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Ford Completes First FullShip Shock Trial Event
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully completed the first scheduled explosive event as part of full-ship shock trials Friday, June 18. The first-in-class aircraft carrier was designed using advanced computer modeling methods, testing and analysis to ensure the ship is hardened to withstand battle conditions. These shock trials provide data used in validating the shock hardness of the ship. The Navy has conducted full-ship shock trials over several decades, most recently for littoral combat ships USS Jackson (LCS 6) and USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) in 2016. The last aircraft carrier to execute full-ship shock trials was USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in 1987. Ford’s shock trials are being conducted off the East Coast, within a narrow schedule that complies with environmental mitigation requirements, respecting known migration patterns of marine life in the test area. The Navy also has employed extensive protocols throughout full-ship shock trials to ensure the safety of military and civilian personnel participating in the testing evolution. Ford closed out a successful 18-month post-delivery test and trials period in April, during which the crew completed all required testing, accomplished planned improvements and maintenance ahead of schedule, and learned valuable lessons to increase the reliability of... CONTINUED ON PG 2
Nominees Announced
NNS Announces Leadership Changes Jason Sutton, who previously served as program director for Steel Fabrication and Assembly (SFA), has been promoted to vice president and chief information officer for Newport News Shipbuilding. It was one of several leadership changes NNS President Jennifer Boykin announced last week. Jason Sutton
Brian Fields, who previously served as vice president of Business Transformation (iDS) and chief information officer, has been named vice president of Enterprise (CVN 80) and Doris Miller (CVN 81). Lucas Hicks, who previously served as vice president of New Construction Aircraft Carrier Programs, has been named vice president of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).
This year’s nominees for the Model of Excellence, Newport News Shipbuilding’s highest honor, have been announced. The award recognizes individuals and teams for their performance and accomplishments in five categories that align with the NNSFORWARD Strategy. See the insert for the list of nominees.
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6 | 21 | 2021 The Good Life Solution Program is a collection of partnerships between the New Horizons Career and Technical Education Center and local employers looking to improve the way they recruit, hire, train and retain entry-level new hires out of high school.
Newport News Shipbuilding employees from left Alonzo Smith, Tiffany Harris, Dr. Latitia McCane, Xavier Beale and Beth Silsdorf are pictured with high school seniors who accepted employment at NNS.
High School Seniors “Sign On” With NNS and The Apprentice School Newport News Shipbuilding Talent Acquisition and The Apprentice School participated in the Good Life Solution Selection Day Ceremony with high school seniors on May 24 at Liberty Baptist Church in Hampton. Twenty students accepted full-time entry-level trade position offers at NNS, and seven students accepted offers to attend The Apprentice School.
“Selection Day is a day filled with excitement and promise from students, employers, GLS and community partners. It’s when preparation meets opportunity.” said Xavier Beale, vice president of Trades. “These students have prepared and are eager to begin meaningful careers that will help our nation meet critical workforce demands – which are instrumental in ensuring that the United States maintains our global competiveness and commitment to democracy.” NNS and The Apprentice School have participated in this annual event since 2018.
Relay For Life is Saturday
Ford Completes First Full-Ship Shock Trial Event
Amy O’Donnell (O43) lost both of her parents to cancer. Her dad died from pancreatic cancer a few months before she graduated college, and her mom passed away from uterine cancer five years ago.
...Ford-class systems. At the same time, the ship also served as the sole East Coast platform for conducting carrier qualifications.
She described her father, who earned a Bronze Star for combat in Vietnam, as humble, kind and funny. She said her mom had an amazing sense of humor and warm, positive attitude. O’Donnell’s mom once chose a cross-country train trip to see her grandchildren rather than continue treatment after her cancer had returned in an aggressive form. “Try to capture special memories in a diary or video,” O’Donnell said. Cancer can take the lives of loved ones, but it cannot take their memories and legacies. “I am so thankful that I had them as parents, but very sad at how many life events and milestones they missed due to this disease,” she said. Newport News Shipbuilding is a sponsor of the 2021 Peninsula Relay For Life, which will be held from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. on June 26 at Hampton Roads Academy. O’Donnell is participating with the Facilities Cancer Fighters Team. Visit www.RelayForLife.org/NNS or the Relay For Life website on MyNNS to donate, register, or join a team. For more information on registration and donation, contact Amy Prillaman (O93) or Jenn Cherry (O22).
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Upon completion of full-ship shock trials later this summer, Ford – built at Newport News Shipbuilding and commissioned in 2017 – will enter a planned incremental availability for six months of modernization, maintenance and repairs prior to its operational employment.
Reminders from the Hazardous Energy Council In the past 24 months, Newport News Shipbuilding has experienced an increase in injuries and near misses related to the unexpected release of stored and potential energy. Because of this upward trend, the Hazardous Energy Council reminds shipbuilders of the potential hazards that often are overlooked. Some recent incidents resulted in injuries that could have been prevented. Shipbuilders should be on the lookout for suspended loads from cranes and JLGs, use caution when plugging and unplugging pneumatic lines and equipment and ensure that items on staging are properly secured. They also should keep an eye out for potential pinch points and always be on the lookout for changing conditions in their work area. Maintain a questioning attitude, never become complacent and always remember to REC (Recognize, Evaluate, Control) your work area for hazards, including those related to stored and potential energy. If you see something that appears to be unsafe, immediately report it to your supervisor or another member of management.
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AROUND THE YARD PEER Program Adapts to Challenges Newport News Shipbuilding’s Professional Enhancement & Enrichment Rotation (PEER) Program and its participants continue to successfully navigate through stormy seas. The PEER Program – which allows salaried individual contributors to complete four six-month rotations in departments across NNS – developed its I.C.A.R.E. brand in 2019 to communicate the program’s standards: innovative, collaborative, adaptive, results driven and engaged. “No one could have known how relevant the brand would become prior to 2020’s COVID-19 challenges and 2021’s cost pressures,” said Gary Figg, PEER Program manager. Members of PEER Cohort 12 completed their two-year development journey in December 2020, undaunted by the challenges of COVID-19. The 28 shipbuilders developed a capstone presentation by applying the I.C.A.R.E. attributes and pulling together for greater social awareness and growth. Social distancing, face masks, WebEx meetings and a team spirit to succeed resulted in the first all video PEER Capstone, produced with support from the Training Services Multimedia Team (O36). Watch the video on MyNNS. Members of PEER Cohort 17 will start their journey July 1, as the program adapts to leaner practices. Candidates participated in introductory lunch and learn and open house events during off hours, and PEER resident assistants – PEER Program graduates – supported Cohort 17’s onboarding to the PEER family. “Consistently being innovative, collaborative, adaptive, results driven and engaged has prepared the PEER Program and participants to calmly navigate through stormy seas,” Figg said. “As Franklin Roosevelt once said, ‘A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.’” The PEER Program is available to full-time, salaried individual contributors. For more information about the program, contact Gary Figg via email.
CARES Act Reimbursement Survey Extended Through June 22 Employees who used Paid Time Off (PTO), Annual Leave (AL), Vacation (VAC) or Paid Personal/Sick Time for COVID-19-related reasons from March 15, 2020, through March 28, 2021, could be eligible for reimbursement. Visit the HII CARES Act Paid Leave Survey webpage for more information and frequently asked questions. To allow employees additional time to respond, or to gather and submit documentation, the survey has been extended through Tuesday, June 22.
NNS President Jennifer Boykin talks with summer interns. Photo by Lena Wallace
NNS President Meets With Interns Newport News Shipbuilding’s summer interns met with NNS President Jennifer Boykin June 15. “There is a lot of reverse mentoring going on when we have interns here,” Boykin said. “You are at the forefront of your professional experience no matter where you go from here.” The 25 interns are expected to learn the company’s core values while working in their respective home departments. Boykin encouraged interns to bring fresh ideas to engineering projects and Integrated Digital Shipbuilding (iDS). “I am excited to learn the ins and outs of my department,” said Carlos Lavezzari Torres, a reactor plant planning intern who attends the University of Puerto Rico. “Being at the shipyard makes me want to learn more about how the real world works.” Interns will engage in community outreach activities later this summer.
Myth: I already had COVID-19 and recovered. I don’t need the vaccine. Facts: If you’ve recovered from the virus, doctors aren’t sure how long natural immunity lasts, according to Johns Hopkins. With that in mind, you are potentially at risk of getting COVID-19 again unless you get vaccinated.
Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Cases reported last week: 3
Total cases at NNS: 3,584
NNS employees medically cleared to return to work: 2,955
NNS employees vaccinated: 51%
See case details at nns.huntingtoningalls.com/411.
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DATEBOOK JUNE 23
Join the Shock Community of Practice (CoP) from noon until 12:30 p.m. for a Virtual Learning Session (VLS) on the Shock CoP. The Shock CoP is a network with key participants from all shock-related departments across the shipyard. The Shock CoP exists to provide a unified front to improve the technical expertise, rigor and agility of the shipyard in all things shock related. The diverse team works on both carrier and submarine programs. Join us to learn more about the Shock CoP. Sign up on MyNNS to receive a calendar invite to attend. No charge is provided. For questions and concerns, email E&D Connections.
JUNE 23
The Project Management Shipbuilder Association (PMSA) will host a lunchtime presentation on Resource Management with Nathan Phillips from 12 until 1 p.m. on via WebEx. The event is open to all employees by reservation only. Sign up on PMSA website on MyNNS. For questions, contact Dennis Diones or email PMSA@hii-nns.com. No charge is provided.
JUNE 24
The African American Shipbuilders Association (AASA) invites shipbuilders to join “Conquering Fear: The Angelo Maker Story” from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. This event is open to all NNS employees and will be hosted on Zoom. No charge number will be provided for attending this event. Sign up on the AASA website.
JUNE 24
Join a Zoom information brief from 5 until 6 p.m. to discuss The Apprentice School’s Youth Builders Pre-apprenticeship Program. Pre-registration is not required. To attend, go to www.as.edu. Under the Programs menu, select Youth Builders, and you will be directed to the ‘Zoom Information Brief’ link that will become live just before the session. For questions prior to the event, email youthbuilders@ as.edu. The Youth Builders program is open to 11th and 12th graders throughout Hampton Roads who have an interest in shipbuilding careers. Applications for the 20212022 cohort are being accepted. To apply, rising juniors and seniors should go to www.as.edu, navigate to the Programs menu and select Youth Builders. The application deadline the deadline is July 9.
JUNE 30
During annual enrollment United Steelworkers, guards and salaried employees were set to “tobacco user” for HII medical benefits. Employees who do not use tobacco or have completed a tobacco cessation program must update their tobacco-use status to “tobacco free” by June 30 to save $660 annually on their medical insurance for the upcoming benefit plan year. Update tobacco-use status at www.hiibenefits.com or by calling the Huntington Ingalls Benefits Center at 1-877-216-3222.
JUNE 30
Join Engineering & Design and Chris Brown from noon until 12:30 p.m. for a Virtual Learning Session (VLS) on Technical Skills Development. Technical Skills Development provides the engineering and technical workforce with the training needed to accomplish their daily tasks and meet the company’s goals. They accomplish this by developing and delivering internal training programs to suit training needs. Sign up on MyNNS to receive a calendar invite to attend. No charge is provided. For questions and concerns, email E&D Connections.
JULY 14
Join Engineering & Design and Melinda Perez on from 12-12:30 p.m. for a Virtual Learning Session (VLS) on Cybersecurity. Cybersecurity offers guidance to position the company in gaining new business opportunities while adapting to the challenges of increasing external threats and vulnerabilities. It protects all categories of data from theft and damage. T51 promotes cybersecurity as a collaborative effort of all persons and company organizations with access to information assets and company information networks. Sign up on MyNNS to receive a calendar invite to attend. No charge is provided. For questions and concerns, email E&D Connections.
JULY 21
Join Engineering, Routing and Weaving from 12-12:30 p.m. for a Virtual Learning Session (VLS) on Engineering Vaults, Routing and Weaving. Engineering vaults provide document storage and control areas that service all engineering operations and assign and control NN drawing numbers. Routing yard issues all approved construction drawings, engineering drawings, inspection reports (IRs), engineering reports (ERs) and other associated documents. Routing also weaves partial revisions and ERs into complete drawings to go to the waterfront. Sign up on MyNNS to receive a calendar invite to attend. No charge is provided. For questions and concerns, email E&D Connections.
JULY 28
Join Engineering & Design and the Lean Community of Practice (CoP) from 12-12:30 p.m. for a Virtual Learning Session (VLS) on the Lean CoP. The Newport News Shipbuilding’s Lean CoP is committed to driving Lean processes as a transformational effort for Lean process improvements across the entire organization. They are the central point for sharing and sustaining Lean best practices and people centric leadership. Sign up on MyNNS to receive a calendar invite to attend. No charge is provided. For questions and concerns, email E&D Connections.
BLOOD DRIVES
Newport News Shipbuilding is hosting the following blood drives in support of the American Red Cross. A time charge will be provided for employees who donate. 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: • July 7 • July 20
• Aug. 4 • Aug. 11
• Sept. 2 • Sept. 15
To schedule an appointment, contact Natasha Eck or Sunny Lee via email.
JUNE 26
Newport News Shipbuilding and BayPort Credit Union are sponsoring the Peninsula Relay For Life Drive-Thru Luminaria Event from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m. at Hampton Roads Academy. Luminarias will be lit to honor cancer survivors and caregivers or in remembrance of those lost to cancer. These flames burn during the event to serve as a reminder of the purpose of Relay For Life. Luminarias will be $10 for one bag or $25 for three bags. Visit www.RelayforLife.org/NNS to donate, register or join our team.
CHECK OUT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Looking to volunteer and make a difference in your community? Newport News Shipbuilding employees can visit NNS Gives at nns.YourCause.com to find exciting and impactful volunteer opportunities across the region. NNS Gives also allows shipbuilders to log volunteer hours.
SEEKING SHIPBUILDERS
Visit www.buildyourcareer.com to search for the latest NNS job openings.
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Computer Systems Security Analyst 3 Deck Electrician (experienced) Engineer Electrical 3 Engineer Software 3 Engineer Systems 3 Insulator Refueler Ship Safety Watch
792 7013 805 804 6182 6337 7008 7009
E44 X31 E56 E44 E70 X33 X43 X43
Newport News Newport News Newport News 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.
2021 NOMINEES
ENABLE OUR WORKFORCE
Overhead Settlement Team Phil Bazzani, O73; Madhu Chaudhuri, O74; Jasmine Curry Brandt, N365; William Duke, O74; Brittany Eason, O74; Christina Edwards, O92; Scott Embleton, O97; Ben England, O75; Emmanuell Galloway, O55; Samantha Gray, O94; Joan Greene, O19; Eric Griffith, O19; Eva Latimer, O55; Candice McDougald, N365; Hope Mundell, N365; Kendra Queeney, O55; Erik Udovich, O97 Nominator: Thomas Jones, O72
Teamwork and Partnership Improve Omega Seal Welding Bobby Aycock, K46; Randy Gabbert, E37; Adam Holbrooks, K46; Isaac Howell, X18; Trent Hufton, X18; Jeff Kikel, E37; Terry Largena Jr., O26; Codey Long, X18; Thomas Moore, O43; Matthew Peters, X18; David Sebera Jr., X18; Richard Sewalish Jr., X18; Phillip Ussery, X18; Chuck Warner, X18; Stephanie Way, E82; Nick Wobser, X18; Jack Wright, X18 Nominator: Brian Treat, X18
Remarkable Execution Conquers Challenging Conditions on Montana (SSN 794) 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; Taylor Weeks, X43; James Wigley, X82 Nominator: Rick Plumlee, K46
Automated System Streamlines Liberal Leave Process During COVID-19 Gina Allen, O69; Susan Buckland-Deeds, O11; Bob Cole, O69; Penny Gaines, O69; Connie Harrod, O21; Janet Leake, O21; Ann Willis, O69 Nominator: Alonzo Smith, O61
EXECUTE EFFICIENTLY
Dedication and Preparation Lead to Major Milestone in Virginia-Class Program Charles Albright Jr., X18; Donte Anderson, X82; Dylan Ard, X18; Demonte Armstead, X18; Jacob Bialk, X18; Jasmine Bracey, E84; Stanley Britt, X18; Jeffrey Cantrell, X18; Octavian Davis, X18; Bobby Farmer, K46; Theodore Gundy Jr., X18; Cornelious Hawkins, K46; Evan Hoffman, X18; James King, K46; Gabriel Martinez, X18; Tony McKithen Jr., X18; Brandon Sandley, X18; Jered Wright, K46 Nominator: Vernon Eason, K46 Leveraging Lessons Learned for Successful Installation on John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Jordan Banks, X36; Vincent Barone, X18; Justin Chavis, X36; Patrick Coffey, O68; Tyler Cook, X11; Benjamin Freeman, X11; Edward Garrett, X36; Reggienald Hall Jr., K47; Richard Henry, E22; James Holliman, K47; William Huff Jr., K47; Stephen Hux, O68; John Leigh III, X11; Michael Motisi, X11; Christina Munn, X18; Matthew Perry, X01; Adam Turner, X18; Alexis Turner, X18; Antoine Wilburn, O68 Nominator: Lucas Hicks, K70 Out-of-the-Box Thinking Leads to Easier and Safer Fabrication Ricky Ashworth, M30; David Dea, M30; Jacob Denson, O22; Aaron Goetz, X42; Kenny Quinn, M30; Chris Skiba, E47; Tim Spikes, X42 Nominator: Robert Lane, M10 Overcoming Complex Repair Challenges on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) Michael Allen, K48; Oneal Artis, X42; Michael Balus, X42; David Berry, X42; Howard Blume Jr., X18; Brent Byrum, X42; Kelvin Coleman, X18; Ray Ray Collett, X18; Darius Farthing, X18; Kyle Flowers, X18; Emma Garner, X42; Kenny Hudson, K48; Jacob Humphrey, X18; Robert Mayfield III, X18; Nicholas Murray, K48; Andy Phillips, K48; Nathan Shrewsberry, X18; Joseph Stallings, X18; Travis Turbin, X18; Collin Vinson, X42; Earnest Wheeler, X42; Kelvin White, X42; Derrick Whitley Jr., X42 Nominator: Ian Carrillo, O87
GROW THE BUSINESS BASE
Columbia Contract Award Sustains and Modernizes Our Nation’s Defense Force Robert Austin Jr., X60; Jeffrey Bristow, O19; Jerry Campbell, X62; Chuck Dalrymple, O19; Ryan Duffy, O75; Nikki Fisher, N358; Marcus Freese, O19; Kimberly Hamlett, O19; Andre Jones, O19; Janine Jones, E70; Roger Kelly, O19; Heather Ray, K07; John Rice, O19; Christa Riley, K07; Brandi Smith, K07; Weston Tilley, O19; Kimberly Traugott, O59; Paul Tuzzolo, O59; Kevin Walker, O19; Brian Williams, O19; Travis Williams, O70 Nominator: Eric Wishon, O19 San Diego Team Raises the Bar for Ship Maintenance Carl Aspinall, O87; Inez Ayala, O56; Tony Bogue, E25; Michele Cook, O51; Kimberley Corey, O56; Rick Dodd, O56; Barry Haskins, O27; Johnathon Hume, E83; Kevin Jones, O56; Penny Jones, O56; Burt Livingston, O87; Tamara Manson, O19; Justin Marquez, O87; Lee McKoy, O87; Paul Muehlenbeck, O56; Irina Munguia, O87; Camille Murray, O56; Leanne Nevil, O51; Joe Newhouse, O56; Kenneth Norwood, O56; Kenneth Peper, O56; Harlen Ralph, O56; Jeff Rigsby, O19; Mark Tamillo, O87 Nominator: Terry Brown, O87
LEAD THE WAY
Breaking Down Barriers to Ensure First-Time Quality Phillip Armstrong, E06; Greg Bocwinski, E22; J.P. Christien, E46; Mark Eissing, E22; Jimmy Hall, X67; Ezra Hite, E46; Richard Nierman III, X67; Rob Rhodes, E22; Brian Sanders, X67; Pamela Setterholm, E46; Jonathan Shoaf, E46 Nominator: Beth Scicchitano, E46 Derek Briggs: Steadfast and Authentic Leadership Derek Briggs, X01 Nominator: Lucas Hicks, K70
2021 NOMINEES Initiative and Determination Influence a Culture of Safety Ryan Augburn, O53; Gleen Barnes, O53; Yuvonda Barnes, O53; Jessika Foster, O53; Dale Fullwood, O53; Markita Gorham, O53; Amanda Jackson, O53; Michael Jennings, O53; Valerie Smith, O53; Brandon Spaulding, O53; Rodney Thornton Jr., O53 Nominator: Barry Fallon, O50 Innovation and Perseverance Guide Naval Nuclear Training Facility Repair Brian Butler, X43; Matthew Butler, X73; Michael Deuell, E85; Christopher Dohse, E82; Sean Fitzpatrick, E82; William Fralich, X43; Stephen Graham, O96; Cheryl Hardcastle, X09; Matthew Jeffery, E82; James Johnson, X73; Joseph Johnson, X43; William Johnson, O96; Aaron Landry, X43; Nicholas McFatter, X43; Sean McGiveron, E85; Lacey Norcross, O96; Jacob Novak, E82; Robert Price, X73; Christopher Smith, X43; Christopher Vest, E85; Jason Weary, E82; Timothy Weisflog, E85; Benjamin Welch, E91; Marcus Woody, E82; Devon Zappolo, E82 Nominator: Paul LaRoche, E81 Presidential Award: Leading the Way Through a Pandemic Carrie Allen, O20; Luke Alley, O46; Steve Apostoles, O12; Alan Bomar, O64; David Bowles, O44; Dru Branche, O50; Beth Bridges, O21; Jon Calma, E85; Liz Chandler, O44; Roy Gilbert Jr., K45; Amy Guerin, O21; Harold Hutchison, X74; Jason Lugo, O27; Bob Meyer, X80; Christie Miller, O29; Jim O’Brien, K97; Beth Silsdorf, O12; Emily Tavai, O20; Cindi Wolfe, O12; Ryan Woolridge, O48 Nominator: Jennifer Boykin, O11 Sonny Hershley and Christopher Murrell: Ring Module Shop Challengers of the Status Quo Sonny Hershley, X18; Christopher Murrell, X18 Nominator: Mike Lowers, X10 Writing the Pandemic Playbook: COVID-19 Vaccine Task Team Begins the Journey Back to Normalcy Brad Andersen, X52; Teresa Carnes, E70; Tom Cosgrove, O12; Amy Iveson, N354; DaShana Kemp-Garnett, X33; Scott Kezman, N358; Hugh Lessig, O29; Carol Lowe, K97; Bryan Moore, N355; Stephanie Neary, O27; Phoebe Richards, N355; Donta Sharpe, X82; Colin Smith, X52; Renae Myles, E01; Trent Sturgis, O15; Kimberly Zayakosky, O29 Nominator: Jon Arena, N358/O11 Writing the Pandemic Playbook: Digital Transformation Enables Large-Scale Work from Home Initiative Will Adams, T54; Kevin Barrow, T54; Hank Blumreich, T51; Cindy Brown, T54; Jason Cawthorne, T54; Tammy Dogan, T51; Matt Downing, T54; Frank Harris, T54; Aaron Jessen, T54; Mike Lajoie, T54; Jason Larsen, T54; Doug Lawrence, T54; Rob Mackie, T54; Darren Murray, T54; Alan Noble, T54; Harvey Rawls III, T51; Cedrick Short, T51; Ryan Tiedemann, T54; Denesha Wallace, T54; Gary C. Webb, T54; Mickey Wilkins, T54 Nominator: Tom Jones, T50
Writing the Pandemic Playbook: Human Resources Team Provides Shipbuilders Flexibility and Stability During a Pandemic Linda Bain, O28; Carlton Ballard Jr., O21; Geoffrey Coleman, O21; David Craig, O28; Shawn Flanagan, O28; Tammy Franks, O20; Jennifer Giampa, O28; Holly Hayslett, O28; Eric Herman, O21; Charlene Holloway, O28; Chris Hoyer, O21; Brittany Izzo, O20; Adrien Latta, O20; Clement Lodiong, O23; Maggie Monfalcone, K47; T.J. Nelson, O34; John SanGiovanni, O28; Porsha Valliant, O20; Natalie Webb, O28; James Williams Jr., O21 Nominator: Susan Jacobs, O11 Writing the Pandemic Playbook: Thought Leadership and Innovation Pioneer Virtual Shipbuilding Events Susan Bacon, T54; Shay Brown, T54; Sekou Frye, O36; Robert Kello, O43; Heather Land, O29; Nicholas Langhorne, O29; David McKetney, T54; Gaylon Montgomery, O36; Bryan Moore, N355; Scott Presson, T54; Aaron Pritchett, O29; Earl Pruitt Jr., O43; Lauren Shuck, O29; Timothy Trulley, T51; Lena Wallace, O29; Gary R. Webb, T54; Mickey Wilkins, T54; Kimberly Zayakosky, O29 Nominator: Jennifer Dunn, O11
TRANSFORM BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Creative Approaches and Collaboration Support Entire Shipbuilding Value Stream Tyler Bowman, O51; Jessica Boyd, O52; Lyndon Brown, O52; Joel Carroll, O58; Brett Cash, O52; Eric Chacon, O52; Paul Clear, E68; Ed Doherty, O52; Vinson Ellsworth, O52; Craig Garland, O52; Kristy Gaskins, O52; David Jerkins, O52; Ryan Jenkins, O52; Rusty Johnson, O52; William Jones, O52; Kevin Leigh, O52; Bob Marshall Jr., O52; David McGrain, O52; Ray Montgomery, O50; Greg Pike, E37; Ruth Riddle, E68; Kevin Roberson, O58; Jim Salavejus, O52; Ashley Shortt, O51; Bob Small, O52 Nominator: Bryan Caccavale, O11 Deckplate Camaraderie Improves Coatings on Virginia-Class Submarines Kevin Arden, E02; David Baillio, X32; Lenora Baumeler, O31; Jason Binns, A572; Frankie Boothe, X32; James Brooks, E32; Jeremy Brown, K46; Mariana Cintron-Garcia, E33; Alicia Connelly, O31; Jason Haas, X32; Tyrone Harrison, X32; Darrell Hicks, X32; Matthew Allen Holding, X62; Richard Jackson, K46; Brody Lambaiso, E33; Haley Mitchell, E33; Ronnie Phillips, X32; Donna Pike, X32; Matt Shaffer, E41; Bryan Staha, A572; James Wallis Jr., O36; Randall Ware, O31 Nominator: Robert Staha, E41 Enhanced Inspection Reports and Training Revolutionize SUBSAFE Work Carly Cole, E03; Steven Malsbury, E03 Nominator: Bailee Ewell, E41
2021 NOMINEES John Glenn: Leading and Collaborating to Move NNS Forward John Glenn, X44 Nominator: Melanie Young, O60 Real-Time Data Enables Increased Performance and Engagement for Welding Teams Troy Butler, E59; Terry Campbell, X18; Michael Cunneen, X10; Howard Davis, T54, Tanya Dinsmore, T56; Ed Gretka, T56; Justin Harris, X18; Bruce Hufton, X44; Caleb Martinez, T54; David McKetney, T54; Dan Moniak, X18; James Pittelko II, T56; Matt Rinck, T56; Roger Seese, T56; Matt Serpa, T54; Erik Spencer, E59; Jayston Stamper, O43; Marisa Strickland, K17; John C. Vaughan IV, T56; Vadim Vinarov, T56; John Walker Jr., O43; Stefani Werner, E59; Chris West, E59; Matthew White, O63 Nominator: Walter Williams, O61 Successful First-Time Reconfiguration Achieves Key Columbia-Class Milestones Ben Allen, X51; Justin Brock, X36; Russell Dawson, O43; My Do, X51; Corey Eutsler, X36; Dylan Fogleman, O43; Derrick Grant, O41; Thomas Henderson Jr., X36; Tom H. Herbert, O41; Jack Hull, X51; Travis Hutcherson, O43; Aaron Moore, O48; Justin Mullins, O43; Lynn Palmer, X36; Patrick Peck, X36; Jennings Spease, X36; Dylan Swank, O43; Felicia Thorne, X43; Travis Tyler, X36; Jon Wallace, O43; Curtis Webb, O43 Nominator: Jim O’Brien, K97 Surface Ship Support Barge Project: A Hallmark Accomplishment for Efficiency Daniel Barnes, X42; Gregory Barnes, X42; Tania Barzola, E81; Gene Bowman, E81; Kevin Butler, E85; William Capps, X42; Steven Clark Jr., X73; Fred Coleman, E82; Alicia Connelly, O31; Marquis Ellsworth, X73; Jim Erickson, O27; Patrick Lonberger, E81; Roneisha Moore, X42; Travis Moultrie, X73; Joey Piland, X73; Evan Rickerson, X42; Jim Sarvis, E84; Jonathan Sebrell, X42; Joseph Sharpless Jr., X42; Shaana Thomas, X42; Joshua Vernon, X42; Mark Wiatt, X73; Rickey Williams, X42 Nominator: Thresa Nelson, E81 Team Establishes New Operating Rhythm to Support John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Lynne’ Cave, X51; Brandon Corprew, O79; Tim Glascock, X51; Zeb Johnston, O79; Ken McClellan, X76; Jennifer Miller, O79; Craig Minson, X51; Jason Murphy, X76; Tom Sweeney Jr., X01; Richard Thomas, X55; Jon West, O79; Leha Worley, O85 Nominator: Lucas Hicks, K70
Team Spearheads First-of-a-Kind Welding System on USS George Washington (CVN 73) Brett Carson, E83; Bradford Cotton, K45; Todd Dinkel, O31; Mark Gresik, E37; Mark Hageman, O43; Rodney Harris, X32; Robert Heisler, E81; Joshua Horner, X71; David Jenkins, X18; Joshua Kole, E81; Stephen Mallis, X71; Kristopher Manley, X32; Joshua Nelson, X18; Jacqueline Phillips, E37; Stanford Polonsky III, X18; Dennis Reynolds, X17; Michelle Rossingol, O31; Benjamin Ruga, E37; William Schleeper, M21; Nicholas Schneider, K45; Jayston Stamper, O43; Shaun Thomas, O39; Christopher Wicker, E81; Matthew Wright, E83; Nicholas Zaremba, E81 Nominator: Tony Davidson, X70 Value Stream Solution Transforms Steel Fabrication and Sheet Metal Shop Operations Racheal Allen, N365; Michael Ames, X32; John Bane, X15; Calvin Boyd Jr., X21; Patricia Brodersen, T55; Madhu Chaudhuri, O74; Bill Davis, T55; Brittany Eason, O74; Kenny Edwards, X47; Jimmy Gollihugh, M40; Chris Harris, X22; Tim House, M40; Dave Maynard, O53; Ashby Meador, X47; Carol Pember, T55; Adam Stump, X51; Ronnie Thacker, X32; Anthony Ugoletti, X51; Lorrie West, O53; Ray Yee, X47 Nominator: Nicholas Brady, X51 Virtual Reality Bridges the Gap in Shipbuilder Training Bobby Briggs, X67; Troy Butler, E59; Raven Caffey, E59; Jovan Celar, E59; James Council, X67; Dustin Floyd, X67; Ryan Foster, E59; Kevin Gardner, E59; Van Gentry, X67; Jessica Hansford, X67; Daniel Hufnal, T56; Eric Jenkins, X11; Emily Kodl, E59; Doug Lowmaster, E59; Heather Mapp, X67; Mia Monroe, O38; Adeline Ndeme, T56; Nick Rapoza, X11; Ryan Sparks, X11; Daniel Stanley, X11; Becky Thompson, E59; Lynn Trudeau, X67 Nominator: Robb Schrock, X67