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CVN 78 Installation Team On Fast Track
The Apprentice School Celebrates 92 Years
Yardlines
Photo by Chris Oxley
California Delivered Early
A Publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
August 2011
SHIPBUILDERS DELIVER
CALIFORNIA
EARLY
For shipbuilders Troy Williams, Zack Bieber and Rob
Robertson, one of the proudest moments in shipbuilding
is learning a submarine they built returned from sea trials
with a broom on its mast symbolizing a “clean sweep.” On
July 2, the three shipbuilders and their fellow co-workers
were full of pride upon hearing that California (SSN 781)
returned to Newport News Shipbuilding after completing
the first of several builder’s sea trials.
Robertson, a member of the Sheet Metal Dept., installed
and finished the ship’s galleys, captain’s state room,
sleeping and storage areas, ventilation and furniture
installation. “When you hear the news of a clean sweep,
your chest swells with pride,” he said. “We know we are
getting closer and closer to finishing our work.”
During sea trials, all systems, components and
compartments are tested. The trials also include highspeed runs while on the surface and submerged, and
a demonstration of many of the submarine’s other
capabilities. The successful sea trials cleared the way for
the nation’s newest and most advanced nuclear-powered
submarine to be delivered on Aug. 7 to the Navy.
When it comes to assessing the shipyard’s progress on
the final outfitting and delivery of its newest Virginia-class
submarine, the numbers speak for themselves.
five months faster than the shipyard’s early delivery of
USS New Mexico.”
Vincent can add to the tally that Newport News, to date,
improved by more than a half million man-hours on
California during the pressure hull complete to delivery
phase of construction. Plus, accomplishing all the work
that happens between the completion of the sub’s
pressure hull and its delivery was done more efficiently
with fewer shipbuilders, Vincent said. “We put in a lot of long hours to get California completed,”
said Williams, a member of the machinery installation
team who helped build that vertical launch, retractable
bow planes, sail and various other ship spaces. “We have
a high caliber of people dedicated to the program on our
team; the teamwork and camaraderie is terrific.”
Bieber, a pipefitter who worked on the plumbing and
potable water systems, added, “When we are in the final
stages of finishing a ship, we’re all in it together – salary
and hourly workers. Everyone pitches in and you don’t
have to ask for help.”
“What we do is a beautiful thing,” Robertson said. “We
are world-class shipbuilders. We build ships with our
hands and it gives you a great sense of pride. With every
ship, we get better and faster.”
“California was delivered to the Navy more than eight
and a half months early to the contract date,” said Dave
Vincent, SSN 781 ship program manager. “That’s nearly
California Facts
Eighth Virginia-class submarine
Construction began Feb. 15, 2006
Keel laid May 1, 2009
Christened Nov. 6, 2010
Launched Nov. 13, 2010
Commissioning scheduled Oct. 29, 2011
Photo by Chris Oxley
CVN 78
INSTALLATION
TEAM
ON THE FAST TRACK
A few years before George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) was
delivered, Kenny Crocker and members of his team
started working on the fitter work plans for Gerald R. Ford
(CVN 78). A mock-up demonstration at the shipyard of a
heavy-duty router tool used to cut grooves in materials
and special software provided a solution that would
change their thinking and plans.
Crocker, now general foreman for the CVN 78 team
installing protective material around the propulsion
bulkheads, said, “When we saw what that router could do,
we knew this was the type of tool we needed. I worked on
all 10 Nimitz-class ships and I knew there was a better way
of building the aircraft carrier propulsion bulkheads, but
I never imagined we would yield the great results we’re
getting today.”
Prior to Ford, construction materials for the propulsion
bulkheads were always loaded onto the ship, measured
and cut by hand and then installed. Today, scanners
quickly collect the measurements for the fitted bulkhead
material and the data is loaded into the router’s computer
program. “The new router can cut a stack of material in a
matter of hours,” Crocker said. “We finished in a half day
the same job that would have taken 40-man hours on the
Nimitz-class carriers.”
As a result of new engineering designs, streamlined
processes and teaming, the time it takes to install the
CVN 78 propulsion bulkhead materials has been greatly
reduced. “Twenty-four dedicated crew members and
two supervisors working two shifts finished in five days
what previously took four to six months to complete on
the Nimitz-class carriers,” Crocker said. “We brought
the trades into the concept phase early and we have
effectively teamed with the Engineering, Dimensional
Control, Quality Inspection and Welding departments to
streamline our processes.”
Lead mechanics Henry Lawrence (left) and Cleveland Swain review CVN 78
construction plans. Photo by Chris Oxley
Lead mechanics and experienced installers Henry
Lawrence and Cleveland Swain are more than pleased
with the new processes and changes. They both worked
on Nimitz-class ships and now they are building Ford.
“We did a lot of up-front checking before we would take
stuff down to the ships,” Swain said. “We didn’t want to
take things onboard if we weren’t sure it was going to fit
because that just slowed down the process.”
On Nimitz, shipbuilders had to set up work areas near the
ship to store stacks of raw material. “The pre-fabricated
materials are taken from the shop and loaded by crane
onto the ship ready for the crews to install,” Crocker said.
Another process that is less time consuming is quality
inspection. The installation teams are now trained and
certified to do self-inspections after the propulsion
bulkhead materials have been installed. “On Nimitz, after
every layer of material was installed, we had to stop work
until a member of the Quality Inspection team signed off
on the job,” recalled Lawrence.
“With the new procedures, we can lay the material two
to three times faster and a lot easier than we did on the
Nimitz,” he added.
Swain agreed. “We are moving so fast, there are times
when we are ready and waiting for some of the other
trades to finish their work so we can move on to the next
area. We haven’t had any quality issues, we’re working
safer and we are never holding anyone else up. I only wish
we had these new procedures in place 20 years earlier.”
Photo by John Whalen
ALBANY
BACK AT SEA
On July 29, Newport News Shipbuilding
successfully redelivered the Los Angeles-class
submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) to the U.S.
Navy one day ahead of schedule and on budget.
The ship began its Docking Continuous
Maintenance Availability March 15 at the
shipyard. The work included upgrades to the
submarine’s sonar, navigation, communication,
combat and weapons systems and maintenance
work on the propulsion, weapons, sonar,
auxiliary and habitability systems.
Welders are tough. Chris Womack and LeAnn Rose are
among the more than 400 shipbuilders welding bulkhead
joints for the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Working
in teams of five to six shipbuilders at a time, CVN 78 welders
endure extremely hot conditions to get the job done.
To weld the joints correctly, the weld material must maintain
a high temperature that heats up the surrounding work areas.
Combine that with wearing long-sleeved clothing, long
pants, gloves and a weld shield for safety; it makes for
an intense environment.
heat, Womack and his fellow welders drink plenty of fluids
and cool down with fans.
“After a while the heat does take its toll; it tires me
out,” said Chris Womack. “But it’s all in a day’s work.”
When asked what it’s like to work in such extreme
conditions, apprentice welder LeAnn Rose commented,
“I absolutely love it. Welding is almost like art. I’d weld 12
hours a day if they would let me.”
Welders work in all weather conditions, hot or cold, but
the summer heat can be especially taxing. To beat the
Welder Chris Womack aboard the Gerald R. Ford on July 26. Photo by Chris Oxley
“This maintenance availability was very
successfully accomplished because of the
teamwork and talent of the craftsmen and
craftswomen of Newport News Shipbuilding,
our Navy partners, and the ship’s officers and
crew,” said Becky Stewart, vice president for
submarine programs. “USS Albany is ready to
go back to sea and perform her missions. We
look forward to continuing to support the Navy
in the maintenance and repair of submarines
here and abroad.”
USS Albany was the 18th Los Angeles-class
submarine built by NNS. The ship’s keel was
laid April 22, 1985, and Albany was launched on
June 13, 1987. It was commissioned into service
April 7, 1990.
IN THEIR OWN
On LABOR DAY, Newport News Shipbuilding and the
nation will honor workers whose sweat and hard work build
and maintain the heart of the United States. Shipbuilders
share what Labor Day means to them.
“Labor Day defines a shipbuilder. It’s a national holiday for
those who work hard for the strength and well-being of our
country – that is a Newport News Shipbuilder. The holiday
reminds us to think about the importance of quality in our
jobs and the importance Newport News shipbuilders have to
our country and our freedom.”
John Plevelich, Propulsion Plant Integration Control Engineer
“It is a day to show appreciation for all the hard work and
dedication shipbuilders put into building the most advanced
warships in the world and helping keep America safe.”
Kevin Byrum, Shipfitter
“As shipbuilders, we contribute to the strength, prosperity
and well-being of our country by building the most powerful
warships for the greatest Navy in the world. There’s no
greater feeling of pride for all the hard work put into building
one of these great vessels than watching it go down the river
on its own power.”
Muriel Aiken, Production Manager, CVN 78 Construction
“We should recognize and show our appreciation to our
shipbuilders because through their hard work, dedication
and passion, they have all contributed to the continuous
improvement and success of Newport News Shipbuilding.”
Bo Davis, Pipefitter
Photo by John Whalen
Beating the
HEAT
On June 30, Annette Parham was greeted with
refreshments handed out by volunteers from
the CVN 71 Refueling and Complex Overhaul
(ROCH) program along with staff members from
HealthWaves, Newport News Shipbuilding’s
wellness provider. Parham and her fellow
shipbuilders were given a bottle of water, a
sweatband and an apple to help beat the heat
and reduce the number of heat-related injuries.
Brochures with hot weather safety tips and
pocket-size water bottles were also handed out
to shipbuilders as they arrived at Pier 3 to begin
their shift.
Pattern maker Kenny Hill shapes the hawse pipe pattern for the
aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Photo by Ricky Thompson
THE
HEYDAY
OF Passenger
Ships
You are cordially invited
to the photo exhibition
This feature is part of a series of articles
celebrating Newport News Shipbuilding’s 125th
anniversary.
In 1902, the shipyard set sail the liners Korea and
Siberia, built for Pacific Mail. At more than 570
feet long, they were the largest liners of their day.
Newport News Shipbuilding’s history is filled
with lore surrounding its Navy ships. But over the
course of a half century, the yard launched more
than 60 passenger liners, built for pleasure — not
for war. And many would earn a place in history
right next to their military counterparts.
The yard launched the 600-foot California in 1927
and it’s slightly longer sister ships, Virginia and
Pennsylvania, set sail a year later. All garnered
high marks for their supremely smooth sailing.
The shipyard’s first liner, Le Grande Duchesse,
suffered costly setbacks during construction, but
the lessons learned would serve its successors
well from that point forward.
The Morro Castle also incurred the spotlight, but
for more mysterious reasons. The ship’s fiery
demise and death of its captain the night before
the blaze left rumors of a disgruntled crew and
possible arson.
In 1937, the shipyard received a contract for its
biggest passenger ship to date, America. The
ship was called to service during the war, serving
as the troop transport West Point. The yard later
refurbished the ship, bringing America back to its
passenger ship glory. The shipyard built seven
passenger ships for the American President Lines
in the early 1940s and all would be called to the
war effort as well.
Now – October 31
The Mariners’ Museum
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
Ten years passed before the next liner was
built, but it was worth the wait. The keel for
United States was laid in 1950. The ship was
actually designed as a naval vessel with some
funding provided by the Defense Department.
Its maximum speed of 42 knots was a highlyguarded secret until it was de-classified in 1968.
But, most already knew the ship was the fastest
in the world. It had set speed records for crossing
the Atlantic. After United States, only two more liners were
built at the yard, the Santa Rosa and Santa Paula,
both launched in 1958. The luxury of sailing
across the ocean in grandly-outfitted ships was
replaced by the luxury of saving time. Planes
could carry their passengers at much greater
speeds. But the legacy of the passenger liner lives
on, in history books, in the memories of all who
sailed them, and in the hearts of the Newport
News shipbuilders who crafted them. Free admission for current and retired employees
and their immediate family members on Sept. 11
and Oct. 22. Show NNS ID badge or retiree pension
check stub for entry.
For more information, visit
www.marinersmuseum.org/nns125
Newport News Shipbuilding launched the ocean liner Santa Paula
in 1958. Archive photo by B. J. Nixon
Photo by Ricky Thompson
Photo by Chris Oxley
the
APPRENTICE SCHOOL
turns 92
On the eve of its 92nd anniversary,
The Apprentice School received
an endorsement from the city of
Newport News for its plans to build
a new educational campus. At its
quarterly business meeting on June
30, The Apprentice School faculty and
staff celebrated the anniversary with
a cake-cutting ceremony. Discussions
about the future new school added
even more excitement to the
festivities. Six faculty and staff members, who
are also master shipbuilders, had the
honor of cutting the celebratory cake.
On hand were: Edwin Dise, Henry
Harris, Judy Hester, Ronald Liles,
Charlie Smith and Frank Stutts.
Everett Jordan, director of The
Apprentice School, recognized the
master shipbuilders and reflected on
their contributions to the success and
legacy of the company and school.
The anniversary celebration was an
opportunity to highlight the growth
and achievements The Apprentice
School has made in its 92 years.
Since 1919, the school has grown
from three instructors and 126
apprentices to more than 100 faculty
and 750 apprentices. Today, 42
percent of production management
personnel are Apprentice School
graduates and 22 percent of
professional, managerial and
technical personnel are Apprentice
School graduates.
The school has always stayed true
to its roots as being a traditional
trade school. But, as it has evolved
through the years, a modern college
curriculum aimed at challenging a
higher degree of learning has been
added. “University college credit is a
big growth area for The Apprentice
School,” said Ronald Liles, master
shipbuilder and lead craft Instructor.
“Leadership development, in and out
of the classroom, is also an important
focus for the school.”
To accommodate the school’s
growth and future plans, a new
80,000-square-foot school is planned
and approved. Jordan says the new
development will give apprentices
the ability to consolidate classes
under one roof with a state-of-theart facility, which will further help
students master their trade.
Charlie Smith, master shipbuilder
and Machine Shop apprentice craft
instructor, is looking forward to
further growth and change at the
school. “A new facility is definitely
exciting. It’s time for something new
and improved to accommodate our
growth,” he said.
A four-block area in downtown
Newport News, located between 31st
and 34th streets and Washington
and West avenues, will be
transformed into a six-acre campus
for the shipyard’s apprentices. The
groundbreaking is expected to begin
in fall 2011, with plans for completion
in 2013.
History Maker:
Vincent Sinclair
Vincent Sinclair was only 18 when
he came to work at the shipyard
more than half a century ago. His
father told him it was time to get a
“real job” and go to work. So at the
advice of a friend, he applied at the
shipyard. “From there I never looked
back,” Sinclair said.
In fact, he’s spent the last 50 years
looking forward. “When I came to
the shipyard, I came to work. And
I came with a positive attitude,”
he said. “If you’ve got a positive
attitude, you can do a good job.”
Illustration of the six-acre educational
campus planned for shipyard apprentices.
So with a no-nonsense approach,
Sinclair set about building a career.
He started in the Maintenance Dept.,
but eventually decided he wanted to
try his hand at welding.
After attending welding school,
Sinclair worked as a welder for more
than 30 years. He worked “just about
everywhere in here,” he said, and on
just about every kind of ship.
He eventually worked as a supervisor
and instructor in the welding school,
enjoying the opportunity to get to
know the people he was helping.
“You can do more for people if you
know them, and really get them to
know you.”
Sinclair also worked on one of the
shipyard’s first safety task teams and
played a part in reducing accidents.
And in between he raised three kids,
part of that time as a single parent
after his wife passed away.
Today, the now grandfather of three
works in the Maintenance Dept.
“They think I’m pretty good. And I
am,” he said. “They can ask me to
do anything. I’m like an ever-ready
battery.”
Retirement is not on his plate right
now, however. “When I decide I’ve
had enough, I’ll let my supervisor
know and I’ll leave. But I have no
plans for that now.”
Sinclair, who walked in the gates
as a young man, grew up at the
shipyard. And after 54 years, Sinclair
is proud of what he’s achieved. “To
accomplish something, you have to
work at it for a while,” he said.
Long Service
Long Service
MASTER SHIPBUILDERS
JULY
JULY
50 YEARS
Mack E. Hill X71
Carthone E. Mitchell X36
Eddie J. Owens X71
H.L. Applewhite
40 years
Bill Carney
40 years
Bobby Autry
40 years
Jim Cash
40 years
William Bazemore Jr.
40 years
Ron Chapman
45 years
C.B. Brown
40 years
Ron Chisholm
40 years
Nathaniel Brown
40 years
Jim Cofer
45 years
Rayford Butler
40 years
Rip Collins
40 years
Frank Dancy
40 years
Charley Dickens
45 years
Bill Flowers
40 years
Donnie Fulford
40 years
Karl Gayles
40 years
Bob Greer Jr.
40 years
C.K. Hudgins
40 years
Allen Jackson
40 years
Mike Jarrell
40 years
Dave Joyner Jr.
40 years
Gary Livingston
40 years
David Nicholas
40 years
Joe Owens
50 years
Edward G. Robinson
40 years
Charles Shine
40 years
J.W. Smith Jr.
45 years
Junior Smith
40 years
Art Stephenson Jr.
45 years
45 YEARS
George Booker O46
Ronald L. Chapman X72
James M. Cofer M53
Charley J. Dickens X31
Milton R. Holloway X42
John W. Smith Jr. X88
Art Stephenson Jr. E25
40 YEARS
Larry A. Anthony O46
H. L. Applewhite Jr. X32
Howard E. Askew X71
Bobby R. Autry E83
William H. Bazemore Jr. X67
Eddie Bonds X11
Gene E. Bowers X42
Osen F. Bowser X11
Carl S. Brown O53
Nathaniel L. Brown X36
Rayford E. Butler X67
Ellen S. Campbell O19
William M. Carney E83
James E. Cash X10
Ronald L. Chisholm T53
Raymond D. Collins M30
Harry W. Compton Jr. O31
Frank Dancy O38
Larry D. Evans X42
William B. Flowers O25
Donald L. Fulford X88
Karl A. Gayles X71
Robert W. Greer Jr. X89
Randy L. Harris O53
Clifton M. Henderson X11
Charles K. Hudgins X71
Allen O. Jackson O48
Burleon M. Jarrell O43
Herley Jones X36
David R. Joyner Jr. X42
Philip G. Lawrence A572
Gary E. Livingston O31
Malcolm F. Mann O38
Willie C. Marlins III M53
David L. Nicholas M30
Eddie C. Payne X43
Edward G. Robinson X43
Charles W. Shine X42
Otis M. Silver O53
Ronnie L. Smith O53
William C. Smith Jr. O58
Samuel T. Stanley X18
Eric L. Stevens O40
Wendell S. Sturdivant X42
James B. Swall M53
Marvin E. Taylor X82
Judy C. Uzzle E83
Paul B. Watson X11
Stanley K. Wood X15
Robert L. Wyckoff Jr. X18
35 YEARS
Earl S. Baker X31
Jeffrey A. Baker X31
Timothy D. Bordeaux X82
Kenneth L. Briley Jr. X74
Robert E. Brown Jr. O39
James C. Bush X36
Barbara W. Cherry O53
Gregory U. Darden X36
Michael C. Day X54
Stanley B. Deloatch X36
Dallas J. Dempsey Jr. X18
Curtis L. Eley X36
Charles W. Gilliam X36
Alton H. Glass O43
David W. Hassell X32
Glenn D. Hollifield Jr. X43
William I. Hopkins O46
Willie C. Jennings Jr. X84
Renee H. Jones X36
Lattie L. Jones III X89
Linwood Joyner X84
Wesley J. Lane O37
Norman E. Lewis X18
Robert P. Macklin O98
Phillip R. Massengill X73
Michael F. McCarthy X18
Vernon H. Mt.Castle O43
Russell L. Murphy X88
Roy E. Neal Jr. X36
Michael L. Ownbey X71
Mark S. Paine X18
William L. Rascoe O48
Morgan P. Roane Jr. O46
Ronnie C. Smith X36
Donald L. Sutton X36
Hiram J. Taylor III X32
Mark W. Tellefsen X85
Russell B. Thomas O98
Carlton L. Threat X18
Ronell Urquhart X82
Ronald E. Watford X36
Sandra K. Wooldridge X88
30 YEARS
Robert W. Anderson E85
Harold L. Bowers Jr. O67
John K. Bristow Jr. X42
Phillip C. Caudill O68
Paul A. Devlin E64
Franklin M. Dillard X73
Clifton D. Edwards X71
Lee F. Fischer E86
Thomas J. Fischer E85
Geno R. Godwin E71
Joseph S. Gurganus Jr. X87
Ronald C. Hand T54
Nathaniel Harrison E17
Donald L. Heberling Jr. E03
John I. Hudson K05
James F. Hughes K70
Ronald A. Hughes X87
Dennis L. Leverett E79
Gordon F. Lipscomb X71
David M. Lynch X88
Timothy W. Manning X82
Nathaniel Matthews Jr. X58
Douglas B. McPherson X72
Christian A. Moller X75
Teresa A. Mullins O14
Anthony P. Nudge E25
John E. Ord T52
Gary W. Page X58
John S. Pressley X71
Kim W. Price E26
Cheryl L. Ring E72
Alfred E. Scherrer III O43
Allen K. Shelton X10
Karl M. Shulenburg E84
Robert B. Smyth E10
Boyd C. Soles Jr. E85
Samuel A. Tilghman O14
Ronald G. Tillman X71
Brian M. Webber E60
Donald P. Whiteway O41
Virginia J. Woodward E22
25 YEARS
James S. Florey E58
Charles R. Forrester O19
Rodney L. Gilchrist X71
Robert C. Lewis Jr. E62
Arthur B. Reviea X73
Michael L. Simmons X10
Carla S. Vaughan E56
Charles E. Wright IV E51
20 YEARS
Christopher Alexander M53
Thomas A. Bean X36
Antonio W. Bogue E25
Larry B. Charity X11
Robert E. Clark X18
Johnifer Cox E63
Derrick M. Daughtry X36
Steve J. Eason X11
Howard E. Henderson X36
Lucas E. Hicks III X88
Edward M. Jones Jr. X36
Robert L. Leary X82
Tammy D. Meyer O68
Lester E. Parker X33
James L. Peterson X11
John A. Poslik E85
Roy E. Shaw E26
Tony Spence E45
Charles W. Vassar Jr. X75
Dennard R. Ward Jr. O19
Trace West X89
Brett J. Whitley X33
James W. Whitley X54
Brian D. Williams O26
Retirements
JUNE
James F. Acree X58
Percell I. Adams X11
James C. Barber X11
Lloyd T. Bass A572
James W. Braxton X11
Phillip E. Brewer X42
Edward O. Brooks X31
Mark S. Cullins X15
Dennis E. Daggs X18
Michael R. Davis O61
Leroy H. Davis Jr. X82
Franklin D. Edwards O53
Larry H. Eicher O38
Ardell C. Everett X18
Queen E. Everette O46
Steven D. Flanagan O46
Dave E. Gwaltney O39
Joseph A. Harris X33
William H. Harris O22
Lenious Hawkins Jr. X33
Linda B. Holliman O46
William M. Howell A572
George C. Hundley O43
Ricky D. Joyce X42
Frances R. Joyce O53
Ted H. Kartage E74
James P. Long O43
Wyndham E. McPherson X32
Earnest N. Minggia A572
John E. Munn X67
William H. Newby A572
Shirley F. Norris O53
James R. Peaks X11
Keith D. Salley X33
George T. Swinson X32
Sam Sykes A572
Russell L. Warren X33
William A. White X15
Ronald E. Williams O43
McKinley U. Wilson X42
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August 2011
Kings Dominion Fun is
Right Around the Corner
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) and Northrop
Grumman Electronic Systems (NGES) will share an
exclusive day of fun on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Kings
Dominion park. All NNS and NGES employees, Bayport
Credit Union members, along with family and friends are
invited to attend.
Tickets, now on sale, may be purchased at any Bayport
Credit Union location for $21.50 or at eTickets online for
$24.00. For eTickets, go to www.KingsDominion.com,
click on “tickets,” then “corporate partner” and enter
company ID NNSB.
Only special Sept. 17 tickets are valid for this event. No
other tickets or season passes will be accepted. The park
will open at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. The WaterWorks
park will be closed and parking is free.
A limited number of tickets are available, so purchase
early before they sell out!
In celebration of
the shipyard’s 125th
anniversary, Newport
News Shipbuilding is
expanding its annual
Trades Day event this
year into a “Family
Day” celebration for
all shipbuilders and
their families.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: In the parking lots at 41st and 42nd
streets and Washington Avenue as well as
behind Building 86.
WHAT: Employees will be treated to food
and beverages. There will be rides and other
activities for children as well as special shipyard
exhibits.
There will also be a football game at The
Apprentice School athletic field. The Builder
football team will face Gallaudet University
at 1 p.m.
Look for more details on huntingtoningalls.com/
nns/employees/familyday.html
There is no cost to attend this event. However,
the USS Theodore Roosevelt and Minnesota
crews may have items from their ships' stores
available for purchase.