Naval Reactors

More than 40 years ago, Howard Riggert, a retired contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, went underway aboard the first boat of a new class of ballistic missile submarines, during the boat’s sea trials in 1981. Fast-forward to earlier this month and he was once again invited aboard the submarine he helped create. “My fondest memory working as part of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program has been my participation in what has become the pride of the Navy, and, representing my home state, the Ohio class of submarines,” said Riggert. #peoplegetthingsdone | #technicalexcellence | #integrityalways | #teamnavalreactors Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eJejg5Jg

#peoplegetthingsdone Aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Commanding Officer Capt. Tim Waits thanks and commends Reactor Department for their hard work and dedication to #technicalexcellence. #nuclearfleet | #harnesstheatom | #unmatchedpropulsion

Underway with the #nuclearfleet ⚓ The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) participates in the NATO-led maritime vigilance activity Neptune Strike, highlighting the strike group's commitment to supporting NATO operations and collective defense of the Alliance. Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations supporting U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. #unmatchedpropulsion | #harnesstheatom | #challengewhatispossible 

Originally hailing from the small town of Clinton, Kentucky, the Naval Reactors Representative in Guam recently celebrated a remarkable milestone—30 years of dedicated service to his country, culminating in his promotion to the rank of Commander in the US Navy. "Naval Reactors is simply the most extraordinary organization in the Navy," said Cmdr. Michael "Mike" G. Reilly, Jr., pride radiating from him. "To think we've overseen dozens of reactor plants without incident for over 75 years is remarkable. I'm proud to play a small part in that legacy." #peoplegetthingsdone | #technicalexcellence | #challengewhatispossible Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-q_x9Yd

#peoplegetthingsdone Recently, Director, Naval Reactors Adm. Bill Houston visited the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), touring the ship and meeting with Reactor Department. John C. Stennis is at Newport News Shipbuilding conducting Refueling and Complex Overhaul to prepare the ship for the second half of its 50-year service life. #maintenancematters | #nuclearfleet | #unmatchedpropulsion

With USS George Washington (CVN 73)'s departure from the San Diego area Oct. 8, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier has once again assumed the role of the US Navy’s only forward-deployed carrier. “George Washington departed San Diego to begin the final phase of its redeployment to Japan, where it will once again serve as the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier,” said Rear Adm. Greg Newkirk, commander of Carrier Strike Group 5. “It will take up station alongside the always-ready forces postured in the area of responsibility. George Washington, with all its capabilities, represents America's commitment to stability in the region where it will sail and fly with our partner navies as we strive to move from interoperability to true interchangeability.” #challengewhatispossible | #unmatchedpropulsion | #alliesandpartners Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eayHa9r9

DOE Office of Environmental Management decontamination and demolition crews are using innovative technologies and techniques to safely and efficiently demolish two defueled naval nuclear propulsion plant prototypes at the Naval Reactors Facility at the Idaho National Laboratory Site. #stewardship | #challengewhatispossible Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZQwpYc4

Director, Naval Reactors Adm. Bill Houston recently visited his alma mater, the University of Notre Dame. While there, he had the opportunity to speak with current students and members of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps about the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and the #nuclearfleet. #technicalexcellence | #peoplegetthingsdone | #challengewhatispossible

Demonstrating another significant milestone for the #AUKUS trilateral security partnership, 12 Royal Australian Navy uniformed personnel, including the first seven enlisted sailors, graduated from the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear Power School at Joint Base Charleston-Naval Weapons Station last week. “I have been nothing but impressed by the quality of Australian sailors and officers in our training pipeline and serving aboard our nuclear-powered submarine." - Adm. Bill Houston, director, Naval Reactors #peoplegetthingsdone | #technicalexcellence Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ev7ndhEb

#peoplegetthingsdone Director, Naval Reactors Adm. Bill Houston recently had the opportunity to visit the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) at Newport News Shipbuilding. While aboard, he toured the ship and met with Reactor Department. #nuclearfleet | #harnesstheatom