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EDP Highlight: Sasha Norfleet
June 11, 2020
Code 105 Radiological Engineer Sasha Norfleet is Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Executive Development Program Highlight for June. Norfleet was recently selected as one of the four candidates in Cadre 9 of the EDP and is excited to build up his skills as a future leader of the shipyard.
NNSY Teen Wins Virginia Military Youth of the Year Award
June 10, 2020
Jaidyn A. Johnson, a junior at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth and a member of Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Teen Program, was named the Virginia State Military Youth of the Year for 2020. She is the third teen from NNSY’s program in consecutive years to win the title.
Eye on Innovation: “You Make the World a Better Place when you Help Others”: NNSY Personnel Help Local Medical Facilities in Fight Against COVID-19
June 10, 2020
Code 2330 Nuclear Engineer David Shamblin used his personal 3-D printer to print PPE that was donated to Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia.
National Safety Month: How America’s Shipyard Has Protected the Workforce During COVID-19
June 9, 2020
Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) began enhanced screening procedures April 22 for personnel entering the installation, with qualified personnel taking temperatures and asking questions to ensure employees are not exhibiting any symptoms or at increased risk for having COVID-19.
Great Lake: The fascinating history of NNSY’s World War II aircraft carrier USS Lake Champlain
June 3, 2020
NNSY Participates in Portsmouth Memorial Day Events
May 27, 2020
The Honorable Mayor John Rowe, City of Portsmouth, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard Commander Capt. Kai Torkelson lay a wreath for the fallen at High Street Landing Flagpole Stage as part of the City of Portsmouth's Memorial Day Observance.
NNSY Works Smarter Utilizing Drone Technology
May 26, 2020
Norfolk Naval Shipyard receives full Authorization to Operate IT systems through March 2023
May 21, 2020
Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) IT Department recently received a full Authorization To Operate (ATO) its information technology (IT) systems through March 2023. With an ATO issued by the Navy Authorizing Official (NAO), NNSY cyber IT and cybersecurity functions throughout the shipyard are permitted to operate safely and securely.
When a Plan Comes Together: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Engineering and Planning Department supports upcoming USS Iwo Jima availability
May 20, 2020
he amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) commences an underway. Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU).
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Honors the Fallen with Memorial Day Ceremony
May 19, 2020
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Commander, Capt. Kai Torkelson, speaks at the Memorial Day Fall-In for Colors May 19. “Today is a day of remembrance and reflection honoring the many lives lost, many perishing in the prime of their lives and leaving so many loved ones behind to treasure their memories and honor their legacies,” said Torkelson. “We stand here today in solidarity both as dedicated members of Norfolk Naval Shipyard and as proud Americans.”