NNSY News

Federal Managers Association Participates in 31st Annual Clean the Bay Day
July 8, 2019 — Members, families, and friends of Chapter 3 of the Federal Managers Association (FMA) braved the... MORE

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Elizabeth River Project - ODU Intern James McCann; Elizabeth River Project's Yolima Carr; Elizabeth River Project's Larry LaPell; Cradock Civic League's Krystal Hicks and daughter Daisy; Code 361 Chops Clarke and daughter Erin; Code 926 Colleen Clarke; Code 926 Joanna Wynne-Pate; Destiny Simpson, Clarice Pate, and Maryjo Wynne-Pate; Code 361 Craig Carter; Mia Clarke, Code 220A Jessica Roberts; John-Michael Gardner; Code 136.1 Jay Winslow; Code 930 Ricky Tolentino; NNSY-Retired Forest Lilly; MARMC Eugenie Jones. NOT PICTURED: NNSY-Retired Stacy Lilly; Code 1160 Kristi Britt.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard breaks ground for its new production training facility
July 1, 2019 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) held a groundbreaking for its new production training facility July... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) held a groundbreaking for its new production training facility July 1, which will consolidate training currently spread across 26 different NNSY locations and eight departments into a single 157,000 square-foot, $64.7 million dollar facility. Participants in the groundbreaking, from left to right, are: Danielle Beamon, NNSY Acting Code 900 Training Group Superintendent; Craig Shadle, RQ Construction, LLC, Project Executive; Congressman Bobby Scott, 3rd Congressional District of Virginia; Captain Kai Torkelson, Shipyard Commander; David Wickersham, aide to Congresswoman Elaine Luria, 2nd Congressional District of Virginia; Commander Ben Wainwright, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Public Works Officer; Robert Fogel, Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Project Superintendent; Chakeita Dickson, NNSY Command University Leadership Development Branch Head.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Dedicates Submarine Maintenance Facility
June 18, 2019 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) dedicated its new Submarine Maintenance Facility June 14. The dedication marked the next crucial step in the NNSY’s realization of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Plan that will enhance the ability of the four public shipyards to meet the mission of delivering ships back to the fleet on time and within budget... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard dedicates its new Submarine Maintenance Facility June 14, consolidating submarine maintenance, production and support shops into a single facility adjacent to the shipyard's submarine drydocks and piers. Participating in the ribbon-cutting from left to right are NNSY Submarine Program Manager Pat Ensley, Shipyard Commander Captain Kai Torkelson, and NAVFAC Public Works Officer Commander Ben Wainwright.

Naval Sea Systems Command Inclusion & Engagement Council First Field Trip Opens Eyes
June 11, 2019 — Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) employees from around the enterprise met at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington D.C. to form the Inclusion and Engagement Council. Its two-year mission is to advise and assist NAVSEA to recruit, retain, recognize achievement, and professionally develop a diverse and high-performing workforce that enables and promotes excellence and inclusion throughout the organization... MORE

Naval Sea Systems Command Inclusion and Engagement Councel holds their quarterly meeting. This marks the first time that the quarterly meeting was held outside of Washington Navy Yard.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard supported D-Day with building, modernizing five different types of ships
June 5, 2019 — Many know the fundamental facts about D-Day, marking its 75th anniversary June 6, 1944. It was the day more than 155,000 American, British and Canadian forces stormed five beaches along 50 miles of heavily fortified coast in France’s Normandy region. D-Day spurred the critical domino effect of liberating Europe from the control of Germany beginning that summer... MORE

Among the five classes of ships NNSY built or modernized to support the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, the shipyard constructed two destroyers. The first was USS Herndon (DD-638), commissioned December 1942. On June 6, Herndon was ahead of the first wave of troops raining a volley of shells upon enemy targets on Omaha Beach. Despite drawing heavy fire, Herndon not only remained intact but stayed another two weeks shoring up the Allied grip on the region. The 1,630-ton destroyer USS Shubrick (DD-639) was also constructed in 1942, in record time, at NNSY. Shubrick supported Normandy clearing the beach at Belfast for Allied troops. Shubrick stayed in the region well into July, serving as escort, providing fire support, and conducting anti-submarine patrols.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard's Shop 56 Wins 2018 Annual Safety Flag Award
May 2, 2019 — The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Annual Safety Flag Award is given to those whose overall commitment to and improvements in safety stand out above the rest. It encompasses lowering injury rates, and involvement from employees all the way to leadership. For 2018, the winner showed all these traits and an outstanding commitment to a safe and healthful workplace... MORE

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Annual Safety Flag Award is given to those whose overall commitment to and improvements in safety stand out above the rest. It encompasses lowering injury rates, and involvement from employees all the way to leadership. For 2018, the winner showed all these traits and an outstanding commitment to a safe and healthful workplace – Code 960’s (Pipefitting Division) Shop 56 (Pipe Shop).

SHIPYARD SPOTLIGHT: EULYSSES "ELLY" ROLDAN
May 2, 2019 — Fresh out of high school and on his first job as an assistant camp manager, Eulysses “Elly” Roldan, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Work Integration Leader, learned some valuable work ethic skills. These skills would become second nature in his personal and professional life... MORE

Teamwork Across the Waterfront Ensures Completion of Emergent Gear Manufacture and Machine Repair
May 2, 2019 — Multiple shops came together to manufacture and deliver a feeler gear to the fleet in support of the USS Wyoming (SSBN-742)... MORE

Machinist Dave Lewis and Third Year Apprentice Kim Compton work on the feeler gear for the USS Wyoming (SSBN-742) project.

Playtime Arrives at NNSY's Scott Center Annex
May 1, 2019 — Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Community Recreation Management, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA), NNSY MWR, and Public Works Department (PWD) Portsmouth teamed up to evaluate the existing condition and develop a project to improve the equipment and areas... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard's MWR Director Chad Rickner, CNIC Recreation Manager Leslie Gould, Contractor for Bliss Products Kelly Robinson, NNSY Facilities Development Foreman Steve O'Neal, and Norfolk Naval Shipyard Commander Capt. Kai Torkelson cut the ribbon in celebration of the new picnic tables and playground equipment at Scott Center Annex.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Kicks off with Record Attendance
May 1, 2019 — Friends, co-workers and the unknown survivors were on the minds of the 290 attendees, almost double the amount of the first two years combined. This event offered an opportunity to reflect on what each individual can to do prevent and bring sexual assault awareness throughout the entire year... MORE

190405-N-ET513-0075 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 5, 2019) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) hold flags with encouraging messages during a kickoff event for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The event was a combined effort with GWHB Sailors and Sailors from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. GHWB is at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) undergoing a Docking Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA). (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kallysta Castillo)