Currents - Newport News Shipbuilding - Huntington Ingalls Industries

Currents | Nov. 7-11, 2011NNS FUN 5K Run/Walk SuccessMore than 400 shipbuilders, family members and volunteers participated inthe fourth annual Newport News Shipbuilding FUN 5K Run/Walk on Nov. 5. Theevent, promoting health and fitness, started and finished at Victory LandingPark next to VASCIC.Race-day events included opening remarks by Jim Hughes, vice president,Submarines and Fleet Support, face painting, and a GreeNN “shred-it” event.“This year’s race was a huge success,” said Erin Magee (O27), co-race director.“Despite the cold and the wind, our shipbuilders and their families came out inforce. Their enthusiasm was contagious and we all had a great morning.”Photo by Chris OxleyFollowing the race, a 5K Shipbuilder Challenger Cup trophy was awarded to the Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)Carrier Construction program for having the most participants in this year’s race.Mike Petters Visits Huntington Middle SchoolPhoto by Ricky ThompsonMike Petters, CEO and president of Huntington IngallsIndustries, is interviewed by sixth-grader Kaitlyn Lynch on Nov. 1.Propeller Club Donates $3,000 to CHKDThe Propeller Club presented a check in the amount of$3,000 to the Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters onOct. 14. The check was presented in the name of BuzzyDarrow of Accurate Marine. Darrow was a long-timemember and corporate sponsor of the Propeller Club. Theclub was able to support the charity from net proceedsmade from the club’s annual golf tournament held onAug. 19 at the Nansemond River Golf Club in Suffolk.Mike Petters, CEO and president of Huntington IngallsIndustries, visited Huntington Middle School in NewportNews on Nov. 1 to talk with students about the importanceof education for career readiness. Sixth-grader KaitlynLynch interviewed Petters in the school’s media centerstudio, posing a variety of questions about working in theshipbuilding industry. The interview was taped and willbe played for the student body at a later date. The visitwas coordinated by Career Pathways, a Newport NewsPublic Schools program that exposes students to gradeappropriate career development experiences. For moreinformation, read HII’s Corporate Highlights on Homeport.“Due to the hard work and dedication of our membersand sponsors, the Propeller Club is always thankful thatwe can support local charities that made a difference inpeople’s lives,” said John Schoch, Propeller Club secretary.Pictured L to R: John Schoch, Propeller Club secretary, JerryOwenby, Propeller Club president, John Domanski, president ofAccurate Marine, Karen Gershman, CHKD, and Keith Darrow.NNS Receives “Commendable” DSS RatingNewport News Shipbuilding (NNS) received a commendable rating from the Defense Security Service (DSS)following its annual assessment in October. The assessment evaluated the effectiveness of NNS’ securityprogram’s processes, practices and systems to protect classified information and the level of security awarenessof shipbuilders. Thanks to all who participated in the preparation and conduct of this year’s assessment.2 Newport News Shipbuilding Employee Information Phone Line: 1-877-871-2058