Features: COVER DRYDOCK 8 GROUNDBREAKING GRAPHIC BY JUSTIN DEBRAUX
3 SHIPYARD TRIVIA
4 FROM THE COMMANDER: SAFETY IN AMERICA'S SHIPYARD
5 CODE 2300 CELEBRATES FIRST EXCELLENCE OF OPSEC AWARD WIN, INSPIRES TEAMMATES THROUGHOUT AMERICA’S SHIPYARD
6 SHIPYARD INSIDER
8 NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD BREAKS GROUND ON $300 MILLION RENOVATION OF ITS CARRIER DRYDOCK, ADJACENT BERTHS
9 SHIPYARD SPOTLIGHT GRAPHIC BY COLE FRASER
10 USS IOWA GUN TUBE #270 - AN AMAZING FINAL JOURNEY, PART I
15 IS THE GRASS GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE? WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AT NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD
16 SHIPYARD SPOTLIGHT: COMMAND MASTER CHIEF STEPHANIE CANTEEN
18 OUR YARD HISTORY: HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY TO THE ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT BUILDING (EMB)
20 NNSY FAMILY DAYREGISTER BY APRIL 21
22 NNSY STEAM ERG MEMBERS RECOGNIZED IN MONTHLY CONFERENCE ROOM NAMING CEREMONY
23 CFRAM FRAUD SCHEME AWARENESS: LABOR MISCHARGING
24 NNSY APPRENTICESHIP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL MAY 1
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12 WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Q&A: KAREN M. DAVIS, SES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS, NAVSEA
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As you view 100-year-old plus postcards of the Navy Yard, you get to look back at commonly known landmarks exactly how they appeared and operated back in the day. Yet if you pay close attention, some items can still be seen as surviving to this very day. One iconic local treasure is the crooked tree at the southeast corner of Trophy Park that would have been planted in the post-Civil War layout of Trophy Park, circa 1870. That tree has seen more history under its shadow than any of us ever would know. Another nearby item was the cannonball pile.
What ever happened to the cannonball pile and those other cannon along the eastern edge of Trophy Park at the street? Well, they met their end on January 7, 1943, for a World War II scrap drive, seen in a series of detailed photos from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and I discovered in our archives the associated photo of the cannonball pile being scrapped out.
Operational support to the warfighter always begins with strong facilities back home. Nothing has changed over the years but the landscape of that homefront. It is important to recognize someone made a decision that the cannonball pile metal could be put to a better use for the Navy. In closing, next time you pass the crooked tree at the south east corner of Trophy Park, reflect on all the things that happened under its shadow because – "history matters."
Let’s talk about a very important topic where I need your help . . . safety in our shipyard and for all of our shipyard teammates. Last year we had a safety audit, resulting in commitment to improvement actions in reducing fall hazard risks and building the needed safety culture on the projects and across our production workforce. Recent behaviors have made it clear we haven’t gotten the desired results from those corrective actions. Shipyard leadership Gembas around the shipyard have further validated that we’re not meeting the mark. Additionally, there’s a lot of construction on our waterfront as we modernize for the future—while that’s exciting envisioning the future state, it presents some additional safety concerns today.
We work in a heavy industrial environment. We have to treat this environment with the respect and appropriate caution it deserves. That starts with each of us as individuals— do we have and wear the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? Are we practicing Operational Risk Management where we assess the work environment and “fix or elevate” any concerns we see? Are we maintaining situational awareness to avoid slips, trips and falls and contact injuries? I value every one of you; I need all of us to be thinking through these questions every day.
We must have responsibility both for ourselves and looking out for one another. Similar to the mindset of Building a Better Culture, we need a ONE TEAM commitment to the safety of our people with a shared sense of ownership. This requires continued proactive management from leaders and labor partners, as well as peer-to-peer accountability and peer-to-supervisor accountability. That includes calling out safety deficiencies on-the-spot so they can be addressed. Everyone should feel empowered to identify if something is not safe or correct. This includes PPE. You often hear “see something, say something, do something” as it applies to inappropriate behavior, but it relates to safety as well. I know it takes courage and conviction to have challenging conversations and correct safety
concerns in real-time. We must have that urgency and transparency to reach the desired state of “no one gets hurt today.” And we have to be that passionate about the safety of our workforce. Our teammates are everything and we must be able to depend on each other. We should all be able to go home every day knowing we had all the crucial conversations and took all the proper protections for ourselves and others.
Having had the Get Real in selfassessing ourselves today, we can now Get Better beginning with shortterm actions to include painting lines for more clearly defined PPE, crane and fire safety requirements. We are establishing a cross-functional shipyard safety team. Shipyard leaders are going to leverage Gembas to identify safety issues of concern. We are going to increase safety communications so everyone understands “what right looks like” in any number of daily actions. We had the opportunity to outbrief with the DoD Safety Management Center of Excellence (SMCX) last month which provided a very good look from safety and health professionals who regularly evaluate Safety Management Systems (SMSs) across the country. They identified several existing strengths in our SMS along with opportunities for improvements so we can establish a good plan of action.
Safety is everyone’s responsibility in America’s Shipyard. It must be practiced 24/7, across every shift, every area and in every action we perform at our shipyard and support sites. We must be ONE TEAM not only in the mission of repairing, modernizing and inactivating our Navy’s warships and training platforms, but also continuously be ONE TEAM in protecting and caring for ourselves and our valued team members. Thank you in advance for recommitting to this critical mindset. #wegotthis
Capt. Dianna Wolfson Commander, Norfolk Naval Shipyard"Safety is everyone's responsibility in America's Shipyard. It must be practiced 24/7, across every shift, every area, and in every action we perform at our shipyard and support sites. We must be ONE TEAM not only in the mission if repairing, modernizing and inactivating our Navy's warships and training platforms, but also continuously be ONE TEAM in protecting and caring for ourselves and our valued team members."
Capt. Dianna Wolfson Commander, Norfolk Naval Shipyard
STORY BY KRISTI BRITT • NNSY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST I PHOTOS BY SHELBY WEST • NNSY PHOTOGRAPHER
Every quarter Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) celebrates a department whose actions protect critical and unclassified information through operations security (OPSEC). Through teamwork and with leadership from their departmental OPSEC coordinator, the winning group showcases how to properly store and dispose of information so it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. In addition, they inspire their fellow teammates at America’s Shipyard – showcasing what right looks like.
“This award is given to the code that truly exemplifies the principles of OPSEC and work daily through the five-step process – identifying critical information, analyzing the threat, analyzing the vulnerabilities, assessing the risks, and applying countermeasures to ensure that information does not fall into the wrong hands,” said Information and Industrial Security Branch Head Ray Fisher.
The Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department (NEPDCode 2300) was recently recognized as the Fourth Quarter of 2022 Excellence in OPSEC Award winner during a ceremony held Feb. 2, their first win since NNSY instated the awards. Code 2300 received the OPSEC flag and pennant as well as the Purple Dragon trophy to display in their area for the quarter. In addition, Code 2300 Department OPSEC Coordinator Katee Waydula received a Certificate of Achievement for her efforts in leading the OPSEC charge.
“OPSEC has always been a huge priority to me that steams back from my Army days,” said Waydula. “Most importantly, I am grateful to have the support of Mr. Largey, NEPD leadership, and my C2301.4 team to be able to get NEPD where it is today in regards to how we implement OPSEC. Having their support has made my job so much easier and management in this department truly leads by example when it comes to what right looks like in that regard. C1120 has been super supportive in my efforts for compliance the last two years since I took over this position and has always been available for guidance and expertise for the most random things our department throws at them. My OPSEC program manager, Teresa Coon, and the Departmental Security Coordinator Program Manager, Sean Loury, have been great mentors to me through my development
in this position. Lastly my husband, Chris, who often times gets off the waterfront and into our house just to hear more about OPSEC and security compliance standards. I just tell him that OPSEC doesn’t stop at the gate. NEPD has come a long way in just two years and I am happy to have helped them achieve this award for the first time.”
NEPD Director Jeremy Largey said, “I appreciate Katee’s strong leadership and aggressive focus to get us where we need to be in OPSEC as a department and this win is due to the efforts of her and the team that have put in that time and attention in our program.”
“Since we’ve had Katee instilled as the Code 2300 OPSEC Coordinator, it’s been a significant improvement in the way NEPD does business in protecting our information – from checking work stations to ensuring everyone has the tools they need to succeed,” said OPSEC Program Manager Teresa Coon. “She’s someone that a lot of our coordinators across the shipyard reach out to just because she’s always willing to help and helps inspires others to succeed. The hard work of Katee and the entirety of Code 2300 has really built a lasting improvement on the program and I congratulate all of you on your efforts to protect America’s Shipyard and the fleet.”
The NNSY OPSEC mission is to provide a comprehensive process denying the adversary access to critical information concerning the planning processes, practices and operations of NNSY. Through awareness, resources, assessments, guidance and support training that promotes an understanding of OPSEC among all Shipyard employees.
“When I think of OPSEC, I think of need-to-know and how we will continue to outpace the threats out there,” said Shipyard Commander Capt. Dianna Wolfson. “It takes people to go do that and be conscious and be in the fight every single day to guard against that threat. I really appreciate our workforce taking the time to protect that information – the stronger we become, the more we’ll be able to do just that.”
To learn more about the OPSEC purple dragon, check out this story on DVIDS: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/379440/ opsec-history-purple-dragon.
Shipyard Commander Capt. Dianna Wolfson met with NNSY’s Federal Managers Association chapter leaders and spoke at the group’s meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8. “You are the leaders of our shipyard in this very room,” she said. “We need your minds and your mindsets to create an environment where people feel inspired to do their very best.” (Photo by Sabrina Peet)
I'm just meeting with my old friend who recently retired from the Government and now works for a major defense contractor. Do I need to worry about ethics or procurement integrity issues? Yes! Of course, you may meet with your old friends, even if they work for defense contractors. But, depending on your position/ participation in relation to the work performed by the contractor, there may be appearance or impartiality issues. Obtaining information about the intent of the “meeting” beforehand is important. The first step is to consider whether the meeting really is purely social. What will you be discussing? If, for example, it's hunting or golfing or the Florida State football season - no problem, generally. But, note, if you are working on an RFP, in light of the recent GAO opinions, it may not be a good idea to socialize with your friend if his company is a potential offer. If you are meeting about his company's contract or capabilities, then it's probably not a personal meeting. Where are you meeting? If it's at the office on official time, it’s probably not a personal/social meeting. If you are going out, who is paying? If his company is paying or reimbursing, then you may have a problem. What about the retired guy who used to be your boss, not your friend? What if she calls and wants to meet now that she works for a major defense contractor? Depending on her post-employment restrictions, this may be a problem. If you have any questions or need to determine what restrictions may be in effect, please contact the Shipyard Office of Counsel (Code 107) at 757-396-8625.
The NNSY Waypoints Implementation Team hosts a Town Hall at 9 a.m. on MSTeams to provide the latest news and answer questions regarding Waypoints. To join NNSY Waypoints Town Hall, use the Team Code 70v8txt to join directly. In addition, those who enroll or close-out training for employees in your code or shop can also participate in one of two monthly workshops from the Waypoints Implemention Team. To register for a session, log into https://don.csod.com. On the Learner Home page, type in 00-DON Waypoints Scheduled Sessions/ Manage Rosters Role. The sessions will appear for you to request. Contact NNSYWaypointsHelp@us.navy.mil for any assistance regarding these announcements.
In the coming months we’ll talk about ways to relieve stress. To ensure that we are all on the same page we will start by answering a few stress related questions. What is stress? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) stress is defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Is all stress bad? According to Stanford Medicine, not all stress is bad. There is some stress that is actually good for us. Acute or short-term stress can have beneficial effects. For instance, short-term stress might translate to better physical or mental performance, especially when the individual experiencing the stress is trained or practiced in the skill at hand and chronic stress is low. This month, when you’re feeling stress, think about the reason you are stressed, the triggers for the stress, and if the stress is short-term or chronic stress. One way to help reduce stress is by taking deep breaths. So this month, as you encounter the negative effects of stress, take three to five minutes analyze the situation and re-focus on your breathing—inhale deeply, through your nose for at least five seconds, and exhale through your mouth for the same amount of time. Your body will thank you. Come back next month where you’ll be able to read a quick difference between being uncomfortable and being stressed.
The Department of the Navy values its civilian employees and their families. To support you and the challenges that you face, the Department provides a comprehensive Civilian Employee Assistance Program (DONCEAP), which includes work/ life benefits as well as support for a variety of issues (to include childcare, finances, eldercare, identity theft, legal services, alcohol and substance abuse, and more) - at no charge. Services are offered as a FREE benefit from the Department of the Navy to you and your family members, and are confidential within the limits of the law.
To contact, please call:
• 1-844-DONCEAP (1-844-366-2327)
• TTY: 1-888-262-7848
• International: 1-866-829-0270
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Norfolk Naval Shipyard's African American Employee Resource Group hosted an open mic conversational event Feb. 21 in honor of Black History Month. This event provided an opportunity for personnel to get personal insight and advice from distinguished Navy leaders of our federal Senior Executive Service (SES), including Ms. Karen Davis, Executive Director, Industrial Operations for NAVSEA; Mr. Alonzie Scott III, Director, Mission Support, Office of Naval Research; and Mr. Jimmy Smith, Director of Small Business Programs for DON. (Photos by Danny Deangelis, NNSY Photographer)
STORY BY THE NNSY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE I PHOTO BY SHELBY WEST • NNSY PHOTOGRAPHER
Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) broke ground for the renovation of its historic Dry Dock 8 and adjacent berths Feb. 15.
The $300 million-plus renovation will support NNSY’s ability to continue serving the Navy decades into the future accommodating the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) carrier class. This multi-contract, multi-year renovation is NNSY’s biggest project yet as part of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command’s (NAVFAC) Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP). SIOP oversees infrastructure investments modernizing the nation’s public shipyards through upgraded dry docks and facilities, new equipment and improved workflow.
“Today signifies a new chapter in the story of SIOP and this historic facility as the shipyard workforce prepares for its new mission of supporting CVN 78,” said Pete Lynch, Program Executive Officer for Industrial Infrastructure responsible for SIOP. “CVN 78 is a critical enabler of increased naval capability and ushers in a new era of maritime readiness.”
He added, “The Navy and the Nation require new approaches driven by innovation and investment. SIOP is the cornerstone of our efforts and the four public shipyards, including the entire NNSY workforce of over 10,000 members, play a vital role in national defense by providing combat-ready ships to the fleet in defense of our Nation.”
As part of its full modernization, Dry Dock 8 will be undergoing saltwater upgrades to meet capacity and flow demand supporting a docked carrier; caisson and dewatering pump repairs. More than $90 million will be invested in repairs to the two berths adjacent to the dock.
Dry Dock 8 has been of national interest its construction
began in July 1940, with then President Franklin D. Roosevelt touring the shipyard and inspecting its progress. Used for carrier and tank landing ship construction during World War II, in the decades since it has held ships ranging from the Forrestal-class carriers in the 1950s to now preparing to host the world’s most technologically advanced aircraft carrier.
NNSY has been making significant progress this decade in its ongoing SIOP efforts. The shipyard’s largest submarine dry dock, Dry Dock 4, is finishing a three-year, $200-million renovation. This past November, the shipyard dedicated its $73.3 million Production Training Facility, consolidating training that was previously spread across the shipyard into a centralized training hub with 34 academic classrooms and 26 mock-up areas. Other improvements include a 24/7 Navy Exchange Micro Mart that also opened in November, and a new Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant completing this spring.
“Regardless of the scope or dollar amount of these projects, we are getting better as a shipyard, both in our ability of meeting our one mission and supporting our one team,” said Shipyard Commander Captain Dianna Wolfson. “These investments are exciting to see, and I’m proud and thankful for everyone who is not just involved in these efforts, but truly devoted to making us better, as a premier 21st century shipyard. It takes a lot of support from Navy leadership and partnership with entities like Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command to ensure these vast undertakings are both achievable and ultimately successful.”
NNSY, a field activity of Naval Sea Systems Command, is one of the oldest, largest and most multifaceted industrial facilities belonging to the U.S. Navy, specializing in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines.
The USS Iowa (BB 61) has a proud early naval history of service to the United States by projecting our overseas strength and providing firepower soon after it was commissioned in early 1943. Iowa entered into service at the mid-part of World War II and was present at the surrender of Japan in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. Later another call to duty was issued for serving in the Korean conflict which eventually ended with an armistice on July 27, 1953.
The American Battleship is a wonderment
of naval technology and projects power from bow to stern. Specifically looking back upon Iowa’s construction at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, gun Tube #270 was installed in turret 1, left position till removal circa 1954 to be relined at the Naval Gun Factory, Washington Navy Yard and reproved at Dahlgren, Virginia as a ready spare.
Fast forward 30 years and note that Iowa BB 61 and her sister battleships being the New Jersey (BB 62), Missouri (BB 63) and Wisconsin
(BB 64) are all reactivated in 1984 as part of the plan for a 600-ship Navy. It is sometime shortly thereafter that 9 ready spare tubes arrive at the St. Julien’s Creek Annex (SJCA) of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) to be forward deployed if there were ever need for vessel repairs. I remember this event well because I issued a small Public Works contract work order to prepare a 3-foot-deep stone foundation base in a grass field before they arrived from Dahlgren for long term storage to await as ready spares.
In 1995, one of these nine tubes makes the trip to NNSY’s historic Trophy Park to where it is displayed today, that is Tube #290 which served upon USS New Jersey BB 62 throughout both World War II and Korea.
In June of 2011, the Costal Defense Study Group was asked to help find safe homes for the remaining eight historic 16-inch/Mark 7 barrels at SJCA or the would be sold for scrap and cut into eight-foot sections. At almost 70 feet long and weighing nearly 120 tons it became quite the labor of love to find groups that might be interested yet to date all have been relocated to either former costal batteries to help interpret the battle on the homefront or adjacent to ships or memorial parks.
So as an aside it is important to understand that Gun #270 was the first 16-inch/Mark 7 gun ever built and is special representing advancements of American naval firepower. The final multi-step destiny of same shall be summarized as follows, thus my title reference of USS Iowa, Gun Tube #270 - An Amazing Final Journey, Part I.
Collaboration between the Navy and multiple private stakeholder organizations have already seen tangible portions of the vision accomplished late January 2023.
The existing uneven surrounding earth from when Tube #270 was repositioned in 2018 after three other adjacent tubes were removed was overcome by the US Navy’s finest, the Seabees from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story. They utilized skills with survey instruments to shoot elevations to determine cut and fill required before activating of their massive Caterpillar 120M Road Grader.
Next came local contractor Barnhart with their self-designed 1 shot double gantry crane system capable of lifting 500 tons. Powered by hydraulics this crane system never even recognized the almost 120 tons within the slings as it quietly lifted then lowered the gun tube onto an equally amazing 120-wheel heavy lift trailer.
A short night time road trip from SJCA to Marine Specialty Painting adjacent to NNSY followed soon thereafter. It is here we shall see the existing coatings removed and a fresh coat of preservation over the next month or so.
What is next? Well, you can read about it here in a future issue of Service To The Fleet as we cover the USS Iowa Gun Tube #270 - An Amazing Final Journey, Part II as it transits the roads of Portsmouth, Norfolk and Virginia Beach for a final display location adjacent to the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse at Fort Story later this summer.
Davis: I am fortunate to have several leaders, mostly retired at this point, to have served as professional role models and mentors. One who comes to mind was a former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Ships, Ms. Allison Stiller. She gave me quality challenges, even when I was an executive development program participant and held me accountable for successful outcomes in a manner that lent to increased confidence and decision-making capacity. Equally impactful was Ms. Eileen Roberson, who was my mentor as I transitioned to NAVSEA Headquarters and into the aircraft carrier community. She emulated much of what I aspired to be professionally and concurrently she was a mother and wife. She invested time, mentored and coached me through the process of developing my Executive Core Qualifications. If you have ever developed a quality set of ECQs, this is not a trivial undertaking.
In honor of Women's History Month, Norfolk Naval Shipyard presents insights with Karen M. Davis, SES. She serves as the Executive Director for Industrial Operations, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
In addition to directorate executive leadership, her principal responsibilies include executive oversight and support of the four public naval shipyards encompassing more than 37,000 civilian and military personnel executing major maintenance and modernization availabilities on the Navy's submarines, aircraft careers, and supporting surface ship maintenance. She has executive oversight of the Navy's four Supervisors of Shipbuilding and Repair organizations co-located with major shipbuilders as the Navy's on-site technical, contractual and business authority, partnered with private industry to ensure the highest quality ships are delivered to the fleet.
Davis: I have learned to be resilient. Resilience is one of the core aspects of leading change and above all it’s key to remaining optimistic and persistent. I’ve been afforded numerous opportunities where individual and team resiliency, especially under adversity, is attributable to successful outcomes.
Q: What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you follow the path, why or why not?
Davis: I can’t say that I wanted to be in a particular career field, but I developed an affinity to technical challenges and the application of logic. Of course Lincoln Logs and Legos were a part of my youth, and my parents surrounded me with devices designed for learning of advance mathematics. In high school the path to engineering became clearer as my favorite educators were usually math and science teachers who along with my parents encouraged me to enter the STEM field.
Davis: The first ten years of my career were at a warfare center where embarking upon naval ships was the best way to learn and apply technical expertise in a realistic setting. In the late 80s women were not assigned to serve on AEGIS combatants. I was fortunate to work as an in-service engineering agent and have leadership who pushed for and supported my access to the at-sea setting. I had challenges such as being denied embarkation, and decided to publish a pamphlet that gave women (and men) tools for challenging decision surrounding embarkation denial – hopefully opening the door for other women in similar circumstances. Now the sea-going opportunities to contribute to the Navy have far fewer restrictions for women, thanks to leaders and the women who demonstrated the strength of diversity and inclusion – even in our seagoing career fields.
Davis: It’s an opportunity to help attract future leaders to an organization that is key in the fiber of our national defense. It’s also bringing new and diverse talent in order to increase our capacity for successful outcomes!
Davis: Women (and minorities) in the workforce are essential to diversity, and including us is imperative. Programs like U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Executive Women in Motion: Pathways to the Senior Executive Service serve to harness the power of advancement of women in the Senior Executive Service through interagency mentoring, collaboration and knowledgesharing. I recommend that employees and employers leverage the numerous career-enhancing programs as part of our tool kit to recruit and retain women.
Davis: This is a hard question because not all women and circumstances are the same. Perhaps some struggle with balancing career and motherhood or single parenthood/ caregiver. We still need to overcome the self-doubt of working in an environment where we often do not see ourselves wellreflected in the leadership ranks – especially very senior and executive ranks. We may find ourselves in situations where we do not feel welcome to contribute with the same fervor or expert opinion as our male counterparts, but cannot allow that to marginalize our contributions and collaboration – this is where resiliency enters! Korn Ferry has a study that I am familiar with where it discusses that women CEOs are slightly older than their male counterparts because its takes us ~30% longer to reach the C ring / corner office - we (the collective “we”) need to overcome this math. Kerry Forn has also provided studies that African American CEOs are severely under-represented, yet those who’ve landed these roles are top performers.
Davis: I am asked this a lot and generally offer the following:
• Replace the phrase “I have to …” with “I have the opportunity to …”
• Be comfortable with writing about your results (SES ECQs require this).
• Celebrate yourself.
• Recognize counterfeit behaviors.
• You’re only as good as your people/team.
• Every failure is an opportunity learn, so give yourself some grace.
Davis: I am not in a good position to offer work-life balance perspective, as I am still challenged in this arena. When raising my children, I had a small, tight-knit group of trusted friends upon whom I relied for help – especially as I found myself geographically separated from my birth family. I have these friends; even today.
Davis: Thank you for asking me to share insights for this article. I recommend that people apply what works best for them as no two paths are identical, but along the way, you don’t have to travel alone - have acquaintances, mentors, coaches and above tight bonds of family and true friends.
Recently, Norfolk Naval Shipyard held the first of its kind Project Superintendent Symposium. The symposium was intended to be an immersive tailor-made experience in which all four public shipyards project superintendents can get back to the basics of Project Management Fundamentals (PMF). The symposium provided insights, strategies, and frameworks for shipyard project superintendents to help drive real impact while they lead their project teams for on-time deliveries back to the Fleet.
“To date, there hasn’t been a mechanism for all of the project superintendents from all four public shipyards to come together,” said Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Naval Shipyard Support Office (NSSO) Deputy Director and Event Chair Leaha Odom. “This event allowed over 40 project superintendents, carrier/sub program managers, and deputy project superintendents to come together as a community to learn together, grow together, develop a stronger project superintendent network, and using positive, impactful influence.”
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Operations Department Execution Manager (Code 300.2) Mark Evans added, “Although project superintendents communicate frequently via other methods, there is value in having a face-to-face meeting to establish relationships and have more in-depth discussions than would normally be possible via e-mail or phone.”
Leadership methods and styles, communication methods, shared experiences, frustrations, and best practices were shared through keynote engagements, fireside chats, small group workshops, large group learning sessions, and roundtable Q&A.
NAVSEA Deputy Commander for Industrial Operations, (NAVSEA 04) Rear Adm. Scott Brown, was one of the keynote speakers for the symposium. “We can do much more within our shipyards to help improve our own operations,” Brown said. “People are our most important resource and we must do more at the shipyard level in terms of our people development. Our focus on people will enable all shipyard employees to more effectively serve in their vital roles getting our ships back to the Navy.”
Discussions are already happening to turn the Project Superintendent Symposium into an annual event. Although the theme and topics for the next symposium are under development, it will be heavily weighted on what project superintendents want to discuss.
“While NSSO plans for the next symposium, we will endeavor to take care of our project superintendent community. We are empowering our four shipyards’ leaders to take care of their people and their availabilities through relevant content and shared collaboration, to send them back out to the fight: renewed, refreshed, and ready,” said Odom. She concluded the event with: “Do it but don’t compromise principles; don’t compromise doing the right thing; hold firm to that and take a stance and be the example. Your team will respect you for it, they will trust you more, and be willing to go the extra mile. They see you listening, taking action, holding people accountable, and building or influencing relationships. If you do these things, then the work is the relationship, the work is your brand, and the work is your ability to influence and tell your story. That is what it’s all about.”
After six years as an employee at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Margaret isn’t sure what to pursue next in her career. Margaret graduated from the apprenticeship two years ago and enjoys the hands-on work that she routinely executes. She works with a good team and feels that the work that she and others do is important to the shipyard. She feels she is ready for some new challenges, a little more pay, and oh!... one of those supervisor parking spots would be nice. Margaret isn’t sure that if the opportunity presents itself she would apply for a supervisor position but she is really interested moving up in her organization. But all she knows about her current supervisor, Bill, is that he shows up for their morning briefs and then attends meetings all day. Margaret thinks, “Well, he must get his work done because the shop is completing assignments, I’m getting paid, earning awards and we sit down every six months to discuss my performance. He even gets a smartphone and a laptop for work!” Margaret is curious, “There has to be more to this supervisor job than just meetings and smartphones. But how will I ever really know?”
She shared with Bill that she was interested in pursuing an opportunity to become a supervisor and wanted some information. Margaret met with Bill and asked five questions:
1. What do you like/dislike about your role as a manager?
2. How much extra work do you have to put in every day?
3. Where can I learn more about some of the managerial tools such as SUPDESK?
4. What is my career outlook after becoming a supervisor?
5. If you knew then what you know now, would you have applied for the job you are in?
After her discussion with Bill, Margaret determined she was up for the challenge. She gained some valuable insight into the job. Because of that brief conversation, was even able to get some time shadowing others and chose a mentor to help better prepare her for a future. She even got an answer to that one question on her mind, “is it actually a good thing to be issued a smartphone?”
People are always looking for the greener grass but don’t know where to find it or if it is really greener. This is a scenario repeated at NNSY and in any organization around the world. So what is a person to do?
The answer is simple, ASK! Ask in the form of a Career Informational Interview like Margaret did.
A Career Informational Interview is not a job interview, it is an opportunity to meet with someone in a role that you are interested in and learn about them and the organization. These individuals help create a clear picture of the industry, company or role to determine if it is right for you and anyone can do it, at any time, and with any position they are interested in.
Start by:
1. Determining what organization, or job positions you are interested in pursuing.
2. Think up a series of questions you would like to ask.
3. Make an appointment to talk with an individual in the role you are interested in. Explain that the purpose of the interview is to find out more about a role that you are interested in and not a hiring interview.
Expect no more than 30 minutes of an individual’s time and therefore it is important to ASK the right questions. You might have time for four to six questions. It’s also important to do your own research before the interview. Answer questions by other means then ask the individual the questions that you couldn’t find answers to elsewhere. These might be questions related to the organization's climate or what the individual values about their job or the quality of the work. Perhaps you can gain insight into some of the required knowledge and skills of that role and or how to gain that experience.
One question not to ask, is “can I have a job?” This is not a job hiring interview. There is a process to hiring. This interview is to help a person determine if the role is a match for themselves.
Not every job is a fit for every person. We all have our measure of what is important and the only person to know what will satisfy is ourselves. The Career Information Interview is an opportunity to learn about the things people say they wished they knew prior to getting the job. This way we could really determine if the grass is really greener on the other side.
For more on Career Informational Interviews, visit the NNSY Career Counselors SharePoint site at: https://webcentral.nnsy. navy.mil/Departments/C900/C900CU/WD/SitePages/Home. aspx or contact us at NNSY_WFD@us.navy.mil.
As Women’s History Month, March honors and celebrates trailblazing women and their historic feats. With the recent arrival of Command Master Chief Stephanie Canteen, a new trail has been forged.
“It is believed that I am the first female to hold the role of Command Master Chief for Norfolk Naval Shipyard,” said Canteen. “For a long time women weren’t allowed on ships or thought to hold certain positions in the Navy. I wouldn’t call it all bias, because men were considered stronger and men always stayed in the Navy longer and moved into those positions, but I do believe women are just as smart, resilient, strong and can handle the load as well.”
The trailblazing doesn’t stop there. This is the first time for a public shipyard to have women in the ranks of the most senior officer, Shipyard Commander Captain Dianna Wolfson, and the most senior enlisted.
“I couldn’t be more proud to be working alongside Master Chief Canteen. She is the epitome of how the Navy continues to move in the right direction with an unrelenting focus on our people and creating an environment where we can do our very best,” said Wolfson. “She brings leadership, commitment, Navy knowledge and enthusiasm that our shipyard Sailors deserve. CMC is already making an impact on Sailors and civilians alike.”
A native of the New York City Bronx, Canteen worked at Alexander’s department store following high school graduation. By 1995, she realized she wanted a better life for herself and her children. Looking over options on how to provide for her family outside the city, she decided to join the Navy. Her professed love of cooking led her to become a Mess Management Specialist, now a Culinary Specialist. When Canteen first joined the Navy, she came in with the mindset that this was going to be a 20-year career and then she would
retire and move on to other things. That was 28 years ago. She has since exceeded her initial goals of First Class Petty Officer and Chief Petty Officer, crediting her mother as her support system helping with childcare and predicting her daughter would go on to hold such positions as Master Chief Petty Officer. Canteen’s mother passed away in July 1015, three months after her daughter’s 20-year anniversary in the Navy.
During her 28 years of service, Canteen’s have tours consisted of NSGA Winter Harbor Maine; Patrol Squadron Four Five (VP-45); Combined Bachelor Quarters Jacksonville; USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3); NAS Jacksonville Pre-Trial Confinement Facility; USS WHIDBEY ISLAND (LSD 41); Afloat Training Group (ATG), Mayport; USS HARRY S TRUMAN (CVN 75); Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO THREE (VFA-103).
“When I first received my orders to NNSY, I was like ‘Are you kidding me?’ The largest command I served on at this level of leadership was onboard an aircraft with 5,000 people. The shipyard has over 900 Sailors and over 10,000 civilians, much larger than what I was ever exposed to,” said Canteen. “Then I told myself, ‘you got this’ and this was no different than any other command. I have Sailors in key positions here to do a job, whether they are a seaman recruit or up to a master chief petty officer. At this point in my career it’s not doing their job for them, but ensuring they have everything needed to perform the job and to be successful not only at NNSY, but for their
entire Navy career and thereafter.”
Canteen added, “The first day I stepped onboard, I was shown nothing but love. Anything I needed from the civilian sector to the military side; it was a warm and welcoming invitation coming to the command. When you receive that from people, it makes you want to work even harder at doing your job, for them and for the success of the command.”
During her off time, Canteen enjoys cooking, eating, and listening to music as well as singing. In 2022, while serving onboard the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), she had opportunity to sing “America the Beautiful” on national television for Good Morning America.
In her new role, Canteen looks forward to serving the country, the Navy, the shipyard and to encourage people to treat others as a human being first, with dignity and respect. She will use the tools of listening, opening one-self, and showing what right looks like at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. “If I can impact one person, I have already made a change,” said Canteen.
“The most important thing I hope I am able to pass down to Sailors and civilians alike is to be a good person in general. To help and support each other as a team, which will foster a better work environment,” said Canteen. “I strive to show people that they matter, because it is those people who make NNSY great, and it is those same people that make me proud to be part of the team known as America’s Shipyard.”
Building 1500, the Engineering Management Building (EMB), headquarters or no matter what you might call it is an administrative facility that originally began in July of 1980 with a finished project cost of $11.8 million dollars. The facility was formally opened on Saturday, March 26, 1983.
Designed to originally accommodate upwards of 1,200 persons carrying out a variety of management, planning, engineering and administrative functions for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard the EMB became centric to upgrade people-support and production support facilities. By centralizing personnel formally housed in 14 widely scattered buildings including some formally used as warehouses, timber sheds and sail lofts constructed between 1847 - 1943, much increased efficiencies were made possible.
The core of the original building is 180,000 square feet and at the time envisioned to save much on energy cost by utilizing direct digital controls by remote computer to monitor
heating and cooling loads. When viewed overall considering demolition of the 14 prior buildings that the new occupants came from along with other utility upgrades that occurred in the 1980s, NNSY was becoming well positioned to increase energy efficiency and help its bottom line for operating cost while providing workplace comfort.
Just as an aside here I might inject this personal history tidbit for you; Building 1500 workstation cubicles predate the personal desktop computer as pencil and paper absolutely ruled the day, I experienced it. Typewriters, route notes with ink signoff blocks, executive cover sheets on formal letters and so forth were so common. Our daily business model has indeed changed with personal computers as Building 1500 evolved into the digital age.
The EMB at the time of its dedication was considered one of the most significant new structures to be built at NNSY in 25 years. Modernization of a worker’s basic infrastructure
• SHIPYARD HISTORIAN I PHOTOS FROM THE SHIPYARD ARCHIVESis essential to increased productivity. Placement of many individuals preforming similar work tasks closely together have produced excellent work output under the roofline of Building 1500 roof these past four decades.
The original configuration shown on the acceptance program cover was once to be designed for expansion to have a full reflective mirror image of the EMB to the left also, that plan never occurred. In December 2010 a smaller annex was completed growing the EMB by another 50,000 square feet. Today we view this same administrative annex to the left of the main entrance as it further provides a consolidating of mission support functions and lends economies of scale for functional work groups to be adjacent to each other.
Stated at the opening ceremonies by then Shipyard Commander, Commodore David P. Donohue - “It is appropriate today to acknowledge the special role of Congressman G. William Whitehurst and Robert W. Daniel Jr. in placing this facility in the military construction program and then in restoring and saving the project when budget cuts threatened. Their actions complemented vigorous efforts by shipyard officials who documented the need for this building as part of a modernization program.”
A lookback at the Building 1500 opening day events of March 26, 1983 revels the following program agenda:
The Resident Office in Charge of Construction (ROICC)
was presented a ceremonial wooden shaped key from Duke Construction Company that is then passed to Commodore David P. Donohue, Shipyard Commander that accepts key for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Remarks are then presented by Fourth District, Congressman Norman Sisisky followed by remarks by Second District, Congressman G. William Whitehurst. The ribbon is cut and a tour of the new building commences along with refreshments.
U.S. Congressman Norman Sisisky, died on March 29, 2001, yet in both appreciation and to honor his unwavering support of NNSY over many, many years, the EMB was formally renamed. A ceremony was held on September 29, 2003 for the naming of our Norman Sisisky Engineering and Management Building.
Above: This ceremonial wooden key was presented to Commodore David P. Donohue, then Norfolk Naval Shipyard Commander, during the Bldg. 1500 ribbon cutting ceremony March 26, 1983.SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2023
9 A.M. - 3 P.M.
MWR Fun Zone:
• Face Painting
• Games
• Bounce Houses
• Live Music
Waterfront Events:
• Shop Tours
• Innovation Demonstrations
• Carrier Tour
VEHICLE SHOW, SHOWCASE,HISTORICALAND MORE! AND MORE!
• Concessions
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ALL GUESTS MUST PRE-REGISTER!
The Registration Form, Open Space Request Form, and Non-United States Citizen Information Form are accessible on WebCentral - check the homepage for more information. We will be hosting Registration Drives for those without regular computer access in the near future. Employees can submit hard copies of their forms to donald.l.ellis36.civ@us.navy.mil and howard.j.satcher2.civ@us.navy.mil.
YOU MUST REGISTER BY APR. 21!
When is Family Day?
Family Day is Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
What gate should I use? Where should I park?
Gate 14A (Lot 20 gate) on Portsmouth Blvd. will be open for Family Day traffic to enter. All Family Day attendees must park in Lot 20 in front of Bldg. 1500. Gate 15B will be open for exiting traffic only.
How many guests can I bring to Family Day?
Shipyard employees may escort up to seven guests, no exceptions. Retirees may not act as escorts for any guests. All attendees must complete the registration forms prior to Family Day.
How do I register?
Registration Forms, Open Space Request Forms, and Non-United States Citizen Information Forms are accessible at https://play.apps.appsplatform.us/ play/e/default-e3333e00-c877-4b87-b6ad-45e942de1750/a/91330932b1d5-4a20-bff6-cddefeb8df60?tenantId=e3333e00-c877-4b87-b6ad45e942de1750&source=portal. You can find more information on the WebCentral Homepage. In addition, we will be hosting Registration Fairs beginning early March for those who would like to register in person. Employees can submit hard copies of their forms to donald.l.ellis36.civ@ us.navy.mil and howard.j.satcher2.civ@us.navy.mil. All employees must register by Apr. 21.
What should I wear?
Please dress practically and comfortably in pants and closed toed shoes. In the event of sunny weather, please bring sunscreen and bottled water. Please remember, you may be walking for long periods of time from various Family Day events.
What do I need to bring with me to attend Family Day?
Shipyard employees must display their CAC and NAVSEA badge.
Do I need to check in somewhere on Family Day?
The shipyard Security Department will have registration stations set up to check in escorts and guests and provide wrist bands to all attendees.
Can I bring my camera or smart phone?
Cameras or camera cell phones are NOT ALLOWED in the industrial area or in any NAVSEA work spaces. In addition, personal photography WILL NOT be permitted on the grounds. Photographers will be in attendance for the entirety of the event and photos will be shared via the NNSY Facebook page. All guests brought into the shipyard are the responsibility of their escort, the shipyard employee. If anyone is found to be in possession of a camera/camera phone in the industrial area or in a NAVSEA work space, the sponsor will be subject to a security incident report and disciplinary actions. Leave your cameras and smart phones in your vehicle. STORAGE LOCKERS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.
Can I bring a backpack?
ABSOLUTELY NO BAGS WILL BE PERMITTED INTO THE CIA, with the exception of medically required items such as oxygen tanks, etc. All items will be subject to search by security officials.
I’m a contractor. Can I attend Family Day?
NAVSEA contractors with a NAVSEA badge may attend Family Day activities both outside and inside the industrial area as long as the proper registration form has been submitted.
I’m a foreign national. Can I attend Family Day?
Foreign nationals with an escort may attend Family Day activities both outside and inside the industrial area as long as the proper registration form has been submitted. Foreign nationals may NOT tour the aircraft carrier.
I’m a retiree. Can I attend Family Day?
Retirees may attend Family Day but they may not access the CIA without a shipyard employee as an escort.
Will shuttles be available for the event?
Yes, shuttles will be running inside the CIA and will be handicap accessible. Shuttles will discharge personnel at designated areas to allow touring of buildings and the carrier. A map will be provided the day of the event.
Will my family and I be able to tour the CIA and the aircraft carrier?
All registered guests must be six years old or older to enter the CIA. You will be provided a designated time slot to tour USS Harry S. Truman on a first come, first served basis when you receive your wrist band at registration. A limited number of time slots will be available, with the first tour beginning at 9:30 a.m. and each tour lasting 45 minutes. If you miss your time slot, you will not be able to tour Truman. Children must be age 12 or older to tour Truman.
Will food be provided?
Concessions provided by MWR will be available for purchase on the parade field in front of Bldg. 1500. Concessions will accept cash or card for all purchases.
What events are scheduled for Family Day?
There will be an MWR Fun Zone at Bldg. 1500, vehicle show, historical showcase, tours of shops and codes, tours of USS Harry S. Truman, and more. A detailed list of Family Day entertainment will be released in the coming weeks. A map will be provided the day of the event.
Will Family Day be rescheduled if there is bad weather?
No, Family Day will be held rain or shine. There is no rain date for Family Day.
Volunteers are needed for the event, please email howard.j.satcher2@us.navy.mil to sign up.
Two members of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Employee Resource Group (ERG) were recognized in the Production Resource Department (Code 900) Conference Room Naming Ceremony Feb. 7. This initiative began as an effort to recognize employees for their hard work and dedication to America’s Shipyard and building a better culture – with two employees being recognized each month with a plaque and one of the spaces in Bldg. 1500 bearing their name.
“We started this monthly celebration as a way to honor individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty to service our shipyard and nation’s fleet,” said Code 900 Production Resources Officer Frank Gasperetti. “Their nominations as our next representatives really showcases how highly regarded they are by the STEAM ERG and their peers. Congratulations and know that your achievements will be seen and inspire others to follow by their example.”
Non-Nuclear Trainer and Developer Angela Hill has been an active member in the STEAM ERG since its establishment in November 2018. “Every year, she’s presented fresh ideas has continuously supported the group after- hours and on weekends for events,” said STEAM-ERG Lead Erica Miranda. “She brings both the technology side and the interpersonal side, engaging with the kids and drawn them in closer to their love for STEAM.”
Hill said, “It’s been a pleasure working with the STEAM program because when I was growing up, there wasn’t a program like this for me. But now that I’m older and have a
ten-year old daughter of my own, I want her to be involved in programs like this that can accelerate her mind beyond what she’s learning in her school classes. Being able to volunteer and see how enthusiastic the kids are really touches my heart. I’m happy to support them in any way I can.”
Nuclear Engineer Raquita Washington has been at the shipyard for eight years and had a teaching career before joining the America’s Shipyard team. “I found myself still doing tutoring when I changed my career to give back to the kids in the community,” said Washington. She’s repeatedly participated in after-hours events for the STEAM ERG and has also helped recruit others to join the team as well. “I love to be engaged and help support the community. We give the time and attention to help inspire their interests.”
Miranda added, “We have a very active STEAM program here at the shipyard and it takes dedicated individuals like Angela and Raquita to journey out into our community and share their knowledge to students, helping to spark that interest in our field. They take the time to tutor and share ideas with the children – and they inspire others to join in the cause as well. We’re proud to have them on our team and believe they are very deserving of this honor.”
Both were recognized throughout the month of February. As new months bring new recipients, each recognized individual will receive their official plaque and photograph. In addition, their photos and recognition will encircle the conference room to ensure their hard work and dedication is recognized for many years to come.
In Feb. 2023, Information Innovators, Inc. (Triple-I) agreed to pay $6.05 million to resolve allegations that a predecessor company, Creative Computing Solutions, Inc. (CCSi), violated the False Claims Act by knowingly overbilling the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for work performed by CCSi employees who lacked required job qualifications.
Triple-I, which provides IT services and solutions to federal agencies, acquired CCSi in 2015. CCSi formerly provided IT services to DHS pursuant to an Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions Contract (EAGLE Contract). The settlement resolves allegations that, from October 2007 to April 2014, CCSi knowingly submitted claims for payment to DHS for work performed by CCSi employees who lacked required job qualifications. CCSi allegedly violated the terms of the EAGLE Contract by using under-qualified personnel who were billed to DHS at higher rates reserved for more qualified employees.
In Dec. 2022, Obsidian Solutions Group, LLC (Obsidian) agreed to pay $510,991 to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by billing the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) for labor performed by personnel that did not meet contractual requirements.
DIA contracted with Obsidian to provide strategic-level analytical support to advance national and DoD goals and objectives for protecting the DoD's supply chain. The government alleged that Obsidian employed personnel who failed to meet contract-specified qualifications, either because the personnel lacked a required degree or the required years of relevant professional experience. As a result, the government alleged that DIA paid more for labor than could be justified by the personnel's qualifications.
"To be scrupulous stewards of taxpayer funds, government contractors must comply with contractual requirements, particularly while continuing to charge the government for the costs associated with meeting the requirements," said U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber.
Unexplained or poorly explained labor adjustments; employees unqualified for labor categories billed; Labor time and changes inconsistent with project progress; Differences between proposed and actual personnel; Unjustified overtime.
Check out the C-FRAM site on WebCentral under C100CE for more information. Need to report fraud? Contact the NNSY Hotline today at 757-396-7971 or NNSY_IG_HOTLINE@navy.mil.
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The Norfolk Naval Shipyard Apprenticeship Program is now accepting applications until May 1, 2023. The program seeks to recruit enthusiastic individuals looking to start a rewarding career with the Federal Government. The four-year program offers selected candidates a chance to earn a competitive salary while they learn a trade, gaining their Technician Career Studies Certificate from Tidewater Community College (TCC) at the same time. Graduates also have the option to advance their education upon completion of the program by pursuing an Associate of Applied Science Maritime Technologies: Trades Technician Degree. Apprentices have the option to choose from various trades and become experts on their selected trade by taking TCC’s academic courses, NNSY’s trade theory training, and receiving on-the-job experience. For more information on NNSY’s Apprenticeship Program, visit https://help.tcc.edu/s/article/Norfolk-Naval-Shipyard-Apprentice-Program/.
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1. Complete an admission application for Tidewater Community College (TCC), either online or at the college.
2. Take the Virginia Placement Test (VPT). **Now Accepting Placement Test scores valid for two years with applications**
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4. Applications are accepted now through May 1, 2023. Your application and college placement test must be completed and submitted via www.indeed.com before the deadline.
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