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Capt. JD Crinklaw takes over for Capt. Jip Mosman during change-of-command ceremony
June 8, 2023 — Capt. JD Crinklaw became the 52nd commander of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility during a ceremony May 25, 2023, at the shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. Crinklaw relieved outgoing commander Capt. Jip Mosman, who commanded PSNS & IMF and its 15,000-plus employees and Sailors since December 2020. Shipyard employees and... MORE

Capt. JD Crinklaw, right, became the 52nd commander of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility during a change-of-command ceremony May 25, 2023, in Building 460 at the shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. Crinklaw takes over for former commander Capt. Jip Mosman, left, who led PSNS & IMF since December 2020. Rear Adm. Scott Brown, center, deputy commander, Industrial Operations, Naval Sea Systems Command, presided over the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

Multiple teams across command join forces to help make long-awaited Burwell Tunnel renovation project a reality
June 1, 2023 — When Capt. Jip Mosman, commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, cut the ribbon at the newly renovated entrance of Burwell Tunnel on May 9, it symbolized the culmination of months of planning and hard work by multiple teams across the command.The Burwell Tunnel entrance, which more than 2,700 PSNS & IMF employees... MORE

Capt. Jip Mosman, commander, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, in Bremerton, Washington, tours the newly renovated Burwell Tunnel with Geno Hernandez, Sr. Visual Information Specialist, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs Office, following the ribbon-cutting ceremony May 9, 2023. Hernandez designed and illustrated the overall atheistic with added graphic embellishment created by his design partner Robin Lee, Visual Information specialist, PSNS & IMF Public Affairs Office. (U.S Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

Shipyard takes center stage at Washington Women in Trades Fair
May 31, 2023 — According to the U.S. Department of Labor, as of October 2022, women make up roughly half the American workforce but they represent only about 4% of skilled trades professionals.At the shipyard, 19% of the workforce is women. While the trades have historically been a male-dominated field, more and more women are starting to find meaningful,... MORE

Ella Walker, middle left, component repair technician, Shop 31, Inside Machinist, talks with a group of students about future career opportunities at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility May 5, 2023, during a Washington Women in Trades Fair at the Seattle Center Pavilion. (U.S Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

Pennsylvania availability begins: The ballistic missile submarine's arrival marks Dry Dock 4's return to service following recent seismic mitigation work
May 24, 2023 — USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) entered Dry Dock 4 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility May 11, to begin an 18-month Extended Refit Period.This will be the first maintenance availability in Dry Dock 4 since interim seismic mitigation efforts were completed in recent weeks and the dry dock was tested and... MORE

USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) enters Dry Dock 4 May 11, 2023, beginning an 18-month Extended Refit Period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington. It will be the first extended refit performed on a ballistic missile submarine at PSNS & IMF. (U.S Navy photo by Jeb Fach)

Crew board development teammates earn Navy Civilian Service Achievement Medals for their innovative efforts
May 17, 2023 — The team of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility employees who helped spearhead the development of digital crew boards at the command, as part of the Naval Sustainment System - Shipyards initiative, were recognized for their efforts during a ceremony May 4, 2023... MORE

TEAM MEMBERS (from left): Joseph J. Doyle, Seth M. Zwiefelhofer, Bret M. Brown, Daniel F. Souza, Matthew D. Randle, Dennis G. Noah, Adam W. Knauss, Josh T. Fernandez, Dakota S. King, Brett W. Miller, Kyle R. Barone, Thomas L. Hengst, Kellan M. Smalley, Capt. Jip Mosman, Daniel S. Gile, Michelle L. Gilbert, Jonathan D. Fritsch, Michael C. Landin, Joseph R. Goosey, Allie M. Grega, Thomas K. Serrano, Steven K. Denton, Anthony J. Larrea, Mark M. Matos. NOT PICTURED: Heidi L. Butts, Sydney C. Harris, Douglas S. Harms, Mitchell F. Hutchison, Jacob W. Musser, Raymond C. Quitano, Morgan L. Schaleger, Mark W. Simmons, Daniel J. Smith, Alex C. Vandegrift. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)

Understanding ergonomics: Proper use of ergonomics can help prevent work-related muscle, nerve, blood vessel, ligament and tendon injuries
May 15, 2023 — At Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, people are the greatest asset and that means keeping them safe and ready to complete work. Naval Sea Systems Command and the Naval Safety and Occupational Health Manual 5100.23 outline requirements for a robust ergonomics program... MORE

Leaders, employees come together for mentorship event
May 12, 2023 — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility’s Hispanic Employee Resource Organization conducted its first speed mentoring event May 3, 2023, at Naval Base Kitsap’s Olympic Lodge Training Center... MORE

Inho Kim, deputy project superintendent, Code 312, Carrier
Program Office, leads a discussion May 3, 2023, during a Hispanic Employee Resource Organization-sponsored Speed Mentoring event at Olympic Lodge on Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo Wendy Hallmark)

Service & sacrifice: May holidays celebrate current service members, honor nation’s fallen
May 11, 2023 — Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day are two of the three major military-centric holidays observed in the U.S. Both are celebrated in May and, along with Veterans Day on Nov. 11, give Americans a way to thank current service members and honor those who have paid the ultimate price in service to the nation. ... MORE

Celebrate Armed Forces Day in May and honor all who are serving in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Space Force. (Graphic by Amy Givens, Nebraska Military Department)

Building an inclusive workplace: DEI&A program manager Lynn Grellner earns recognition for her superior contributions to Equal Employment Opportunity
May 3, 2023 — Lynn Grellner, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility program manager at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, is known around the command for her dedication to diversity in the workplace. Her impact on the visibility and success of PSNS & IMF’s Employee Resource Groups is especially well-known. Lynn was recognized on March 30, 2023, by the U.S. Pacific Fleet Equal Employment Opportunity Recognition Program for her contributions to Equal Employment Opportunity at PSNS & IMF... MORE

Lynn Grellner, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility program manager, Code 1100D, Executive Support Staff, recently received recognition from the U.S. Pacific Fleet Equal Employment Opportunity Program for her "superior contributions" to EEO at PSNS & IMF. (U.S. Navy photo by Scott Hansen)

New Shop 11/17 sign a salute to history, legacy
May 2, 2023 — Building 857 has been Shop 11/17’s home for the past 50 years. Noticing the state of the former Shop 11/17 sign, Jeremy Stephens, superintendent for Shop 11/17, commissioned work on its replacement. With a building full of talented sheet metal workers, it wasn’t a tall order. However, he wanted to use the opportunity to help his workers develop an appreciation for the job they do daily and their shop’s legacy. ... MORE

Brett Burton, supervisor, Shop 17, Sheet Metal, and sheet metal mechanic Jazmyn Smith hold the shop's new sign that now hangs outside Building 857 at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington. (U.S. Navy photo by Wendy Hallmark)