DON'T MISS: EYE ON INNOVATION
SERVICE TO THE FLEET Norfolk Naval Shipyard
We Are America's Shipyard
February 2018
RAISING THE BAR: TECH AND INNOVATION AT THE SHIPYARD ALSO INSIDE: WYOMING ARRIVAL AND SHIPYARD SPOTLIGHT
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IN THIS ISSUE Features: 4 FROM THE COMMANDER Long-term health and safety for America's Shipyard workforce
10 RAISE THE BAR NNSY’s Technology and Innovation Lab uses tools and ideas to improve shipyard production and safety
14 EYE ON INNOVATION
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Rapid Prototype Center develops lightweight traveling platform
16 ADDITIVE REPAIR
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NNSY working to leverage new additive repair technology
17 PROBLEM SOLVING Shop 56 supervisor develops noise attenuation device for Code 960
18 WATERFRONT WATCH
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USS Wyoming arrives at NNSY for an Engineered Refueling Overhaul
20 INSTALLATION SPOTLIGHT NNSY welcomes new Branch Health Clinic director
24 SHIPYARD SPOTLIGHT NASA experience helps shipyard employee excel in nuclear field
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SHIPYARD COMMANDER Capt. Scott Brown
VOLUME 81 • NUMBER 1
Service to the Fleet
EXECUTIVE OFFICER Capt. Daniel Rossler COMMAND MASTER CHIEF CMDCM (AW/SW) Michael Reese EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CODE 1100) Barbra Downey PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Terri Davis SERVICE TO THE FLEET EDITOR Anna Taylor PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF Michael Brayshaw, Kristi Britt, April Brown, Floyd Logan, Troy Miller, Curtis Steward EMAIL THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE nfsh_nnsy_pao@navy.mil
ABOVE: USS New Jersey (BB-62) rests on blocks in Dry Dock 3 at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard November 1967. BELOW: A gun barrel is loaded for transit.
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Historic battleship's giant guns relocated Three 16-inch gun barrels from the former Navy battleship USS New Jersey were moved Jan. 11 and 12 from Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s St. Juliens Creek Annex to new homes at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard where the battleship was constructed; the battleship New Jersey Museum in Camden, N.J.; and the Mahan Collection Foundation in Basking Ridge, N.J. Resembling cannons due to their mammoth size, the 16-inch guns were located at NNSY's St. Juliens Creek Annex for more than 60 years. At 66 feet long and weighing more than 237,000 lbs. apiece, the barrels were moved via crane by W.O. Grubb Crane Rental and transported via truck to railroad cars to complete their journey north. The Iowa-class battleship New Jersey was built in 1942, during the early days of America's involvement in World War II, and was launched Dec. 7, 1942, on the one-year anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. New Jersey went on to participate in pivotal World War II campaigns in Saipan, Iwo Jima and Okinawa, becoming the most decorated battleship in its class. FEBRUARY 2018 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • 3
From the Commander:
Long-term health and safety for America's Shipyard workforce Hello America’s Shipyard, and welcome to February. We’ve still got several weeks left of winter, so I want to remind you all to be careful when traversing the installation, especially in the Controlled Industrial Area. Slips, trips and falls are preventable as long as we take care and make smart decisions. Before we left for holiday curtailment in December, I received an email from a shipyard employee who asked me a question about our safety mantra, "Nobody gets hurt today.” The employee asked, “What are we doing to make sure nobody gets hurt 10 or 20 years from now?” The question reinforced the way we think about safety as an immediate concern. We must continue to ask ourselves every day, “What can go wrong, and how can I prevent it?” But how can we also avoid the types of injuries that have invisible impacts long after we’ve left the shipyard? We can’t get so caught up in the present we forget to consider the future. That’s why we have controls in place to help employees avoid exposure to environments, materials or behaviors that present long-term health risks. Depending on your job, working at the Navy’s oldest shipyard means you might work in a setting where certain threats exist, including loud noises, dust, and hazardous materials commonly found in large and complex industrial facilities. Never enter an area unless you’re wearing the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), like hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses and a hard hat. Employees must also consider what behaviors might contribute to potential musculoskeletal disorders, like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Tendonitis, which are usually caused by awkward postures, overuse of muscles, forceful exertions, excessive vibrations, restrictive workstations, and repetitive tasks. Whether the potential danger is situational, chemical or ergonomic in nature, we must eliminate the risk factors and improve the way we safely perform our jobs. Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental (OSHE) Office personnel are
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trained to anticipate and recognize potential hazards in the workplace. They evaluate these processes and workplace conditions and establish controls to prevent employee injury or illness based on the potential adverse effects of short-term and/or long-term exposure hazards and ergonomics. We maintain these high standards of workplace cleanliness and order because clean jobsites are safer and healthier jobsites. But safety extends beyond the regulations and policies we enforce. Safety is a state of mind, and we all have control and authority over our own safety. I have introduced the Commanding Officer’s Suggestion Program as an easy and efficient way for you to share your ideas about how we can make NNSY better, especially when it comes to the well-being of employees at America’s Shipyard. There are suggestion boxes in several locations within the CIA: Code 900T training trailers, Bldg. 171 in the Code 930 shipping/receiving area, Bldg. 1505 on the ground floor, and at Pier Side Café. You can also submit your feedback online via the Interactive Customer Experience site at https://ice.disa.mil/index. cfm?fa=site&site_id=316. America’s Shipyard is not just a workplace. This is a community of talented individuals with a wide range of skills and abilities, and protecting ourselves is essential for efficient ship repair and maintenance.We can’t be successful unless every member of our team feels safe in an environment where they can contribute to the best of their abilities. If you are ever afraid or concerned about your work environment, or if you simply want to know more about the rules and regulations in place at America’s Shipyard, please call the OSHE Program Office at 396-7231. We are Norfolk Naval Shipyard. We are America’s Shipyard.
Capt. Scott Brown Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s 107th Commander
WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK Have a suggestion about an issue at NNSY? Have ideas about how to improve our facilities, enhance our productivity, or increase our communications? Want your voice to be heard? Now is your time to send it to the CO Suggestion Box! The NNSY Commanding Officer’s (CO) Suggestion Program is designed to provide an easy and efficient way to share your idea(s) about how we can make NNSY better. There are five CO Suggestion Boxes located in the following locations within the CIA: • Code 900T trailers in the Bldg. 510R student lounges • Bldg. 171 Code 930 shipping/receiving area • Bldg. 1505 Ground Floor • Pier Side Café You can also submit your feedback online via the Interactive Customer Experience site at https://ice.disa.mil/index. cfm?fa=site&site_id=316. Please adhere to the following ground rules: • All comments should be suitable for public viewing. • No graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions. • No comments that are abusive, hateful or intended to defame anyone or any organization. • No solicitations or advertisements. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or nongovernmental agency. Please note the NNSY Commanding Officer’s Suggestion Program does not deal with big Navy or workforce matters, i.e., workforce reductions or position eliminations. Civilian employees who raise allegations of discrimination should be referred to the servicing EEO officer. Military members who raise allegations of discrimination should be referred to the Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) Manager.
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR THOUGHTS ON IMPROVING AMERICA'S SHIPARD!
From the Deckplate:
The year is off to a great start at America's Shipyard Talk about a season to remember! So far this year we have had temps in the single digits, 10-15 inches of snow, blizzard warnings and even some days in the low to mid 70s, and to think, that was in one week! It is definitely a Virginia winter! It is also that time of year when colds and influenza spread across the country, bringing discomfort to many. And the flu is peaking earlier this year than usual, with widespread cases reported in every state across the continental U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You might have the flu, if you have some or all of these symptoms: fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting. While you're sick with flu: stay away from others, wash your hands often, and cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. If you must leave home, wear a facemask if you have one. On the third Monday in February we celebrate Presidents Day. The holiday was originally observed in honor of President George Washington's birthday, but is now popularly seen as a day to recognize the lives and achievements of all of America's chief executives. This year spend some time
researching some of our past Presidents and what they did to help shape our country. This month’s CMC Shout Out goes out to all our 2017 Sailors of the Year at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. ET1 Kitchen is our Sailor of the Year, MM2 Haman is our Junior Sailor of the Year and AT3 Ortwein is our Blue Jacket of the Year. Congratulations to each of you on a job well done, Bravo Zulu Shipmates! I know you will represent us well and I look forward to many more accomplishments from you. NNSY family, keep doing what you’re doing each day in our yard to meet mission accomplishment. Help each other, work hard and stay safe out there! As always, it is an honor to be in the Navy and a great time to be a part of America’s Shipyard! - CMC Sends!
Michael Reese Command Master Chief
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WINTER WEATHER WATCH We might be nearing the end of winter, but we must still be prepared for potential winter hazards. We will aggressively work to open the shipyard as soon as possible following a winter weather event. Please be aware parking lots, roadways, and sidewalks may not be 100% clear of ice and snow when you report to work, but every effort will be made to ensure a safe environment for all personnel. Be mindful of your surroundings and dress appropriately for the weather. Wear practical footwear for the journey from your car to your workspace. Take extra time and walk slowly to avoid slips, trips, and falls. Plan accordingly, drive carefully, and always make the best decisions for you and your family.
LOCAL NEWS During severe weather emergencies, local television stations such as WAVY, WTKR, and WVEC broadcast NNSY closure information as soon as it becomes available. Check your favorite station for updates.
SOCIAL MEDIA NNSY’s Facebook page is updated regularly when severe weather threatens the region. During severe weather emergencies, the Facebook page will only post official statements. Check regularly to find out about shipard work delays. Any time severe weather is threatening Hampton Roads, the shipyard Facebook page should be your first stop.
INFO HOTLINE
WIDE AREA ALERT NETWORK To find out about the impact of inclement weather, register with the Wide Area Alert Network (WAAN). By registering with the WAAN, you have the ability to receive alerts via personal email, cell phone message or SMS text message. This helps keep you up to date when there are delays or base closures during extreme weather events and other emergencies. Some people think that registration is automatic, but the work computer popups are the only alert automatically set up as a default for every employee workstation. To register, right click on the purple globe icon in the bottom right corner of your work desktop, next to the date and time. Click “Access Self Service” to open a window in Internet Explorer. Click the “Devices” tab and enter your contact information and devices.
The shipyard’s information hotline, 757-396-9551, is updated as needed. Dialing the number provides you with instructions for all shifts and gate closure information.
TWO-HOUR DELAYS What does it mean when we have a two-hour delay? The two hour delay is always set from the start of an individual’s shift. That is, if your shift starts at 0600 then you report no later than 0800. If your shift start at 0720 then you report no later than 0920. All the normal rush hour gates will be open. Two-hour delays will be charged as administrative leave. What is the definition of mission essential? For inclement weather purposes, red team/alpha/essential personnel are defined as those military and civilian personnel primarily concerned with snow removal, traffic control, fire protection, utility operations, security watches, emergency services and other such duties designated “critical” by commanding officers, the cognizant department heads or officers in charge. Those responsible for dry dock, ship and building services are included in that definition. Personnel meeting this definition will be told by their chain of command. If I’m concerned about my safety and do not come to work, do I still get two hours of administrative leave? The delay means employees are granted administrative leave up to the assigned reporting time. If an employee is later than the assigned time, he or she will be charged leave for time in excess of stated delay hours. However, if the employee does not report for the entire shift, then the employee will be charged leave for the entire shift.
In the event of a snowfall impacting NNSY work operations, parking is a major concern to ensure ship’s force duty sections and NNSY essential personnel get to and from work safely. Lots I, E, 7, 8, 15, 16, and 17 are currently designated lots for essential personnel. Please understand that each snow event is different and factors such as snow accumulation, temperatures, and continual snow fall will impact the plow strategy.
Shipyard Insider: BUZZ & BYTES
NCMA DONATES TO LOCAL MEDICAL FACILITIES So you’ve long since packed up the tree and you’ve taken down the lights, but here’s Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Naval Civilian Managers Association (NCMA) to keep you in the holiday spirit! The shipyard’s NCMA chapter recently donated $500 apiece to EDMARC Hospice for Children and Oasis Social Ministry, both located in Portsmouth. The mission of EDMARC Hospice for Children is to ease the trauma of a child’s illness or death, and to reduce the disabling effects of pediatric illness, loss, and bereavement on families in the Hampton Roads Area. Oasis Social Ministry is a private, nonprofit, charitable corporation providing comprehensive services to the homeless and the less fortunate in Portsmouth, Western Chesapeake and Northern Suffolk. “These gifts represent the compassion and charity of our 239 NCMA members and America’s Shipyard, who consider it both a privilege and honor to support our local communities,” said NCMA Chapter President Bill Welch. Photos courtesy NCMA.
» POSITIVE YARDAGE NCMA Manager of the Year Congratulations to Code 300 Deputy Project Superintendent Bobby Leigh, honored as NNSY’s Naval Civilian Managers Association’s (NCMA) 2017 Manager of the Year! As the Deputy Project Superintendent on the USS Harry S Truman (CVN 75) project, Leigh was instrumental in the Planned Incremental Availability finishing two days early at the shipyard in July 2017. “Bobby's management oversight, conflict resolution, and resource management contributed to this availability completing early, a win for America's Shipyard,” said Truman Project Superintendent Mike 8 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • FEBRUARY 2018
Jennings. “He directly supports the NNSY mission and meets the mark.” Photo by Shayne Hensley, NNSY Photographer. NCMA Member of the Year Congratulations to Code 271 Supervisory Electrical Engineer Tom Colasurdo, honored as NNSY’s NCMA 2017 Member of the Year! As the NCMA Retirement Committee Chair, Tom oversees recognizing retiring association members, as well as keeping retirees informed on events and volunteer opportunities. He also supported efforts throughout the Navy to bring additional recognition to the shipyard’s 250th anniversary last year. The NCMA Board of Directors selects a Member of the
Year from the entire membership, based on contributions to the association, participation in events, and exemplifying the NCMA Model of Behavior. Photo by Shayne Hensley, NNSY Photographer.
» TRAINING OPPS Command University Command University will be offering First Level Supervisor High Velocity, Second Level Supervisor High Velocity, Third Level Manager Personal Mastery Workshop, Foundations of Leadership, Supervisor Continuing Training and Right Thinking training at various times throughout FY2018. If you are interested in attending training, please contact your Department's Training Manager or Coordinators, or Danie Larrew at danielle.larrew@navy. mil or 374-6703. FLTHRO Human Resources is hosting "Lunch and Learn" training sessions throughout 2018. Bring your lunch, we'll provide the education! All NNSY employees are welcome and encouraged to attend these informal sessions. FLTHRO has seating for 33 employees, and attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. For a full schedule, call Germaine Harris at 396-2100 or email germaine.harris@navy.mil.
REMINDER: CAMERA PHONES ARE PROHIBITED AT NNSY Unofficial photography is prohibited. Only authorized personnel with official need and permission from the shipyard security department may take photos on the shipyard. With the exception of Trophy Park, camera phones are not permitted in any NAVSEA-owned space or anywhere NAVSEA business is conducted. Leave your camera phones in your vehicle or in a locker. In addition, unless the camera feature has been permanently "disabled" and physically removed/destroyed (drilled out and filled with epoxy), you must leave your camera phones outside the CIA.
» SAFETY FLAGS Shop 64 Congratulations to NNSY’s Wood/Fabric Shop (Shop 64), winner of the October 2017 Safety Flag! During the month, the shop had zero injuries or lost workdays. Shipyard Commander Captain Scott Brown presented the flag to the shop December 13 in Bldg. 369. The shop has increased its safety surveillances, purchased special gloves for handling scaffolding, and increased partnerships with NNSY’s Rapid Prototype Lab to produce innovative and safer tooling. Individual certificates of appreciation were presented to Jason Howard, Susan Epperson and Glenn Branchaud for their efforts in contributing to a safer workplace. Shop 99 Congratulations to NNSY’s Temporary Services Shop (Shop 99), winner of the September 2017 Safety Flag! During the month, the shop had no lost workdays and one first-aid injury. Shipyard Commander
Captain Scott Brown presented the flag to the shop December 12 in Bldg. 298. In addition to discussing the importance of the shipyard’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), Captain Brown reminded employees to stay focused on working safely each day. “It’s about no one gets hurt today, every day!” he said. “Take it one day at a time. We have to hold ourselves and each other accountable for our safety.” Helping to ensure that accountability for Shop 99 is Gerald Gaynor, Robert Hurley and Leroy Jones, who were presented awards for their efforts in contributing to a safer workplace. Photo by NNSY Photographer.
» MWR Santa's Little Helper Fun Run What better way to prepare to enjoy a plate of cookies or cup of egg nog guilt-free than participating in NNSY's Morale, Welfare and Recreation two-mile Family Fun Run? More than 500 participants enjoyed the Dec. 16 event, with all receiving a medal, t-shirt, bowling and breakfast. Children got a yuletide bonus of toys, candy and visiting with Santa Claus. "This event was a huge success and the families really enjoyed running through our holiday themed Hobby Shop, along with our fake snow and Land of Inflatables," said Jackie Stiffler, MWR Fitness Coordinator. "This event involved all departments of MWR working together to make sure our participants and family members had a memorable time. We also could not have done this without the help of NNSY Security, volunteers, fire department, MWR regional marketing and sponsorship." Photo by Shayne Hensley, NNSY Photographer.
» OPSEC Are your devices listening? Do you own smart home technology? If you choose to use these devices, you shouldn’t expect 100 percent privacy, but there are things you can do to limit the risk of unintended consequences. Mute your device when you aren't using it. The “always listening” microphone will shut off until you’re ready to turn it back on. Don't connect your sensitive accounts or applications where you store private information. Tighten the security settings to limit your devices' ability to collect and store your data.
NOBODY GETS HURT TODAY! Safety starts with YOU. YOU are NNSY's most vital asset. FEBRUARY 2018 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • 9
RAISE THE BAR NNSY’S TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION LAB USES TOOLS AND IDEAS TO IMPROVE SHIPYARD PRODUCTION AND SAFETY BY MICHAEL BRAYSHAW • LEAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST PHOTOS BY SHELBY WEST • NNSY PHOTOGRAPHER
DALE BERKLEY, KELLAN DUNCAN AND BROOKE ELLIOTT DISCUSS DESIGN POSSIBILITIES USING THE INNOVATION LAB'S 3-D PRINTING CAPABILITIES.
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orfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) employees clad in exoskeletons laboring in the dry dock. Workers surveying an augmented reality 3-D model in advance of a shipcheck. Shipyarders using laser ablators that can zap rust from a bulkhead in a matter of seconds. These are all examples of the vision of a vital future at the shipyard, and they are in the process of becoming a reality thanks to the Technology and Innovation Lab. Located in Bldg. 31 on the shipyard’s historic north end, the lab provides a multipurpose area that can be used for brainstorming between innovation leads and testing employee ideas. These ideas can range from increasing production to improving safety. “It’s not necessarily using the lab’s advanced technology the way the manufacturer says to use it, it’s about the creativity of our workforce taking these tools and using them in ways that haven’t even been thought of yet,” said Dan Adams, NNSY Technology and Innovation Community of Practice and Laboratory lead. “I’m a firm believer that with more than 10,000 people, we have a lot of creative energy at the shipyard.” 12 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • FEBRUARY 2018
While the lab now has an impressive array of cutting-edge resources, the partnership of 18 shipyard subcommittees, and the support of the shipyard’s most senior managers, establishing it all started with a simple conversation. Five years ago Adams reaffirmed the adage that necessity is the mother of invention with the exchange he had with the Code 109 Chief Information Officer (CIO) about procuring 3-D computer-aided design (CAD) software. “The CIO at the time called me and said, ‘Dan, you’ve got 12 engineers requesting the same software.’ I talked to her further, and found out it was the same situation in [Codes] 2300, 700, 900,” Adams recalled. “It was like the space race trying to get to 3-D, and everybody was putting in for what they thought was the best.” Foreshadowing the lab’s future of offering a collaborative environment with shipyardwide representation, Adams met with the software requestors. “We got them all together in one room, we sat down, and made a lot of progress the first day. It just went from there,” Adams said. Adams pointed out the 18 subcommittees are all innovation-focused and meet regularly inside the lab to talk ideas and attack obstacles. Some of the Community of Practice’s subcommittees, such as additive manufacturing, robotics and laser scanning, have their own designated work areas within the lab. “Each subcommittee is kind of its own cross-functional team with members from different departments across the shipyard,” said Adams. “We’ve created an environment conducive to real collaboration and the development of a shared vision.” NNSY’s 3-D printing capability is currently limited to AVS plastic, but that’s already proving to be a useful medium. In one practical example, printing 3-D parts at NNSY has even reduced strain on the workforce, improving safety and health. “Albert James came to us and said, ‘I carry this 100 lb. transducer through the sub into the sonar dome to do fit-ups. Is there any way we can print a 3-D replica?’ We modeled it using the 3-D software, printed it out, socialized it with the other shipyards, and now they’re doing the exact same thing. It’s worked out great!” said Adams. This accurate representation of the component weighs a mere five pounds. Laser scanning is another technology proving to have great implications for the shipyard’s future. It’s already been used effectively on USS La Jolla’s (SSN 701) piping system. “With a large area scanner,
a laser does 360-degree scanning,” said Brian Presson, Laser Scanning Integration lead. “You get millions of data points, which form what’s called a point cloud of data. We can go out for a ship check, and accurately capture a space that we need to do work in. We can turn that point cloud into a solid 3-D model. Say, we’re going to chop the pipe here, we’re going pull out all this stuff out and bring the new one in, we’ve got to make sure it lines up with our connection point. You can verify whether it lines up or not.” If there’s an antithesis to a cubicle farm, the lab might very well be it. An open floor plan with technology and tooling on moveable pallets fosters an area for pooling technologies to test big ideas. A fascinating juxtaposition of historical artifacts in the lab call back to NNSY’s important past while its technology blazes toward the yard’s vital future. Next to the entrance sits a large table with chairs pulled from different departments throughout the shipyard to represent that “everyone has a seat at the table,” according to Adams. A new program called “REAL Ideas” is being established at NNSY to further encourage employees to bring their creative ideas to the lab. The Shipyard Instructional Design Center has also produced a video called “One Idea Can Change the World” to demonstrate how employee ideas can be turned into tangible realities using the lab’s personnel and processes. Working with the lab might sound cool—even fun. But far from just tinkering with tech toys, Adams realizes the urgency of his mission to integrate valuable innovations into the shipyard’s daily work. Not only does it support the Chief of Naval Operations priority to harness initiative at all working levels, Adams said innovation is a key tenet in NNSY being able to “raise the bar” as an organization. “With 1.65 million manhours of work to execute in FY-18, and 50 percent of the workforce with less than five years of experience, it’s about getting people out on the deckplates, performing efficiently, faster,” he said. Thanks to augmented reality, Adams envisions the day a new shipyard employee can “put some goggles on, look at content captured with the laser scanning, and walk up to the bulkhead while someone explains, ‘that’s this and this,’ leaning in and peeling back the onion layers and seeing the internal components explained before they ever go to work into that environment. That’s a game changer right there.”
KYLE ALEXANDER DEMONSTRATES A ZERO-G ARM AS EDWIN GUERRA, ERIC CLARKE AND JASON BRAUN OBSERVE.
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RIGHT: KIM COMPTON DEMONSTRATES THE PLATFORM THE RPC DESIGNED. BELOW: COMPTON POSES WITH THE RPC TEAM AND WHITLEY.
RAPID PROTOTYPE CENTER DEVELOPS LIGHTWEIGHT TRAVELING PLATFORM
BY KRISTI BRITT • PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST PHOTOS BY SHAYNE HENSLEY • NNSY PHOTOGRAPHER
David Whitley, a Toolmaker supervisor in Code 930, took note of Inside Machinist Apprentice Kim Compton who was struggling to work with the machinery inside the shop due to her height. At 4’9", Compton had to stand on wooden platforms in order to perform her duties. However, the platform was heavy and difficult to move, making it difficult for Compton to travel from machine to machine within the shop and across the shipyard. Seeing the need for a more ergonomic solution, Whitley looked to the Rapid Prototype Center (RPC) for assistance. “Kim is a very hard worker and I wanted to ensure that she had the tools she needed to be successful,” said Whitley. “When I went to the RPC, Kenny Kinstler was ready to help and within two weeks we already had a prototype ready to go.”
Kinstler, a sheet metal mechanic in the RPC, used T-Slot aluminum framing bars, steel, non-skid material, and wheels to create a portable, lightweight platform that could traverse the shipyard’s industrial terrain with ease. “I wanted to create something that was able to safely provide the height she needed to get the job done while also being simple to break down and travel with,” said Kinstler. “When she needs to travel, she can unlock the platform and have it lift up in a more compact design. The portable design is similar to a cart or suitcase. It’s simple to use and travel with so she’s no longer struggling to lift or drag along a heavy wooden platform. Her job is safer and she’s able to work more efficiently because of it.” “It may seem like such a simple idea but for someone like me this prototype
has made a huge impact on how I do my work at the shipyard,” said Compton. “I know there are others in the shipyard who struggle due to their height so having something like this would make a world of difference in their daily jobs. And having the RPC ready and willing to help us is amazing. I’m very thankful for their help.” Kinstler added, “The reason the RPC exists is to provide our workforce and the Navy with an avenue to explore innovative ideas that can help our shipyard family succeed. We want everyone to be safe and enjoy what they do every single day. If you have a need, come to us and we will work with you to find the best solution.” If you have an idea that might improve your job, don't be shy! Contact the Rapid Prototype Center at 396-4950/4956/4758 or 778-4181. FEBRUARY 2018 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • 15
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NNSY WORKING TO LEVERAGE NEW ADDITIVE REPAIR TECHNOLOGY
BY KRISTI BRITT • PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST PHOTO COURTESY MECHANICAL COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
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A Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) team visited the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University (PSU) Nov. 3-5, 2017, for a knowledge sharing event for new additive repair technology. Additive repair represents the next technological revolution for numerous industries, including ship overhaul and maintenance. NNSY is exploring techniques to leverage this revolutionary process for component repair, which has the potential to significantly shorten supply chains, and improve readiness for essential parts and subsequently service to the fleet. Aligned with the shipyard’s rally call, “Raise the Bar,” and with the goal to lead Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in innovation, this event provided NNSY the opportunity to meet and learn from recognized industry leaders, in order to implement this new technology locally. “Our goal is to cultivate the innovative ideas of our people and deploy new technology in order to improve processes and environment to further increase throughput and drive a culture of success,” said Eric "Chops" Clarke, the Mechanical Community of Practice lead at NNSY. “These sorts of partnering events provide our people with a greater understanding of the technologies out there and how they would benefit in our service to the fleet.” The NNSY working group collaborated with the ARL/PSU team to learn the fundamentals behind the operation of state-of-the-art cold spray systems. Cold spray is a material-deposition process whereby particles of diameters between one and 30 microns are impacted at supersonic velocities onto a substrate. During the impact, the particles undergo a compressive deformation, bonding with the substrate material to near original composition without porosity or fracture. This involved programming and performing robot controlled and handheld repairs on mock-ups of ball valves which were fabricated as test articles for the new technology process. This interaction provided NNSY personnel with a much greater understanding of the complete cold spray process which includes the set-up and operation of the facility and operation and maintenance of the cold spray equipment. In addition, PSU gained a better understanding of NNSY intended applications, operating environment, procedural compliance and processes and the future needs of the Navy. “This event has shown what our partnership is capable of and NNSY and ARL/PSU will continue to work together to implement and transition cold spray technology and to identify and implement new and emerging technologies in the future,” said Clarke. Clarke also noted that one of the greatest benefits was the personal connections that were developed. “These relationships will make it possible to answer questions in a timely manner, guide development of new processes and repairs and explore new applications,” said Clarke. “It will provide NNSY greater access to the expertise and technology at ARL/PSU and will allow ARL/PSU to better understand and quickly respond to the needs of the Navy.” Clarke continued, “Charles Taylor (Mechanical Engineer, Code 980) and I were also given the opportunity to lecture in an Engineering Science and Materials class on how materials respond to different applications. This provided the PSU engineering students with a perspective of working engineers and real world application and experience. It was a great opportunity to showcase the opportunities at NNSY for employment and internships. We look forward to future partnerships and sharing innovative strategies and ideas with the community.”
SHOP 56 SUPERVISOR DEVELOPS NOISE ATTENUATION DEVICE FOR CODE 960 STORY AND PHOTOS BY KRISTI BRITT PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
In an effort to lessen the amount of noise created by the gasket machine exhaust system, Code 960 Nuclear Continuous Training and Development (CTD) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Paul Foster created an innovative sound dampening device to ensure a safer and quieter workplace for Bldg. 202’s workforce. The CTD office in Bldg. 202 is one of the offices adjacent to the gasket cutter room. Though the gasket cutter machine is an innovative piece of equipment, the ambient noise levels measured during its performance at the exhaust opening into the shop were reaching around 97 dBA, equivalent to a gas lawn mower operated three feet away. In addition, the exhaust opening was at eye level with workers without any sort of dampening material in place, the speed reaching at about 50 mph. And with the machine used daily, it was a consistent issue that needed to be addressed. A cone was created to attach to the exhaust opening, similar to the aft exhaust cone on on a jet engine; however, when the air accelerated against the flaps the noise reached to about 117 dBA. Seeing the need for improvement, the shops CTD Lead Andy Barrett reached out to Foster in hopes to develop a new device to dampen the sound for Code 960. He knew that Foster had already been recognized for development of devices like this before. “My supervisor came to me and asked me to think of what I would do to solve the noise problem,” said Foster. “I’m never satisfied with just the thought process and I have experience in many disciplines, including engineering and construction. So I began to think about it and from there I had a design in mind. I reached out to Stan Bailey in Code 920 who drew up my design so we began to create it. I wanted to put my skills to use to find a solution.” The noise attenuation device is a rectangular box developed with noise dampening material lining the inside. It is attached to the exhaust system and points the air downwards to avoid it traveling straight out at eye level to the workers. In addition, the noise levels reach at about 79 dBA, close to a gas lawn mower operated 100 feet away, a huge improvement from previous iterations. “If we were sitting in the CTD office when the previous device was in place, we wouldn’t be able to hear each other if the machine was on,” said Foster. “Now, you can’t even tell the machine is on unless you’re about 15 feet from the hood. It’s a drastic improvement.” Foster added that seeing a solution to the problem is the first step in providing innovation to the shipyard. “Everyone at the shipyard works hard each day and we want to ensure they are safe on the job,” he said. “If you’re able to find a way to make the job safer and easier, take those steps to make the change happen.” Read more about another of Foster's sound dampening devices here: http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Media/News/Article/1100290/ norfolk-shipyard-employee-innovates-to-reduce-hearing-risk/
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WYOMIN PHOTOS BY SHAYNE HENSLEY • NNSY PHOTOGRAPHER
USS WYOMING ARRIVES AT NNSY FOR AN ENGINEERED REFUELING OVERHAUL
BY MICHAEL BRAYSHAW LEAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
USS Wyoming (SSBN-742) arrived at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Jan. 9 for its 27-month Engineered Refueling Overhaul (ERO). As a critical piece in the country’s nuclear deterrence strategy, the submarine will be refueled and upgraded during this major availability. In a first for NNSY, Enlisted Women at Sea ship alterations will be performed onboard, modifying the layout of berthing areas. For the other work, the availability is highly similar to the shipyard’s ERO currently being conducted on USS Rhode Island (SSBN-740), allowing the Wyoming project to leverage off record-setting successes and valuable experience gained during that overhaul. “Apples to apples, it’s pretty much the same,” said Project Superintendent John Walker of the two EROs. “We’re looking to get at least 70 percent of the employees who worked on the Rhode Island to roll over to the Wyoming.” The project team is already off to a strong start with completing the Resource Constrained Schedule (RCS) 14 days early. This schedule provides an overarching integrated plan on the number of personnel needed to conduct work throughout the overhaul. “With the RCS, you’re leveling the shipyard’s resources across the whole 27-month availability. Now we don’t have to focus on that as we move into the actual execution phase. It’s a huge deal to get it done,” said Walker. Walker said the team already has a new record in its sights for this ERO. In February 2017, Rhode Island finished refueling in 217 days, setting a new record at NNSY thanks to safety, effective planning and timely execution of quality of work. NNSY’s former refueling
record was on USS Alaska’s ERO, which completed its availability on schedule in March 2009. “We’re scheduled to complete refueling in 213 days,” said Walker. “It is both aggressive and achievable. We’re taking the lessons learned from the Rhode Island and we’re utilizing much of the same team.” Rhode Island also raised the bar by undocking two days early in July 2017. Walker points out that sharing lessons learned is essential when it comes to setting new standards for Ohio-class EROs at NNSY. “I was there for most of that availability [as Deputy Project Superintendent] before I transitioned over to Wyoming, and I’m still in contact with that project team every single day.” Reflecting on the extensive overhaul that lays before him, Walker said, “Everything we do is a challenge, but the ship is on our side and ready to help us out in achieving our goal. The captain is excited and motivated to make 27 months or less. For the shipyard, we have a lot of experience and knowledge moving into this project. I think we’ve got a winning team!” Wyoming is one of the United States' most vital strategic assets, and combined with the other Ohio-class submarines, makes up one leg of the nuclear triad. During a visit last year commending the Rhode Island team, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program Director Admiral James F. Caldwell challenged the shipyard to continue pushing itself for even greater successes on EROs. “I want more of that,” he said. “You have my incredible admiration and my greatest respect for the work you do. You are America’s Shipyard because you fuel America’s Navy.” FEBRUARY 2018 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • 19
INSTALLAT RIGHT: BUTLER WHILE STATIONED ABOARD USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65). BELOW: BUTLER EXAMINES A PATIENT AT THE BHC.
NNSY WELCOMES NEW BRANCH HEALTH CLINIC DIRECTOR BY ANNA TAYLOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST PHOTOS COURTESY LT. CMDR. CLIFTON BUTLER 20 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • FEBRUARY 2018
He didn’t always want to join the Navy, but he always knew he was born to be a medical provider. Lt. Cmdr. Clifton Butler had already finished his Bachelors of Science in Chemistry from Jackson State University when he made the decision to join the military, shocking his Army father and the rest of his family. Now 17 years since he began his career as a Hospital Corpsman and almost 11 years since his commissioning in 2007 as a Physician Assistant, Butler has no regrets about the path he chose. “It’s been a life changer, but looking back I know I made the right decision,” he said. Butler was selected to become the Branch Health Clinic (BHC) Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) clinic director in October 2017 during his tour as deployment health manager and screener at BHC Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. Prior to his role at BHC NAS Oceana, Butler was stationed in various medical positions at Naval Medical Center San Diego, Expeditionary Medical Facility Kuwait, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, USS Enterprise (CVN 65), and the
Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) at Indian Head, Maryland, where he provided emergency disaster management and response in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive attack in the National Capital Region. Where the shipyard is concerned, Butler has no doubts about what he is here to do. “My priorities are based on the priorities of the Navy Surgeon General and Chief, Bureau Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), which are readiness, health and partnerships,” he said. “These priorities go hand-in-hand with those established by the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Commander, Capt. Scott Brown. The Navy needs a ready force, not just a ready active duty force, but a ready civilian force, which supports our maritime strategy. We have to make sure, from a clinical standpoint, that our civilian personnel are medically ready, and that nothing will preclude them from doing the job and getting our combatant ships and submarines out on time. From the health standpoint, we’re making sure there aren’t any chronic medical conditions present and that everyone is fit for the duties they
TION LEFT: BUTLER AND ONE OF HIS TWO SONS. BELOW: BUTLER PARTICIPATES IN AN EXERCISE AT CBIRF.
have been assigned to perform. Although the clinic is considered a tenant command, the goal is to be a partner. We constantly collaborate with other departments regarding patient scheduling, health training for things like hearing conservation and eye safety, and we’re working hard to align these priorities across the shipyard.” Butler said the clinic’s biggest challenge is the high number of employees who don’t show up for their appointments. “Notifying employees when they have appointments has been a struggle,” he said. “How do we communicate with our patients, especially when they’re in the Controlled Industrial Area (CIA) with no cell phones? Their supervisors are busy taking care of other responsibilities, so we’re trying to figure out how we can make sure employees know when they have appointments.” Appointments are generally scheduled 60 days in advance using Supervisors Desk (SUPDESK). Employees are mailed a post card with the date and details. Supervisors are notified on a daily basis and are expected to communicate these appointments with their workers on and off the waterfront. Butler says there isn’t much to be done
about patients who call in sick on the day of their appointment, but employees who know about scheduling conflicts in advance should call the clinic to cancel or reschedule their appointments. The Branch Health Clinic oversees more than 40 components to shipyard surveillance programs designed to ensure employees are physically fit for the work they will be required to perform. Physicals are completed in two appointments designed to limit the amount of time employees spend off the job site. “If employees aren’t showing up for physicals, they’re not ready to go to the production line, which creates a domino effect. It means there are less qualified mechanics on the waterfront,” Butler explained. Appointments are conducted in two phases, Part 1 and Part 2. During Part 1, patients may complete spirometry (testing lung function), lab work, x-rays, optometry exams, and audiograms with clinic ancillary and support staff. During Part 2, which is typically scheduled one to two weeks following Part 1, patients meet with a medical doctor of physician assistant to have their exam performed. Unless further
information is required from an employee’s primary medical doctor, Part 2 completes the physical process and clinic staff can finalize the examination paperwork. During these exams, the provider has an opportunity to evaluate employees from both an occupational health and preventive medicine perspective. “As the clinic director, I want to make sure the BHC is set up for success and that the shipyard is set up for success,” said Butler. “During the next few years, we plan to develop and cultivate a true partnership with the base, built on collaboration, to make sure Capt. Brown’s and BUMED’s missions and visions are accomplished. The goal is to provide true service to the fleet while providing world class care anytime and anywhere.” FEBRUARY 2018 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • 21
THINGS TO KNOW SO YOU
don't get towed REGISTRATION: All vehicles accessing any military installation must be registered at any military Pass & ID office. The vehicle owner or person cited on the registration must register the vehicle. The vehicle’s license plate must match the make and model. Note: If you no longer own a vehicle that was registered in your name, the vehicle must be deleted from your registration record at Pass & ID. Vehicles not registered with the military are subject to towing. ITEMS NEEDED TO REGISTER: Driver’s license, DMV registration, state inspection (if applicable) and proof of insurance. PARKING PLACARDS Placards are assigned to all drivers by each department's parking coordinator and must clearly be displayed at all times. If the placard is not visible, the vehicle may be cited and is subject to towing. IF VEHICLE IS NOT REGISTERED AND YOU PARK ON THE INSTALLATION WITHOUT A PLACARD PROPERLY DISPLAYED, YOUR VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE TOWED. CITATIONS/TOWING: If a vehicle is cited for three or more parking infractions within a 12-month period, the vehicle is subject to towing. If a vehicle receives three or more Armed Forces Traffic Tickets for illegally parking, within a 12-month period - base driving privileges can be suspended for up to 90 days. Driving on NNSY during a suspension may result in suspension for up to one year. TOWED VEHICLES Towed vehicles may be retrieved from Scott Center Annex (Bldg. 1559) Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at a cost of $85, $10 each additional day. MUST provide proof of ownership, insurance and driver’s license. 22 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • FEBRUARY 2018
YELLOW Issued to personnel assigned a reserved space by the Parking Control Administrator. BLUE Issued to personnel who are authorized to park in any General Parking Lot, and only in spaces not reserved or marked for handicapped, vanpool, GOV, etc. ORANGE Issued to submarine and carrier personnel to park only in designated parking areas. Does not authorize parking in any other area of the installation. GREEN Issued to official shipyard visitors..and not to be used as a daily convenience by those issued general blue or yellow placards. LOST PLACARD? Lost or stolen placards must be reported to the NNSY Security Office (Bldg. 1618) where a Voluntary Statement, OPNAV 5580/2 should be filled out. If a parking placard is damaged, broken, torn or split, return the placard to your department's parking coordinator for a replacement.
Sailors attached to a vessel at NNSY should ask their specific command what area has been designated for their for parking. All commands have been briefed on their respective areas of designated parking. Active Duty assigned to NNSY on orders should contact the parking coordinator in their department. QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? If you have questions the parking policy, please email the Base Support Office at NNSY-Base-Support-Officer@navy.mil
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are you MISSING OUT on important INFO? register for ! What is AtHoc? Do you want to stay informed about base closures or weather events as they develop? By registering for the Wide Area Alert Network (WAAN), also known as the AtHoc system, you have the ability to receive alerts via email, text message, and/or phone call. This enables you to receive critical information and updates even when you are not at work. If you do not register for the WAAN with your various personal devices, the command cannot reach you at home to report incidents, delays or base closures during extreme weather, active shooter events, or other emergencies. You will automatically receive the NMCI computer pop-ups at your workstation, but you are not registered for the other features unless you sign up. To do so, right click the purple globe icon in the bottom right corner of your desktop and click “Access Self Service” to add your contact information and devices. Directions to the access the WAAN System 1. Click on the little up arrow in lower right corner of your computer screen to open a box of icons. 2. Right click on the purple globe. 3. Select the option that says access self service. 4. Click on the “devices” tab. 5. Input your contact information. 6. Click to save your information. New updates have been added to the WAAN system. Additional fields have been added to help target information for building or groups of people. Please help us to help you during an emergency by updating this information. If you need assistances please contact Steve Murley at 376-3573 or speak to your emergency management representative.
More options: LOCAL MEDIA During severe weather emergencies, local television stations such as WAVY, WTKR, and WVEC broadcast NNSY closure information as soon as it becomes available. Check your favorite station for updates. SOCIAL MEDIA NNSY’s Facebook page is updated regularly when severe weather threatens the region. Check regularly to find out about shipard work delays. Any time severe weather is threatening Hampton Roads, the shipyard Facebook page should be your first stop. You do NOT need your own Facebook account to see updates on the shipyard’s page. INFO LINE The shipyard’s information hotline, 757-396-9551, is updated as needed. Dialing the number provides you with instructions for all shifts and gate closure information.
Don’t have regular or reliable computer access? Call the shipyard’s Emergency Manager at 757-376-3573.
SHIPYARD PHOTOS COURTESY ANDREW TELLER
Above: Andrew Teller poses in front of the Goddard Space Flight Center. Right: Robert Poulet, Teller, Therman Watkins, and Frederick Gagnon
NASA EXPERIENCE HELPS NNSY EMPLOYEE EXCEL IN NUCLEAR FIELD BY APRIL BROWN PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST 24 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • FEBRUARY 2018
He had a 1 in 800 chance of being selected. But Shop 89 Nuclear Shipwright Andrew Teller was able to turn a once-in-a-lifetime visit to National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) into a great opportunity that gave him a deeper appreciation for the work he does for Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). He had no idea his childhood dream would become a reality when he was notified he was one of 50 out of 40,000 applicants selected to spend the day with astronauts at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland in Nov. 2017. Surprisingly the tour taught him valuable tools that can help him excel throughout his shipyard career. Teller has had a lifelong desire to continuously figure out how and why things work the way they do, and how he can improve them to help or protect someone. That interest influenced him to join the Air Force and become an explosives technician where everything had to be done step by step and attention to detail became second nature to him. Those tricks of the trade landed him a job building ejection seats and space shuttle parts for Universal Propulsion Company, Inc., a subcontractor of NASA in California. Budget cuts to the space program brought him back to his hometown in Portsmouth where his journey at the shipyard began. “When I was younger, I never thought I would be working at the shipyard, but it has brought me opportunities in and out of work that I never thought were possible,” explained Teller. “One of those was being selected to visit NASA.” During his visit, Teller realized the shipyard has a lot of similarities as NASA. “The day was amazing and they repeatedly told us not to touch anything because it has already
10 things YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT Andrew Teller
Kitting up parts for installation of satellite body into its outer environmental housing unit inside a NASA clean room been cleaned and it is ready for space,” explained Teller. “It is just like the process we go through with our nuclear parts in our cleaning process. Everything has to be cleaned and prepped before we move onto the next step. Every step counts.” Following each step and keeping astronauts and nuclear personnel safe when dealing with radiation is vital to their missions, similar to keeping radiation exposure As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) at NNSY. “Astronauts use it in the vacuum of space because there is no gravity or Stratospheric Ozone to protect them while they are in their space suits, where the shipyard uses time, distance, and shielding,” said Teller. “There are so many similarities in our programs. The smallest thing can cause an error and cause a satellite to burn up or someone can easily get hurt from something that isn’t taken
care of correctly in the nuclear world.” Safety and attention to detail are vital in any job, and getting into a mindset of doing it quicker may lead to damaging equipment and errors, or a mission delay. “We have to be extremely cognizant about everything we touch and everything that is involved with that job, like laying everything out ahead of time, mock ups, and knowing and following each step of the job,” explained Teller. “I remind myself that I need to be completely focused and treat everything like it is the first time because someone’s life literally depends on what each of us do on the ship or submarine.” Staying focused and figuring out the dynamics and longevity of a piece of equipment or tool is another vital trait that is shared between NASA and the shipyard. “NASA tests their space equipment on a shaker table through vibrations that is
1. March is a significant month because it's when I got out of the Air Force and started working at NNSY. 2. I am addicted to reading and learning 3. I am certified in Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, and I like to weld in my spare time. 4. I participate in humanity projects in the states and abroad. 5. I am trained by a traditional blacksmith. 6. I am an avid rock climber. 7. I train regularly in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. 8. My goal is to advance in the shipyard's nuclear program. 9. I follow NASA and the MARS space program. 10. Working in the nuclear field taught me to never settle. similar to what it would experience during launch and in space. If it breaks, they get the opportunity to fix and improve it,” said Teller. “In the shipyard, we test and look for innovative ways we can improve and extend a product’s lifespan that is going on a ship or submarine. It is a smarter and safer way of doing business because it minimizes the amount of rework, and jobs can be completed on time or possibly ahead of schedule.” Learning and experiencing those traits along with keeping up with technology has helped Teller grow and continue to advance in his career. “I have learned to always take advantage of opportunities because you never know how it could really change your life or your career if you don’t take that leap.”
SCHOLARSHIP O P P O RT U N I T I E S
NAS 2018 SCHOLARSHIP
The NNSY chapter of the National Association of Superintendents (NAS) is offering multiple $500 scholarships to recognize outstanding dependent students of the shipyard's military and civilian employees. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic achievements, extracurricular personal and service activities, and a short personal narrative, with appropriate consideration given to special circumstances of need. Applications require sponsorship from a member of the NAS. CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY: • Children and other dependents of a person who has been a NNSY Employee for at least the last two consecutive years. Shipyard employees who are not NAS members should obtain sponsorship from an active NAS member for their dependent application. • Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited college, university, or graduate school for the upcoming fall term and provide proof of same. • Previous recipients of a Superintendents Scholarship are permitted to apply and compete each year they are eligible. Sponsors can provide a copy of the application. Applications must be hand delivered to Mike Zydron or Kendra Burghard, faxed to 396-4080, or emailed to kendra.burghard@navy.mil no later than April 13, 2018. Selected scholarship recipients will be notified no later than May 18, 2018.
NCMA 2018 SCHOLARSHIP The Naval Civilian Managers Association (NCMA) will award four college scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year. Selected scholarship winners will be presented an NCMA Scholarship Certificate and a $500 check to be used for any legitimate educational expense. One of the four scholarships awarded will be a four-year, $2,000 scholarship ($500 per year). This scholarship will require maintaining a 3.0 GPA and continuing enrollment for the second through fourth years. The awards will be presented at the annual NCMA Brass Wheel Golf Tournament at Bide-A-Wee Golf Course in June.
CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY: • Children and other dependents of shipyard employees. Shipyard employees who are not NCMA members should obtain sponsorship from an active NCMA member. • All applicants must be accepted for enrollment as an entering freshman at an accredited college or university for the upcoming fall term. • Application submission must be received no later than April 18, 2018. A single application considers the individual for both the one-time and four-year awards.
Applications can be obtained on NCMA's WebCentral page, or from any NCMA member. Return the application to any NCMA officer or to the Scholarship Chairman, George Gillespie (396-9686 or 636-3990; harvey.gillespie@navy.mil). In order to be considered, the deadline for submitting a completed application to the committee chair is April 15, 2018. 26 • SERVICE TO THE FLEET • FEBRUARY 2018
BY KRISTI BRITT • PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST PHOTOS BY TONY ANDERSON • NNSY PHOTOGRAPHER
DIVERSITY
NNSY CELEBRATES LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
“Life's most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” - DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
The Diversity and Inclusion Office (Code 1103) and the African American Employment Resource Group (AAERG) hosted the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Jan. 12 to honor the life and accomplishments of the late civil rights leader. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, celebrated on the third Monday of January, coincides with King’s birthday. Known widely as a day of service, the theme observed each year is, “Remember. Celebrate. Act. A day on, not a day off.” “Dr. King was not only one of the greatest civil rights leaders of our time but a shining example of personal leadership that can bring lasting culture to society. We have so much to thank him for but most of all for that gift of leadership,” said Capt. Diana Wolfson, Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Operations Officer. “Dr. King inspired the entire country to dream more, do more, learn more, and become more. He pushed both black and white citizens to look beyond themselves, beyond their comfort zones,
habits, or beliefs, and to create something bigger and better than all of us. You’re here today because it touches your heart. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a holiday with a mission and purpose. It’s for all of us to lead by personal example. I encourage all of you to think about how you can serve the shipyard and your local communities with the spirit of leadership and honor of Martin Luther King Jr.” Elder Anthony Fuller, Supervisor of the Civil, Probate, and Deeds Division of the Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, was the guest speaker for the event, providing his take on the theme of the celebration. “We must remember and learn from our past,” said Fuller. “Connecting the past with the present makes us more effective agents in shaping our understanding of the forces that will have an impact of a more collective future of our nature. We share a responsibility. There are some things that cannot be birthed in the present without learning from our past.”
Fuller continued, “We must celebrate our triumphs through life. We must celebrate every accomplishment as a people. We are then motivated to continue to fight for freedom and equality. Celebrate the victories despite of how old, how young, how small, how large they may be.” "And lastly, we must act,” Fuller concluded. “We must get involved. There’s still much to be done. And it’s going to take all of us to make it happen. We cannot allow equal opportunity for all to become an illusion. It must be a reality. All of us must make sure the dream stays alive.” The NNSY AAERG and the NNSY Chapter of Blacks in Government (BIG) came together in 2017 with common goals of promoting economic opportunities, providing mechanisms for inclusion, and facilitating growth and advocacy by increasing knowledge and appreciation for the historical and cultural heritage of black people throughout NNSY and the surrounding communities.
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