11 | 9 | 2015
A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
SCHEDULE OF
ACTIVITIES During the week of Nov. 9-13, Newport News Shipbuilding and the Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) plan to host several activities to honor veterans. All activities are open to all NNS employees.
Tuesday, Nov. 10: • Wear red, white or blue shirts to work. • A group photo will be taken at noon. Employees interested in being in the photo should meet at the Dorothy beside Bldg. 520.
Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day): • Employees who served in the U.S. Armed Forces are encouraged to wear symbols of their service, such as hats, ribbons and pins. • Flag Ceremony at 7 a.m. inside the 37th Street Gate.
NNS veterans hold U.S. Flag. Pictured (L to R): Rory Carmouche, William McHenry, Evelyn Gregory, Kyle Wade, Arthur Artis and Dana Zarichny. Photo by John Whalen
Honoring Our Veterans Newport News Shipbuilding will hold two flag ceremonies (7 a.m. and 5 p.m.) on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Both ceremonies will be held inside the 37th Street Gate at the flag pole in front of Bldg. 14. All employees are welcome to attend. There will be no charge provided, so employees must seek prior approval from their management and attend the event on their own time. Throughout the week, NNS’ Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) will host several activities to honor veterans. View the schedule of activities in the column to the right of this article. Also, look for an HII ad in The Daily Press and The Virginian-Pilot featuring employees who are military veterans. An electronic version of the ad will also be posted on Homeport this week.
• Whistle blow and moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. • Veterans Day Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. RSVP is required. • Flag Ceremony at 5 p.m. inside the 37th Street Gate.
Thursday, Nov. 12: • “Take a Veteran to Lunch Day” - A special lunch deal is available for $5.50 at all Aramark locations and canteens. To take advantage of the deal, employees must preorder tickets. View the flier for additional details.
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
Turn to p. 4 for additional Veterans Day coverage. Main Entrance
Friday, Nov. 13: • VERG Meet and Greet from 4-6 p.m. at the Green Turtle in Newport News.
NNS to Host Family Health Center Town Halls for Hourly Employees this Week ... SEE INSERT
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Contact VERG Chair Marcia StewartDowning at 688-2152 for questions regarding Veterans Day activities.