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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From the Classroom to the Home: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Sailors Support STARBASE Victory Teachers
December 3, 2020 — In 2002, Executive Director Bill Hayden, the founder of Science and Technology Academies Reinforcing... MORE

Technology and Teamwork: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s New Welding and Cladding System
December 2, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) has continued to make improvements and progress toward a more... MORE

Following the North Star Concept: Norfolk Naval Shipyard Hosts First Navy Additive Manufacturing Part Identification Exercise for the Public Shipyards
December 1, 2020 — The North Star Concept for any business represents the unwavering definition of its purpose, its... MORE

Agents of Change – Introducing the Culture Change Team at America’s Shipyard
November 30, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) holds one of the most important missions of America: repairing and... MORE

Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department Engineers Look to Adapt Training Efforts for the Future in Rotational Experience
November 30, 2020 — As Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) continues to modernize and improve itself for the future, the... MORE

The Yardbird Has Landed
November 30, 2020 — Yardbird is a term that was derived sometime during World War II. Although the origin is unclear and... MORE

Talking Shop: Shop 71 – Sign Shop
November 25, 2020 — Ensuring safety and instilling pride are just two of the ways Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Sign... MORE

Shipyard Spotlight: Jon Larrew
November 24, 2020 — Some Navy veterans who work at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) can appreciate the work the shipyard... MORE

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Meet Camille Sorenson, NNSY NAIH-ERG President
November 23, 2020 — Most know November as the month of Thanksgiving, the celebration of Native Americans helping the... MORE

Collaboration and Creativity Keeps Norfolk Naval Shipyard on Schedule with Dry Dock Build for USS Pasadena
November 19, 2020 — In this challenging pandemic, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) rose to the challenge of completing its... MORE

NNSY Continues Outreach Efforts to Local Schools in Virtual Environment
November 19, 2020 — The pandemic has left some uncertainty throughout the nation, many areas struggling with what to do... MORE

NNSY Welcomes Newest Executive Officer Capt. Todd Nichols
November 17, 2020 — Capt. Todd Nichols recently took over the role and responsibilities of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY)... MORE

Tank Team Triumphs for USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Availability
November 16, 2020 — A recent win for Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) came Aug. 29 when America’s Shipyard undocked USS... MORE

NNSY’s EDP Cadre-9 Achievement Unlocked: Program Complete
November 12, 2020 — Last month’s issue of Service to the Fleet contained a story about Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY)... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard VET-ERG Leads America’s Shipyard in Celebration for our Nation’s Veterans
November 12, 2020 — Every year in November, our nation comes together to celebrate our veterans – those who fought for... MORE

NNSY VET-ERG Partners with NSA Hampton Roads Portsmouth for Flag Planting Ceremony in Honor of Veterans Day
November 9, 2020 — NNSY VET-ERG Partners with NSA Hampton Roads Portsmouth for Flag Planting Ceremony in Honor of... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Welcomes New Journeymen in Their First-Ever Drive-Thru Apprentice Graduation
November 6, 2020 — Friends and family gathered Nov. 6 at Scott Center Annex to celebrate the achievements of the... MORE

Silver Eagle Spreads His Wings - NNSY Says Farewell to Capt. Daniel Rossler
November 5, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) said fair winds and following seas to Deputy Shipyard Commander (XO)... MORE

Building a Shipyard the Nation Needs: NNSY’s New Industrial Waste Water Treatment Plant (IWTP)
November 4, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) kicked off its next Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program... MORE

Breaking Ground: NNSY’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) and the Dry Dock Floodwall Protection Improvements Project
November 4, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) took another step in the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Celebrates Pink Out Day and Employee’s Life
November 3, 2020 — Since 1985, Breast Cancer Awareness month has been celebrated every October internationally... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Takes Next Steps in Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program
October 15, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) held a Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) Kickoff... MORE

Eye on Innovation: NNSY’s Technology and Innovation Lab Uses Virtual Reality To Go Beyond the Limitations of the Real World
October 14, 2020 — Have you ever thought it possible to, at one moment, be standing inside Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Invests in New Equipment for Environmental Team
October 13, 2020 — Although Earth Day has long passed, the effort Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) puts forth to be... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard volunteers played pivotal role assisting USS Cole following attack
October 12, 2020 — Many have heard about the courageous and committed efforts of the USS Cole (DDG 67) crew to... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Completes USS Wyoming’s Engineered Refueling Overhaul
October 9, 2020 — USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) has returned to the fleet following completion of its Norfolk Naval Shipyard... MORE

Naval Foundry and Propeller Center makes historic first casting for Columbia-class submarines
October 9, 2020 — The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) in Philadelphia, a detachment of Norfolk Naval... MORE

Shipyard Spotlight: Kenneth Kinstler
October 7, 2020 — “You know, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) could use someone like you onboard, Kenny. Don’t worry... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard undocks USS San Francisco, a key milestone in training ship conversion
October 6, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) successfully undocked USS San Francisco (SSN 711) Oct 5. The boat has... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Remembers One of Our Own
October 1, 2020 — Every October, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) joins the nation in celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
September 30, 2020 — Every year, spanning from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, our nation comes together in celebration of Hispanic... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard welcomes USS Pasadena for Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability
September 29, 2020 — USS Pasadena arrived at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Sept. 28 for a Drydocking Selected Restricted... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Celebrates Constitution and Citizenship Day
September 17, 2020 — At every New Employee Orientation (NEO), Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Commanding Officer, Capt... MORE

Susan Wood: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s New Comptroller
September 17, 2020 — In the age of finding a “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s... MORE

Invest in YOUR Future – NNSY Rolls Out its People Development Focus Area
September 17, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Command Philosophy states, “People are at the heart of what we do to... MORE

EDP Highlight: Cadre 9’s Progress – Team Tattoo
September 15, 2020 — 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year for many. When COVID-19 hit the United States, Norfolk Naval... MORE

Norfolk naval shipyard recruiting recent and upcoming college graduates for entry-level Engineer positions
September 15, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) will be recruiting more than 100 recent and upcoming college graduates... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Honors the Fallen in Patriot Day Ceremony
September 11, 2020 — On Sept. 11, 2001, the American public became all too familiar with the term “terrorist attack”... MORE

More Hands Make Less Work: How SurgeMain Assembled Reservists to Support Norfolk Naval Shipyard's Civilian Workforce and Fulfill the Mission
September 9, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) mission is to support the United States Navy by fixing ships and... MORE

Shop 17 Helps to Shield NNSY Against the Dangers of COVID-19 by Installing Personnel Guards
September 8, 2020 — In early 2020, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), along with the rest of the country, found itself... MORE

Eye on Innovation: NNSY Cold Spray Team Successfully Repairs Complex Component on Bush Project
September 3, 2020 — The NNSY Mechanical Group (Code 930) Cold Spray Team performed another first for Norfolk Naval... MORE

NNSY Team Develops and Installs Yagi Passive Antenna System on the USS San Francisco (SSN 711)
September 1, 2020 — Communication is key during an emergency situation. Emergency responders rely on their tools to keep... MORE

NNSY undocks USS George H.W. Bush on time Aug. 29
August 29, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) undocked USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) on time Aug. 29, a key... MORE

Combatting COVID-19 with Knowledge
August 20, 2020 — When the first patient in the United States was diagnosed with COVID-19 in January, there was not... MORE

Eye on Innovation: Data Analytics Community of Action Helps America’s Shipyard Expand its Horizons
August 11, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) has been around for a very long time – almost 253 years. Across its... MORE

The Tradition of Innovation at NNSY: Keeping the Workforce Safe Using NanoSeptic Technology to Fight COVID-19
August 11, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) has a long and storied tradition of utilizing innovative technology to... MORE

COVID-19 PPE and Cleaning Supplies Team Ensures America’s Shipyard is Fitted with Tools Needed to Minimize the Spread
August 11, 2020 — As COVID-19 continues to impact the nation, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) continues its mission to... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s National Association of Superintendents Awarded Eight Scholarship Winners
August 11, 2020 — This has been a school year unlike any other. The 2019-2020 school year was forced to have the final... MORE

Dominion Energy "A" Days: How NNSY Can Conserve Energy
August 5, 2020 — When it comes to switching off the lights at the end of the day, it's not only the right thing to do... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Completes Missile Operate Sequence Testing in Record Time
August 5, 2020 — The Strategic Weapons Test team at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) successfully completed Missile... MORE

SurgeMain Reservists Support Fleet Delivery at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
July 31, 2020 — Since their arrival at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) earlier this month, the immediate goal was to... MORE

Fleet Maintenance Submarines pushes to goal of 100 percent on-time delivery
July 31, 2020 — Communication. Teamwork. Cross training. A can-do attitude. These are just a few strengths of... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s COVID-19 Backshift Disinfectant Crew Helps Minimize the Spread
July 28, 2020 — Since March, many employees at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) have stepped up and done what they can... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard takes next step in reclaiming Voluntary Protection Program Star Site Status
July 28, 2020 — Norfolk Naval Shipyard achieved a significant step in its journey to recertify as a Voluntary... MORE

Shipyard Spotlight: Stephen Dougherty
July 14, 2020 — Firefighters, first responders, and anyone else on the front lines is familiar with suiting up for... MORE

EDP Highlight: Rachel Yarasavich
July 14, 2020 — Ever since she was a little girl, Rachel Yarasavich has been an artist. Whether it was drawing,... MORE

3% Hydrogen Peroxide Spray, 100% Teamwork and Care: Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Newest Solution to Fight COVID-19
July 9, 2020 — In its ongoing fight against COVID-19, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) has found a new way to protect... MORE

Eye on Innovation: NNSY Takes on Innovative Solutions during COVID-19 Pandemic By Producing Face Shields
July 9, 2020 — Innovative individuals across Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) have come together in the face of the... MORE

With Flying Colors: VET-ERG Partners with NNSY to Restore Flagpoles Across the Base
July 9, 2020 — After partaking in a successful Memorial Day event in the City of Portsmouth May 25, Norfolk Naval... MORE

Misting Disinfectant Utilized at Norfolk Naval Shipyard to Help in the Fight Against COVID-19
July 9, 2020 — At the early stages of combating the spread of COVID-19 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), many... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard welcomes USS Harry S. Truman for Extended Carrier Incremental Availability
July 8, 2020 — USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) July 7 for an Extended Carrier... MORE

NAVSEA’s new commander visits Norfolk Naval Shipyard
July 8, 2020 — Just days after taking the helm of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Vice Admiral Bill Galinis... MORE

Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s Engineering and Planning Department supports upcoming USS Essex availability
June 17, 2020 — From Mayport, Florida to San Diego, California, Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Engineering and... MORE

NNSY VET-ERG Delivers U.S. Flag Collection Honoring Departed Veterans to Local Funeral Home
June 16, 2020 — A tradition four years in the making, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Veteran Employee Readiness... MORE