5 | 26 | 2015
A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
Warner Successfully Completes Initial Sea Trials John Warner (SSN 785) successfully completed its initial sea trials on Saturday, May 23. Sea trials are aggressive operational tests that demonstrate the submarine’s capabilities at sea. John Warner, the first Virginia-class submarine to be named for a person. “Alpha sea trials represent the first underway test of the quality of the craftsmanship that went into the construction of this great vessel and the skill of the crew that operates her,” said Jim Hughes, vice president of Submarines and Fleet Support. “Both the ship and the crew performed incredibly well, resulting in extremely successful trials that enable the ship to advance directly into its next set of tests. The John Warner is now well on its way to being another successful and early Virginia-class delivery.” All systems, components and compartments were tested during the trials. The submarine submerged for the first time and operated at high speeds on the surface and underwater. John Warner will undergo several more rounds of sea trials before delivery to the Navy by Newport News Shipbuilding. CONTINUED ON PG 3
Stop by the NNS Booth at Patriotic Festival The Virginia Beach Patriotic Festival is this weekend. Enjoy concerts and a new military expo right on the beach. Newport News Shipbuilding will be located on the boardwalk, between 18th and 19th Street. Stop by and spin the wheel for great prizes like beach chairs, T-shirts, backpacks, gym bags, tumblers and much more. Concert tickets are 35 percent off for NNS employees and their families. When ordering tickets online from www.ticketmaster.com, use the promo code SPONSOR to get the discount.
Quarterly Safety Trophies Awarded to Leaders and Teams.
HRSD Presents NNS with Two Environmental Awards.
Attend Engineering Career Days on Thursday, May 28.
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