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Currents
A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding | Dec. 12 - 16, 2011
Pipe Shop Completes 50,000 Work Packages
Pipe Shop shipbuilders were recognized by
leadership on Dec. 7-8 for successful completion of
the 50,000th Pipe Shop work package for
Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). A total of 80,000 Pipe Shop
work packages are expected to be completed
for the ship prior to delivery to the U.S. Navy. In
celebration of the major accomplishment, Pipe Shop
shipbuilders were treated to a home-style breakfast.
The shop is producing pipe details with 35 percent
less labor than what was required for the last aircraft
carrier, George H. W. Bush (CVN 77).
“Gerald R. Ford earned a strong reputation for
teamwork during his long career in public service,”
said Kenton Meland, Pipe Shop Superintendent.
“It is a fitting tribute to his legacy that we enjoy such outstanding teamwork across many departments to
successfully complete pipe assemblies for the ship that will bear his name. I am extremely proud of all of our
employees who are helping us achieve record quality, schedule, and cost performance and being extremely
responsive to the ship construction team.”
VCS Shipbuilder Honored
Shipbuilder Syretta Brown (X31) was awarded the
Virginia-class submarine (VCS) Quality Craftsman of the
Month for 2011 by leadership on Nov. 28. Brown, a deck
electrician, was recognized for her outstanding terminal box
work on three complex Main Seawater Indication Components,
which are extremely compact and difficult to work. Brown
completed the work 22 percent under budget without any
discrepancies and ahead of schedule.
“We come here today to present Syretta Brown with a
plaque in honor of her great work,” said Chris Miner, VCS
Shipbuilder Earl Branch (X42) is served food at the Detail Pipe Shop
recognition breakfast on Dec. 7. Photo by Ricky Thompson
L to R: Jim Hughes, vice president, Submarines and Fleet
Support, Chris Miner, VCS program director, Syretta
Brown (X31), Mark Miller (X31), and Keith Martin (X82).
program director. “Ms. Brown’s work has received many unsolicited customer calls admiring her work, one
even saying, ‘If I had to pay someone to do a job, I would want her to do it.’ It is shipbuilders like Ms. Brown who
make it possible for Newport News Shipbuilding to build great ships.”
Remembering 125 Years of History
On Dec. 14, 1974, Miss Virginia Warner, daughter of Senator
John Warner, former secretary of the Navy, christened the
nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser Virginia (CGN 38).
On Dec. 16, 1907, the “Great White Fleet” left Hampton Roads
and began a cruise around the world.
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Currents | Dec. 12 - 16, 2011
Shipbuilder Steering the Way
On Nov. 29, shipbuilder Earl Baldwin (X42) was
recognized by Pipe Department leadership for his
continuous support and dedication to safety at Newport
News Shipbuilding. During the ceremony, Baldwin
was presented with a NNS logo jacket in honor of his
achievements over his 52-year tenure with the company.
“Thank you for your service and contributions,” said
Leonard Harper, trade director. “You have always been
aware of your surroundings and have taught others to
be aware of theirs and the importance of safety when
working in the yard. We want you to have this jacket as a
token of our appreciation.”
Shipbuilder Recognized by VCC
Pictured L to R: Mike Petters, president and CEO,
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Nancy P. Hill (E49) and
Sandra Richardson (N300). Photo by John Whalen
Planning Production Course Graduates Recognized
Career and Professional Development hosted a
graduation ceremony for Production Planning Course
graduates on Dec. 1 in Bldg. 520-6. The Production
Planning Course, taught through East Carolina University,
includes 72 hours of classroom study in four modules:
Master Planning and Scheduling, Material Requirements
Planning, Production Activity Control, and Inventory
Management. Since the course was first offered in 1998,
762 shipbuilders from more than 60 departments have
graduated.
Leonard Harper, trade director, presents Earl Baldwin (X42) with a
jacket. Photo by Ricky Thompson
Shipbuilder Nancy P. Hill (E49) received the 2011 Virginia
Chancellor Award for Workforce Development in Employer
Services. There was one winner per category for the
23 community colleges that comprise the Virginia Community
College (VCC) System. The Chancellor of the VCC presented
Hill with the award at an event on Dec. 8 recognizing
outstanding contributions to support the success of Virginia’s
workforce and community. Hill has taught as a Thomas Nelson
Community College (TNCC) adjunct instructor of Business for
the Newport News Shipbuilding Hourly Leadership Development
Program since 2006. In May of this year, Hill was also recognized
as TNCC’s winner of the award for the southeast region of the
state at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center.
Brian Fields, vice president, Supply Chain Management,
presented the certificates to the graduates. “Our
company’s success is closely related to how well we
plan our work and execute to that plan,” said Fields.
“Use the skills you learned in this course to create good
plans and trust what they tell you!” For more info on the
course, contact Marilyn Jones (O44) at 8-6528.
Front row L to R: Ayesha Shabazz (O55), Marilyn Jones (O44),
Rose Godwin (X10), Evelyn Chadwick (O68), Crystal Ewing (X71/
X11). Second row L to R: Brian Fields, vice president Supply Chain
Management, J. P. Paler (M53), Kendra Claiborne (X74), Gloria
Lassiter (X67), Katharine Ordway (E24), Cheryl Ogle (E24), “Sunny”
Harvat (E57), Michelle Johnson (X18), Samantha Goodman (X31).
Back row L to R: Trevor Skinner (E21), Stanley Gresham Sr. (X74),
Thomas Lockwood (X74), Aaren Johnson (X74), Lee Jenkins (X75),
Durrell Blanks (E26), J. A. Roberts (E58). Not pictured: Casi Wyatt
(O53). Photo by Chris Oxley
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Currents | Dec. 12 - 16, 2011
Accidents Reported
Dec. 2 - 8
Total Accidents
Total Delayed Reports
16 28
Shipbuilders are encouraged to report accidents as
promptly as possible. Visit the Yardnet O27 website for
info. View “Safety First” music video.
EIA Nominations Due Dec. 19
Nominations for the
Excellence in Action
(EIA) program are
being accepted
through Dec. 19 by
Divisional Red Team representatives. For more info, or to
obtain a copy of the nomination form, please visit the
EIA Yardnet website or contact Amanda Trussell (O09)
at 8-5841 or Yasmine Robinson (O09) at 0-2428.
Distribution of New Parking
Decals Ending
Distribution of new Aqua, Blue, Silver and Group
Rider parking decals is ending. By now, all waterfront
employees should have received new decals.
Beginning Jan. 9, old parking decals will no longer be
valid and recognized by Security. Any vehicle parked in
a Newport News Shipbuilding decal lot without a new
decal, will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense.
Employees with reserved spaces or who work in off-site
locations do not require decals. Shipbuilders who have
not received a new parking decal should contact
Ruth Nusz (O67) at 8-8282 or Ann Willis (O67) at 8-3094.
Employee Discount Program
The new Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Nationwide
Employee Discount site is now available! Shipbuilders
are now eligible for nearly 500 discounts! Visit the HII
Employee Discount Page at
www.huntingtoningalls.com/discounts/index.html for a
complete list of local discounts or go to
www.beneplace.com/hii and use Company ID “HII” for
the newly added nationwide discounts.
Facilities Shutdown Reminder
Shipbuilders are reminded to ensure that all unnecessary
electrical equipment, coffee pots, space heaters, fans,
appliances, computers and lighting are turned off and
unplugged prior to departing for shutdown on Dec. 22.
All doors and windows should also be closed. Building
heat should NOT be turned completely off to prevent
water pipes from freezing. Window air conditioning
units with heating capability should only be adjusted to
their minimum setting. Other window A/C units should
be turned completely off. Shipbuilders that must work
during the shutdown should turn off everything before
leaving work each day. If a building requires additional
heat, contact the Service Desk at 8-9888. For more info,
contact Ken Allmon (O46) at 8-8793.
Reminders:
Summer Internships Available
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Talent Acquisition is
now accepting applications for the summer internship
pipeline program. Internships are available for both
NNS and Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Corporate.
For more info, visit the Career’s website and search for
Requisition ID 11022609.
W-2 Name/Address Verification
Shipbuilders should review the accuracy of the name
and address on their pay stubs. W-2 forms will be mailed
to the address that appears on the check stub. First and
last names printed on the stub should appear exactly as
it does on the employee’s social security card. Address
changes may be submitted in the following ways: Form
NN 9-1 in person at the employment office (Bldg. 500),
online on the HR Yardnet website, fax to 688-1837 or
mail to HRIS Dept. O13 (Bldg. 500-2). To submit a name
change, contact the employment office at 380-4878
for instructions and required documentation. Changes
submitted by Jan. 3, will be reflected on the W-2.
Employees who claimed exempt for tax year 2011 and
wish to claim exempt for 2012 must submit a new W-4
card no later than Feb. 14. Due to high volume of W-4
changes beginning Jan. 1, changes will be processed
within 30 days of submission.
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12/10: AMSEC and Newport News Shipbuilding
employees will participate in a WHRO Membership Drive
from 7 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to
answer telephones, record contributions, and will be
shown on screen occasionally. To participate, or for more
info, contact Cecil King (AMSEC) at (757) 896-5467.
12/14: The Learning Technology Department (K75) will
host a webinar from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register for the
session. Info about how to connect to the webinar will be
emailed to registered participants. Feedback is needed
on topics shipbuilders would like to be addressed during
the session. To submit a topic, contact Rose M. Brodie
(K75) at 534-3382.
12/15: The Hampton Roads Chapter of SNAME will host a
presentation by Dudley Dix on “Yacht Design” at 6 p.m.
at the Al Fresco Restaurant in Newport News. For more
info, contact Julie Lane (X70) at 8-7622.
Datebook
“Seeking Leaders”
Currents | Dec. 12 - 16, 2011
12/20: “At the Helm” Toastmasters will meet at 4:45 p.m.
in the NetCenter (Classroom 105). Contact William Henry
(E22/NNE) at 0-4581 for info.
12/20: HealthWaves will host “The Holiday Survival Guide”
conference call from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. The call will
discuss ways to avoid holiday weight gain and strategies
to cope with unwanted stress associated with the holiday
season. The call in number is (866) 740-2200 and the
participant code is 539587. For additional info, visit the
HealthWaves Yardnet website or contact Michele Stewart
(O28) at 0-4578.
Reminders:
HealthWaves is offering a modified fitness class schedule
through the rest of this year. For more information on
classes, times and locations, visit the HealthWaves
Yardnet website.
Job Title Requisition Number Department Number Location
Foreman 11024005 M30 NNS
Mgr Engineering 2 11024138 E03 NNS
Foreman 11023677 M53 NNS
Mgr Contract Admin 2 11024540 O19 NNS
Mgr Product Training 1 11024647 E85 NNS
Employee Classifieds & Discounts
View and print this week’s Classifieds, at:
www.huntingtoningalls.com/nns/employees/classifieds
Do you frequent a business that doesn’t participate in HII’s
Employee Discounts program Ask them if they will! Simply
refer them to the Employee Discounts website
www.huntingtoningalls.com/discounts. The site includes
Employee Discount Guidelines and an Employee Discount
Vendor Application.
Want To Carpool or Ride the Bus
For a listing of employees offering carpools and/or van rides,
visit the “Ride Share” listing at:
www.yardnet/divisions/O29/rideshare.html.
Check out the Hampton Roads Transit website for bus
routes and schedules available to shipbuilders. For a list of
Peninsula Community Service Routes, go to
www.gohrt.com/services/bus/.
Reminder: 2012 Calendar in Yardlines
Shipbuilders should check
their mail for the December
edition of Yardlines. The
2011 final edition includes
a 2012 Newport News
Shipbuilding calendar.
Social Networking Safeguards
Don’t be an easy target for the malicious activity of
spammers, stalkers, and cyber spies. Safeguard your
personal info and Newport News Shipbuilding’s data when
using social networking sites by following the best practices
found on the Yardnet Information Security website.
Give Blood. Save a Life!
Visit the Red Cross Bloodmobile at 8 a.m. on Dec. 13 at
Bldg. 802 (NetCenter) or at 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 15 at
Bldg. 520. Call 8-7196 (NetCenter) or 8-9191 (Bldg. 520) for
an appointment.
What Conservation Means to Me
To reduce energy and water use
Tirece Swarn, X42
Currents is published every Monday for employees of
Newport News Shipbuilding.
The deadline for submissions is COB Wednesday for
publication the following week.
Editor:
Lauren Ward (O29)
Lauren.Ward@hii-nns.com
757-380-4622
Visit the O29 Yardnet website to submit a story.
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