Currents - Newport News Shipbuilding

CurrentsA weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4, 2011USS California CommissionedUSS California (SSN 781) was commissioned on Oct. 29 in Norfolk. At theceremony, Matt Mulherin, president of Newport News Shipbuilding, said,“Today, our 20,000 shipbuilders are focused on continuing our legacyof building the most complex, highest-quality ships in the world. We arecontinuously looking for ways to improve upon the last vessel delivered.And the process for California was no different.”PRIDERUNSDEEPMulherin also spoke on behalf of shipbuilders in saying, “We are a proudpartnership with our teammates at General Dynamics Electric Boat, wecompleted California more than eight months ahead of schedule.”Newport News Shipbuildingproudly salutes the officers andcrew of USS California (SSN 781) onthe commissioning of our nation’snewest Virginia-class submarine.As Ship’s Sponsor Mrs. Donna Willardgives the age-old order to “man our shipand bring her to life,” our shipbuildersshare in the pride and patriotism of thisimportant day for the Navy.Congratulations to all on a job well done!This past weekend, Newport News Shipbuilding ran an ad in theVirginian-Pilot in support of the California Commissioning.www.huntingtoningalls.com/careersNNS Awarded Contract for Submarine Engineering WorkNewport News Shipbuilding (NNS) was awarded a cost-plus-fixed-free, level of effort contract option valued at$118.9 million from the U.S. Navy. The contract option is for work on Los Angeles-class, Seawolf-class, Virginiaclassand Ohio-class submarines, special mission submersible interfaces, submarine support facilities and relatedprograms. NNS is the prime contractor for the work, which will include engineering, design, configurationmanagement, integrated logistic support, database management and modernization support. Work isexpected to begin immediately and continue through September 2012.For more info, read the news release at www.globenewswire.com.U.S. Representatives Tour NNSNewport News Shipbuilding (NNS) hosted a shipyard tour for House ArmedServices Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.), U.S. Reps.J. Randy Forbes (R-Va.), Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Scott Rigell (R-Va.), andNavy leadership. The tour included a behind-the-scenes look at progress onGerald R. Ford and investment being made to accommodate the new twoper-yearVirginia-Class Submarine program. They also received a brief on therefueling complex and overhaul work being done on USS Theodore Roosevelt.“My job-our job-is to see that those put in harm’s way have everything theyneed to carry out their mission and return home safely,” McKeon said. “Weshould not back off one bit from supporting the things that they need, andthat starts with shipyards.”Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon speaksduring a media availability on Oct. 28.Remembering 125 Years of HistoryOn Oct. 31, 1981, Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) launched thesubmarine Norfolk (SSN-714).On Nov. 3, 1984, the keel was laid for NNS’ fifth Nimitz-class aircraftcarrier, the Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).1 Newport News Shipbuilding Employee Information Phone Line: 1-877-871-2058Photo by Ricky Thompson

Currents | Oct. 31 - Nov. 4, 201131 Accidents ReportedOct. 21 - Oct. 27Newport News shipbuilders reported 31 accidentsfrom Friday, Oct. 21 through Thursday, Oct. 27. Ofthe 31 accidents reported, 15 were delayed reports,meaning the accidents were not reported on the daythey occurred. Shipbuilders are encouraged to reportaccidents as promptly as possible. Visit the YardnetO27 website for info.Check Out New “Hot Shots”“Hot Shots” is a collection of photos taken each monthat Newport News Shipbuilding. Check out the newestedition now.Register for Night School!Winter 2012 Night School registration is currentlyunderway! Classes will be held Jan. 9 - March 17. Theapplication deadline is Nov. 18. For a list of courseofferings and registration info, please visit the YardnetNight School website, or contact the Nigh SchoolOffice at 8-8608.Steam Heat Start-Up UnderwayNewport News Shipbuilding (NNS) will turn on thesteam heating supply in buildings Nov. 12 - Nov. 18.This plan will be adjusted if significantly colder weatheris predicted. As a reminder, it is against NNS policy touse non-NNS authorized space heaters/fans in theshipyard. To request an authorized space heater/fan,submit a Facilities Service Request to Plant Engineering/Technical Services (O41). For special heating needs, callthe Facilities Service Desk at 8-9888. For other energy orutility related issues, contact Ken Allmon (O46) at 8-8793.NEW! Dale Carnegie CourseNewport News Shipbuilding has announced a neweducational opportunity in its employee developmentcurriculum: “The Dale Carnegie Course - EffectiveCommunications and Human Relations” will be offeredin Virginia Beach from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. onWednesdays starting Dec. 7. To enroll, contact Wade orLinda Powell at 490-1611. For more info, contact MarilynJones (O44) at 8-6528 or visit the O44 Yardnet website.Reminders:Are You Ready for the 5K?Newport News Shipbuilding will hostits fourth annual FUN 5K Run/Walk onNov. 5 at 8 a.m. Packet pickup willtake place on Friday, Nov. 4 in Bldg.520-6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. as well asSaturday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 7:45a.m. Shipbuilders can also registeron race day for $20 beginning at 7 a.m. For more info,contact Brady Goggin (O28) at 0-7646 or visit theYardnet HealthWaves website.NNS Photo Exhibit ExtendedThe “Always Good Ships” exhibit at The Mariners’Museum has been extended through Jan. 8. The exhibitshowcases the shipyard’s history through photos. Adiscount on annual memberships to the museum isavailable for shipbuilders and retirees.Take An Hour... for Wellness!Newport News Shipbuilding is continuing to offer theflu shot and a full health screening in November to allshipbuilders during the Take An Hour (TAH)... for WellnessProgram. To get a jump start, complete your Live WellProfile now! This is your FREE pass into the program! Aschedule of times and locations for TAH is located onthe HealthWaves Yardnet website. To schedule anappointment using the online system, click here.Note: Login is hii, password is healthy.IEEE’s 50th Anniversary BanquetThe Hampton Roads Section of the Institute ofElectrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will host its50th anniversary banquet on Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. at theCatering Company at Point Plaza Suites in NewportNews. The keynote speaker will be Doug Stitzel, vicepresident of Energy Programs. Shipbuilders interestedin attending must RSVP from a home computer athttp://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/meeting_view/list_meeting/8113. Special deals are available for those whoregister before Nov. 1. For more info, contactJennifer Ammentorp (E43) at 0-4079 or Mike Cooper(E43) at 8-1503.3 Newport News Shipbuilding Employee Information Phone Line: 1-877-871-2058