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Ingalls Shipbuilding
Vol. 43, Number 24 June 20, 2013
NSC 4 Hamilton shaft
installation started
Call 1-877-871-2058 for storm info
And the winner is . . .
Work began this week installing the shafts that will one day
drive the fourth National Security Cutter Hamilton (WMSL 753).
“It takes a lot of coordination between crafts to make
shaft pulling a success,” Barry Crump, Machinery general
superintendent, NSC 4, said.
After outside machinists completed the boring process June 4,
carpenters built a ramp beneath the ship to facilitate shaft pulling.
Hand riggers and machinist use a hydraulic cable to slowly
pull each section of the shaft, three on the port side and three on
the starboard, into the ship to prevent damage to the carefully
machined interior and shafts.
“Our partnership with Rigging is crucial to our success,”
Machinery foreman Chris Howell said. “Rigging foreman
J.D. Hand and his team have done an outstanding job of keeping
everything safe and damage free.”
After each shaft is pulled, it must be coupled with the associated
gears, bearings and other shaft sections.
“Getting these first two shafts coupled takes several days,”
Crump said. “During this time, Paint department is completing
the coating inside the stern tube and Machine Shop personnel are
machining the waterborne bearings.”
The team installing the shafts includes seasoned shipbuilders as
well as newly trained machinists and riggers.
“We have a good group of young guys who are picking up on
things real quick and the older guys are sharing their knowledge
from previous shaft installations,” Howell said.
Outside machinists Jared Hughes, left, and Donald Ehlers prepare a section
of the main drive shaft for installation on NSC 4 Hamilton (WMSL 753).
Hurricane Season continues through Nov. 30 and all facilities are currently at Alert IV status. Ingalls shipbuilders are reminded to
call 1-877-871-2058 for updates on facilities and work schedules during emergencies. When prompted, press 2 for Ingalls Shipbuilding,
then press 1 for Pascagoula, 2 for Gulfport or 5 for Avondale.
The question and correct answer for the Ingalls History Trivia Contest published on June 13 is:
Question: Which of these is not one of Ingalls’ Leadership Behaviors
Answer: d) Communicate Forcefully and Often
Chosen by a random drawing from all correctly answered entries, the winner of this week’s prize is Sharon Davis, laborer.
Look in Centerline next week for another chance to test your knowledge and support USO Gulf Coast. All correct answers will be
entered in a grand prize drawing in August. Even if you didn’t win this week, you still have a chance to win the grand prize.
A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries

Back Savers
Ergonomic tables developed
through Process Excellence
The Industrial Products Division (IPD) Shop had a good problem.
“We hired a lot of new personnel in the IPD shop last year,” said Bill
Jones, superintendent, IPD. “By walking the shop floor, we noted that
we didn’t have enough tables for everyone.”
Because more tables were needed, some employees had to bend over
smaller items they were building.
“I’ve found that having the product above your waist keeps you
from hunching,” Jones said. “I didn’t want to risk these guys’ backs, so
I brought the issue up to my craft director at the time, Charlie Crump.
He explained that these were an ergonomic necessity.”
The need for the tables was brought up in a staff meeting and
relayed to Process Excellence.
“We initially secured funds for more ergonomic tables around
Thanksgiving,” said Ken Miller, hull value stream lead, Process
Excellence. “By the end of the year, the IPD shop had built the seven
tables they needed.”
Process Excellence took photos of the tables and sent them to other
shops. Those shop leaders saw a need in their areas, and 32 additional
tables were ordered.
“To save money, we built them using scrap material,” Michael
Hull welder Nicole Henderson uses an ergonomic table to support her
work in the IPD Shop where the table was developed.
Harvell, manufacturing analyst, Hull Process Improvement said.
“Workforce Training manager Carlos McGilvery saw building
them as an opportunity to train welders as well, so it was a win for
everyone.”
And craft personnel using the tables are thankful for the efforts.
“I’m glad that I have something I can work on so I don’t have to bend
over all day,” said Nicole Henderson, hull welder, IPD shop. “It’s nice
to know that our leaders are looking out for us and trying to make our
jobs safer and easier.”
When Disaster Strikes
HII establishes Red Cross disaster microsite
Earlier this month, after tornadoes devastated a town in Oklahoma,
naval architect Mike Toris volunteered with a national organization to
carry supplies up to the stricken area.
“I have a need to help people that I can’t explain,” said Toris.
“It’s just a part of who I am.”
Toris and four others with the national faith based non-profit
Christ in Action carried paper and Styrofoam products along
with $6,500 in monetary donations to the relief site.
Toris, who is also a volunteer firefighter at the Seven Hills Fire
and Rescue in Mobile County, said that he is always looking for
ways to help. In past years, he also helped after tornadoes struck
Leakesville, Miss., and northern Alabama.
A partnership between Huntington Ingalls Industries and the
American Red Cross will make donating or assisting with disasters
simpler for employees.
HII worked with the Red Cross to develop a microsite for employees
to make donations to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
The announcement was made in a recent company email blast by
Bill Ermatinger, corporate vice president and chief human resources
officer, HII.
“Rather than respond to each tragedy individually, we have
created a permanent site where you can donate directly to the
American Red Cross—24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365
days a year,” Ermatinger said.
The new site is http://american.redcross.org/
huntingtoningalls-emp.
For convenience, the link will also be listed on Homeport and
the Employees Home Page of the corporate website:
http://www.huntingtoningalls.com/employees/index.
Ingalls shipbuilders and all HII employees will also be reminded of
these links whenever a new disaster affects one of the communities
where HII employees live and work.
Toris
Winner Ethics Poster contestant wins $500
Jennifer Schilling, engineer, displays her winning Ethics Poster. She will receive $500 and her poster
will be used to promote Ethics Awareness. The month-long contest asked shipbuilders to design a
poster illustrating “Proper Time Charging in the Workplace.” The month of June is Ethics Awareness
month, and shipbuilders are reminded that the Ingalls OpenLine (1-877-631-0020) offers a toll-free
number for reporting violations of Huntington Ingalls’ Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.

Moving Forward
Bow section added to John P. Murtha
The 375-ton Grand Block 1371, a large bow section comprised
of eight units, was added to John P. Murtha (LPD 26) June 13.
Led by boat foreman Andrel Johnson, shipbuilders loaded and
secured all equipment into the ship’s laundry room before it
was sealed by the grand block. With 117 of 210 units landed,
Murtha is now more than 50 percent erected.
Are you serious about Safety
Challenge rewards shipbuilders who make things safer
One of the ways Ingalls can maintain its competitive edge as the
leader in the shipbuilding Industry is by making every effort to ensure
our fellow shipbuilders are safe.
Operations has devised an awards program supported by
Environmental Health and Safety to recognize employees who go
above and beyond to keep themselves and others safe.
“We are especially seeking input from the hardworking men and
women that physically work on the deck plate every day,” said Tonia
Powell, Operations project manager. “They are on the front line of
shipbuilding, as well as safety, and stand to benefit the most from a
safer working environment.”
The competition, called the “Operations Foremen Safety Challenge,”
will run from June 24 through Aug. 30.
During this period, shipbuilders are encouraged to be proactive in
identifying safety hazards or potential “near-miss” incidents, correct
them if possible, and most importantly document the incident.
If the incident cannot be immediately addressed, shipbuilders are
asked to follow the normal protocol and report the incident to their
foreman and/or an EH&S representative.
In order to compete in the contest, the incident must be documented
using the short 2013 Temporary Safety Hazard/Near Miss Form.
Forms will be available on the Operations homepage on the Intranet.
Employees can request them from their foreman or department
administrative aide or from Powell by emailing tonia.powell@hiiingalls.com
or by calling (228) 935-2123.
Forms may be turned in at any of the orange IDEAS suggestions
boxes located throughout the yard and in PC Central, craft department
administrative aides or Tonia Powell.
July 8 deadline for graduate photos
High school and college graduates in the Class of 2013 who are Ingalls Shipbuilding employees or the children or grandchildren of employees (active or
retired) can submit their photos for the Graduate edition of The Anchor. Return this form with a color photograph of the graduate (no inkjet prints) to: Ingalls
Communications Department, ATTN: Graduates, P.O. Box 149, Pascagoula, MS, 39568-0149, or M/S 1012-06. Photos may also be hand delivered to the
communications office in Admin 1 (Pascagoula) or the Rockhouse (Avondale). The deadline for all photos is 4 p.m. on Monday, July 8. Photos will not be
returned. Photos sent by e-mail must be 200 DPI or greater and must be accompanied by a completed and scanned copy of the form below and sent with the
subject “Graduate Photo” to IngallsCommunications@hii-ingalls.com.
Graduate name:
School name:
( ) Employee/ ( ) Retiree name:
Employee/Retiree Job Title:
Badge Number: Relationship to graduate: Work phone:
Home/Cell phone:

Safety Moment
Here are a few safety tips from EH&S.
• Ice can help you stay hydrated and cool.
• Adhere to good housekeeping and line control to eliminate
trip and slip hazards.
•Line control works best when lines and hoses are
routed overhead.
• Keep the facility clean by using trash containers located in
all production areas.
• Yellow tools are designed, pre-approved and fabricated for
production work activities. Never alter a yellow tool from
its original design.
• Avondale’s Wet Dock 3 has restricted vehicular access.
Please adhere to all posted signs. There is absolutely
no parking on the dock.
Optical services provided in shipyard
Prescription safety glasses may be ordered at the Avondale Safety Store. The
Avondale optician, Penny Hawkes, is at the Safety Store every other Thursday
starting June 27 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Avondale employees may call Hawkes at (504)
654-4552.
Summer savings a click away with Employee Discounts
Local and nationwide discounts can help get your summer into full swing.
Whatever your need, the Employee Discounts site can help you. Visit
http://www.huntingtoningalls.com/employees/discounts. Be sure to visit
HII’s nationwide discount program available through Beneplace at:
http://www.beneplace.com/hii. Do you have a testimonial on how the Employee
Discount Program has benefited you Send an email to discounts@hii-co.com
and share your experience.
June 20 – Dale Carnegie preview course today
Dale Carnegie Training will offer a free 90-minute complimentary preview
workshop Thursday, June 20, at 5:30 p.m. in Building 34 on Singing River Island.
Dale Carnegie Training introduces participants to strategies for human relations,
team building and leadership. Course participants are eligible for tuition
reimbursement with preapproval through the company’s Education Assistance
Program, which is accepting applications until June 30. Approved students can
start training at Singing River Island Building 34 starting Aug. 6. More about
Dale Carnegie is available at www.dalecarnegie.com. To reserve your seat at the
preview or request more information, email your name, department number and
phone number to EducationAssistance@hii-ingalls.com or call Rhonda Parker at
(228) 935-4713.
Hot Jobs
All open jobs may be viewed at: http://www.huntingtoningalls.com/careers/index.html.
Apply for any job compatible with your skill set. All employees applying online will be required to
create a new profile.
Pascagoula
Structural Welder
Shipfitter
Pipe Fitter
Pipe Welder
Inside/Outside
Machinist
Avondale
Pipe Fitter
June 30 – Deadline for Education Assistance applications
Preapproval applications for Ingalls Education Assistance (EA) will be accepted
through June 30. Shipbuilders approved for tuition reimbursement can receive up
to $7,500 per year. Another enrollment period will be offered Nov. 1-30. Signatures
from a manager, director and vice president on a completed Command Media form
SSF H8602 (undergraduate) or SSF H9390 (graduate) are required for preapproval.
Employees who have previously been approved for their current degree program
are not required to re-apply. For information or an emailed copy of the form, contact
EA administrator Rhonda Parker at educationassistance@hii-ingalls.com or call
(228) 935-4713.
June 30 – Dependent verification required
Employees with dependents under Huntington Ingalls’ group health plans
will be required to provide documents to verify dependent eligibility by June 30.
Employees should have received a separate mailing that contains material and
instructions on how to provide your verification documentation. If you fail to
submit your verification documentation, your dependent(s) will be dropped from
coverage. Unverified dependents will lose health coverage effective July 1 and
will be ineligible for COBRA. To learn more, visit http://hiibenefits.com or call the
Huntington Ingalls Benefits Center at 1-877-216-3222.
July 4 – Independence Day schedule
Ingalls Shipbuilding facilities in Pascagoula, Gulfport and Avondale will be
closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Employees will receive
eight hours holiday pay for July 4 only. Regular eight-hour shifts will be worked July
1, 2, 3 and 5. Management will inform employees in their specific area if a different
schedule from the above is to be worked. Represented employees are reminded of
the CBA work requirements for holiday pay eligibility.
July 15 – GED classes starting soon
Earning a General Education Development (GED) diploma can provide
opportunities for Ingalls shipbuilders who did not graduate from high school.
Classes for the Ingalls Employee GED Program start July 15. For details, call
program coordinator Marty Perkins at (228) 219-2470.
How to submit classified ads
Pascagoula Classified ads may be submitted online at http://ingalls.huntingtoningalls.com/employees/policy. Avondale ads must be submitted to Ed Winter at the Rockhouse or M/S
703-1-2. Ads are limited to three per person, per issue. Employees must include their name, badge number, and home phone number and a brief description of the item or service.
FURNITURE &APPLIANCES
SCOOTER – PERSONAL MOBILITY INVACARE LYNX L-3, 3-WHEEL ‘99 HARLEY FLH T ELC. GLIDE V-TW 88 EVO 203/CAM $7K OBO.
FOR SALE: CARTER MOBILE HOME, 14 X 60 FT., IN GOOD SHAPE,
WITH FURNITURE – DINING RM. SET, SOFA, ENT. CTR. & BR.
SCOOTER. $500 OBO. 504-428-1675.
225-964-1022.
KICKER 2400.1, SIX 12” PIONEER SPEAKERS (IN A BOX), CAR
SET, PLUS APPLIANCES – STOVE/OVEN, WATER HEATER, REF., MOTOR VEHICLES & SUPPLIES
STEREO EQUIP, $800, ORIG. $1500. CALL 251-288-9293.
WASHER/DRYER, 3 A/C WINDOW UNITS. LOCATED IN CIRCLE
WEST, BRIDGE CITY. ALL FOR $15,500. CALL 504-638-3718.
9-PC SOLID PINE BEDROOM SET $1000. 228-218-0003.
ANTIQUE PORCELAIN TABLE 4 CHR $600 985-785-0009.
CHINA CABINET & BUFFET $450. CALL 985-785-0009.
7-PC CASUAL DINING SET $600. CALL 985-785-0009.
FOR SALE: SIDE-LOADER WASHER & DRYER, GREAT SHAPE,
‘98 NISSAN FRONTIER PICK-UP TRUCK, A/C, 5-SPEED, $3,500.
CALL 504-234-8881 OR 504-905-2358.
NISSAN TITAN, EXT CAB, 84,000 MILES, $10,500.
CALL 228-282-5814.
‘95 BUICK RIVIERA, $275. CALL LOWELL 782-5862.
‘08 HONDA ACCORD XL LOADED 30K ML $20,950.
228-990-3445.
‘00 BUICK PARK AVENUE, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $5,500.
CALL 504-834-5453.
‘10 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200 LOW MILES, $9,000.
CALL 228-265-0084.
‘93 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE, 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION,
REDUCED - $12K. CALL 228-388-5230.
JEEP CHEROKEE, 1994, 4X4, $2,000 OBO. RUNS GOOD.
$600 FOR PAIR. ALSO, INSIDE & OUTSIDE AIR CONDITIONING & ‘94 JEEP CHEROKEE 4X4 $2K OBO. 504-400-9256.
WORK, HUNT, PLAY. 504-400-9256.
HEATER UNIT, $1,000 FOR PAIR. CALL JESSE 504-346-9447. ‘95 CAMARO, V6, LOADED, RE-BUILT ENGINE $3700. 846-6415. ‘04 HONDA ACCORD LX, 120K MILES, $7800.
CALL GALEN 504-831-1378.
MERCEDES AMG 18” RIMS AND TIRES $1,000 OBO.
228-623-8044.
VINTAGE CEDAR WARDROBE, 2 DOORS, NO DRAWERS, 40” X 63,
$80 OBO. CALL 504-304-4240 0R 504-813-3383.
BLACK LEATHER SECTIONAL SOFA, GOOD COND $300.
CALL JERRY 504-462-1329.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
DARTON EXCEL COMPOUND HUNTING BOW W/ ACCESSORIES.
$350. CALL 504-341-6615.
FIVE SETS OF WHEELS AND AXLES FOR MOBILE HOME. CALL
935-1324 OR 228-474-2936.
WESLO CADENCE 725 TREADMILL $150. CALL 985-785-0151.
3-TON GOODMAN OUTSIDE CENTRAL A/C UNIT, 2 YRS OLD,
ONLY USED 1 YEAR & IN GREAT SHAPE, $800. CALL FISH
504-931-5731.
‘04 FORD TAURUS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEM $2,000. CALL JESSE
504-346-9447.
MILE MAKER (SNAP TONNEAU COVER) FITS 1997-2004 FORD
SHORT BED PICK UPS. STILL NEW IN BOX $100. CALL
WARREN AT 504-253-9645.
‘01 EL DORADO CADILLAC, 134,000 MILES, RUNS GOOD,
$5,000.00. CALL 504-462-2033.
16 X 80 MOBILE HOME, 3BR, 2B, 5 YEARS OLD, $24,000. CALL
228-826-4269.
‘10 HARLEY DAVIDSON V ROD SPECIAL, LESS THAN 5,000
MILES, $14,000 OBO. CALL 985-637-8020.
‘09 4-DOOR COBALT, $8,400, 85,000 MILES, CLEAN/
MAINTAINED, 32-35 MPG. CALL RICK 985-237-8091.
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE: 870 SQ. FT. HOUSE AND SEPARATE 650 SQ. FT.
APARTMENT, BOTH ON CENTRAL AVE. IN WESTWEGO, LA.
CALL 504-463-4582 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
HOUSE FOR SALE: 826 AVE. H, WESTWEGO, LA. 2,230 SQ. FT., 3
BR, 2.5 BATHS, $149,900. CALL 504-259-3569. SEE PHOTOS
ON WWW.REALTOR.COM.
FOR RENT: 2 BR, 1 BA, SHOTGUN DBL. & SHED, MARRERO,
$675/MO. CALL BUDDY 504-340-8262 or 504-239-0157.
FOR RENT: 3 BR/2 BA, FENCED YARD, APPLIANCES, W&D,
PASCAGOULA, $400 DEP/$750 MO, 10 MIN TO 3 BR, 2 BA,
1,800 SQ FT, GENTILLY TERRACE, NOLA, 2482 BREUX AVE,
$1,040/MO. CALL 504-282-2277.
FOR RENT: 1 BR, 1 BATH, CONDO IN PASCAGOULA, $800 MO.
CALL WILLIAM 228-217-2090.
FOR SALE OR SWAP: 1 BR TIME SHARE, ORLANDO, FL. WORTH
$16K WILL SELL FOR $8K. CALL RICK 504-202-0588.
FOR RENT: 2 BR, 1-1/2 BA, TOWNHOUSE APTS. IN GRETNA.
CALL TY 504-495-7729.
FOR RENT: 3 BR HOUSE; OR 1, 2, 3, BR APARTMENTS, MOSS
POINT, AFFORDABLE. CALL LORETTA 228-475-5375 OR
228-219-5375.
FOR SALE: CORNER LOT IN BRIDGE CITY @ WEIGAND AND
LANDER STREETS. CALL 504-463-4582.
HOUSE FOR RENT IN GAUTIER: 4 BR, 2.5 BA.
CALL 228-218-7445.
LARGE APT, PASCAGOULA. 1BR/1BA $595/MO +DEP.
CALL 228-369-4423.
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Manager, Employee Communications: Lance Davis • Feedback: 228.935.1289, lance.davis@hii-ingalls.com
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