Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII

In honor of #NationalInternDay, we would like to spotlight the great work recently accomplished by the Information Technology interns. The IT department interns supported Production Control during inventory of the pipe shop storeroom. This process involves tedious work inputting data and transactions in the Industrial & Financial Systems. With the interns' support, inventory was completed in an efficient and timely manner, allowing PC to focus on other critical tasks in the shipyard. Thank you to all our interns at Ingalls for making a difference!

The Ingalls-built amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) recently transited through the Strait of Gibraltar on June 26, 2024. Now on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) area of operations, LHD 1 is working alongside allied and partner maritime forces, focusing on promoting regional stability and demonstrating the strong maritime partnerships between the U.S. and our allies. We are proud to build these vessels that support our nation. Read more about USS Wasp https://lnkd.in/gZ_R8wTS

Check out this week's shipbuilder spotlight! With nearly three decades of shipbuilding experiences, Tonia Powell, started as a welder, and is now a principal systems engineer in the Engineering Research, Development & Process Technology department. Tonia’s work ethic and integrity resulted in a 100% customer acceptance rate and trust in her departmental leadership. The consensus is that she provides products with the highest quality and consistent details to support the requirements. “Quality is always at the forefront of every task that I’m responsible for,” said Tonia. “My efforts to ensure presence, deterrence and security of the open seas are able to be enforced by our service members. Thank you, Tonia, for truly exemplifying the mantra “Quality Matters.” https://lnkd.in/dCECKYis

Ingalls Shipbuilders are saving lives and making a difference here in our community. Through the Driven to Give campaign shipbuilders participated in blood donations, registration for bone marrow and organ donation, and participation in the American Cancer Society’s VOICES of Black Women program. Together these initiatives will have a lasting impact on the healthcare journeys of their families, friends and fellow shipbuilders. To learn more about Driven to Give visit: https://lnkd.in/g4D3R3SG

For 85 years, the world-class shipbuilders at Ingalls have designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers and cutters for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. In the newest episode of Inside Ingalls, Jack Norris, director, Government Affairs, reflected on how shipbuilders’ craftmanship is on display across the globe. "Ingalls Ships in Action stories really connect and reinforce the ‘Their Mission. Our Purpose.’ campaign,” said Jack. “Those stories are a great way to remind all of us how critically important the work we do is to stability around the world.” Read more ships in action stories here: https://lnkd.in/gy5zyffB

Coming from the food service industry, John Hamblin learned about customer service, patience and delivering a quality product in a timely manner. When it was time for a career change, it was fitting that the rigging foreman made the choice to apply at #IngallsShipbuilding. Through networking and his strong work ethic, John became a foreman and now takes pride in providing the safest work area possible for his crew. Read how John took his leadership qualities and integrated those skills into the shipyard https://lnkd.in/gaiZidfM

The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) moored pier side at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo’s (CFAS) Yokose Fuel Terminal recently for refueling operations. LHA 6, which was built at Ingalls, is the flagship of the America-class amphibious assault expeditionary strike group. The ship’s primary mission is to carry Marine expeditionary units into battle, putting them ashore with helicopters and V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, supported by F-35B Lightning II aircraft and helicopter gunships. We are proud to build these powerful ships that serve and protect our nation.

Today, Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII, had the honor of hosting Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Hon. Nickolas Guertin. While at Ingalls, Secretary Guertin received a first-hand look at the ships currently under construction and had the opportunity to tour guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) and amphibious assault ship Bougainville (LHA 8). We are proud to support our Navy in providing these platforms in support of global peace and prosperity! Read more about the visit in HII's newsroom: https://lnkd.in/egbyQEyh #Navy #Shipbuilding #BuildIt

We are excited to welcome nearly 50 bright minds from colleges and universities across the region to our team this summer. These college interns are working at various departments throughout the shipyard and are contributing to the important work we do with their enthusiasm and fresh perspectives. Earlier this month, we hosted an event so our interns could network with each other and leadership. It was inspiring to see the energy and ideas flowing as they connected, exchanged experiences and gained insights into our industry. These students represent the future of our industry, and we are committed to supporting their growth and development throughout their time with us.

HII’s #IngallsShipbuilding division recently hosted 23 Mississippi educators for a two-week Educator Externship program at the company’s shipyard in Pascagoula. The program provided educators with the opportunity to work alongside shipbuilders throughout the yard and gain insight into how each of them can assist Ingalls in developing the next generation of shipbuilders. Through investments in education and workforce development initiatives such as the Educator Externship program, Ingalls reaffirms its continued commitment to building both ships and careers across the Gulf Coast. We congratulate this year’s educator externship participants for completing the program and extend sincere gratitude to all our nation’s educators for their crucial role in shaping the minds and futures of our youth.