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Today, we commemorate #Juneteenth, which dates back to 1865 and celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. If you are not familiar with the holiday and its significance to all Americans, I encourage you to visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture’s website: https://lnkd.in/egk58qkR
We are proud to share that we have completed contracted work at the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, part of the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP), in West Milton, New York. NNS provided maintenance services and led the refueling overhaul of a nuclear reactor prototype at the Kesselring site, a research and development facility that supports the U.S. Navy's Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. Learn more about how our work will support US Navy training for decades to come: https://lnkd.in/eND5suGF
Newport News Shipbuilding has completed refueling overhaul work at the Kenneth A. Kesselring Site – part of the Naval Nuclear Laboratory – in West Milton, New York. NNS assumed responsibility for maintenance on nuclear reactor prototypes at the facility in 2012. Since then, thousands of shipbuilders have supported this critical work, both in Newport News and in New York. The work of Kesselring shipbuilders furthered NNS’ already proud legacy of supporting the US Navy’s Nuclear Propulsion Program. With the completion of our commitments at Kesselring, the facility is positioned to train U.S. Navy nuclear operators for years to come. Thank you to every shipbuilder who has supported this important work through the years. I invite you to watch this message from Mary Cullen, NNS’ vice president of Nuclear Propulsion.
We welcomed Rep. Bobby Scott, Rep. Rob Wittman and a delegation of Australian Parliamentarians to the shipyard on Friday. The visit was in support of the trilateral Australia, United Kingdom and United States (#AUKUS) partnership, which HII continues to support. While at NNS, the delegation engaged with our team to learn more about HII’s nuclear-powered submarine sustainment expertise, supply chain management experience and longstanding industry-leading workforce development efforts. Learn more about the visit here: https://lnkd.in/efeJB6mH
We are pleased to be working with the US Navy on this exciting addition to our shipyard. Once complete, the new Carrier Refueling Overhaul Workcenter will enhance the working experience for both sailors and shipbuilders by providing modern workspaces, which will allow some work to move off the ship.
The US Navy and #NAVSEA remains committed to quality-of-service improvements for our sailors and shipbuilders at Newport News Shipbuilding. Today, NAVSEA announces a contract modification for the planning, design, and construction of the Carrier Refueling Overhaul Workcenter for sailors’ and shipbuilders’ use while assigned to ships in Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII (HII-NNS). The building will provide approximately 80,000 square feet of dedicated space near the ship that will include office spaces for sailors and shipbuilders, as well as a fitness center, counseling offices, and other areas sailors can utilize while executing RCOH. Construction is planned to complete in June 2026. The news to establish a dedicated work center for RCOH sailors follows last month's announcement that a new parking garage with more than 2,000 new parking spaces will be constructed in Newport News to help alleviate parking challenges. The Navy continues to work in close partnership with HII-NNS and governmental partners to advance initiatives to support service members assigned to the shipyard. #theforcebehindthefleet #AircraftCarriers #Warfighter #QualityofService #WarfighterSupport #foundation
We hosted a congressional delegation from the House Armed Services Committee at the shipyard today. During the tour, the congressional members saw construction progress on Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines, as well as on Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers. They also witnessed how NNS is innovating with technology, including fixture-based manufacturing, to increase efficiencies across the shipyard. Learn more about today’s visit here: https://lnkd.in/e8jEcHXC
Join us this Thursday for a trades hiring event for high school seniors/recent graduates interested in a career with Newport News Shipbuilding. Available positions include entry-level and trainee CNC machinists, deck electricians, insulators, marine painters, outside machinists, pipefitters, riggers, sheet metal workers, shipfitters and welders. - $1,000 sign-on bonus - Earn $21+ per hour/weekly paychecks - Full benefits package - On-site training - Paid holidays and time off - 401k company match - Employee discounts *Candidates should apply online in advance of this event by searching “high school seniors” at BuildYourCareer.com #BuildYourCareer #NNSCareers #NewportNewsShipbuilding #Trades
