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CNO briefed on shipyard operations during his command visit to PSNS & IMF
June 17, 2026 — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John J. Perryman visited Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, June 3, as part of their visit to the Pacific Northwest region. While at PSNS & IMF, the team discussed several key projects and initiatives including multi-million-dollar...

Mass transit provides viable options to combat parking woes
May 7, 2026 — This will come as no surprise to longtime shipyard employees, but there's a common refrain running throughout the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility workforce: “Parking in Bremerton sucks!”"There's not enough parking" and "it's too expensive" are also complaints that appear regularly in response to social media posts and...

Members of the command workforce recognized for their hard work, dedication in support of the U.S. Navy throughout 2025
May 7, 2026 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Employee of the Year nominees, their co-workers, friends and family members gathered to honor the command’s top employees during the shipyard’s annual recognition ceremony at the Admiral Theatre in downtown Bremerton, Washington, April 22, 2026.During the event, the command celebrated...

NHPA commenting period for the ex-Long Beach (CGN 9) now open
April 7, 2026 — The U.S. Navy has evaluated ex-Long Beach (CGN 9) for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The final determination of ineligibility for the NRHP listing is now open for public commenting...

Code 1120 leader named NCMA 'Manager of the Year'
February 12, 2026 — The Naval Civilian Managers Association has named Kristen Marion, director of security, Code 1120, Security, as the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility NCMA “Manager of the Year” for 2025, according to a recent NCMA announcement. Marion was selected for her “her exceptional capabilities and dedication to command and fleet...

Shop 26 leader honored for his 'commitment to excellence'
February 4, 2026 — The National Association of Superintendents has selected Steve Dibert as its 2025 Superintendent of the Year, according to a recent NAS announcement. Dibert, welding superintendent, Shop 26, Welders, was selected for his “extraordinary leadership” and “commitment to excellence” at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility,...

13 San Diego apprentices receive certificates of completion during ceremony
February 2, 2026 — Apprentices from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Detachment San Diego, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard San Diego and Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, were celebrated during a graduation ceremony at Southwestern College at the WESA building, in Chula Vista, California, Jan. 23,...

VCNO briefed on PSNS & IMF operations during daylong visit
January 29, 2026 — Adm. James Kilby, vice chief of naval operations, visited Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Jan. 23, for a command brief and a tour of shipyard operations.Capt. JD Crinklaw, commander, PSNS & IMF, announced the VCNO's visit to members of the command workforce in a recent All-Hands: Welcome Back (2026) message. “[Adm...

A look back at decades of maintaining USS Nimitz at PSNS & IMF
January 21, 2026 — First in its class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) was commissioned May 3, 1975, before many of the workers at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility were born. Nimitz is currently the oldest American aircraft carrier in active service.The ship changed homeport from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, to then-Naval Station...

Two more dining options now available to command employees inside the Controlled Industrial Area
January 15, 2026 — For command employees looking for a quick snack or a fresh sandwich for lunch, Anchors Aweigh stands ready to help. The Kitsap County-based food service company opened two locations at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility late last year to help provide the shipyard workforce with additional dining options.Located near the...

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