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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)

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)

New class of apprentices ready for their future after receiving certificates at annual graduation ceremony
October 25, 2023 — After four years of hard work and dedication, learning in a hybrid online and in-person environment, 236 skilled workers graduated from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Apprentice Program during a ceremony held Sept. 29 at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center.This year’s graduates represent 27 different... MORE

Steve Morgan, superintendent, Shop 38, Marine Machinist, congratulates Jeanoelle Emery, marine machinery mechanic, Shop 38, Marine Machinist, Sept. 29, 2023, during the annual PSNS & IMF Apprentice Program graduation ceremony at Bremerton High School, in Bremerton, Washington.

New NBK parking lot available to shipyard employees
October 24, 2023 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility has another parking lot for shipyard employees wishing to park on Naval Base Kitsap.Parking Lot H, located on U Street across from the former Samuel Adams Brewhouse on Naval Base Kitsap, has been designated as a priority lot. Employees currently on the parking waiting list, or signing... MORE

Additional parking is now available to eligible Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility employees at the recently opened Parking Lot H on Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington. (U.S.Navy photo by Jeb Fach)

Event helps shipyard connect with potential vendors
October 18, 2023 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility hosted an Industry Day event Oct. 5 at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Wash., to educate contractors who may not be currently bidding on contracts regarding what types of contracts they might qualify for, and how they can start the process of working with the command.According to... MORE

Capt. Mark Schuchmann, business and strategic planning officer, Code 1200, Business and Strategic Planning Office, speaks to Industry Day participants Oct. 5, 2023, at the Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Wash. (U.S.Navy photo by Max Maxfield)

USS Scranton begins availability: Eight-month DSRA to be performed inside floating dry dock at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego
October 16, 2023 — USS Scranton (SSN 756) recently entered a floating dry dock at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego to begin an eight-month Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability. The work is being performed by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility personnel.Based on workload forecasting, leadership made the decision more than two years... MORE

USS Scranton (SSN 756) begins an eight-month availability Aug. 23, 2023, inside a floating dry dock at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego. Between 400 and 500 PSNS & IMF personnel are assisting with the availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Sheri Vollmuth)

Command Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month activities designed to offer support, foster community
October 4, 2023 — During the month of September, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility observed Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month with activities that engaged members of the workforce by offering community building events, providing mental health and well-being resources and pledging to support those contemplating suicide or who have... MORE

Employees signed and placed Hard Hats on banners during a
Hard Hats for Hope event held by Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility ERG groups Sept. 20, 2023, in Bremerton, Washington. Signing and placing a hard hat on the banner signifies a pledge to commit to helping themselves by reaching out and asking for support when needed, offering to connect others to resources when they need support, promoting the importance of mental health, well-being and self-care and ending the stigma of suicide through education, conversations and engagement. (U.S Navy Photo by Wendy Hallmark)

Annual event to highlight fire safety at home, work
October 2, 2023 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility will observe National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 11, 2023, with an open house at Fire Station 28.The open house is designed to build awareness and help employees recognize the common dangers associated with unattended fires at home and work, and to provide safety tips and best practices... MORE

Mike Taylor, fire prevention engineering technician, Code 980M.5, Facility Management and Fire Prevention Program, answers questions for employees Oct. 12, 2022, during a Fire Prevention Week open house. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

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