Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII

Thank you to the shipbuilders who represented Newport News Shipbuilding at the 2024 Women in Manufacturing Virginia Leadership Conference! NNS shipbuilders Katrina Gilbert, Thomasina Wright, “J” Mathews, Beth Matschke and Irin Hall kicked off the conference with a session titled 21st Century Rosies: A Fireside Chat. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eEVnBddp

We’re honored that Newport News Shipbuilding has been recognized with the 2024 Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Award by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Our shipbuilders understand the importance of giving back to the communities where we work and live. Read more about this honor here: https://lnkd.in/eSdg2yGK

Newport News Shipbuilding is accepting applications for 2025 summer internships through Dec. 1. Take a look at this video to hear from Victoria Carpe, who was an engineering intern at NNS this year. ? Learn more about NNS summer internships here: https://lnkd.in/eWFvBETe

We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek through Nov. 23! Newport News Shipbuilding has embraced the power of apprentice education for more than 100 years. Founded in 1919, NNS’ Apprentice School is a national model and helps to train and develop the next generation of shipbuilders. To commemorate the week, we asked three current apprentices – Amber Rose Storms, Shaana “Shay” Thomas and R.J. Abercrombie – to reflect on their experiences at The Apprentice School. I hope you will take a moment to read their stories here: https://lnkd.in/eATxi5DR With up-and-coming leaders like these three, I’m confident our shipyard will be in good hands for years to come!

Newport News shipbuilders successfully moved the mid-body hull section of US Navy Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier Enterprise (#CVN80) within the dry dock for the first time. Take a look at this time-lapse video showing the evolution, and then read about why this move is historic and will set up the shipyard to begin building two aircraft carriers in the dry dock at the same time: https://lnkd.in/eWkYTywp

Congratulations to Newport News shipbuilders Mike Reilley, A.J. Bierbauer and David Hansch, who were named Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) fellows! The title recognizes outstanding contributions to naval architecture, marine or ocean engineering, or allied disciplines through significant accomplishments in areas such as design, research, production, operation, education or management. Pictured here from left are Mike Reilley, A.J. Bierbauer, David Hansch and SNAME President Rick Spaulding, a former Newport News shipbuilder. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eR_QZfTc

We had a great time honoring Newport News Shipbuilding’s Master Shipbuilder Class of 1984 Friday night. To serve your country the way these shipbuilders have for 40 years is a degree of loyalty like none other. Our company, our Navy and our country are all the better because of it. I hope every member of the class is proud of their service and the difference they make – through their own work and as they mentor newer shipbuilders. Thank you all! Please enjoy these photos from Friday’s celebration, and see more here: https://lnkd.in/eM35jtBK

We’re proud to share that we’ve redelivered USS Montana (#SSN794) to the US Navy following completion of post-shakedown availability work. Congratulations to all our shipbuilders and the crew for this mighty accomplishment. Read more about the work completed to prepare the submarine for its mission ahead here: https://lnkd.in/etccBxyV

As we celebrate #VeteransDay, Newport News Shipbuilding is proud to honor all who have served. Our commitment to the veteran community goes far beyond one day. That’s why we’ve partnered with SkillBridge, a United States Department of Defense program designed to help service members who are preparing for military discharge. It allows them to begin navigating civilian work life while receiving on-the-job training. ? We welcomed US Navy interns Katie Yarboro and Garrett Halman to NNS this summer through SkillBridge. Former service members are a natural fit for shipbuilding, and we look forward to welcoming even more veterans into our ranks. ? Read more about Katie and Garrett’s experience at NNS here: https://lnkd.in/eXHnrdz6

Tonight, we celebrate an extraordinary group of women and men – Newport News Shipbuilding’s Master Shipbuilder Class of 1984. These shipbuilders have given their all to support the US Navy for the past four decades. Like our ships, they are all national treasures. The American skill and craftsmanship that they pour into our fleet every day keeps us free. Please join me in congratulating these shipbuilders for reaching their 40-year milestone! I also invite you to watch this video, which celebrates the service and loyalty of those who started their careers at NNS in 1984.