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PSNS & IMF adjusts how mission is accomplished in effort to protect workforce from COVID-19 pandemic
March 27, 2020 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility adjusted its policies, processes and procedures this month to help protect its workforce in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, while continuing to accomplish the command’s critical national security mission for the U.S. Navy and the nation.“The health and safety of our workforce and... MORE

Patrick Krotzer, Shop 99 General Maintenance mechanic, cleans a scanner keypad Monday, March 23 for shipyard workers arriving at the Bremerton Gate at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton.

PSNS & IMF to distribute more than 2,000 cleaning kits throughout command
March 16, 2020 — Employees from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility worked throughout the weekend to put together more than 2,000 cleaning kits to use around the command in an effort to amplify sanitation efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.The cleaning kits, which contain disinfecting cleaning solution, wipes, gloves and instructions,... MORE

Employees from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility worked throughout the weekend to put together more than 2,000 cleaning kits to use around the command in an effort to amplify sanitation efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reagan Project Team celebrates 50 percent point
March 9, 2020 — The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) project team celebrated the achievement of a major milestone in the fiscal year 2020 selected restricted availability Feb. 6 at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Detachment Yokosuka in Yokosuka, Japan.In honor of reaching the 50 percent point in the availability, leadership hosted a... MORE

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) docked pierside at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan in 2019.

Command Career Center opens to assist with employee development
March 9, 2020 — Capt. Dianna Wolfson, commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, officially opened the Command Career Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 26 at the center’s location next to Building 427 trailer M-14415 at the shipyard.“It doesn’t really get closer to home than developing this center for our people,” said... MORE

Capt. Dianna Wolfson, commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, cuts the ribbon during the official opening celebration for the Command Career Center Feb. 26. Pictured with Wolfson are Richard Tift, executive director, PSNS & IMF, and the Career Counseling Team, Heidi Anderson and CeCe Norgaard (top row), and David Tift, Britany Ashley and Eleanor McCann.

PSNS & IMF Partners with DLA Disposition Services to streamline submarine component recycling and disposal
March 9, 2020 — Stewardship and responsible handling of Department of Defense assets is a long-standing priority for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility. Disposition and recycling of materials has evolved significantly in the shipyard’s 129-year history.Most recently, through collaborative efforts between PSNS & IMF and Defense Logistics... MORE

Capt. Dianna Wolfson, commander of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, with Michael O. Cannon (right), director of Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services and Bruce Bordenick (center), executive director of Radiological Controls, PSNS & IMF, discuss the benefits of the Demilitarization as a Condition of Sale contracting program.

Command Counseling Program Launches: PSNS & IMF offers free, confidential employee mental health counseling
March 9, 2020 — Articles and studies pepper the internet linking stress and mental health challenges with adverse impacts on physical health, family life and work.Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility recognizes these issues and are meeting them head-on.The command recently welcomed two social workers, Gretchen Gamradt and Tracey... MORE

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Social Workers Tracey Middleton and Gretchen Gamradt provide free, confidential solution-focused therapy for employees.

PSNS & IMF and shipyard unions sign letter of intent for VPP reapplication
March 6, 2020 — Leaders from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, the Bremerton Metal Trades Council and the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 12, signed a letter of intent today for PSNS & IMF to file a Voluntary Protection Programs application to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration... MORE

Leaders from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, the Bremerton Metal Trades Council and the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 12, signed a letter of intent today for PSNS & IMF to file a Voluntary Protection Programs application to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Region X.

Employee competes in elite Spartan Races after life-changing combat injury
February 13, 2020 — In 2009, Sgt. Jason Steinmetz and his team were ambushed during a patrol along the Pech River Valley in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.Steinmetz suffered permanent nerve damage to the right side of his body as a result of the attack and was medically retired. He earned a Purple Heart because of his injuries and is rated 100 percent disabled by the... MORE

Jason Steinmetz, radiological control technician at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility.

Sailor receives award for helping save life of PSNS & IMF employee
February 11, 2020 — A Sailor received a military award today at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility for helping save the life of an employee.Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Christopher S. Painter received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from PSNS & IMF Commander Capt. Dianna Wolfson for rendering life-saving aid to Garrett Woodard, a... MORE

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Christopher S. Painter is embraced by District Fire Chief Jack D. Woodard following presentation of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Painter Feb. 11. Painter rendered life-saving aid to Woodard's son, Garrett, an employee at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance facility.

PSNS & IMF holds tribute in support of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
December 6, 2019 — Employees from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility took part in an ‘Ohana tribute gathering to show support for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, during a lunchtime event Dec. 6.The event featured remarks from senior leaders, a moment of silence and a group photo. Several thousand employees wearing aloha shirts attended the... MORE

Employees from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility took part in an ‘Ohana tribute gathering to show support for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, during a lunchtime event Friday, Dec. 6, in Bremerton, Washington. The event, which was attended by several thousand employees wearing aloha shirts, featured remarks from senior leaders, a moment of silence and a group photo.

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