6 l 28 l 2021
A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
Anchors “Away” Shipbuilders and U.S. Navy sailors from USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) worked together to remove two 30-ton anchors earlier this month as part of CVN 74’s refueling and complex overhaul at Newport News Shipbuilding. Work to remove the anchors involved shipbuilders from X36, X32
Photo by Ashley Cowan
and X70. Shipbuilders will now remove the paint from the anchors and chains, check for and repair any defects, and repaint the anchors and chains before reinstalling them. Watch a time-lapse video of the removal of the port side anchor on MyNNS.
Submarine Shipbuilders, NAVSEA Gather at NNS Two dozen representatives from Newport News Shipbuilding, General Dynamics Electric Boat and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) spent two weeks in June at NNS learning more about the U.S. Navy’s submarine programs. The participants make up the inaugural cohort of the Team Submarine Program Management University. The program was developed to enrich submarine design, construction and community knowledge; improve tactical and strategic leadership skills and business acumen; and prepare prospective managers to fill emerging submarine program leadership positions. Another advantage of the program is fostering relationships between partners in the submarine programs from NNS, Electric Boat and NAVSEA. There were eight participants from each entity. “The purpose is to broaden everybody’s knowledge in a collaborative environment,” said Mike Reilley, NNS’ chief engineer. “As shipbuilders, we work closely with Electric Boat on the construction. We work closely with the NAVSEA on the
Dresella Cook, foreground, leads Team Submarine Program Management University participants in a tour through the Rafted Module Facility. Photo by Ashley Cowan
construction, test and delivery. Building a relationship between those folks is just so important to make sure the program runs more efficiently.” CONTINUED ON PG 2