Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII

Congratulations to the crew of Virginia-class submarine USS Washington (#SSN787), which was recently awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. It is the Department of Defense’s highest unit award and recognizes military units for outstanding performance and heroism in action against enemy forces. Newport News Shipbuilding proudly delivered SSN 787 to the US Navy in 2017.

We’re grateful for our partnership with ODU WIN (Women's Initiative Network), which is focused on supporting women as they work to achieve career goals. A group of Newport News shipbuilders recently became the fifth cohort since February 2023 to attend an ODU WIN speaker series event.

I was saddened to hear Thelma Mothershed Wair, one of the ship’s sponsors for Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (#SSN800), passed away over the weekend. She was a member of the historic group known as the Little Rock Nine, the first African American students to attend all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, during desegregation. It was an honor to welcome Thelma and other members of the Little Rock Nine to Newport News Shipbuilding in 2022 to celebrate SSN 800’s keel laying.   As teenagers, Thelma and the other members of the Little Rock Nine helped change our nation’s history. She then dedicated her career to education – spending decades as a teacher and counselor. Her inspirational legacy lives on through all of us, and through SSN 800 and the generations of US Navy sailors who will serve on the submarine.   I hope you all will join me in sending heartfelt condolences to Thelma’s family and friends. I invite you to read more about her here: https://lnkd.in/eaVbVJBU 

If you’re looking for a real-world internship experience that offers competitive pay, look no further than Newport News Shipbuilding. We’re accepting applications for 2025 summer internships through Dec. 1. Take a look at this video to hear from Markius Thomas, who was an HII intern this year.   Learn more about NNS summer internships here: https://lnkd.in/eWFvBETe

Congratulations to Newport News shipbuilders Emmylou Mosley and Yakong Wong, who were recognized at this year’s SASE - Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers National Convention and STEM Career Fair. Emmylou was honored for her leadership of our Asian Shipbuilders Including All Nationalities (ASIAN) employee resource group. Yakong was honored with the Career (22+) Engineer Award. Please join me in thanking them both for their contributions to our work with the US Navy and within our shipyard community!

Happy 249th birthday to the US Navy! All of us at Newport News Shipbuilding are proud to partner with and support the mission of our Navy sailors as they defend freedom at home and abroad.

#ThrowbackThursday to Oct. 11, 1975, when Newport News Shipbuilding laid the keel for USS Carl Vinson (#CVN70) and christened USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (#CVN69) during a dual ceremony. About 8,000 people were on hand to watch the keel authentication for CVN 70 before witnessing CVN 69 Ship’s Sponsor Mamie Eisenhower – the widow of President Dwight D. Eisenhower – christen that aircraft carrier. Following the christening, CVN 69 was launched and moved to a pier for outfitting work. Take a look at these photos from that busy day 49 years ago.

We recently met with students in Montana who are majoring in construction trades, CNC machining, industrial welding and metal fabrication, and welding technology. Our team had a great time in Big Sky Country sharing information about Newport News Shipbuilding career opportunities at Gallatin College MSU, Helena College - The University of Montana and Montana Technological University. We are the sole builder of US Navy aircraft carriers and one of two builders of nuclear-powered submarines. We're hiring experienced CNC machinists, outside machinists, shipfitters and more. Explore career opportunities and apply today: https://lnkd.in/ez75bgSC #NewportNewsShipbuilding #NNSCareers #BuildYourCareer

Please join me in congratulating five Newport News shipbuilders who were recently honored during the 29th annual Women of Color STEM Conference! Lydia Boone, Christelle Jose and Jessica Payne were recognized as Technology Rising Stars. Janice Hunter was recognized as a Technology All Star, and Pamela Pierce was named a Top Woman in Finance. Thank you all for your contributions to our mission here at NNS!

What a great team! We are strengthening our collaboration and partnership with Old Dominion University. Today we marked the opening of the onsite NNS office located in the ODU Engineering Systems building on the university’s main campus. Learn more about this important synergy between academia and industry here: https://lnkd.in/e4_ygMNj