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A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
NNS Leader Testifies Before Congressional Committee Newport News Shipbuilding Vice President of Trades Xavier Beale testified Oct. 26 before the House Appropriations Committee about NNS’ workforce development challenges. Beale joined William Bonvillian, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology lecturer; Jose-Marie Griffiths, president of Dakota State University and former commissioner on the National Security Commission for Artificial Intelligence; and General Hawk Carlisle, president and CEO of the National Defense Industrial Association, to deliver the testimony virtually during the first of two Defense Subcommittee hearings on workforce development.
Thousands of Newport News Shipbuilding employees have been vaccinated against COVID-19 at the NNS Vaccination Site and during in-yard clinics. Photo by Ashley Cowan
Vaccine Deadline Looms
To comply with a government mandate to fully vaccinate all federal contractors by early next month, Newport News Shipbuilding employees must receive their first Pfizer shot by Wednesday, Nov. 3. Shipbuilders, including leased employees, are eligible to receive Pfizer vaccinations at the NNS COVID-19 Vaccination Site (Bldg. 601). To schedule an appointment, visit myquadmed.com/hii-nns/COVID-vaccine. If you experience difficulty, call the COVID hotline at 1-844-243-8749 (option 6). Operating hours are as follows: • Monday and Tuesday: 4:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Vaccines are administered from 4:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. • Wednesday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vaccines are administered from 6:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Shipbuilders who do not receive their first dose of the two-shot Pfizer vaccine by Nov. 3 can still meet the Dec. 8 deadline for full vaccination if they receive the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is widely available in the community, by Nov. 24.
Raffle Winners Named
Three NNS employees are the latest winners in a series of raffles aimed at thanking shipbuilders for getting their COVID-19 vaccination. Travis Quidera (X31) won a reserved parking spot in Zone A that is good for one year. Another parking raffle will be held at the end of November. John Confalone (E91) and Douglas Carter (X42) each won $3,750 in the latest monetary raffle. Raffle drawings will be held for $3,750 prizes Nov. 5, and raffles for $2,500 prizes will be held Nov. 12 and Nov. 19.
Beale fielded questions from committee members and suggested that increased investment in federal workforce development would go a long way toward overall growth of shipbuilding talent. “With your help and the partnership of other local, state and federal allies, the Defense Industrial Base will prosper and be in a better position to provide the support our Navy needs and our nation deserves,” he said. NNS leadership has been invited to testify in front of Congress several times over the past decade to educate its members about the important role shipbuilding plays in our nation’s defense. “It’s hard to overstate the importance of Congress to shipbuilding,” said Andrew Hicks, vice president of Legislative Affairs for Huntington Ingalls Industries. “Funding for our programs is provided by annual Appropriations bills for which the Defense Appropriations subcommittee has responsibility. To have leadership like Xavier invited to testify and provide recommendations allows us an opportunity to inform important decisions that impact the future of our business.”
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Quality Craftsman of the Month Named
Directors, foremen and peers across different trades recognized National Quality Month at Newport News Shipbuilding in October. Justin Breault (X18) was named NNS’ Quality Craftsman of the Month. Below are thoughts from Jared Smiddy, Quality director, to close out the month. “I think it’s fitting that we wrapped up National Quality Month and commemorated Newport News Shipbuilding founder Collis P. Huntington’s 200th birthday in the same week. His famous quote – We shall build good ships here; at a profit if we can, at a loss if we must, but always good ships – emblazoned on ‘The Rock’ speaks to Quality being at the core of our business and has been since its founding in 1886,” Smiddy said. “Quality is not a bolt on or extra layer of our business. Quality is woven into our DNA and is exercised every time we come to work. Quality is injected into these ships one piece of material at a time, and at each interaction of the ship and its shipbuilders. We can never lose sight that our nation and Navy depend on the products we deliver, and must know without a doubt they will serve their purpose when called upon.” OO6 thanks all craftsmen and craftswomen for all they do to demonstrate quality,
Pictured from left are Robert Lane, Walt Williams, Robert Teel, Ron Murray, Justin Breault, Robert Schatzel, Jared Smiddy and Satchel Powell.
whether it is documented or not. The department also thanks all who participated in the nomination process. “Quality is one of the four pillars that NNS stands by, but Quality is the one that leaves with the boat,” said Quality Manager Carl Albuquerque.
in his third karate world championship. Galeski, who has been practicing karate for about a decade, returned from the competition with his third gold medal after finishing atop the 18 to 35 age division. At NNS since 2019, Galeski wasn’t initially interested in karate. He got involved after learning his middle school history teacher ran a karate school. “He was one of the teachers you remember forever and instilled some good life lessons while I was taking his class,” Galeski said. “I enjoyed the way he taught so much that I wanted to do something he was teaching.”
Austin Galeski, center, recently won a world championship in karate.
Shipbuilder Wins World Championship in Karate Austin Galeski (K93), a quality analyst at Newport News Shipbuilding, returned to the shipyard earlier this fall after spending a few days in Romania. But he wasn’t in Europe for vacation. He was competing
It turned out Galeski had a knack for the sport. Before this year’s competition, he went to karate world championships in 2015 and 2017 and won gold medals. In addition to being an athlete, Galeski also is the lead assistant instructor at Axsom Martial Arts in Newport News and was a coach during this year’s world championship. Helping to guide others – whether in karate, at NNS or elsewhere – is important to Galeski. “It’s huge. I think it’s my calling in life,” he said. Karate has benefits for people of all ages, and Galeski encourages shipbuilders to get their children involved or even to get involved themselves, adding that his school offers shipyard discounts. “People at any age can always learn a lesson about respect and being humble and disciplined,” he said. “They are universal lessons that can go anywhere.”
Tickets Available for New Jersey (SSN 796) Christening Newport News Shipbuilding will host a christening ceremony for New Jersey (SSN 796) at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. A limited number of tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. NNS employees can email ShipbuildingEvents@hii-nns.com to request tickets. All guests (adults and children) must provide hard copy proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of the christening ceremony. Individuals 18 years of age or older must
show a photo ID that matches the name on their vaccination card or negative COVID-19 test, along with a ticket, to gain entry. The event will take place rain or shine and will also be broadcast live online. The Communications Division also is seeking employee volunteers to support the ceremony as parking attendants, site staff and ushers. Shipbuilders interested in volunteering will have to show proof of full vaccination and should email ShipbuildingEvents@hii-nns.com for more information or questions.
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AROUND THE YARD Celebrating Native American Heritage Month As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November take time to not only recognize the great achievements and innovations of Native Americans throughout our nation’s history, but also their significant impact on Newport News Shipbuilding’s success. Look for posters featuring the 2021 national theme – Preserving, Protecting and Celebrating Our People, Traditions and Culture – across NNS during the month. Additional coverage is available in the Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion section of the NNS to Go app.
Holiday Food Drive Underway Newport News Shipbuilding’s annual Holiday Food Drive is underway and runs through Nov. 30. Close to 62,000 Peninsula residents must choose between food and other critical needs like childcare, electricity, medicine and transportation. Shipbuilders can come together to help their neighbors achieve long-term food security. NNS departments can schedule their own drives and competitions and drop off items at the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. Information about how shipbuilders can make food and monetary donations is below. • Weatherproof containers will be located inside the gates at turnstiles for food drop off. • Visit YouGiveGoods.com/nns-holidayfooddrive2021 to purchase items online. • An online platform for monetary donations to the Foodbank is be available. • Visit nns.YourCause.com to make a one-time credit card payment or a one-time or recurring payroll deduction. Most-needed items include oatmeal; hearty, meaty soups; canned fruit, vegetables and meat; peanut butter; boxed rice; 100% fruit juices; and pasta meals and sauces. For more information, email CorporateCitizenship@hii-nns.com.
Former NNS President Honored Former Newport News Shipbuilding President Matt Mulherin recently was inducted into the Academy of Engineering Excellence in Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering. The academy recognizes Virginia Tech engineering alumni who have made sustained contributions in engineering and leadership throughout their accomplished careers. Mulherin, who began his career at NNS in 1981, served as the company’s president from 2011 until retiring in 2017.
Former NNS President Matt Mulherin is now a member of the Academy of Engineering Excellence at Virginia Tech. Photo by Peter Means for Virginia Tech.
Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
Cases reported last week: 20
Total cases at NNS: 4,778
NNS employees medically cleared to return to work: 3,786
NNS employees vaccinated: 66%
See case details at nns.huntingtoningalls.com/411.
North Yard Road Closures and Shuttle Changes Roadwork in the North Yard to support the Columbia-Class Submarine Program has closed 61st Street and Shipyard Drive through mid-December. This impacts traffic entering and exiting the shipyard as well as shuttle routes. The main North Yard entry gate is closed to traffic. All traffic must enter and exit at the 60th Street entry gate (at the Welding School). Tractor-trailers should follow the truck detour route and exit through the 60th Street gate. Vehicle traffic between 60th and 65th streets around Dry Dock 12 should exit through the 60th Street gate and travel north to enter through the 65th Street gate. The temporary internal shuttle pick up/drop off location is at the corner of Shipyard Drive and 60th Street. All personnel needing to be south of Dry Dock 12 should enter the 60th Street turnstiles and may use the internal shuttle. All personnel needing to be north of Dry Dock 12 should enter through the 64th Street turnstiles. There is no shuttle service north of Dry Dock 12. The shuttle stop near the Vehicle Inspection Station gate has been relocated to 60th Street at the southwest corner of Bldg. 1904. See the Distribution A memo for more information and to view maps.
MASTER SHIPBUILDER UPDATE
Newport News Shipbuilding is not hosting an in-person event this year for Master Shipbuilders, a distinguished group of employees with 40 or more years of service. However, the company will still celebrate the Master Shipbuilder Class of 1981 next month. A special video honoring these shipbuilders and their four decades of dedication to NNS’ mission will premiere Dec. 10.
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DATEBOOK NOVEMBER 3
Join Engineering & Design and Cameron Muro (O44) from noon until 12:30 p.m. for a Virtual Learning Session on Learning Central. The Learning Central site provides easy access to learning and training resources that provide shipbuilders with the right skills in the right place at the right time. Want to know more? Sign up on MyNNS to receive a calendar invite to attend. For questions and concerns, email E&D Connections.
NOVEMBER 5
The Nature Conservancy and Virginia Department of Forestry need help to box seedlings of rare longleaf pine trees from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Garland Gray Forestry Center, located at 19127 Sandy Hill Rd., Courtland, VA 23837. Register on NNS Gives.
NOVEMBER 7
FitNNS and the Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) are teaming up to support the Hidden Heroes Virtual 5K. Hidden Heroes is a national campaign to bring more services and support to America’s military and veteran caregivers. To register for the virtual race, visit give.hiddenheroes.org/event/hidden-heroes-5k/e347259. Use promo code FITNNS to save 20% on registration. Registration includes a race shirt, an official race bib, a finisher’s medal and participation instructions.
NOVEMBER 8
Together Strong Life Unites Panel Discussion Series: Generational Legacy from 4:30 until 6 p.m. via Zoom. Panelists include Darren Swann (O44), Sharon Callahan (X51), Paula Lacharite of Ingalls Shipbuilding, Celia Jarvis of the Technical Solutions division (Ailon) and Deborah Lichniak (E03) of the Generational Integration Focus Team (GIFT) employee resource group. This event is open to all NNS employees. Register on MyNNS. No charge will be provided. For more information, email DiversityAndInclusion@hii-nns.com.
NOVEMBER 9
Join Engineering & Design, Mike Altrogge and Rick Burgos from noon until 12:30 p.m. for a Virtual Learning Session on the Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG). VERG supports our proud community of veterans and encourage each other through shared experiences, veteran recruitment, career development and providing awareness of veterans benefits. Learn more about VERG. Sign up on MyNNS to receive a calendar invite to attend. For questions and concerns, email E&D Connections.
NOVEMBER 11
The Spear and Gear Toastmasters Club invites shipbuilders to hear speech presentations, speech evaluations and participate in table topics to develop public speaking, listening and leadership skills from 4 until 5 p.m. at VASCIC. COVID-19 protocols will be in place, masks will be required. Those interested in joining should contact Jamar Skyles (E03) or Tammy Smith (N358) for more information. Seats are limited.
NOVEMBER 16
Join Engineering & Design and Tawana Robinson (O44) from noon until 12:30 p.m. for a Virtual Learning Session on Future Leader Xperience (FLX). The FLX program prepares shipbuilders who are interested in pursuing a path to a first-line leadership position or other positions of increasing responsibility. Are you ready to start your leadership journey? Sign up on MyNNS to receive a calendar invite to attend. For questions and concerns, email E&D Connections.
NOVEMBER 28
Nov. 28 is the deadline to apply for a 2022 summer internship at Newport News Shipbuilding. Interested students should visit buildyourcareer.com to apply for the following positions:“ABILITY Intern” – Req No. 9439 (for students with documented disabilities), “BUSN MGMT Intern” – Req No. 8692 (for business majors), “ENGRG Intern” – Req No. 8425 (for engineering majors), “IT Intern” – Req No. 8691 (for IT majors) and “INTERN” – Req No. 9933 (for all other majors).
NOVEMBER 30
The African American Shipbuilders Association employee resource group is hosting a sickle cell anemia disease specific blood drive from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in Bldg. 520-6 (James River Room). To schedule an appointment, contact Natasha Eck or Sunny Lee via email.
NOVEMBER 30
PMP Master Prep will host a lunchtime presentation, “PMP Exam Prep Information Session - Step by Steps on How to Pass,” with Scott Payne from 12 to 12:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The event is open to all employees by reservation only. Sign up on the PMSA website. For questions, contact Debra Brand, or email PMSA@hii-nns.com. No charge is provided.
COMPANY STORE REOPENS
The Company Store, located at The Apprentice School, has reopened for walk-in shopping. The store is open from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Online pre-orders are still being processed for pickup. Email companystore@as.edu for more information.
NNS HOSTING NEXT VIRTUAL TRADES HIRING EVENT ON NOV. 10
SEEKING SHIPBUILDERS
Visit www.buildyourcareer.com to search for the latest NNS job openings.
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CNC Machinist (Experienced) Dosimetry Quality Analyst 4 Engineer Nuclear 3 Engineer Systems Test 4 Firefighter/EMT 1 Fitter (Trainee, Entry-level & Experienced) Lab Tech 3 Outside Machinist (Trainee, Entry-level & Experienced) Project Management Analyst 2 Refueler (Experienced) Rigger (Entry-level & Experienced) Sheet MetalWorker (Trainee, Entry-level, & Experienced) Ship Safety Watch Welder (Trainee, Entry-level & Experienced)
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M53 E85 E86 E84 O15 X11 E85 X43 X67 X43 X36 X32 X43 X18
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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.
Newport News Shipbuilding Talent Acquisition will be hosting a series of virtual hiring events this fall to fill numerous trades positions. The next virtual hiring event for riggers (X36) and sheet metal workers (X32) will be held on Nov. 10. The deadline to apply is Nov. 3. NNS is offering $500 sign-on bonuses to sheet metal worker trainee new hires, $500 sign-on bonuses to entry-level rigger and sheet metal worker new hires, and $1,000 sign-on bonuses to experienced rigger and sheetmetal worker new hires. Job seekers who apply through Dec. 31 are eligible for the sign-on bonuses. The sign-on bonuses are for external new hires, current NNS employees are ineligible. In addition, NNS is also now offering $500 cash bonus awards to current NNS employees who refer trades candidates who are hired. For more information, please visit the REFER program resource page at huntingtoningalls.com/hii-careers/refer-a-friend. Employees are encouraged to share these opportunities. Visit buildyourcareer.com for more information.
LONG SERVICE Master Shipbuilders with 40 years of dedicated service JULY • AUGUST • SEPTEMBER • 2021
Steve Bennett Randy Burak Phil Caudill Paul Crocker Thomas Curtin
Avalon Cuthrell Angela Cypress Frank Dillard Clifton Edwards Lee Fischer
Thomas Fischer Mary Genua Geno Godwin Ronald Goodwin Jr. Allen Grant Jr.
Walter Greene Stanley Gresham Stan Gurganus Manuel Hammond Stephen Haywood
Donald Heberling Jr. John Hudson Bruce Hufton Scott Jennings Marguerite Johnson
LONG SERVICE Master Shipbuilders with 40 years of dedicated service JULY • AUGUST • SEPTEMBER • 2021
Tom Manley Tim Manning Connie Massenburg Michael Masters Nathaniel Matthews Jr.
Bob Meyer Christian Moller Teresa Mullins John Ord Gary Page
Gary Peck Roger Peckham Alonzo Ricks Kim Rideout Al Scherrer
Allen Shelton Keith Shulenburg Don Sibbers James Smiley Ronnie Tillman
Kenneth Wilburn
JULY • AUGUST • SEPTEMBER • LONG SERVICE 60 YEARS Milton James E37 55 YEARS Milton Holloway X42 50 YEARS Richard Chisholm O53 Ronald Chisholm T56 Samuel Fields X42 Herley Jones X36 Wallace Paige O46 Charles Pierce X33 David Puckett K46 Edward Robinson X43 Demetrius Watson O14 Charles White E25 45 YEARS Timothy Bordeaux K46 Kenneth Briley Jr. X55 Pedro Collazo Denis* X42 Michael Cunneen X10 Gregory Darden X36 Bernon Davidson* X73 Michael Day X47 Timothy Dustin X33 Marion Elliott E70 Robert Hunt X33 Willie Jennings Jr. X84 Wallace Johnson X32 Linwood Joyner X84 Wayne Lucas O22 Robert Macklin X71 Michael Mccarthy X18 Vernon Mt Castle O43 Gary Musselwhite O36 Mark Paine X18 Hue Richardson Jr. X33 Terry Riley X02 Pamela Rowe O19 David Seely K45 Donald Sutton X36 Mark Tellefsen X85 Joseph Verville Jr. O39 Brian West O43 Thomas Wilson Jr. K45 40 YEARS Steven Bennett O39 David Blevins X43 Mark Bowman E24 George Burak E49 George Callis E27 Phillip Caudill O68 Paul Crocker E03 Thomas Curtin X42 Avalon Cuthrell E49 Angela Cypress O61 Franklin Dillard X73 Clifton Edwards X01 Thomas Fischer E85 Bruce Fisher K48 Mary Genua O48
William Woods E63 Charles Wright IV E51 Jesse Wyatt Jr. X82
Geno Godwin E70 Ronald Goodwin Jr. X36 Allen Grant Jr. O19 Myrtle Green K47 Walter Greene N910 Stanley Gresham X74 Joseph Gurganus Jr. X46 Manuel Hammond O19 Nathaniel Harrison E92 Stephen Haywood X18 Donald Heberling Jr. E03 Jimmy Hodge O53 John Hudson E49 Robert Hufton X18 Edward Jennings O64 Marguerite Johnson E18 Nicholas Labowskie O43 Gordon Lipscomb O87 Thomas Manley X73 Timothy Manning X62 Constance Massenburg O95 Michael Masters K47 Nathaniel Matthews Jr. X32 Letitia Mcdonald T55 Douglas Mcpherson O87 Robert Meyer X80 Christian Moller X74 John Ord T50 Gary Page X47 Gary Peck E21 Roger Peckham X44 Alonzo Ricks O15 Kim Rideout X44 Cheryl Ring E12 Alfred Scherrer III O43 Gregory Scott X36 Robert Shamblin E92 Allen Shelton X82 Karl Shulenburg E84 Don Sibbers O43 James Smiley E15 Ronald Tillman O87 Pollard Waller X70 Kenneth Wilburn O46 Brian Williams O04
30 YEARS Mark Adams X01 Christopher Alexander M53 Michael Anderson K45 Thomas Bean X36 Warren Berry E35 Antonio Bogue E25 Howard Borum III E79 Larry Charity X36 Stephen Cottle K45 Johnifer Cox E86 Derrick Daughtry X36 Sean Dolan N910 Steve Eason X11 Richard Hammett E83 Howard Henderson X36 Lucas Hicks III K70 Keith Jones O43 Joseph Kujawski X73 Kimita Lassiter O51 Robert Leary O26 Clifton Marshall Jr. K45 Anita Mccray O85 John Mcgowan X71 Tammy Meyer O68 Shanda Mitchell O55 Gerald Paxton Jr. E27 James Peterson X11 William Pope O45 John Poslik E85 Matthew Poteat X44 Carl Rosser E26 Roy Shaw E26 Terry Smith E83 Tony Spence O52 Charles Vassar Jr. X47 Dennard Ward Jr. X73 Trace West K49 Brett Whitley K45 James Whitley N910 Brian Williams K46
35 YEARS Mark Deese E22 Angelo Eley X18 James Florey E92 Charles Forrester O19 Rodney Gilchrist X84 Dale Kuykendall X76 John Lewis III X32 Robert Lewis Jr. E92 Warren Patrick X47 Beth Pyles X48 Arthur Reviea O67 Steven Schmitt O05 Scott Shoun X44 Michael Simmons X10 Michael Stronach E82 Carla Vaughan E44 Robert Warthan E82
25 YEARS Kenneth Allmon E83 Kelly Baines E08 Perry Barber E22 Jason Batcha X36 Al Bell E92 Colette Booker-Bell O03 Carolyn Bradley O15 Robert Brumback O41 Edward Brusso Jr. E32 Brian Burcham O52 Kelly Caldwell O78 Scott Caldwell O12 Keith Carter E42 Stephen Christie E92 Teresa Chubb N355 Charles Cone Jr. T55 Frank Delar Jr. T56
Michael Diggs K07 Joann Downs O75 Robert Dunn E27 Darnell Exum O05 Joseph Fitzpatrick Jr. E68 Harold Gatson Jr. E83 Jeffrey Gowers E61 Michele Green T55 Michelle Guilford E12 Paul Hebert E41 Brandon Husby X44 David Jennings O27 Kevin Jones O15 Ramon Jones M10 Christopher Karhan X31 Michael Keim E27 Paul Laroche E81 Christopher Leatherwood T54 Susanne Leonard E20 Marvin Lipford E27 Andrew Macey E25 Elizabeth Matschke X73 Odessa Mcdonald X52 Phillip Miller T56 Craig Moore O04 John Parris E70 Michael Pounders X44 Daryl Slike X47 Kelvin Suggs X21 Jeffrey Tatum E20 Cindy Thomas O77 Michael Urbaniak O59 Darrick Walker X82 Keith Ward E44 Vera Wintink T53 David Zanghetti X83 20 YEARS Amir Abdulmelik E70 Don Abraham X32 Rebecca Abston E92 Andrew Adams K47 Jade Aronowitz E84 Michael Arsenault E92 Veronique Bachan X32 Charles Barlow X32 Andrew Barnes O51 Daniel Barnes X42 Maggie Barnes X42 Jennifer Batcha O55 Mary Beier E27 Carmen Best E22 Paul Beverly X43 Cassidy Bishop E27 Jason Bland X15 Mark Boire O43 Antonio Boone M30 Melissa Bovee O55 Erick Bowden X10 Demetrius Boyd O39 Melissa Boyd O58 Todd Brinkley E82 Cindy Brown T54 James Brown E83
Jonathan Camden X36 Gary Carter O54 Wesley Carter X42 Steven Cherry N352 William Cherry E13 Keith Clay X32 Bruce Cleland E83 Robert Cofield X42 Juan Colon O05 Amy Congleton E22 Engle Erin Cook E44 James Cook O75 Michael Cooper O53 Darrell Creech O67 Kendel Croker X32 Robert Dalton X15 David Davenport O22 Carylon Davis X36 Kenneth Davis Jr. N960 Jesse Dawson X42 Leonard Depriest Jr. X82 Jamaine Dickson X67 Herman Drone X43 Edward Elliott O19 Steven Ellis K45 Richard Etter Jr. M40 Benjamin Fair M53 Louis Federico E86 Chelsey Fischer E64 Shawn Fonville O53 Jamie Foster X15 Michelle Fry T53 Timothy Gardner K48 Shavon Gary X46 Donald Gilman III X43 Ronald Green X84 Steven Grizzle O77 Rhonda Grubb E83 David Hall K46 George Hamilton E81 James Hedgepeth O68 Bunnareth Hem E11 David Hewlett Jr. E86 Herbert Holeman Jr. X32 Alfred Holloway X43 Quinton Jones O53 Kelvin Jones X36 Lloyd Joyner Jr. X47 Christopher Kavesky E05 Sean Kennison E70 Ronnie King N960 Steven Kocurek X67 Joseph Lane E84 Jason Larsen T54 Tracy Lawrence X43 Sherry Maclay X55 Bernard Martin M30 Rae Mayfield E70 David Mcdade Jr. E92 Anthony Mcjunkins X32 James Mckeel K45 Linda Mcmillian O22 Richard Mcmillan O39 Curtis Mcteer O55
Karen Mitchell X57 Camaron Moody E27 Antwan Moore X67 Judy Moore O46 Mark Nelson E70 Stacy Newby X33 Thomas Newman Jr. O97 Jason Niehl E49 Justin Odom O43 Warren Outlaw O53 Carl Parrish X42 Michael Patterson O53 Kelly Pearson X47 Joseph Phelps Jr O39 Suzanne Phillips E81 Leon Pierce K45 Thomas Pluim X09 John Plum E51 Gerard Ragland X47 Kevin Ransom X42 Anna Richardson X73 Myra Saunders-Pugh T55 Philip Sawyer K45 Thomas Schenk X74 Sharon Schlatter E22 Richard Simpson X42 Philip Skeeter T56 Felicia Smith X32 Lewis Smith E81 Armazlo Smith X42 Dwayne Smith X22 Steven Sullivan X43 Ghassan Taha E44 Terry Thomas X67 Jason Thompson E25 Ferdinand Torres O39 Jeremy Tucker E70 Stephanie Turner K47 Eric Twiddy E81 Melissa Vaughan K23 Karen Velkey N357 John Waddy K46 Kenney Walker M53 Marcus Walthall K46 James Ward Jr. X47 Sarah Watson E35 Shane West O39 Michael Whiting X47 Benjamin Williams Jr. K47 Craig Williams Jr. X71 Lorenzo Williams X42 Rodney Williams X32 Willie Williams X32 David Wilson E91 Paul Winfield X42 James Young K47 Justin Zeman E56
*Second quarter anniversary
JULY • AUGUST • SEPTEMBER • RETIREMENTS Dale Albert E15 Geoffrey Allen X74 Mark Anderson O19 Roberto Araneta X31 Wayne Barlow E81 Matthew Bass O15 Leland Beale E81 John Blair X42 Rocky Blea X11 Gerald Blose X43 Alan Boone X18 Lorenza Boone X33 Timothy Brady X32 Ritamary Bruce O67 Joseph Butler T55 Clarissa Bynum O53 Gail Calhoun-Bell E32 Stephen Campbell N355 Abel Cary X33 Franklin Chambers X10 Pedro Collazo Denis X42
Edward Crossley X73 Ernest Crutchfield O43 Robert Daughtrey K45 Billy Davis M30 Ronald Davis X31 Richard Deleo E10 Patrick Deverse O51 Thomas Dicker X42 Jerri Dickseski N350 Thomas Diggs X11 Arnold Eason X33 Laurel Easterson K49 Marshall Edmunds X82 Lee Esada X67 Kenneth Evans X11 Christopher Ferguson E70 Peter Ferland X44 Richard Fogle E83 James Fonville O14 Charles Forest E68 Tony Fox X11
Charles Franklin X32 Morris Gibson K47 Myrtle Gray X33 William Haigler E22 Jeffary Harris K46 Randy Harris X11 Herbert Heil X64 Michael Hickey K48 William Hilbmann X55 Mitchell Hilliard X43 Daniel Holloway N359 Stephen Howard N960 Glenn Hunter O39 Tracye Ireland O51 Michael Irving X47 Elwood Jackson M21 Michael James M53 Ricky Jenkins X11 Rodney Johnson X43 Lois Jones O77 Reginald Kahan A572
Charles Kearney K48 Marie Keesee E82 James King E22 Richard Knorowski E92 Nancy Kramer E70 Edward Krause E84 David Krejcarek E82 Mallory Lane X11 Dennis Macina E26 William Malonson O63 Ralph Mann O48 Charles Martin E82 Lawrence Maynard X36 Paul Mccann A572 Earl Mcnair O15 Gary Michaelis N930 Marvin Miles X11 Timothy Mitchell E70 James Montgomery E63 Larry Moore X33 Michael Mulcahy M40
Danny Narron O63 Rose O Neal E86 Michael Otto O26 William Philpott O63 Allen Pierce O43 Kenneth Polas X73 Joyce Richardson X47 Annie Ricks X33 Nicholas Riggio E83 Brian Roberts X31 Samuel Robinson X31 Leif Romberg E70 Gary Rothwell X33 James Sauls E83 William Schleeper M21 Stephen Schroeder E25 Douglas Schuette O43 James Seward E15 Kevin Smith E32 Terry Smith X32 Jenifer Solomon E01
Anthony Sparacia X32 Ollie Spratley X32 Jamie Starkey N358 Michael Sylvia T54 Kenneth Taylor O43 Paul Toupin O04 Jacqueline Tynes X42 James Vaughan X32 John Weirich X36 John White X43 Richard Wiatt X73 William Wiggs X76 Edward Williams E84 Reginald Williams X33 Vanessa Wise K45 James Woods X43
The sun sets on Newport News Shipbuilding’s Dry Dock 12 and “Big Blue” in 1981. NNS Photo Archive