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USS Gerald R. Ford Successfully Completes Shock Trials USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully conducted a third explosive event off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida, on Aug. 8, marking the completion of the ship’s full-ship shock trials.
During the four-month testing evolution, the first-in-class aircraft carrier withstood the impact of three 40,000-pound underwater blasts, released at distances progressively closer to the ship.
Shock trials validate a ship’s shock hardness and ability to sustain operations in a simulated combat environment using live ordnance.
The last U.S. Navy aircraft carrier to undergo full-ship shock trials was USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in 1987.
Making Progress on John F. Kennedy Newport News Shipbuilding is making significant progress in the compartment and systems construction of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). Shipbuilders recently eclipsed the 20% mark on compartment completion, turning over to the ship’s crew more than 500 of the total 2,615 spaces. They also have installed more than 8 million feet of cable – or more than 1,500 miles – of the approximately 10.5 million feet of cable on Kennedy. The most recently completed spaces include berthing, machinery and electrical. This allows sailors assigned to the pre-commissioning unit to continue training on the ship while final outfitting and testing progresses. “We are pleased with the progress being made on Kennedy,” said Lucas Hicks, vice president of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) Aircraft Carrier Programs. “We are in the very early stages of systems testing, and look forward to successfully executing our work on equipment, systems and compartments that brings us closer to delivering the ship to the fleet.”
A John F. Kennedy compartment is inspected prior to being turned over to the ship’s crew last month. Photo by Aaron Pritchett
Kennedy, which is more than 80% complete overall, is scheduled to be delivered to the Navy in 2024.
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Modeling Teamwork Engineers in Newport News Shipbuilding’s Foundry use specialized software to model and simulate pours for metal castings. That same software is now helping shipbuilders simulate pours of a liquid polymer that is applied to submarine hulls. “At the Foundry, our software is set up for metals. So the first challenge was trying to adapt the software to work for a different material,” said Bryan Staha (A572), an engineer in the Foundry who worked with colleagues in Coatings Technology and Materials Engineering (E33) to adapt the software. While metal the Foundry typically deals with is a hot liquid that becomes solid as it cools, the polymer starts off cold and becomes solid as it heats up. “It was fundamentally the opposite of what my software was set up for,” Staha said. But it turns out the work was similar in scope. Through trial and error and about eight months of work, the team was able to come up with a model that can be used to predict the outcome of a pour for the polymer. “We’ve been using it to try to predict defects more so than timing. It allows us to adjust,” said Mariana
Mariana Cintron-Garcia and Bryan Staha, engineers who typically work in different areas of the shipyard, work together in June near the hull of Virginia-class submarine New Jersey (SSN 796). Photo by Ashley Cowan
Cintron-Garcia (E33). “This whole thing is really to ensure first-time quality and prevent the need for rework.” Cintron-Garcia has worked with Staha and deckplate shipbuilders to assess the effectiveness of the modeling. “Everybody has been transparent about this whole process. I feel like that has really allowed us to improve and progress. Whether that’s between engineers or between engineers and trades, as long as we’re all on the same page, it works pretty well,” she said. persevere through the failures that are inevitable in baseball.” After winning both the district and state tournaments, the team was one of eight participating in the Little League Southeast Regional Tournament last week trying to punch a ticket to the Little League World Series. Unfortunately, that quest ended with losses to teams from Florida and West Virginia. However, the Warwick Little League All-Star Team already made history, becoming the first team in its age division from the Peninsula to win the state tournament since 1954. On the way to that victory, they powered past teams from much larger leagues that typically dominate the tournament.
Team Coached by Shipbuilders Plays for Shot at Little League World Series Engineer David Ellis and Rigger Jeff Eicher are shipbuilders by day. But in the evenings, the two – along with a Newport News Police K-9 officer – put on their coaching hats for Warwick Little League and are currently coaching the 10- to 12-year-old All-Star Team. “We don’t do it to win a game,” said Ellis, whose 12-year-old son plays on the team. “It’s an opportunity to give these kids a guiding influence. We teach baseball, but we also try to teach these guys to grow up to be good young men. For kids this age, particular attention is paid to developing the mental toughness needed to
Ellis said it’s important to the coaches that the young athletes learn life lessons and enjoy the game. “One of the things that made us most proud about winning the state tournament was the positive feedback from other teams. Moms were posting pictures of our kids consoling their kids after losses and that sort of thing. It was really rewarding from that standpoint because we really do try to teach more than the game,” he said. With the level of talent on the team, Ellis said this may not be the last time many of the players are “on a big stage.” Fellow coach Eicher already had a similar experience – helping lead the Christopher Newport University baseball team to the Division III College World Series for the first time in school history.
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AROUND THE YARD 2021 School Tools Drive Begins Next Week Newport News Shipbuilding’s 2021 School Tools Drive is Aug. 16-27. The goal is to provide school supplies for 2,300 local students. Donations from shipbuilders will impact classrooms, students’ lives and the community’s future. Shipbuilders will be able to donate online, through collection containers at gate turnstiles or through department collections. Most needed supplies include composition and spiral notebooks, No. 2 pencils, three-ring notebooks, notebook paper, five-subject notebooks, report covers, compass/protractors, pens, rulers, markers/highlighters, erasers, colored pencils, glue/glue sticks, calculators, pencil boxes, kid-safe scissors, crayons, backpacks, tissues and hand sanitizer. Donations from shipbuilders will support local departments of social services, Boys & Girls Clubs, ForKids and An Achievable Dream. See the Distribution A memo for more information about how to support the School Tools Drive.
NOTICE: NNS to Go App Update The NNS to Go app is scheduled to undergo an update on Aug. 11. As a result, users who have the app installed on their mobile device will need to update the version. To update the app, go into the Apple or Google Play store, select the NNS to Go app and click “update.” A push notification with this information will be sent to NNS to Go users prior to the update.
NOTICE: Payroll Satellite Office Closed The Newport News Shipbuilding Payroll (O95) satellite office location in Bldg. 520 has closed permanently. All Payroll services are now being handled at NetCenter (5200 W. Mercury Blvd.) in Suite 128. The office is open from 6:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirts Available Shipbuilders can purchase T-shirts in support of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer effort through Aug. 31. Proceeds from sales will help provide access to information and services such as mammograms. The shirts all feature a shipyard design. To see the design and learn more about prices, see the flyer. To purchase shirts, contact Paula Young (O68) at 688-7634 or via email, Brenda Meekins (O26) at 380-3239 or via email or Aimee Hicks (O68) at 380-7775 or via email. Myth: COVID-19 vaccines won’t protect me against the new Delta variant, which is more contagious. Fact: Early research shows that vaccines are slightly less effective against COVID-19 variants, but still protect against severe cases of COVID-19, according to the Mayo Clinic. Given that the Delta variant has been linked to the recent rise in COVID cases in Virginia and elsewhere, Newport News Shipbuilding strongly encourages all employees to get vaccinated.
Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
Cases reported last week: 59
Total cases at NNS: 3,728
NNS employees medically cleared to return to work: 3,032
NNS employees vaccinated: 53%
See case details at nns.huntingtoningalls.com/411.
Environmental Management Systems (EMS) ISO 14001 Certification Audit An Environmental Management Systems (EMS) ISO 14001 Certification Audit is scheduled for Aug. 23-27. Shipbuilders should Know NNS’ environmental policy and how it reflects their work. Policy can be summarized by the acronym SOAR: Stop Pollution, Obey Rules, Always Improve and Reduce Waste. Visit the EMS-SOAR website for more information. For questions, contact Sarah Lambert at 534-3645.
Upcoming 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: • Aug. 11
• Sept. 15
• Sept. 2 To schedule an appointment, contact Natasha Eck or Sunny Lee via email.
Virtual Meetings Encouraged Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases at Newport News Shipbuilding and around Virginia, NNS employees are encouraged to hold meetings via WebEx with an in-person option. For information about restrictions for in-person meetings, see a list of frequently asked questions.
NNS SAFETY REPORT
Compared to figures from July 2020 Year-to-Date Injuries
974 (up 60%) Year-to-Date Injuries with Days Away, Restricted or Transferred
643 (up 39%) Safety Task Team Inspection Closure Rate
96% (20% above goal)
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DATEBOOK AUGUST 9
The Engagement and Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) offices invite shipbuilders to join their monthly ED&I Together Strong Life Unites Panel Discussion Series: Fearless Progression Psychological Safety from 4:30 until 6 p.m. via Zoom. Panelists include Renee Myles (E01), Oliver Aguilar (K73), Kimberly Artis (X44), Beth Scicchitano (E46), Martin Gerald (E85) and Robin Lee (O53). This event is open to all NNS employees. Register on MyNNS. No charge will be provided. For questions, email DiversityAndInclusion@hii-nns.com.
AUGUST 10
The Find Your Resilience Lunch & Learn, presented in partnership with HERO, will teach valuable strategies to bounce back after difficult life circumstances. Sign up for the noon webinar at www.myquadmed.com/hii.
AUGUST 11
How do you know if you’re ready to retire? Attend SmartPath’s retirement readiness webinar to determine if you’re ready for retirement and how to get there if you’re not. Visit www.onsmartpath.com/hii to register for the noon webinar.
AUGUST 16-27
Newport News Shipbuilding’s School Tools Drive supports children in local underserved communities to ensure they have the school supplies they need to start the year off strong. NNS will support five departments of social services in hopes of assisting 2,300 children in need. Shipbuilders can donate in person or use an online order option. See the Distribution A memo for more information.
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The 2021 Virtual Shipbuilder University 2.0 Enable Our Workforce Engagement Expo premieres Aug. 16. This expo will provide information on Newport News Shipbuilding’s current state, companywide initiatives, community involvement and engagement opportunities. Watch the commercial on MyNNS.
Graduate Certificate Program Available for Shipbuilders
AUGUST 17
The FitNNS employee resource group will host guest speaker Wake Buxton of TrustBuilders Law Group for a lunch and learn about wills and trusts at noon via WebEx. Register on MyNNS. Contact Cailee Helmick (E86) for questions.
AUGUST 19
Newport News Shipbuilding employees are invited to attend a virtual information session from 5 until 6 p.m. to learn about MBA programs for working professionals offered by the College of William & Mary. RSVP by Aug. 16. NNS is an official corporate partner of the Raymond A. Mason School of Business. This partnership means tuition benefits are available through the Corporate Partnership Scholarship Program for any NNS employee who is accepted into the Executive MBA or Part-Time MBA Programs.
AUGUST 21
The Women in Shipbuilding Enterprise (WiSE) employee resource group is holding its second annual Rosie the Riveter Rally at Huntington Park (Shelter 3) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Shipbuilders are invited to join in the games and contests and hear from guest speaker Julia Jones, vice president of Manufacturing and Facilities. Sign up on MyNNS. For more information, contact Donna Diggs (E79) via email.
AUGUST 25
The Asian Shipbuilders Including All Nationalities (ASIAN) employee resource group and L.E.A.R.N. are hosting a collaborative event via Zoom with the Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (SASE) 4 p.m. Guest speaker Darren Sekiguchi, vice president of F-35 at Lockheed Martin, will present “Traits of a Chameleon.” Learn the characteristics and lessons that have guided Sekiguchi through his professional career, with a Q&A session to follow. Register on the L.E.A.R.N. MyNNS website.
RELAY FOR LIFE MASKS AND T- SHIRTS AVAILABLE
Relay For Life masks are available for purchase for $5. Proceeds will support Newport News Shipbuilding’s 2022 Relay For Life campaign. Remaining 2020 Relay For Life T-shirts also are available for purchase for $5. For more information or to buy masks or T-shirts, contact Amy Prillaman or Jennifer Cherry.
SEEKING SHIPBUILDERS
Visit www.buildyourcareer.com to search for the latest NNS job openings.
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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.
Tuition reimbursement with education assistance (Bright Horizons) for Newport News Shipbuilding employees allows us to support formation of another student cohort interested in completing the graduate certificate in Acquisition and Contract Management Program offered by the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). Evening classes will be offered on-site at NNS in the NetCenter Learning Center. The curriculum includes the following classes to be offered once per semester (beginning fall 2021 and ending spring 2023). Classes (three graduate credit hours each): • MGT 5211 – Procurement & Contract Management (FAR): fall 2021 • MGT 5213 – Contract Changes, Terminations & Disputes: spring 2022 • MGT 5214 – Cost Principles, Effectiveness & Control: summer 2022 • MGT 5217 – Contract & Subcontract Formulation: fall 2022 • MGT 5218 – Contract Negotiations & Incentive Contracts: spring 2023 The first class, MGT 5211, will be offered during the fall semester of 2021 if a cohort of at least 15 NNS students is formed. Students interested in counting these credit hours toward completion of a graduate degree are required to already have a fouryear degree from an accredited institution. All students must complete the FIT admissions process and be approved by their management for tuition reimbursement in Bright Horizons. Developed for working professionals, this graduate certificate program is designed for students to gain a better understanding of the contract life cycle and its stages. The acquisition and contract management graduate certificate will provide the critical knowledge and experience that is needed in managing contracts and acquisitions. Students will be introduced to government contracting through the Federal Acquisition Regulation and supplementing directives. If you are interested, contact Carole Knopp via email as soon as possible. The first class begins Aug. 23.
Shipbuilders, Each year, our talented workforce rises to face new challenges, displaying a level of excellence that inspires all of us to reach new heights. It is important that we pause from our hard work to acknowledge the best of the best. This year, 398 shipbuilders have earned the President’s Model of Excellence Award, which recognizes those at Newport News Shipbuilding whose dedication and accomplishments raised the bar for more than 25,000 talented women and men who rally each day in support of our nation’s defense. I am proud to stand with them as we forge the way ahead. Please join me in congratulating our 2021 Model of Excellence Award honorees on a job well done!
Jennifer Boykin President, Newport News Shipbuilding
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 Jenkins, 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 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
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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 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 Jerkins, 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
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
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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 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 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
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
Derek Briggs: Steadfast and Authentic Leadership Derek Briggs, X01 Nominator: Lucas Hicks, K70 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
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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; Renae Myles, E01; Stephanie Neary, O27; Phoebe Richards, N355; Donta Sharpe, X82; Colin Smith, X52; 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
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