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Norfolk Naval Shipyard
2018 YEAR IN REVIEW
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USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) arrives at NNSY Jan. 9, 2018 for its 27-month engineered refueling overhaul. Photo by Tony Anderson.
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HISTORIC BATTLESHIP GUNS RELOCATED • FEBRUARY STTF STAFF PICKS Three 16-inch gun barrels from the former battleship USS New Jersey (BB 62) were moved Jan. 11 and 12, 2018 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. At 66 feet long and weighing more than 237,000 lbs. apiece, the 16-inch guns were located at NNSY’s St. Juliens Creek Annex for more than 60 years.
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CARE I am present and transparent.
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Parade dates and times subject to change.
Norfolk’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade • March 16 • 10 a.m. Portsmouth’s Memorial Day Parade • May 27 • 10 a.m. South Norfolk’s 4th of July Parade • July 4 • 10 a.m. NNSY Day at the Norfolk Tides • Aug. 4 • 3 p.m. Virginia Beach’s Neptune Festival Parade • Sept. 28• 11:30 a.m. Virginia Beach’s Veterans Day Parade • Nov. 11• 9 a.m. 2019 holiday parade schedule to be determined...
WHERE WILL USS ALABAMA BE IN 2019?
Norfolk’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (1) Gloucester’s Daffodil Parade (2) Portsmouth’s Memorial Day Parade Yorktown’s 4th of July Parade (3) Navy Night at the Norfolk Tides (4) Suffolk’s Peanut Festival Parade Virginia Beach’s Veterans Day Parade (5) Williamsburg’s Holiday Parade (6) Smithfield’s Holiday Parade Suffolk’s Holiday Parade
WHERE WAS USS ALABAMA IN 2018?
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NNSY CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH • MARCH STTF STAFF PICKS The Norfolk Naval Shipyard Diversity and Inclusion Office (Code 1103) and the African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) presented “African Americans in Times of War,” a program dedicated to Black History Month Feb. 16, 2018 in Bldg. 163’s High Bay. The 2018 theme provided a framework for focusing on the roles of African Americans in every American war, from the Revolutionary War era to the present war against terrorism. Code 2301 employee Clinton McRae was the guest speaker for the event.
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FEBRUARY IS: African-American History Month
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NNSY Night at the Norfolk Admirals
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OWNERSHIP I am responsible for my attitude, behavior, decisions, and all their consequences.
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MARCH
Electronics Technician Jeffrey “Bear” Overman worked with the Rapid Prototype Center to create a device to eliminate the strain on workers when lifting and transporting 200-pound antennas around the Antenna Shop. The team came up with a lifting jig attachment for a forklift, which takes the stress off the user during the transportation process. Testing of the prototype was successful and a final version of the jig is being manufactured so employees can use the Antenna Lifting Jig on a daily basis.
Continuing success means aligning NNSY’s priorities with the future of ship modernization and repair… and the shipyard is invested in doing just that. With a focus on forward-thinking high-velocity learning and dependence on a young workforce, NNSY is evolving its processes and workflow to fit tomorrow’s needs. Planning for the future also means implementing emerging technologies. NNSY has resources dedicated to developing cleaner and more efficient ways of accomplishing the Navy’s mission. With an eye on innovation, NNSY will continue to lead the way.
Every day, the shipyard puts innovative ideas to work to create new and more efficient way to meet our mission. Read about NNSY’s technology and innovation projects in Service to the Fleet’s “Eye on Innovation” series.
NNSY Fiber Optics Subject Matter Expert (SME)/Instructor Christopher Nocon toured the four public shipyards with the Mobile Implementation Team (MIT) March 12-16, 2018 where he hand-delivered and showcased his fiber optic work station innovation. Originally developed in 2012, Nocon said he got the idea for the new work station while working on upgrades for the submarines. Nocon’s design was a gutted pelican briefcase that he created a racking system inside, setting up a plate where he would build the optics. “I created a work station that was able to double the amount of optics being worked on at a time,” said Nocon. “This streamlined my efforts on the job. In addition, it was able to turn a four-person job into a one-person job, providing an estimated savings of $50,000.”
Adam Fahy teamed up with the Rapid Prototype Center (RPC) to create a custom socket tool used to torque the staked bushing that holds the racking gear in place on all 2000-style framed breakers. It ensures the bushing does not come loose. The new socket engages twice the depth and with only a few thousandths of an inch clearance.
EYE ON INNOVATION
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NNSY VOLUNTEERS RESTORE GUN MEMORIAL • APRIL STTF STAFF PICKS A group of NNSY volunteers, in partnership with the Cradock Civic League and NNSY Historian Marcus W. Robbins, worked to restore a naval gun memorial (honoring the War Dead of Norfolk County) and the war dead plaque that was dedicated and placed in Afton Square in Portsmouth July 4, 1929. The restoration effort emphasized the centuries-long partnership between the shipyard and the City of Portsmouth.
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USS Alabama: St. Patrick’s Day Parade Norfolk, 10 a.m.
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RESPECT I value the person in front of me.
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NNSY honored survivors of sexual assault and harassment during the month of April in observance of the Navy’s annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). Photo by Anna Taylor.
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NNSY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY • JUNE STTF STAFF PICKS Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) celebrated Earth Day April 26, 2018, with a variety of special guests and activities on the Bldg. 1500 lawn. Employees were able to receive river birch tree saplings, sign a sustainability pledge, and even visit with rescued birds. NNSY’s Code 106.3 Environmental Division coordinated the third-annual event where more than 450 sustainability pledges were signed by employees to reduce water usage and pollution, and promote environmental stewardship.
APRIL IS: Month of the Military Child Sexual Assault Awareness Month National Welding Month
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National Submarine Day
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CARE I choose an attitude of growing and developing one another to support our common mission.
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USS Iowa (BB 61) Anniversary April 19, 1989
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Shipyard employees gather on the Bldg. 1500 lawn May 21, 2018 to spell out “NNSY.” Photo by Shelby West.
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USS Alabama: Memorial Day Parade Portsmouth, 10 a.m.
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HOW INTEGRITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY SAVE LIVES • JUNE STTF STAFF PICKS When he speaks about the events of April 10, 1963, Retired Navy Capt. Joe Yurso paints a vivid picture of what it was like after attack submarine USS Thresher (SSN 593) sank with 129 Sailors and civilians aboard. During his visit to NNSY in May 2018, Yurso, who was watch officer at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard during the accident, spoke to a group of Engineering and Planning Department employees about the implications of Thresher’s loss, most notably the establishment of the Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE) Program.
MAY IS: Jewish American Heritage Month Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Motorcycle Safety Month
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OWNERSHIP I see every problem as an opportunity to learn, improve, innovate and teach.
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Capt. Kai Torkelson became the 108th Commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), relieving Capt. Scott Brown in a ceremony in Bldg. 163 June 29, 2018. Photo by Luke Beasley.
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ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE • JUNE STTF STAFF PICKS One of the most common phrases heard at the shipyard is to “strive for excellence.” Code 990 Training Coordinator Jeris Smith designed a program to spark motivation in students who attend Code 990 training, as well as develop a reward incentive for a job well done. Smith worked with management and was able to grant eight hours time off for students who received a perfect score, and four hours time off for those who scored 95 or better. He also threw a pizza party for the students to celebrate their accomplishments.
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RESPECT I uplift, rather than tear down.
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FWP HOSTS SPEED MENTORING EVENT • AUGUST STTF STAFF PICKS The Federal Women’s Program hosted a speed mentoring event in 2018. Speed mentoring, similar to speed dating, is a time-bound approach to networking and relationship building. Focusing on quick-hit information, speed mentoring allows participants to get guidance and insights on topics like career planning, advancement and work-life balance—all in one setting. Leaders from virtually every major department were available to speak with employees and answer questions while providing valuable career advice.
USS Forrestal (CVA 59) Anniversary July 29, 1967
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USS Alabama: Independence Day Parade South Norfolk, 10 a.m.
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CARE I extend trust and share opportunities for everyone to develop their potential.
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Workers at the Philadelphia Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) have the unique responsibility of creating the Navy’s submarine propellers. Photo by Greg Boyd.
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NNSY & NFPC HIRING PUSH STAFF PICKS As NNSY and NFPC experience rapid workload growth, the need to fill various positions spurred a months-long hiring push. Thousands of job candidates attended six career fairs throughout Hampton Roads, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey as NNSY and NFPC searched for the best and brightest future employees to meet the mission. More than 1,000 job offers were extended as the most qualified applicants transitioned from hopeful to hired, bringing NNSY’s workforce to more than 11,000 employees.
Women’s Equality Day
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RESPECT I approach all interactions with humanity and humility.
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USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740) returned from sea trials Sept. 12, 2018 following completion of its Engineered Refueling Overhaul (ERO). Photo by Shayne Hensley.
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CARRIER TEAM WINS SAFETY FLAG • SEPTEMBER STTF STAFF PICKS August temperatures didn’t stand in the way when the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower “IKE” (CVN 69) Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) team was awarded a Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) safety flag during an Aug. 18, 2018 All Hands call on the flight deck. From the very beginning of the availability, safety was a top priority for Ship’s Force, and the project team’s dedication to safety saw a reduction in the Total Case Injury (TCI) rate from a 3.8 to a 2.41 for a carrier project.
SEPTEMBER IS: Hispanic Heritage Month German American Heritage Month Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month National Preparedness Month
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USS Alabama: Neptune Festival Parade Va. Beach, 11:30 a.m.
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RESPECT I stop and seek first to understand.
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NNSY celebrated Pink Out Day Oct. 18, 2018 in honor of victims and survivors of Breast Cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Photo by Shelby West.
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U.S. Navy Birthday 244 Years
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PRESERVING NNSY’S HISTORY • AUGUST STTF STAFF PICKS NNSY’s Heritage Room in Bldg. 1500 showcases the shipyard’s 252 years of history. Shop 64 woodworkers and Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) engineers designed and completed the project, which was conceived by then-Shipyard Commander Capt. Scott Brown. The Heritage Room’s grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony took place June 22, 2018. The room is open during work hours for employees to visit and enjoy the many historical artifacts preserved therein.
Filipino American History Month Energy Awareness Month Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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OCTOBER IS: National Diversity Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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USS Cole (DDG 67) Anniversary Oct. 12, 2000
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RESPECT I actively listen to all perspectives. I express my issues and concerns in a civil manner.
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Shipyard Commander Capt. Kai Torkelson leads shipyard employees in the CORE Shout during the 2018 America’s Shipyard celebration. Photo by Shelby West.
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USS Alabama: Veterans Day Parade Va. Beach, 9 a.m.
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VETERANS DAY FALL IN FOR COLORS • DECEMBER STTF STAFF PICKS The Veteran Employee Readiness Group (VET-ERG) led its Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) family once again in honoring service members with a Veterans Day Fall-In for Colors Ceremony Nov. 9, 2018. In celebration of the 100th year since the signing of the armistice and the end of hostilities during the Great War, NNSY also took part in a national bell-ringing ceremony, chiming the bells 21 times, symbolizing the nation’s highest honor, the 21-gun salute.
NOVEMBER IS: American Indian Heritage Month Warrior Care Month
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RESPECT I provide meaningful feedback.
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6. Former Awards Department Coordinator Jeyzel Rossi
5. Branch Health Clinic Director Lt. Cmdr. Clifton Butler
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3. Marine Reservist & Contract Specialist Khosbayar Rentsendorj
2. Welder Jessi Haton
1. Former Nuclear Engineering & Planning Manager Jim Kenny
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Shipyard Spotlight features in Service to the Fleet showcase the individuality, dedication and achievements of NNSY’s diverse employees.
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9. Administrative Assistant Sherita Williams
8. Administrative Assistant Kim Harris
7. Shipwright Andrew Teller
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NNSY’S OLDEST VETERAN HONORED • DECEMBER STTF STAFF PICKS Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s oldest veteran, Special Projects (Code 361) Planner Oscar Thorpe, was honored during a surprise ceremony in Nov. 9, 2018 in recognition of his service. Thorpe joined the United States Air Force in December 1954 when he was 18 years old. He was hired into Shop 06 as a Maintenance Machinist in 1982 and joined the apprentice program eight months later at age 45. Thorpe’s Code 361 team held a celebration in his honor, surprising him with a plaque and luncheon to thank him for his service.
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19
12
5
13
6
MON
6 13 20 27
SUN
5 12 19 26
28
21
14
7
TUE
29
22
15
30
23
16
9
2
1 8
THU
WED
JANUARY 2020
7
31
24
17
10
3
FRI
25
18
11
4
SAT
28
21
14
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
SATURDAY
EXCELLENCE To achieve excellence, I will maintain the courage to stand firm on the C.O.R.E. principles.
PAY DAY
27
20
PAY DAY
FRIDAY