May 31, 2022

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A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding

New Vice President Named Brandi Smith has been named vice president of the Columbia-Class Submarine Program at Newport News Shipbuilding.

She will succeed Charles Southall, who will retire July 1 after more than 35 years of distinguished service. NNS President Jennifer Boykin announced the news in a May 24 message to employees.

Photo by Ashley Cowan

NNS Hosts “Top Gun” Screenings

Smith, an NNS shipbuilder since 2002, currently serves as program director of Columbia-class construction. She will assume her new role leading company-wide management, leadership, cost, schedule and technical performance of the Columbia program June 1. Smith will report to Matt Needy, vice president of Navy Programs.

Newport News Shipbuilding hosted advance screenings of “Top Gun: Maverick” last week for select groups of shipbuilders from all three shifts outside of work hours.

The movie includes scenes filmed on NNS-built aircraft carriers USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

In addition to the advance screenings, NNS is providing ticket vouchers for 1,200 employees to view “Top Gun: Maverick” at their convenience while it is still showing in AMC Theatres.

Divisions are handling ticket voucher distribution. takes the entire community working together to bring about lasting change. By focusing on common goals that support basic things needed for a good life, NNS employees can help create a better tomorrow.

United Way Campaign Begins June 6 Newport News Shipbuilding’s annual United Way campaign kicks off June 6 and runs through June 17. United Way brings together people, organizations and resources to improve lives across the Peninsula.

Together, shipbuilders can achieve more than any individual could on their own. It

Navy sailors participate in the commissioning ceremony for USS Oregon (SSN 793). U.S. Navy photo

U.S. Navy Commissions USS Oregon (SSN 793)

Contributions to United Way fund others to provide services, deliver services and coordinate collaborate programs to create a path to stability and self-sufficiency. United Way changes what’s possible by focusing on the building blocks of health, education and financial stability to create pathways out of poverty.

The U.S. Navy commissioned Virginiaclass submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) Saturday, May 28, at Naval Submarine Base New London. Like all Virginia-class submarines, Oregon – the 20th boat of the class – was built at Newport News Shipbuilding and General Dynamics Electric Boat.

Email unitedway@hii-nns.com for more information.

Oregon was christened Oct. 5, 2019 and is the third Navy vessel named for the Beaver State.

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Columbia Program Celebrates New Facility A small group of shipbuilders gathered in the North Yard Service Area’s Large Enclosure facility in early May to acknowledge the initiation of on-site blast and coat production for Columbia-class submarines.

“Every major module we build for the Columbia program has to pass through here at some point,” said David McGrain (O52), an engineer in Outsourcing who helped lead the project.

Work in the North Yard Service Area – which supports blast and coat for large modules and small parts, as well as tile work – began in April. However, blast and coat work for the Columbia program has been ongoing for the past two years at a contractor’s facility in Hampton. The North Yard Service Area brings that work into the gates at Newport News Shipbuilding and accommodates modules that are too large to be transported off-site by truck.

Blast and coat is a major milestone as work on modules transitions from heavy metal manufacturing to outfitting. The North Yard Service Area will allow NNS to support the future planned delivery of one Columbia-class submarine per year.

The North Yard Service Area is north of the Joint Manufacturing and Assembly Facility. Photo by Aaron Pritchett

In addition to O52, McGrain said it was important to acknowledge the contributions of the Columbia Program Office (K07), Plant Engineering (O41), Supply Chain Procurement (O51), Main Industries Inc., and W.M. Jordan Co. for their roles in bringing the project to fruition.

said. “Sure enough, it was the casting crew saying I got selected. I thought it was a prank call from friends at first.”

Henry, who has always been into fitness, grew up watching “American Ninja Warrior,” and has competition as his No. 2 CliftonStrength, participated in tough mudder competitions and Spartan races in the past. The decision to apply to the show stemmed from his performance at an Ultimate Backyard Warrior event in North Carolina in 2018.

“I’m the kind of person where I tell myself ‘If I can do it, I’m going to do it,’” said Nyjle Henry, a shipbuilder who competed on “American Ninja Warrior.”

Shipbuilder to Appear on “American Ninja Warrior” Nyjle Henry, a product owner at Newport News Shipbuilding, was selected to appear on NBC’s hit show “American Ninja Warrior,” airing the week of June 6-10.

“The deadline was Dec. 15, 2021, and I got a phone call on Jan. 21, 2022,” Henry

“On a whim, I went out there to see how it is, and I did pretty terrible,” Henry said. “I got humbled pretty fast, and that was the moment when I decided to dedicate my fitness for ‘Ninja.’” He trained for about four years in preparation for his audition video, which included building some elements from the show – like the salmon ladder – in his backyard with his father.

During the taping of the show, Henry was able to meet all the other competitors. “I know it’s a competition, but when you’re out there, everyone wants everyone to win,” he said. “It was great to be surrounded by people who shared my passion for this sport.”

Henry relates his “American Ninja Warrior” experience to NNS’ Enterprise Agility System (EAS) transformation. “We’re all on agile teams here working toward the same goal, and that’s how it is with Ninja as well,” he said.

Every obstacle requires a certain strength, and if you have a weakness in that area, the other competitors were there to give instruction and advice for how to improve your skill. “If there’s an area you’re kind of weak in, you always have someone here at NNS who will help you out, because they want you to do well, too,” said Henry. “It’s always about the people sharing a common goal.”

So what’s next? Henry has big plans for future fitness competitions, including the Spartan Trifecta (three races of increasing difficulty performed in a single year), competing again in Ultimate Backyard Warrior’s competitions, as well as possible additional appearances on “American Ninja Warrior.”

Tune in to watch Henry compete on season 14 of “American Ninja Warrior” beginning June 6.

The Apprentice School Hosting Recruiting Event The Apprentice School is hosting a recruiting event Tuesday, June 7, at Applebee’s (Bldg. 227) from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. to provide information about the school’s admissions and transfer process. A representative will be on-site to answer questions,

provide information about The Apprentice School, review unofficial transcripts (if provided), and offer guidance based on a review of transcripts. Learn the benefits of attending The Apprentice School and information about Night School. No charge will be provided.

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AROUND THE YARD Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month As Newport News Shipbuilding celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June, take time to recognize the great achievements and innovations of the LGBTQ+ community throughout our nation’s

history and their significant impact on the success of NNS. For more information, visit www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month and HII.com/employees/diversity.

ASIAN Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month The Asian Shipbuilders Including All Nationalities (ASIAN) employee resource group hosted a panel discussion titled “Leveraging Asian Values in Your Career” May 12 in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month (AAPIHM).

“It was pretty successful for our first in-person event in three years,” said Emmylou Mosley, ASIAN chair. “It was good to have an in-person event for our signature/heritage month event.” The COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding limits on social gatherings led ERGs like ASIAN to host virtual events in recent years.

Panelists for this year’s event included E68 Manager Sonia Gopal, X23 Manager Leah Colvin and Radiological Control Director Jon Calma. All three shared information about their background, upbringing and careers at Newport News Shipbuilding.

Brent Ruffy, who serves on ASIAN’s Board, had a number of valuable takeaways from the event. He said it brought to light the importance of continuous learning and development, building relationships, mentorship – both as a mentor and mentee, and situational awareness of one’s environment and strengths and weaknesses.

“Despite my cultural upbringing and ethics being very similar to Jon and Leah, the panelists as a whole brought motivational and constructive building blocks to better shape the person/teammate/ leader that I could strive to be,” he said.

Mosley said she also related to the panelists background and upbringing that emphasized education. She was glad to hear the panelists talk about learning and growing out of their comfort zones, the importance of mentoring, building relationships and networking – even through ERG events.

Shipbuilders Lead the Way Second-shift X33 shipbuilders focus on creating a better, more efficient work environment for the nuclear trades performing work and mock-up training in Newport News Shipbuilding’s nuclear facilities. A clean and neatly organized facility enables all trades to feel safe while performing radiological work and builds confidence with the U.S. Navy.

Each night, the team focuses on continuous improvement by tracking their progress, exchanging ideas and asking the right questions to ensure their performance meets NNS standards. The team understands working in a clean environment sets the

Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Active cases: 13 See case details at nns.huntingtoningalls.com/411.

lead trades up for success and enables those teams to also lean in and continue keeping facilities sanitary. “On our team, everyone shares the same vision. Provide the cleanest facilities for nuclear work,” said Timothy Russell (X33).

Setting the example in the early stages of job preparation instills the “Build Clean” mentality, which can then be taken and maintained as work progresses. Several nuclear facilities throughout the yard are maintained daily by X33 shipbuilders.

“Receiving all of the positive feedback after the NAVSEA audit is a reminder to us that

The Turret Shop is used to prepare and train shipbuilders for complex radiological work.

we play an essential role in the success of the Nuclear Propulsion Division,” said X33 Foreman Lauren Davidson.

NOTICE: COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Effect at NNS To help minimize illness and prevent a surge in positive COVID-19 cases at Newport News Shipbuilding, the following precautionary measures are now in effect: •

Employees working in an area where social distancing isn’t possible should consider wearing a mask, regardless of vaccination status.

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In-person social gatherings are

restricted to outdoor events where social distancing can be accomplished.

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For meetings where social distancing cannot be achieved, WebEx is strongly encouraged instead of in-person meetings. In cases when in-person, indoor meetings are required, masks are recommended for all participants, including presenters.

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DATEBOOK MAY 16- JUNE 3

JUNE 10

The Generational Integration Focus Team (GIFT) is partnering with the Salvation Army of the Virginia Peninsula to host 25 children in the Summer Day Camp Program. Shipbuilders can support the effort by donating snacks listed on the flyer in a drop-off box in the Bldg. 520 lobby. For more information, contact Paula Young at 688-7634 or Cassandra Bonner at 534-3416.

The 17th annual F. Farrell Sanders Apprentice Athletic Club Golf Tournament will be held at Ford’s Colony Country Club. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and there will be a 10 a.m. shotgun start. To learn more and sign up, visit https://one.bidpal.net/aacgolf/welcome. Contact Kimberly Jordan-Dillard via email or at 757-371-4127 for more information.

Talent Acquisition is hosting open interviews for entry-level and trainee fitter (X11) and welder (X18) positions at the NNS Employment Office at NetCenter (Suite 176). Job seekers may stop by from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for the opportunity to apply on-site, interview and receive an “on the spot” job offer if qualified. Apply in advance to reqs 18810, 18811, 18845 or 18846 at buildyourcareer.com.

The Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) and the Department of Veterans Affairs will host a Suicide Awareness discussion from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. Megan Flaherty, suicide prevention coordinator for the Hampton VA Medical Center, will provide information. This is a WebEx event and open to all NNS employees. No charge will be provided. Register on MyNNS. For more information, email VERG@hii-nns.com.

JUNE 1

JUNE 1

Join Shipbuilders Together Realizing Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (STRIDE) and Ingalls Shipbuilders Equality Alliance (ISEA) for an engaging panel event on gender, sex and sexual orientation from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Panelists from NNS, Ingalls and local community organizations will discuss topics ranging from terminology to current events. Register on MyNNS. Contact J. Ariel Matthews via email for further details.

JUNE 4

FitNNS will attend a Lionsbridge FC game at 7 p.m. at TowneBank Stadium. Contact Kat Henry (X74) via email or at 757-586-7956 for a 20% off coupon code.

JUNE 6

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JUNE 15

FitNNS and SHIPs Network will host a night at the Peninsula Pilots baseball game at 7 p.m. at War Memorial Stadium. Contact Kat Henry (X74) via email or at 757-586-7956 to register.

JULY 30

Join The Apprentice School Student Association at Kingsmill Resort at 7:30 a.m. for its first golf tournament in support of breast cancer awareness. The entry fee is $100 per person, with teams of four. Each team must include at least one apprentice or alumnus to participate. Lunch will be provided along with raffles and giveaways. RSVP at ApprenticeStudents.com/events.

Join the African American Shipbuilders Association (AASA) and the American Red Cross for a lunch and learn from 12-12:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Alexis Innis of ARC Blood Services will provide information ahead of the June 22 Sickle Cell Anemia Blood Drive at NNS. Open to all employees. No charge will be provided.

Mental Health Awareness May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

The FitNNS employee resource group encouraged shipbuilders to wear green May 11 to bring attention to mental health and help break the stigma of mental illness.

SEEKING SHIPBUILDERS Job Title Req Number Dept.

Fitter (Trainee, Entry-level & 18811, 18810, X11 Experienced) 18808, 18809 Project Management Analyst 2 17409 M10 Software Development 19145 E25 Analyst 3 Welder (Trainee, Entry-level & 18846, 18845, X18 Experienced) 18844, 18841

Visit www.buildyourcareer.com to search for the latest NNS job openings.

Employee Referral Cash Bonus Eligible

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All positions are located in Newport News unless otherwise noted.

Employees are encouraged to use MyHR or the "Current HII Employees Job Search" button at www.buildyourcareer.com to apply. Visit www.huntingtoningalls.com/careers/refer-a-friend to learn more about the cash bonus awards for referrals to select positions.

NNS Promotes Modeling, Simulation and Visualization at Old Dominion University’s Capstone Conference Employees from Integrated Digital Shipbuilding, Modeling and Simulation, Engineering and Design, Human Resource Operations and Steel Fabrication and Assembly participated in Old Dominion University’s 15th Annual Modeling and Simulation and Visualization (MSV) Student Capstone Conference in April. It was held at the ODU Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center (VMASC).

The conference provides students in MSV undergraduate and graduate programs the opportunity to showcase their applications and developments and learn about how other organizations use MSV. Students and conference attendees visited the MX trailer to see NNS applications, videos and demos including: •

Visual Work Instructions

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Laser Scanning

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Additive Manufacturing

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Augmented Reality

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Virtual Reality

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Modeling and Simulation

“Students were delighted to learn more about how modeling and simulation tools are being utilized in the maritime industry,” said Jessica Johnson, director for STEM and Student Engagement. “Student authors presenting at the conference were amazed at how the knowledge and skill sets accrued at ODU are directly applicable to the work NNS is leading.”

Jordan Smith (X23) is an ODU MSV graduate, conference participant and NNS modeling and simulation engineer. “It was energizing to see that students were engaged and excited to see how digital shipbuilding is revolutionizing the construction of Navy ships,” he said.

Visit the ModSim website to see how NNS uses modeling and simulation. Ready to use Modeling and Simulation to improve your process? Submit a project to ModSim via the Modeling and Simulation inbox.

2022 NOMINEES

ENABLE OUR WORKFORCE

Digital Twin Creates Versatile Training and Operational Testing on Ford-Class Carriers Greta-Marie Alvesteffer, T55; Mohammad Elwir, E56; Mark Hoffman, E11; Emily Kodl, E59; Keith Mabry II, E44; Daniel McPeters, T55; Gabe Sava, E41; James Turso, E05 Nominator: Doug Mintz, E02 Immersive Simulations Bridge the Gap Between Guided Learning and On-the-Job Training Ryan Bounds, E92; Christopher Brown, O35; Tyler Campbell, E92; Jamie Clark, O35; Derrick Holton, O35; Dale Jowers, O64; Lauren Newton, E92; Deborah Quintas, X31; Michael Quintas II, K49; Gregory Scott, E92; Steven Yeatts, E92 Nominator: Jeff Speight, O35

TRANSFORM BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Additive Manufacturing Enhances Construction on Enterprise (CVN 80) Chris Arnold, E37; Shane Christian, E86; Andrew Collins, E86; Louis Cribb, E70; Andrea Dolan, E70; Gregory Fisher, X22; Troy Floyd, X24; Benn Frazier, E86; Randall Hall, E37; Rich Johns, K72; Stephen McGrew II, O22; Jade Nguyen, E70; Tim Pline, O31; John Ralls, E32; Robert Taylor, O31; Richard Wilmoth, E70 Nominator: Joe Loch, X02 Cross-Functional Team Develops Economical Solution for Relocating Shipyard Material Jacob Abercrombie, O54; Curtis Armstrong, O41; Jessica Armstrong, O53; Michael Berry, O15; Desi Bullock, O53; Michael Coleman, O54; Ann-Germaine Danz, O41; James Gregory, O53; Jeffrey Hammack, O41; Michael Hardy, O53; Ty Harrison, O53; Mondrale Hicks, O53; Sean Holt, O53; Robin Howell, O41; Stephen Johnson, O54; Lauren Jones, O45; Hipolito Justiniano, O53; Gerald Picot, O53; Kenneth Quinn Jr., M30; Kathleen Riffle, O54; Brian Simpson, O54; Gladys Smith, O53; Tori Stith, O53; Tico Strong Jr., O53; Jabarie White, O53 Nominator: Barry Fallon, O50 Digital Documentation and Goal Setting Transform Daily Operations on John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Albertine Beale, K47; Kelly Belfield, X33; Kristal Bolden, K47; Jennifer Burch-Flowers, O79; Paul Callahan, X76; Krystle Doss, K47; Joshua Hall, K47; Justin Helbig, K47; Ricky Hunt, K47; Maria Jalomo, X33; Leslie Jones, O56; Breanna Jordan, X33; Dashana Kemp-Garnett, X33; Tawanda Osborne, K47; Jan Pendleton, K47; Tobias Raynor, K47; Michael Rice Jr., X33; Thomas Rusk, K47; Lamonte Spruill, K47; Kayla Stickles, X33; Jason Tabb, K47; Nole Thomas, X33; Quinten White, K47; Steven Wright, X33 Nominator: Lucas Hicks, K70

Execution Operating System: Setting the Standard Across the Enterprise Oliver Aguilar, E83; Antoine Braxton, K23; Carrie Breeden, O19; Dannon Butts, K17; Jon Calma, E80; Nikki Fisher, N358; Don Hamadyk, K38; Kyle Harrington, E86; Norm Jacobs, K73; Kim Kelly, O60; Roger Lowman, X46; Melanie McGrath, O60; Ashley Parker, K73; Nathan Phillips, X80; Mike Poole, X46; Andrew Raymond, O30; Shaun Riley, K23; Steve Roberts, K73; Amy Roosien, X51; Jared Smiddy, O30; Brian Tapajna, X51; Audra Vann, O19; Melissa Wheeler, K23; Eric Wishon, O19; Steve Wyatt, X41 Nominator: Matt Needy, O11 Leveraging Experience and Knowledge to Drive Financial Performance on USS George Washington (CVN 73) Ian Berezansky, X34; Tony Davidson, X70; Tommy Eriksen Jr., O19; Brad Miller, O19; Glenn Parker, O19; J.B. Perrine, N358; Brian Shell, X34; Ken Spence, O56; A.T. Taylor, X34 Nominator: Jon Arena, N358 Merging Skillsets to Create Best Practices for Visual Work Instructions Jonathan Anastasi, E92; Julie Anderson, E92; Samuel Barnett, E92; Tyler Campbell, E92; Michael Digges, E92; Charles Dix, T55; Sean Gable, K51; Rachel Gilpin, T56; Paulette Harris, X57; Minoru Hayes, X47; Brian Kain, X51; Francis Kelly Jr., T55; Haidee McKain, E92; Maurice Misse Ndong, T55; Jason Moore, E92; Erika Myers, E92; Amy Remington, T56, Anthony Riddle, E92; Ralph Robinson, T56; Gerald Sencio, T55; Douglas Serwon, E56; Vince Warren, K49; Trace West, K49; Brandon Wilson, E92 Nominator: Deborah Morewitz, T50 Out-of-the-Box Thinking Creates New Opportunities for Aircraft Carrier Construction John Anderson, X36; Mark Barker, X02, Adam Bierbauer, E02; Frances Glenn, X44; Kyle Harrington, E86; Dennis Knutson Jr., X23; Matthew Michael, E42; Jacob Peek, E21; Kevin Prussia, E22; Wilson Ray, X44; David Rockey, X23; Edwood Spruill, X02; Jeremy Tucker, E70 Nominator: Brian Fields, K70 Power BI Drives Better, Faster Data-Driven Solutions Katie Farris, X55; Steve Hayes, X55; Brianna Kimball, X55; Nicol Snyder, X55; Susan Virga, X55 Nominator: Kim Kelly, O60 Redesigned Panel Line Strengthens Welding Performance John Brown, O43; Michael Cataldo, O41; Michael Cunneen, X10; Edmund Delaney, O41; John Duke, X10; Jeffrey Flora, O56; Paul Goodman, X11; Jason Langley, X36; Derek Shaffer, X36; Arthur Trost, O43 Nominator: Paul Lindgren, O40

2022 NOMINEES Transformative Approach and Innovation Bring Change to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Curtis Anderson, E81; Craig Comeaux, X82; Michael Davidson, E85; Leah Ewart, E87; Yonathan Kassaye, E81; Brett Kulhanek, E85; Joshua Tanner, K45; John Weisflog, X73; Susanna Whitehead, E85; Benjamin Wu, E81 Nominator: Patti Homan, E85

EXECUTE EFFICIENTLY

Applying Lessons Learned to Exceed Expectations on Enterprise (CVN 80) Vincent Barone, X18; Herman Bland, X36; Jimmy Ervin, X36; Lydia Fleck, X01; Christopher Gillitzer, X18; John Harrell, K47; John Hooper, X02; Taylor Johnson, X18; Fermond Jones Jr., X18; Asa Kelly III, X18; Ephony King, X18; Kelvin Larrimore, K47; Joseph Turner, X18; Marian Watson, X36; George Young, X18 Nominator: Brian Fields, K70

First-Time Quality Sets the Bar for Future Submarine Construction Kenny Bell, X10; Kyle Bell, X11; Zackary Boulanger, X43; Brandon Briggs, K46; Jerry Campbell, X62; Garland Chambliss, X11; Derrick Crews, E86; Caleb Daughtrey, X11; Ronald Hall, O52; Willie Hall, X11; Ryan Hecker, X11; Merrill Jennings, K46; Brian Knierim, X11; Derek Luck, X11; Timothy Madden, X62; Matthew Maisano, E86; Timothy Manning, X62; Jose Martinez, X11; Christian Moore, X43; Dannie Neal, X11; Robert Ramsey, X36; Nolan Randolph, E86; William Schulte, O68; Kevin Stewart, K96; Stephen Strand, O68 Nominator: Adam Read, K07

Catalysts of Change: Reducing Program Cost Through Ingenuity and Collaboration Marion Bradley III, X15; Bradley Thomason, X15 Nominator: Steven Torres, X10

Optimizing Process Efficiency for Tours and Visits Michele Affolter, O46; Richard Amann Jr., O15; D.J. Auberg, T54; Susan Deeds, O11; Heather Deagle, K01; Shannon Elrod, O20; Rich Espinoza, O15; Shavonda Eure, O45; Daryl Hagwood, O15; Felicia Holland, O15; Gerald Hough, O15; Natalie Joyner, O15; Jeffrica Key, K01; Cindy Matheson, K70; Frank Mazzuchi, T54; Patrick Murray, O15; Joshua Quitaro, O15; Yasmine Robinson, O15; Ben Scott, E59; Derrick Spencer, O15; Janine Stoddard, O15; Trent Sturgis, O15; Willie Turner Jr., O15; Gary Webb, T54; Yvonne Weiss, O15 Nominator: Chip Miller, N359

Complex Choreographed Nuclear Evolution Saves Time and Keeps Shipbuilders Safe Matt Butler, X73; Ryan Farries, E82, Sean Fitzpatrick, E82; Jarrod Griffith, E84; Doug Harsh, O39; Ronald Herrick III, X42; Brandon Hill, X43; Robert Hopfinger, E68; Brent Howell, E82; Matt Jeffery, E82; Jimmy Johnson, X73; Eric Kilner, E84; Tom Manley, X73; Sean McDonnell, E84; Nicholas McFatter, O67; Travis Messick, E82; John Mulvaney Jr., E85; Keon Odom, X09; Dean Pallera, E82; Darrell Patten, O96; Cory Sherwood, X73; Cesaere Watkins, O67; Bob Weinmann, E82; Tim Weisflog, E85; Marcus Woody, E82 Nominator: Mike Stronach, E82

Kesselring Team Innovates Tank Repair Work Scott Bailey, X09; Curtis Ballard Jr., X09; Lester Blauvelt, X09; Chrysany Collier, E81; Brandon Edwards, E91; Kelvin Evans, X11; Anthony Formica, E91; James Harper, E91; Bryan Herrin, X09; Sidney Hudson, X09; Travis Jackson, X09; Christopher Lambrecht, E82; Steven Marquez Martinez, E81; William Marshman, X09; Kevin Morgan, X09; Daniel Passamonte, E91; Edward Primeau, O96; Shawn Rollo, X09, Robert Scott, X09; Troy Toombs, X11; Colin Tschantret, X09; Charles Ward Jr., X09; Ian Webster, X09; Bradley Whittaker, X09 Nominator: Corey Boeninger, X09

Eager to Learn and Eager to Teach: Shipbuilders Collaborate to Meet Key Milestones Tristan August, X18; Bobby Aycock, K46; Reginald Best, X18; Michael Brown, X82; Chandler Burris, X18; Anthony Fisher, X18; Joseph Grice, X18; Amanda Hall, X82; Adam Holbrooks, K46; Isaac Howell, X18; James Martin, K46; Corinthious Nathan Jr., X18; Louis Norwood Jr., X18; Matthew Peters, X18; Demetrius Pittman, X18; Thomas Rivera, X18; Purcell Saylor, X18; Richard Sewalish Jr., X18; Dallas Wagner, X18; Sean Walters, X82; Jonathan Willard, X82; James Williams Jr., X18; Nicholas Wobser, X18 Nominator: Vernon Eason, K46

Lean Thinking Improves Machining and Outfitting Performance Keller Beach, X43; Qwalin Bridges, X43; Charles Butler, X43; Christian Cledera, X43; Justin Cole, X43; Brian Dodge, X43; Matthew Elkins, X43; George Perry, K46; Robert Robertson, X43; Vernon Silver, K46; Tony Wood, X43 Nominator: Rick Plumlee, K46 NNS to Go 2.0: Opening the Door to Expand Digital Communications for Employees Tom Bauer, T55; Mark Bodoh, T56; Marco Estrada, T55; Lou Jackson Jr., E59; Nicholas Langhorne, O29; Eugene Phillips, O29; Sharon Rollins, T56; Lauren Shuck, O29; LaMar Smith, O29; Shway Sosale, T56 Nominator: Christie Miller, O29

2022 NOMINEES Redefining Deckplate Training Through Virtual Reality Bobby Briggs, X67; Jason Brindle, T53; Troy Butler, T55; Jovan Celar, T55; Dustin Floyd, X67; Ryan Foster, E59; Kevin Gardner, E59; Robert Gentry, X67; Jessica Hansford, X67; Alexander Hard, T55; Daniel Hufnal, E59; Nicholas Husk, E59; Lou Jackson Jr., E59; Emily Kodl, E59; Frankie Lowman, X67; Douglas Lowmaster, E59; Heather Mapp, X67; Daniel McPeters, T55; Jonathan Morris, X11; Adeline Ndeme, T56; Nicholas Rapoza, X11; Robert Schrock, X67; Becky Thompson, E59; Heinz Trulley, K46 Nominator: Timothy Sivertson, O39 Shipbuilder-Designed Tool Streamlines Pipe Shop Production Richard Ashworth, M30; David Dea, M30; Jacob Denson, O22; Thomas Doberneck, E26; Terence Fail, X44; Herman Gill III, E26; Aaron Goetz, X42; Ronald Heath, E26; Rich Johns Jr., K72; Kent Paumier, E26; Kenneth Quinn Jr., M30; Christopher Skiba, E26; Christopher Smith, E26; Timothy Spikes, X42; Robert Teel, M30; Robert Tristani, X51; John Vandenberg, E26; Robert West, X43 Nominator: Rob Lane, M10 Supporting the Virginia-Class Program Through Teamwork, Dedication and Ownership Alexandria Barrow, X32; Jordan Bell, K46; Jeremy Brown, K46; Edward Gilbert, X32; Daniel Green, X32; Marcus Harrell, X32; Richard Jackson, K46; Aaron Kennedy, K46; Daniel Knoll, K46; Michael Lopez, X32; James Moore, X32; Tai Pham, X32; Ronnie Phillips, X32; Donna Pike, X32; Wanda Rhoden, X32; Rapheal Singletary, K46; Ravon Spruiell, X32; Taylor Tant, X32; Keith White, X32; Rodney Williams, X32; Marie Wyche, X32 Nominator: J. Mathews, K46 Unique Thinking Avoids Significant Schedule Disruption on USS George Washington (CVN 73) Joshua Baker, K45; Joseph Barron, E64; Bradford Cotton, K45; Donald Dresler, X70; Charlie Gaus, K45; Jimmy Jones, X43; Ryan Lindsay, X43; Jeremy Lowe, X18; Kent McKee, E64; Bill McKinley, X71; Cody Monds, X43; Harrison Ray, E37; Nicholas Schneider, K45; Elijah Stewart-Eastman, K45; Jon Sweeney, E37; Jordan Wallmeyer, K45; Ron Ziencik, E64 Nominator: Larry Jones, E41

USS Columbus (SSN 762) Work Packages Revolutionize the Fleet Support Value Stream Robert Corrigan, K03; Michael Dorsey, E25; Nathan Gibson, T53; David Goodman Jr., X35; Jason Hanson, X55; Mary Harrow, O48; Ryan Holloman, E25; Robert Hood, E25; Frances Jarabak, X75; Clinton Klink, K48; Timothy Luce Jr., X35; Christopher Matthews, E03; Craig Messick, O64; Michael Peregoff, X64; Kenneth Rodney, O64; Gabriel Rosa, X75; David Saba, K03; Robert Spitler, X75; Christina Stimson, K15; Bruce Thomas, E14; Brenda Viars, X75; Michael Westenberger, X35 Nominator: Gary Fuller, K70 Waterfront Support Team Improves Efficiency in Submarine Construction John Anderson, X36; Nathan Bush, X36; William Gaines, X36; Justin Hayes, X36; Jeffrey Maffett, X82; Lamont Marshall, X36; Mathew Martins, X36; Stephen Pearce, X36; Scott Satterfield, X36; Jacob Sinniger, X36; Nicholas Smith, X36; Jennings Spease, X36 Nominator: David Vandegrift, K97

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Applying Innovative Approaches to USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Contract Negotiations Rhena Bolden, X34; Carrie Breeden, O19; Steven Buchanan, O97; David Cullen, X70; Donald Eriksen Jr., O19; Rafael Faria Rodriguez, X34; Christopher Garringer, E82; Julie Halsey, O59; Tiffany Johnson, X70; Timothy Jones, O19; Charles Kim, E49; Lauren Kraus, O59; Bradford Miller, O19; Jennifer Nelson, O75; Brian Shell, X34; Eric Sniady, O19; Philip Tuckey, E81; Michael White, O59; Gerald Wojcik, E49 Nominator: Bill Smith, O19 Shipbuilders Inspire a Safety Improvement Culture Through Fire Prevention Tashaunt Banks, X36; Mitchell Meidel, X36; Jack Molloy, X01; Jacob Pepper, X36; Kent Price Jr., X01; Kaitlin Troutner, X01 Nominator: Lucas Hicks, K70