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Capt. (sel) Lawrence Brandon, New Code 1200
June 1, 2021 — On March 2, 1990, The Hunt for Red October, a movie about a Russian submarine defecting to the... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Joins City of Portsmouth for its Annual Memorial Day Event
June 1, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) collaborated with the City of Portsmouth for its Memorial Day event... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s VET-ERG Partners with Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Portsmouth in annual Flag Placement Ceremony in honor of Memorial Day
June 1, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s VET-ERG Partners with Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Portsmouth in... MORE

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard says Aloha 'Oe to Senior Civilian Kaipo Crowell
May 27, 2021 — On April 29, the shipyard 'ohana gathered to show their appreciation and aloha to one of their own... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Holds Annual Memorial Day Fall-In for Colors
May 27, 2021 — Every year in May, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) employees come together to observe Memorial Day... MORE

A Strategic Shipyard in the Indo-Pacific
May 25, 2021 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii-- In the last decade, there has been an increased focus on the region covering... MORE

NNSY’s Second Class Petty Officer Association: Second to None in Installation Pride
May 25, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY’s) Second Class Petty Officers Association (SCPOA) recently took an... MORE

Mission Critical: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s New Critical Coat Blast Booth
May 25, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Paint and Blasting Shop (Code 970, Shop 71) is helping to bridge the... MORE

“Don’t Shy Away From the Hard Problems”-- NAVSEA Commander Challenges Naval Sustainment System--Shipyards Workshop to Help Drive On-Time Delivery
May 25, 2021 — Removing obstacles that challenge the Navy’s ability to complete submarine and aircraft carrier... MORE

PSNS & IMF begins new trio of NSS-SY sprints
May 20, 2021 — Naval Sustainment System - Shipyard champions and experienced project leaders from all four Navy... MORE

NAVSEA NEXTGEN: Justin Smith
May 20, 2021 — Recently Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) saw the selection of five individuals into the Naval Sea... MORE

PSNS & IMF hosts C.A.R.E. pledge event
May 19, 2021 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility leaders and employees signed C.A.R.E... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard introduces new High Velocity Work Leader course
May 19, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) recently introduced its new High Velocity Work Leader (HVWL) course, a... MORE

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard completes USS Columbia availability
May 18, 2021 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF)... MORE

Shipyard Spotlight: David Stevens
May 18, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Non-Nuclear Temporary Services (Code 990) Electrician David Stevens... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Hosts Labor-Management Summit
May 13, 2021 — In an effort to continue to build strong relationships with its labor partners, Norfolk Naval... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard completes USS Harry S Truman’s Extended Carrier Incremental Availability
May 12, 2021 — USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departed Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) for sea trials May 12 following... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Culture Change Team Introduces Long Range Plan
May 11, 2021 — To uphold Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) mission to repair, modernize, and inactivate the Navy’s... MORE

Nimitz begins Planned Incremental Availability at PSNS & IMF
May 10, 2021 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility officially kicked off a six-month... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Continuous Process Improvement and Innovation Pillar Team Looks to the Future of America’s Shipyard
May 10, 2021 — Editor’s Note: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Strategic Framework is a tool to communicate the shipyard’s... MORE

NNSY’s People Development Pillar Team: Strengthening the Team and Advancing the Mission
May 6, 2021 — Editor’s Note: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Strategic Framework is a tool to communicate the shipyard’s... MORE

NNSY’s Strategic Framework: The Infrastructure Pillar Team
May 5, 2021 — Editor’s Note: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Strategic Framework is a tool to communicate the shipyard’s... MORE

Command earns 2020 CNO Shore Safety Award
May 4, 2021 — The Naval Safety Center announced March 21, 2021, that Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate... MORE

Dependable Mission Delivery Pillar Crucial to NNSY Success
May 4, 2021 — Editor’s Note: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Strategic Framework is a tool to communicate the shipyard’s... MORE

Naval Sustainment System – Shipyards effort now in full swing at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
May 3, 2021 — How do you improve the highly complex business of ship maintenance to support on-time delivery back... MORE

Experience paying off for Louisville-Olympia project team
April 29, 2021 — The efforts of the experienced project team managing the simultaneous inactivation of Los... MORE

Vice Chief of Naval Operations visits PSNS & IMF to discuss future
April 28, 2021 — Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Lescher, visited Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate... MORE

How to build, maintain more ready fleet
April 28, 2021 — The Chief of Naval Operations NAVPLAN released in January calls on the Navy to build and maintain a... MORE

Acting SECNAV Harker visits PSNS & IMF, discusses future transformation efforts
April 27, 2021 — Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas W. Harker visited Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate... MORE

Deliberate and Intentional with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Entry Three
April 27, 2021 — Deliberate and Intentional with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a monthly series written by... MORE

NAVSEA commander visits PSNS & IMF during visit to Northwest region
April 26, 2021 — Vice Adm. William J. Galinis, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, visited Puget Sound Naval... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Improves Trade Skill Training with Valuable Visual Aid
April 26, 2021 — Invented by Dean Luxton in 1968, Glo Germ is a product that is typically used in the medical and... MORE

NNSY Collaborator Program Enables Peer-To-Peer Accountability and Fosters Growth
April 22, 2021 — As part of Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Culture Change Team’s (CCT) ongoing mission to create a... MORE

Fire Engine 22: Welcome to the Neighborhood
April 21, 2021 — There’s nothing like getting behind the wheel of a vehicle with the new car smell and speeding down... MORE

NAVSEA NextGen: Cheyenna Pike
April 20, 2021 — Recently Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) saw the selection of five individuals into Naval Sea Systems... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Supports Working Mothers with New Nursing Pods
April 19, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) has been steadily working toward becoming a better place for working... MORE

Centralized Parking Plans: Not Just a Force Protection Measure
April 15, 2021 — Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs) describe security measures that are implemented at Norfolk... MORE

Shipyard Spotlight: John Karr
April 14, 2021 — With more than 32 years of experience, Nuclear Job Planning Leader (NJPL) John Karr of Norfolk Naval... MORE

Serving the Children of the Military: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Child and Youth Program
April 13, 2021 — Like every month, April has its own array of holidays and observances, but one in particular is held... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Kickoff
April 13, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) held its Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) kickoff... MORE

Eye on Innovation: Norfolk Naval Shipyard Uses Innovative “HAMSTER” Tool on Virginia Class Submarines
April 13, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) recently teamed with Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia... MORE

Employees recognized for their communication innovation
April 12, 2021 — Two Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility employees were recognized by... MORE

Continuous Training and Development: Collaboration is Key
April 8, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) employees are following a new motto of “One Mission - One Team”... MORE

PSNS & IMF completes USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) availability
April 8, 2021 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s San Diego Detachment completed a... MORE

Space Aiders: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s SurgeMain Sailors Work with Navy Competent Persons Core Group
April 7, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) main task is to service the Fleet. This goal requires nothing less... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Welcomes Aboard the New Nuclear Engineering and Planning Manager
April 6, 2021 — In 2001, Moored Training Ship (MTS) Daniel Webster (MTS 626) was having work done at Norfolk Naval... MORE

NNSY welcomes MTS Sam Rayburn for inactivation
April 5, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) welcomed the Moored Training Ship Sam Rayburn (MTS 635) in advance of... MORE

DEOCS Launches at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
April 5, 2021 — Following Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) recent change of command, employees are being asked to... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Unveils Strategic Framework
April 2, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) has unveiled its new Strategic Framework. This is a tool that... MORE

Navy Unveils New Submarine Universal Modular Mast Maintenance Tower with Ribbon-Cutting
April 1, 2021 — Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic, in conjunction with Norfolk... MORE

Secretary of the Navy visits Norfolk Naval Shipyard
March 26, 2021 — Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas W. Harker visited Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) March 17.During... MORE

PSNS & IMF commander visits Everett Detachment
March 25, 2021 — Capt. Jip Mosman, commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility,... MORE

Ronald Reagan project team celebrates 50 percent complete milestone
March 18, 2021 — The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional... MORE

Innovation aids carrier maintenance efforts: Automating heat exchanger cleaning process improves critical path work
March 18, 2021 — A team of innovators at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility spearheaded... MORE

Command learns, adapts during pandemic: Effort to protect workforce, meet mission continues year after worldwide pandemic declared
March 17, 2021 — As the workers and leaders from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility rang... MORE

USS Michigan undocks as end of challenging availability nears
March 16, 2021 — USS Michigan (SSGN 727) undocked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility... MORE

HRMC Docks USS William P. Lawrence For Maintenance Availability
March 11, 2021 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center (HRMC) docked Arleigh Burke-class... MORE

Ex-Kitty Hawk (CV 63) dry docks at PSNS & IMF
March 4, 2021 — Ex-Kitty Hawk (CV 63) will be dry docked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance... MORE

Talking Shop: Code 982 Waterfront Support
March 4, 2021 — When the first, dry dock in the United States was built at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) and opened... MORE

NAVSEA NextGen Selectee: Kaitlin “Katy” Johnson
March 3, 2021 — Recently Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) saw the selection of five individuals into Naval Sea Systems... MORE

10K Manday Challenge: NNSY Radiological Team Aims to Make Jobs More Efficient
March 2, 2021 — Even the smallest change can make a difference to a big organization like Norfolk Naval Shipyard... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Upgrades with Maritime Systems Environment
March 1, 2021 — After more than five years in the making, Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) migration to Maritime... MORE

PSNS & IMF management and labor partners sign VPP application
February 18, 2021 — Management and bargaining unit representatives at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate... MORE

Shipyard Spotlight: Jennifer Freeman
February 17, 2021 — While some historical strides are made with fanfare, others are made quietly with just as much... MORE

The Borum Overpass Restoration: More Than a Bridge Repair
February 16, 2021 — Since March 2020, the restoration project of Borum Overpass has had significant impacts to base... MORE

Why Mindset Matters
February 12, 2021 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – In 2018, USS Missouri (SSN 780) docked at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and... MORE

NNSY Command University Introduces Self-Paced Leadership Course
February 11, 2021 — A new year brings resolutions and for many that may be to develop their leadership skills. Norfolk... MORE

PSNS & IMF begins COVID-19 vaccination roll out for workforce
February 10, 2021 — Approximately 200 Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility personnel received... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Prepares to Open New Training Building Later This Year
February 10, 2021 — At 253 years old, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is older than the nation it works to protect and is... MORE

PHNSY & IMF generosity gives Toys for Tots more than 1,000 gifts
February 10, 2021 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY... MORE

The jig is up . . . and assisting propulsion system work for Norfolk Naval Shipyard
February 9, 2021 — Thanks to innovative thinking and teamwork, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) has implemented a... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Launches America’s Shipyard Videos to Celebrate Achievements
February 5, 2021 — As Capt. Dianna Wolfson took the helm at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Jan. 15, one of her goals was... MORE

Shipyard Family Legacy: A Tribal Chief, Firefighters, and Riggers
February 4, 2021 — Older than the United States itself, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) has employed multiple families... MORE

HRMC Completes USS Wayne E. Meyer Availability Ahead of Schedule
February 4, 2021 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Hawaii Regional Maintenance Center (HRMC) successfully delivered Arleigh... MORE

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services: Firefighters Promoted to Captain in Ceremony
February 4, 2021 — Five new captains assigned to Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Fire... MORE

NNSY Employees Create Innovative Filtration Units in the Fight Against COVID-19
February 3, 2021 — When faced with the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY)... MORE

NNSY Employee Selected for the NAVSEA NEXTGEN Program
February 2, 2021 — When Emergency Management Specialist Alyx Riebeling was a gymnast growing up, she would hear her... MORE

NNSY Accepting Applications for its Apprentice Program
February 1, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is accepting applications for its Apprentice Program from Feb. 1 –... MORE

PSNS & IMF pins four Sailors to chief petty officer
January 29, 2021 — Four petty officer first class nuclear machinist mates at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate... MORE

PSNS & IMF honors Southwest Regional Apprentice Program graduates
January 29, 2021 — The Southwest Regional Apprentice Program graduated 11 apprentices during an outdoor, drive-through... MORE

USS Toledo (SSN 769) arrives at Norfolk Naval Shipyard for Engineered Overhaul
January 29, 2021 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) welcomed the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Toledo (SSN 769) Jan. 21... MORE

PHNSY & IMF successfully undocks USS Charlotte
January 27, 2021 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF)... MORE

Local High School Principal Supports Historic U.S. Navy Reserve Mobilization at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF
January 20, 2021 — In July 2020, the Navy began mobilizing more than 1,600 SurgeMain Reserve Sailors from across the... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Hosts Virtual Celebration in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 20, 2021 — Every year in January, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) African American Employee... MORE

Captain Dianna Wolfson becomes 110th commander and first female leader of Norfolk Naval Shipyard
January 15, 2021 — Captain Dianna Wolfson took the helm Jan. 15 as the 110th commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY)... MORE

Navy Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department Celebrates its People’s Accomplishments
December 21, 2020 — At the end of October, Navy Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD), located at Naval Station... MORE

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... 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... MORE

Shipyard Spotlight: Teresa Coon
December 18, 2020 — Many people at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) are familiar with the purple dragon that represents... MORE

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... MORE

Chief of Naval Operations visits PSNS & IMF
December 16, 2020 — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday visited Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate... MORE

USS Alabama (BB 60) Float Undergoes Extensive Renovation
December 16, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is currently working on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), USS George H.W... MORE

Surgemain Sailors Bring New Skills to Norfolk Naval Shipyard
December 15, 2020 — When SurgeMain mobilized in early July to support Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) workforce during... MORE

Eye on Innovation: Teamwork and Ambition Brings New Dewatering Pump Test Tank to Life
December 14, 2020 — Back in 2018, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Steam Plant Cleanliness and Temporary Services... MORE

NNSY’s Executive Development Program Alumni: Then and Now
December 11, 2020 — Every year since 2001, a number of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Employees apply to the Executive... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard VET-ERG Leads Charge with Annual Toys for Tots Collection
December 10, 2020 — To help bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Veteran... MORE

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Norfolk Naval Shipyard Improves Welding Process for Carrier Reboilers
December 9, 2020 — Taking a shower, washing clothes, and cooking meals are all basic human needs that the reboiler of a... MORE

NNSY Piping Team Stands Ready to Perform with New Freeze Seal Trailers
December 8, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Pipe Shop (Shop 56) was recently outfitted with two new freeze seal... MORE

A Date of Infamy: December 7, 1941
December 7, 2020 — The hum of the engines of 353 Japanese fighter, bomber and torpedo planes echoed through the skies... MORE

NNSY’s Lifting and Handling Department Rises Above Challenges to Achieve First-Time Success
December 4, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) made history by being the first shipyard to execute a total wheel... MORE