Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII

We’re kicking off our winter/spring 2025 recruiting season this week. If you know a student who attends one of the schools or universities listed here, please encourage them to network with our recruiters to learn more about employment opportunities at Newport News Shipbuilding. We’re recruiting for a variety of full-time entry-level positions as well as select part-time co-op positions at these events. Learn more about opportunities at NNS for students and recent graduates here: https://lnkd.in/eWFvBETe

As we recognize National Blood Donor Month, Newport News Shipbuilding is proud of the hundreds of shipbuilders who are registered donors with the American Red Cross. Among these generous donors is Robert Pregler, who was recently recognized for his 270 lifetime donations totaling more than 34 gallons of blood. Thank you to all of the shipbuilders who provide these life-saving blood donations! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ecS-Yt8Z

Maurice Jordan spent 50 years inside Newport News Shipbuilding’s gates before retiring in December. First working as a welder, he spent the last 26 years of his career as an instructor at NNS’ Welding School. As he enters a new chapter, Jordan leaves NNS with a legacy of boundless enthusiasm, passion for his work and positive energy. Read more about Jordan and his impact at NNS here: https://lnkd.in/e5qiuP6P

From beginning the first-ever concurrent assembly of two Gerald R. Ford-class aircrafts in the same dry dock to christening the US Navy ’s 27th Virginia-class submarine, it’s been a busy year for Newport News Shipbuilding. Take a look at this video to relive some of NNS’ 2024 highlights.

Take a look at this time-lapse video to watch shipbuilders at Newport News Shipbuilding install a rudder post on a superlift structure for aircraft carrier Enterprise (#CVN80). CVN 80’s two rudder posts weigh 82 tons each and will provide the base structure for the aircraft carrier’s rudders.

As 2024 and my time as a shipbuilder come to a close, I want to take a moment to thank every shipbuilder for their commitment to Newport News Shipbuilding, our mission in support of the US Navy, and to our community. I remain confident in the NNS team and its ability to serve our nation for generations to come. I wish you all a happy and safe holiday season! 

Thank you to all of the Newport News shipbuilders who give back and support our community in so many ways! Shipbuilders recently provided more than 27,500 meals for people who rely on the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank during our annual food drive. NNS employees also supported the Mayflower Marathon Food Drive, which is the foodbank’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Last month, shipbuilders participated in the American Heart Association’s Hampton Roads Heart Walk, raising more than $43,000 in support of heart health. I’m so proud of the shipbuilders who supported these recent efforts and other worthy causes throughout the year!

#ThrowbackThursday to moving remarks and an incredible swing at the Arkansas (#SSN800) christening ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding last weekend! Carlotta Walls LaNier was chosen by her fellow ship’s sponsors and honorees from the Little Rock Nine to perform the traditional honor behalf of the entire group. Thank you to everyone who played a part in preparing SSN 800 for this milestone!

Newport News Shipbuilding hosted its first safety song contest in a decade this summer. When the votes were counted, NNS shipbuilder Nishae Falu was named the winner for her song titled “Safety First.” One of the contest prizes was this professionally produced music video that features Falu and fellow shipbuilders in locations across the shipyard. While the video is meant to entertain, the message behind it is serious. Designing, building and overhauling the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines that defend America’s freedom is critical work. It is up to every shipbuilder to ensure they work safely and with first-time quality in mind.

On Saturday, Newport News Shipbuilding christened Virginia-class submarine Arkansas (#SSN800). The ship’s sponsors are members of the Little Rock Nine, a brave group of Black teenagers who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957. This video opened Saturday’s ceremony and includes comments from members of the Little Rock Nine and NNS shipbuilders. I hope you will take a moment to watch and learn what being connected to this US Navy submarine means to all to of them.