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Australians Report to Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility to Begin Learning SSN Maintenance
December 4, 2023 — Pearl Harbor, Hawaii – More than a dozen Australian submarine maintenance personnel from the ASC, formerly called the Australian Submarine Corporation, arrived at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) Nov. 27 to witness how the U.S. Navy plans and executes maintenance on nuclear-powered attack... MORE

Capt. Richard Jones, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Commander, and Mr. John Ornellas, SES, Nuclear Engineering and Planning Manager welcome the Australian Maintenance Personnel.

Help available for anyone who wants to stop smoking
November 30, 2023 — Quitting tobacco use is a great way to improve overall health, both internally and externally. However, stopping tobacco use can be challenging because nicotine, a chemical in tobacco, is highly addictive and is one of the strongest, deadliest addictions one can have. It can take several tries to quit for good, but trying to quit is always... MORE

For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. American Cancer Society (cancer.org/ cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco.html): The American Cancer Society outlines steps to take to quit smoking and provides smoking cessation programs, resources, and support that can increase the chances of quitting successfully. To learn about the available tools, call 1-800-227- 2345 or use the website’s live chat option. (Defense Heath Agency graphic by Kim Farcot)

Shipyard employees participate in special Veterans Day flag-replacement ceremony
November 29, 2023 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility held a ceremony to celebrate and recognize Veterans Day, November 9 on the roof of Building 850.The event, hosted by the Veterans Employee Resource Group, replaced the worn U.S. flag at the State Street entrance with a new one.An honor guard composed of active duty Sailors and veterans... MORE

A group of PSNS & IMF Sailors and military veterans prepare to hoist a new American flag near the State Street Gate Entrance at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Wash. Nov. 9, 2023, during a special Veterans Day flag-replacement ceremony hosted by the Veterans Employee Resource Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Ben Hutto)

Collaboration leads to 'K-circuit' innovation
November 29, 2023 — Knowledge sharing, high-velocity learning and technical innovation are essential elements of the U.S. Navy’s “Get Real, Get Better” initiative. This means bringing together the top minds from among the Naval Sea Systems Command community to problem solve, remove barriers and bring fresh ideas to the table.With an eye on maximizing collaboration... MORE

Project team members (from left) include: Gerald Centeno, electronics engineer, Code 290, Combat Systems Engineering & Planning; Emily Saito, electronics engineer, NUWC Division, Keyport; Nick Jones, cell manager, Code 1010, Reactor Systems; Tommy Kidwell, electrical inspector, Code 720, Lifting and Handling Quality Assurance, Testing and Training; Adam Hocutt, technical project manager, NUWC Division, Keyport; and Jason Brandt, electronics engineer, NUWC Division, Keyport. (U.S Navy photo)

PSNS & IMF veterans reflect on how military service informs their work at the shipyard
November 16, 2023 — Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is an occasion to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military — both the living and those who have passed — whether in wartime or peace. The day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are... MORE

Approximately 26 percent of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s workforce are veterans. From battlefields to battalions, skies to seas, each veteran carries knowledge and experiences that help shape their civilian work. For some, their work at PSNS & IMF is an extension of their service. For others, it's an opportunity to try a new career field while continuing their service to the nation. Pictured here are (top left to right) Paul Silivelio, U.S. Marine Corps, 14 years, Marine Machinery Supervisor, Shop 38, Marine Machinist; Leslie Churchill, U.S. Navy, 24 years; Marine Machinery Supervisor, Shop 38, Marine Machinist; Daniel Trout, U.S. Navy, 5 years, Mechanic, Shop 52, Regional Calibration; Rozy Castellanos, U.S. Navy, 24 years, Career Counselor, Command Career Center; (bottom left to right) Jim Cook, U.S. Navy, 23 years, Division Head, Code 1101, Executive Support Staff; and Robin Lee, U.S. Marine Corps, 4 years, Graphic Designer, Code 1160, Public Affairs Office.

Winter weather can bring delayed starts, curtailment
November 16, 2023 — As the threat of inclement weather begins to rise so do questions of curtailment. A curtailment due to snow or other extreme weather or emergency situations can result in non-critical operations being curtailed for safety, either for a short period of time, a shift or for multiple shifts.Mission essential status Even in the event of inclement... MORE

PSNS & IMF Employee Notification System graphic (PSNS & IMF graphic by Scott Hansen)

Self-screening key to early detection of breast cancer
November 16, 2023 — Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held annually in October, aims to promote screening and prevention of the disease. Known best for its pink theme color, the observance features a number of campaigns and programs focusing on supporting people diagnosed with breast cancer, educating people about breast cancer risk factors, and stressing the importance... MORE

According to the CDC, about 255,000 women get breast cancer and 42,000 women die from the disease each year. Learn about risks, symptoms, screenings, and diagnosis here: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/dcpc/resources/features/breastcancerawareness/. (Defense Health Agency graphic by Kim Farcot)

New mechanical engineering pathway benefits shipyards on Oʻahu, Guam
November 1, 2023 — Several University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa mechanical engineering students who are originally from Guam are thriving in a new collaborative program that will set them on a career pathway in the shipyard industry in Hawaiʻi and Guam... MORE

Professor Marvin Young meeting with University of Guam engineering students.

More than 300 job offers extended during two-day shipyard hiring fair at the Kitsap Conference Center
October 31, 2023 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility held a two-day hiring fair at the Kitsap Conference Center in downtown Bremerton Oct. 20- 21. Approximately 1,300 job seekers came through the doors, resulting in 331 on-the-spot job offers during the event.The focus of this event was to hire more skilled trade positions for the... MORE

Joe Fenske, division head, Code 135, Non-Destructive Testing Division, talks with job seekers Oct. 20, 23, during the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Hiring Fair at the Kitsap Conference Center in downtown Bremerton, Washington. The goal for this hiring event was to find more skilled trade employees for the command's production shops. (U.S Navy Photo by Wendy Hallmark)

Capt. JD Crinklaw spends a day meeting with leaders at Detachment Everett and talking with the workforce
October 26, 2023 — Capt. JD Crinklaw, commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, visited PSNS & IMF Detachment Everett Oct.16 to meet with leadership and present awards to the Sailors and civilians for their efforts supporting the Navy’s fleet.Crinklaw met with Capt. Ash Wright, deputy commander, Northwest Regional Maintenance Center,... MORE

Capt. JD Crinklaw, commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, visits with Sailors and civilian employees in the electronics shop Oct. 16, 2023, during a visit to PSNS & IMF Detachment Everett. Crinklaw also met with senior leaders to discuss daily operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott Hansen)

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