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Al Roney Becomes New Navy Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department Director
December 21, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD) sadly lost the patriarch of its close-knit family this spring with the passing of Ollie Smith. With Smith’s hardhat encased in a shadow box sitting in his former office, Al Roney humbly accepted the position of NRMD Director in October.“It took me about a month before I... MORE

Al Roney humbly accepted the position of NRMD Director in October.

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center Hosts Blood Drives Benefitting Service Members
December 21, 2020 — SAN DIEGO – Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) partnered with the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) to host four blood drives throughout 2020.SWRMC was able to provide 188 successful donations over four blood drives this year with an estimated 564 people benefitting from these donations.“I am impressed and thankful for the generosity... MORE

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center Hosts COVID-19 Safe Holiday Lights Display
December 21, 2020 — Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) joint associations hosted a holiday lights drive through display for SWRMC families on Dec. 19.The joint associations included SWRMC Morale, Wellness and Recreation (MWR) program, Chief Petty Officers’ Association, First Class Petty Officers’ Association, Junior Enlisted Association and Coalition of... MORE

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD RETIRES BUOYANCY TANKS AFTER 46 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH UNDOCKING OF USS SANTA FE
December 18, 2020 — In 1969, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard halted its production of submarines and began its journey as a maintenance facility. Advancements in technology were drastically changing what was possible in developing larger, more complex submarines. With the advent of these new, improved platforms came the dilemma of outdated infrastructure. The floor of... MORE

Shipyard Commander, Rear Adm. Lewis A. Felton presents Gilbert Stevens the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his contribution in developing the buoyancy tank system at PNS, July 20, 1992.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Undocks USS Santa Fe On-time
December 18, 2020 — Portsmouth Naval Shipyard safely undocked USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) from the shipyard’s Dry Dock #1 on schedule December 14.Completion of this key event continues the critical path to deliver Santa Fe, but also maintains the vital construction timeline for the Dry Dock #1 super flood basin at the shipyard. The facility construction projects around Dry... MORE

SANTA FE (SSN 763) successfully exits dry dock #1 at the shipyard.

NSWC PCD hosts 2020 Industry Day
December 18, 2020 — COVID-19 has presented a host of restrictions across the world, but in the digital age of communication, this did not stop the ability to collaborate and foster partnerships.Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) hosted 376 participants with the majority being defense contract partners during its 2020 Industry Day with the... MORE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division hosted 376 participants with the majority being defense contract partners during its 2020 Industry Day with the theme “Maintaining Maritime Superiority during a Pandemic” on Dec. 1 via Microsoft Teams Live.

Shipyard Spotlight: Teresa Coon
December 18, 2020 — Many people at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) are familiar with the purple dragon that represents Operations Security (OPSEC), or the signs and training videos that are shown to employees to remind them to protect their work from prying eyes. But they may be less familiar with the individuals are the driving force behind the department—particularly... MORE

NSWC PCD hosts first virtual Journeyman Career Fair
December 17, 2020 — The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) hosted its first-ever virtual Journeyman Career Fair on December 10. Led by the NSWC PCD Human Resources (HR) Department’s Recruitment Team, the career fair was designed to promote interest in Journeyman-level career opportunities and demonstrate NSWC PCD as an Employer of Choice by... MORE

High School Students Graduate from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division's Pre-Engineering Program Adapted for COVID-19 Restrictions
December 17, 2020 — Local high school students with a strong interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduated from a rigorous 11-week Pre-Engineering Program (PEP) on Dec. 8 after learning about naval STEM careers and applications.The virtual graduation ceremony included command staff from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme... MORE

NSWC PHD Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Coordinator Ramon Flores in front of a screen with the Pre-Engineering Program graduates during a virtual graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The 25 students from schools in the Oxnard Union High School District and Ventura Unified School District completed the program, which focused on naval STEM careers.

Code 700 Wins Third Quarter OPSEC Award
December 17, 2020 — Each quarter a competition is held at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) to determine which shop or code showcases top excellence in the practices of Operations Security, or OPSEC. This competition sees many within the workforce go above and beyond the call of duty in protecting critical information. After another close race for the coveted title of... MORE

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