Project
Michael Arden, X10; Frank Arquette, X18; Herman Batts Jr., X11; Michael Bryson, X18; William Burkes, X18; Allen Cathey, X11; David Christian, X11; Paul Evans, X11; Andrew Fletcher, X10; Robert Gallant, X18; Steven Harrell, X11; Roy McDaniel Jr., X10; Robert Morris III, X11; Chance Petrie, X18; Darnell Prigmore, X18; Travis Robinson, X10; Christopher Vassura, X11; Anthony Williams Sr., X11 Nominator: Rush Johnson Jr.
Sustained Operating Excellence at Radiological Liquid Waste Facility
Daniel Barnes, X42; Victor Boone, X42; Marvin Bowman, E81; Leslie Brown, X73; Lanitra Butler, X71; Jeffrey Carpenter, E81; Beverly Deskins, E85; Marquis Ellsworth, X42; John Firgau, E84; Sandra Frank, E84; Shane Gardner, E81; Ralph Hanes, E84; Paula Hill, X42; Wesley Holland, E81; Scott Johnson, E84; Nicholas Justesen, E81; Shalliyt Les Pere Bey, X42; James Lewis, E81; Howard Moore Jr., E85; Julian Nixon, E84; Stephen Ovide, E85; Nicholas Romano III, E84; Marcus Santarsiero, E81; James Sarvis, E84; Joseph Sharpless Jr., X42 Nominator: Jerry Tice
Improved Delivery of Nuclear Temporary Systems and Test Fittings for Early Start for USS George Washington (CVN 73)
Richard Baldwin, X46; Maggie Barnes, X42; Thomas Blount, X42; David Breeding, E81; Earl Brown, X73; Linda Casiday, X73; Edward Crossley III, X73; Roger Drumgoole Jr., X42; Larry Fitchett, X42; Anthony Fortune, X73; Robert Fox, E81; Dennis Grady, X42; Tamara Grantham-Drumgoole, X42; Tasha Howard, X73; Richard Jay, X73; Christopher Jones, X73; Quantella Littlejohn, X73; Gary Meents, X42; Dwayne Moore, X42; Richard Schenk, X73; Ronald Smith II, X42; Derek Verret, E81; James Ward, X73 Nominator: Dale Cowell
USS Washington (SSN 787) Lab Array Tile Replacement Team
Jermaine Beauvais, X31; Tyreece Britt, X33; Brigette Brown, X33; Rodger Chandler Jr., X31; Jerry Forrest, X31; Sherron Giddings, X31; Leigh Hanson, X36; Zachary Harding, K46; Stacey Harper, X33; Kyle Lowry, X31; Dawn MacMullen, X84; Ervin Mansfield Jr., X32; Jeffrey Peele, X31; Eric Peiffer, X31; Ronnie Phillips, X32; Jeremiah Saffell, X32; William Scott, X32; Glenn Skinner Jr., X31; Andrew Smith, X31; James Stamper, X31; Joseph Tabb, X31; Ray Turner III, K46; James Wigley, X82; Keith Williams, X31
Huntington Ingalls Industries Training Team Melinda Perez, T51; Doris Wilder, T51 Nominator: William Gorman II
Utility Tunnel Light Emitting Diode Lighting Test
Raymond Breen, O46; John Carden, O46; Patrick Costello, O46; Michael Doggett Jr., O46; Michael Rogan, O46; Michael Wallace, O46; Wayne Wallace, O46 Nominator: Frederick Saalbach
New Jersey (SSN 796) Reactor Coolant Pump Installation Team Norris Babb, X36; Cody Connell, X36; Christopher Garcia Meredith, X43; Milton Harvey Jr., X43; Isaac Howell, X18; Alton Jordan, X36; Austin Mackenzie, E86; Joseph Moore, X36; Zachary Murphy, O39; Earnest Nimmo, X43; Tierra Simms, X43; Palmer Sims, E86; Marichal Walden, X43; Nicholas Wobser, X18; Stephen Womack, X36 Nominator: Quentin Hall
EIA LEADERSHIP PROJECTS
John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Foremen Leadership
Randy Boone Jr., O22; Johnathan Cottee, K47 Nominator: Curtis Hall
John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Critical Material Management
Joanne Blanchette, X76; Kathryn Monds, X76 Nominator: Geoffrey Hummel
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Lightship Survey and Incline Experiment Team Adam Bierbauer, E42; Kevin Bowe, E42; Frederick Brown, E42; Melissa Cooley, E42; Evan Danz, E42; David Hansch, E42; Nicholas Marickovich, E42; Matthew Michael, E42; Colin Michels, E33; Clay Norris, E42; James Sartwell, E42; James Simon, E42; John Stacks, E42 Nominator: William Opdyke
Dry Dock Access and Egress Team
Tyler Campbell, E21; Jacob Countiss, E06; William Harris, X47; Kayla Miller, E27 Nominator: Hugh Byrd Jr.
Apprentice School Training - Visual Work Instructions (VWIs) Jacob Countiss, E06; Kayla Miller, E27; Tyler Campbell, E21; William Harris, X47 Nominator: Samuel Barnett
Integrated Enterprise Plan Supply Base Assessment Team
Kimberlee Humphrey, O52; Craig Garland, O52 Nominator: Kelly Macdonald
Welding Procedure Violation Resolution Team
Benjamin Bradley, O37; Caleb Brenner, O37; George Chappell, O37; Randall Gabbert, O37; Mark Goodwin, O37; Jordan Henry, O37; Kurt Lang, O37; Andrew Minarik, O37; Jacqueline Phillips, O37; William Sauter, O37; Jon Sweeney, O37; Xavier Swindell, O37 Nominator: Paul Hebert
Helena Casting Hardness Surveys
Robert Balarabe, K48; Adam Brookman, X11; Todd Dinkel, O31; Steven Jones, O31; Matthew Jones, X11; Thomas Morgan Jr., O31; Michelle Rossignol, O31 Nominator: Christopher Story
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AUDIO/VIDEO DJ - 13 years experience, custom playlists for any event, lighting effects and photography. (757) 869-1876 Computer Repair - New build, repair, virus removal and operating system installation. $95 + parts. (757) 329-6761
AUTO 2006 Scion TC - 205K, AT, Silver, 4cyl, new tires. Check engine light been on. Current inspect. $2,300. (540) 287-3691 2002 Ford F-150 Super Crew V8 268,500 miles. May need either a new transmission range sensor and a new PCM. Cold AC and good heat. (757) 298-1968 1995 Harley Davidson Softail Custom 1340CC - Appox. 10,000 miles. Runs great. $4,900. (757) 298-1733 BMW Rims and Tires - 4 Continental Conti-Pro (2) 70% life (2) 80% life 225/45/17 on 5x120 BMW rims. $150 OBO. (757) 372-8074 1986 C10 Short Bed - Black, zero rust, new 355/375hp motor, new TCI trans. New interior, 2nd owner, show quality. 21k. (757) 268-5667
Auto cont. 2015 Honda Accord Loaded. $17,000. Pics (757) 329-6761
- Gray. available.
1995 Pontiac Firebird V6 - T-tops, 5-speed. New leather seats. 100K miles. $3,000. (757) 329-6761 2005 V6 Mustang - Convertible, 5-speed. Red. 100K miles. Pics avail. $4,500. (757) 329-6761 2016 Suzuki GSXR 750 - Black & white. 6,000 miles. Adult owned. Always under cover. $8,500. (757) 876-5987 2003 Honda Accord LX - 4 cyl, 4 dr. 161K miles. Excellent cond. 3/19 insp. A/C. Text for pics. $4,500. (757) 570-0178 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible 58K miles. Turquoise, garage kept, exc. cond. Clean VIN and title. $5,900. (757) 439-2963 2006 HD 1200 Sportster - 17K miles. New tires, battery and inspection. Runs great. Detach w/s extras. Text for pic. $3,500. (757) 810-9071 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan 150k miles. 7 passenger. Make extra cash with commuter riders to and from work. $1,800 OBO. (757) 771-3441
Auto cont.
Real Estate cont.
2012 Honda CBR 250 - Starter bike. 7,049 miles. Never dropped and only for serious buyers. $2,600. (757) 713-0978
Townhouse for Sale - Meridian Parkside, 10 min. from NNS. 3 story, 2BR, 3.5BA, 1,782 sq. ft. Rec room, WIC, garage, open plan. (412) 600-5298
Hobby Project - Bike with frontend damage. Can make for a great project/track bike. (757) 713-0978 2008 Honda Goldwing - GPS/audio/ new windshield. Pearl white. 57,053 miles. $10,000 OBO. (757) 537-8428
FURNISHINGS & APPLIANCES Moving Sale - Stove, dishwasher, TV, nightstands, beds, sleep sofa & chair, desk and mowers. Text for pics & prices. (757) 897-2570 Table Set - Two end tables, one long coffee table, two lamps. Gray with glass top. Text for pics. $125. (757) 912-6797 Portable Dishwasher - Looking to buy a working portable dishwasher. (757) 375-4337
REAL ESTATE
House for Rent - 3BR, 1.5 bath on cul-de-sac. 1-yr lease req. Close to NNS. No pets. $1,000/month. (757) 874-4865 House for Rent - 7 Woolridge Pl., NN. 3br/2bth brick ranch. Available June 1. Attached garage. $1,475/month. (757) 284-5488 OBX Rental - "Someday" Outer Beaches Realty #14-3bdrm/2.5bathOcean Side. Tallest house in Buxton. (800) 627-1850 Lots for Sale - Two 1/2 acre lots for sale in Gloucester. Call for more details. (757) 641-4994 House for Sale - Menchville zone. 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, living rm, dining rm, den w/FP. 2-car attached garage, 1-car detached garage, deck. BC Charles/Gildersleeve. (757) 759-3781 Home for sale - 2br, 2.5ba remodeled home in NN. Search '104 Lambert Dr' on Facebook for more info. $239,900. (757) 869-0309
2 Bedroom Home in Newport News On owners prop for rent. We keep the yard. Fridge, stove and gas heat incl. $825. (757) 715-5460
Going Over the Edge for United Way Brian Fields, vice president of Integrated Planning and Production Control; Matt Needy, vice president of Operations; Chris Miner, vice president of In-Service Aircraft Carrier Programs; and Designer Max Schubert (E57) all participated in United Way's Over the Edge to End Poverty/Toss the Boss event May 5. The four raised money and rappelled down nine stories at Holiday Inn Newport News at City Center. The event brought in more than $36,000 in support of United Way Pathways Out of Poverty. That figure includes the
Max Schubert (E57), from left, Brian Fields, vice president of Integrated Planning and Production Control; Matt Needy, vice president of Operations; and Chris Miner, vice president of In-Service Aircraft Carrier Programs, all participated in United Way's Over the Edge to End Poverty/Toss the Boss fundraiser. Photos by John Whalen
$1,000 Schubert raised, and more than $7,800 raised collectively by Fields, Needy and Miner. "It was a great opportunity to go to new heights to help those in need," Schubert said.
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MISCELLANEOUS Bolden (MTD) Riding Mower - 15.5hp BS 36" cut. Excellent condition. $450. Completely serviced. (757) 850-1895 Fisher Price Rocker - Gender-neutral colors. good from birth to 40lbs. Toy bar included. $15. Text for fastest response. (757) 771-9873 Bright Starts Tummy Time Mat - Has overhead lights and toys. Plays music and nature sounds. $20. Text for fastest response. (757) 771-9873 24m/2T boys clothing - 18 gal. tote full of spring/summer clothing. $50 takes all. Text for fastest response. (757) 771-9873 18m Boys clothing - 18 gal. tote full of spring/summer clothing. $50 takes all. Text for fastest response. (757) 771-9873 Wedding Dress - 16W, Mermaid, laceup back. Top part has little jewels. $150. Text (256) 293-9675 Items - Microwaves, $35 & up. Select a weight dumbbell sets with stand, $199. Other set, $275. 4-wheel walkers, $35. (757) 218-2946 Items - Go Go Electric Scooter, $750. Weed eaters & blowers, $35. Inversion tables, $85, $150, $249. (757) 218-2946 Exercise Equipment - Treadmills, $199, $250, $349, $399, $499. Ellipticals, $50 to $299. Exercise bikes, $65 to $220. (757) 218-2946 Handyman/Home Repairs - Home repairs, paint, landscaping, power washing and a lot more to offer. Call for a free estimate. (757) 812-6145 Cemetery Lots - 4 lots at Natl Memorial Park, Fairfax, VA. $3,000 each or all 4 for $10,000. 1 lot in CC for $2,500. (919) 630-5553 Dominican Republic Vacation Bahia Principe Resort (San Juan) in D.R. 1 week for 2 adults at all inclusive resort. Exp. Dec. 20. $750. (757) 739-8879
Miscellaneous cont.
Miscellaneous cont.
Miscellaneous cont.
Cell Phone - ZTE, Axon, Android, 32GB cell phone. Takes great pics. Works great. Like new. $65. (757) 690-6999
Double Boiler Cookware. - Like new specialty item, melt chocolate, make pudding, etc. Compare to eBay. Text for pic. $25. (757) 288-9821
Moving Help - Need help moving, but it won't fit in the trunk? Will help load/unload. Starting at $20. (757) 971-8020
Event Planner - Wedding/Event Planner: I have the experience, team, place & decorations needed for your special event. (757) 345-1888
Quilt Bedspread - Soft cotton pastel bedspread, quilt squares, white on reverse. Double/full. Text for pic. $25. (757) 288-9821
A/C Service - Air not cold, time for system cleaning and tune up. Offering spring discount. (757) 771-3441
Split Firewood - Hardwood, split pecan and oak. Cord, $185. 1/2 Cord, $95. Bundles $6. Delivery available. (757) 715-5460
Digital Camera - Pentax Optio W90. Battery charger, extra battery, and operating manual incl. $50. (757) 288-9821
Hitch Cargo Rack - Aluminum hitch cargo rack, $50. Roller fairlead & steel cable, $20. Text for pictures. (757) 561-3260
Ladies Black Leather Jacket. Worthington black leather jacket, size PM. Zippered front and pockets, rayon lining. Like new. $25. (757) 288-9821
Event Decor - Tying the knot? I can help with silk wedding bouquets, centerpieces, pew bows, candy buffets, etc. (757) 206-3386
Connoisseurs Wine Set. - Brookstone 6-pc set. Opener, stopper, pourer, siphon, etc. Wooden case. Exc. cond. Text for pic. $25. (757) 288-9821
Gutter Cleaning - We clean gutters by hand, bag the debris, flush your down spouts. Licensed and insured. (757) 810-5115
Pest Terminator - Free inspections: Expert pest, termite, moisture control, under house repairs & poly installation. (757) 873-4999
House Washing - House, roof and concrete cleaning. Most of our methods are used with less than 500 PSI. (757) 810-5115
Stihl Weed Trimmer - Stihl FS45 gaspowered weed trimmer with 60 yds of CF3 Pro line. Needs carb. All else good. $50. (757) 268-1080
Get Custom T-shirts Made Cheap Discounts for shipyard employees. (757) 291-2765
Wire Shelving - New shelving. 12 ft. long. I’ll cut to length. Save money. Call for prices. (757) 535-9279
Lefty Youth Softball Glove Wilson A440 Fast Pitch youth glove. New condition. Worn twice. Fits right hand. $15. Text (757) 288-9821
Pop-Up Camper 1989 JAYCO 1206 Deluxe pop-up camper. Perfect for hunters or budget campers. Text for pics. (757) 323-1957
China Service for 12 - Parkleigh Sonata. 90 pcs. White, silver edge, blue/pink flowers. $300 OBO. Text (757) 288-9821
Home Cleaning General home cleaning. Free estimates. Special occasion cleaning welcomed. Licensed & insured. (757) 371-3904
Virginia Rose China - 20 misc. pieces. Five have mild flaws. $100 OBO. Pics. Text (757) 288-9821 Crystal Champagne Flutes - 12 Bohemian flutes, Claudia, Czech Republic. Text for pics. $60. (757) 288-9821
Nuwave PIC2 Induction Cooktop Comes with 2 skillets, 1 pan, glass lid, fondue access, strainer, howto DVD & recipe book. Unused. (757) 675-9500
Piano for Sale - Whitney by Kimball console piano. Family owned in good condition. Have pics. $200. (757) 817-5607 Self Protection Seminar - 6-8 p.m., June 9 at Tactika Training Services. Limited seats. $10. (757) 344-5975 Engagement Ring & Wedding Band - 1C total diamond weight. 10K white gold. $600. Text for pictures. (757) 746-5185 $40 Cut/Edge/Trim Averagesized Yards Also aerate, seed, fertilize and more. (757) 813-5074 Lawn Care - Mowing, edging, etc. in NN, Hampt., York area. (757) 535-9279
WANTED 2nd Shift Ride to NNS - Leave Ahoskie 12:55 p.m. Pickup in Winton-Gates County. (252) 287-7395 Commuter Van from VA Beach - Van to NNS daily 1st shift. Leaves from Diamond Springs Rd. Text 'VANRIDE' to (757) 450-6740 Washer & Dryer - Broken washers & dryers that are in your way. Will pick up for free. (757) 617-0100 Workshop/Garage Wanted - Looking for a garage to rent monthly/quarterly to do work on my Jeep. Need at least 200 sq. ft. (336) 337-2031 Shipyard Van (Second Shift) - Leaves Golden Skillet in Ahoskie, NC, at 12:55 p,m. Also picks up in Winton, NC, around 1:10 p.m. (252) 287-7395
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YARD & GARAGE SALES Huge Yard Sale - Sat., June 2, 8 a.m.1p.m. Forest Lakes (Chesapeake). All proceeds go to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. (434) 851-2445
BOAT & MARINE SUPPLY Boat Trailer - 13' Galv. bunk trailer. GC needs one fender. New inner, outer hub bearings, races, seals, tires. $550 OBO. (757) 592-1100 2002 Glastron 249 - One owner; stored in boatel w/cover. Very good condition & well maintained. Incl 2018 EZ Load Trailr (757) 209-8617
Boat and Marine Supply cont.
Hobbies cont.
Jet Ski Lift - Jet Ski Lift - 45 degree boom model. New stainless cable,.Great cond. $500 OBO. (757) 869-3862
EA Sports Air Hockey Table - Barely used air hockey table. Great for fun with the family. $250. (757) 207-0793
FREE ITEMS Free Men's Steel Toe Shoes - Size 13. (757) 535-7552
35" Scotty Cameron Putter Brand new out of box Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Putter. Sells for $379.99 in stores. $300. (757) 207-0793 Get Out on the Town - For the many things to do & places to go in the 757 area, search IG: getoott757 or FB: Get OOTT. (757) 342-6977
HOBBIES 1:1 Guitar Classes - Midtown NN. Flexible scheduling. Read/ play std notation, chords/theory. Call/txt rates, class times. (757) 528-7017
LOST & FOUND Found Necklace - In roadway near DD#4. Text to describe. (757) 751-2031
Shipbuilders, family and friends took part in the 11th annual NNS 5K Saturday. Photo by Matt Hildreth
PETS 2 Bird Cages - Large cage, $150 OBO. Medium cage, $80 OBO. Assembled. Call for pics & dimensions, leave message. (757) 409-8200