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CURRENTS
A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding
JAN
02
Congratulations Planning Production
Course Graduates Read on p. 2
Shipbuilders Share Their Thoughts About
the Importance of Giving Read on p. 3
Attend a “Lose2Win” Registration
Meeting Read on p. 3
CVN 78 reached 90 percent structural completion with the addition of a 140-foot long, 391-metric-ton sponson,
one of the largest to be erected. Photo by Ricky Thompson
Ford Hits the 90 Percent Mark
for Structural Completion
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) reached 90 percent structural completion in
the building of Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) on Dec. 19. During the week of
Dec. 10, NNS added three units to the aircraft carrier. Two of the units were
sponsons, which are structures that project from the side of the hull and provide
the space needed for flight deck operations. One of the sponsons was 140 feet
long and weighed 391 metric tons, making it one of the largest sponsons to
be erected. In addition, shipbuilders installed 3 million feet of cable of the
estimated total 10 million feet to be installed. Continued on p. 2
2012 Year in Review: “Thank
You for Your Contributions”
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)
President and CEO Mike Petters
thanks shipbuilders for their
contributions and accomplishments
in 2012. View the video from a home
computer at www.youtube.com/
watch?v=lBh9b5y8hs4.
NNS Shipbuilders Give to the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank
Newport News shipbuilders donated more than $23,500
and more than 31,000 pounds of non-perishable food to
the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank during Newport News
Shipbuilding’s (NNS) 2012 Holiday Food Drive.
“We are fortunate to employ an extraordinary group of
people at NNS,” said Chavis Harris, director, EEO,
Diversity and Corporate Citizenship. “Each year we
challenge our folks to give back to the community, and
each year their generosity raises the bar. We are proud of
Jan. 2 - 4, 2013
their kindness and happy to support such a worthy cause.”
In addition to spurring generosity, the food drive sparked
shipbuilders’ competitive spirit and creativity. Food
donations that were collected were stacked to build
pyramids, Christmas trees and used to fill offices from desk
to door.
“We are thrilled and humbly appreciate all that Newport
News Shipbuilding’s employees do... Continued on p. 3
NNS Employee Information Phone Line: 1-877-871-2058
CURRENTS p. 2
JAN
02
First row (L to R): Barry Fletcher, vice president
of Nuclear Engineering, Beth Hoss (E81), Antonio
Sanguinetti-Ortiz (O57), Joe Taylor (E57), Judy
Fundak (X82), Jeanette Jenkins (E82), Michelle
Campbell (X76), Instructor Marilyn Jones (O44), and
Kevin Morgan (X10). Second row (L to R): Andre Tufts
(X36), Jamar Wilson (X43), James Ward (X89), Fred
Pittman (E88), Bob Prior (X76), Jeff Hammack (E26),
and Joshua Phelps (X11). Photo by John Whalen
NNS Honors Production Planning Course Graduates
Career and Professional Development hosted graduation for 15 Planning Production Course graduates on Nov. 29.
The course, taught through East Carolina University, consisted of 72 hours of classroom study in four modules: master
planning and scheduling, material requirements planning, production activity control and inventory management. The
Planning Production Course has had 841 graduates from more than 60 different departments since its first graduation
in 1998. Twenty more shipbuilders are expected to start the course in January 2013. For additional information on the
Production Planning Course, contact Stan Balson (O44) at 688-2149.
CVN 78 Hits the 90 Percent Mark for Structural
Completion
Continued from p. 1... “The entire construction team has done a great job in
reaching the 90 percent structural completion milestone,” said Rolf Bartschi,
vice president of CVN 78 Carrier Construction. “All of our shipbuilders take
great pride in seeing the flight deck take shape and in the work they have
accomplished to build the systems and spaces within the ship. The lifts we
have accomplished are massive, which is in keeping with our larger-unit build
strategy. Our electricians have installed 3 million feet of cable to date and install
on average 10,000 feet of cable a day. Our shipbuilders continue to demonstrate
their capabilities and commitment to a quality product.”
Ford has been under construction since November 2009 and is scheduled to
launch in 2013.
Photo: CVN 78 hits the 90 percent mark for structural completion on Dec. 19. Photo by Ricky Thompson
Machine Shop “Pink
Ladies” Raise Awareness
for Breast Cancer
The women in the Machine Shop
recently bought their own pink t-shirts
to raise awareness for breast cancer.
The “pink ladies” plan to designate
specific days in the future to wear their
t-shirts to work to bring attention to
the cause.
Photo (right): first row (L to R): Jen Marshall, Ruth
Ann Morton, Karen Govan, Laura Coats, Louise
Kelley, Barbara Jenkins, Joyce Moody, and LaToya
Pierce. Second Row (L to R): Katherine Cannon, Melynda Roberts, Shelby Gibson, Lynn Poland, Sabrina
Jones, Joyce Hagins, Shawna Kyle, Melinda Smith,
Sharon Miles, Denise Smith, and Tiffani Brown.
JAN
02
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NNS Shipbuilders Give to
the Virginia Peninsula
Foodbank
Continued from p. 1 ...for the Foodbank
and the community,” said Loretta
Jones-Knauth, chief philanthropy
officer for the Virginia Peninsula
Foodbank. “On behalf of the families
and individuals who benefit from their
support, we are proud to say thank
you to the extraordinary individuals
at the shipyard who are making a real
difference in the lives of others and
who are committed partners to the
Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula.”
Tom Cullen, K89 construction director and
Bev Ware, K89 executive admin, display the
total amount given by the CVN 78 Carrier
Construction Team to the food bank. Photo by
Ricky Thompson
Newton Claiborne (E81) hands William McLaughlin
(E81) food collected in Bldg. 600 to be loaded into
the truck to be taken to the foodbank. Photo by Ricky
Thompson
Map to NNS Xerox Printers Using the MPS Website
Did you know that you can now map to Xerox printers installed at Newport
News Shipbuilding on the Managed Print Services (MPS) Yardnet website?
Visit the website to locate printers in your building and map to them with
just a click of your mouse! For questions, send an email to the MPS team at
NNManagedPrintServices@HII-NNS.com.
Check Out Hot Shots
“Hot Shots” is a collection of photos
taken each month at Newport
News Shipbuilding. Check out the
November/December edition.
Master Shipbuilder Judy Hester displays the Apprentice Coin
that she will place into the concrete of the new Apprentice
School building. Photo by Ricky Thompson
“Lose2Win” -- HealthWaves’ New Weight Loss Program
HealthWaves’ new “Lose2Win” 10-week weight loss program is FREE to
all Newport News Shipbuilding employees. The program is scheduled to run
Jan. 14 through March 22. During the week of Jan. 7, HealthWaves will host
registration meetings in various locations around the yard. For more information
about the program or to view the meeting schedule, visit the HealthWaves
Yardnet website or contact Emily McCarley (O28) at 380-4578.
On-The-Spot Ethics Recognition Program
Listed below are the most recent winners of the On-The-Spot Ethics
Recognition Program Award. The purpose of the program is for
employees to recognize other employees who demonstrate ownership
of company values and high standards of ethical behavior in their
everyday work activities. Congratulations to the following employees:
Raymond Lichniak (O58), Pete Deal (X84), Dorothy Barnes (O46), Steve
Rudolph (E84), Glenn Parker (O19), Joe Wilbur (T55), Gayle Lab (O15),
Joan Braman (O15), Shaun Gaines (O15) and Jackie Hearp (O15).
Shipbuilders Share Their
Thoughts About Giving
“We’ve all been blessed with a job
here at the shipyard, so I think we
can all give at least a little bit. You
never know when you could be in
the position of relying on others, so
I think it’s always important to help
out when you can.”
James Poindexter (X31/X88)
“This year, our department decided
to collect the money that we would
usually spend on a gift for our boss
and donate it to the food bank.”
Teresa Messick (X31)
“I took my 9-year-old son with me
when I went out and purchased food
for this year’s food drive. I explained
to him that there will be needy kids
that may not have a something to
eat this year at Christmas. I told him
there will be a lot of kids that are not
as fortunate as we are and we need
to help them. My 9-year-old son
proceeded to help by picking out
the things kids would like to eat.”
Bonnie Lindsay (X15)
“My reason for participation this
year was my mother always told
me growing up that you should
help anyone you can because one
day you might need help too. If you
help, then if the time comes that
you yourself need help hopefully
someone will help you too.”
Marty Womack (X15)
Continued on p. 4
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JAN
02
REMINDER
Changes to NNS’ Employee Assistance Program
Anthem Blue Cross is now providing Newport News Shipbuilding’s (NNS)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services. NNS’ EAP is offered to all
NNS employees and their household members, regardless of healthcare
benefit selections. Examples of EAP services ocounseling, child and elder care
resources, financial services and ID recovery. To contact the new Anthem Blue
Cross EAP, shipbuilders should call (855) 400-9185.
SEEKING LEADERS: employment opportunities with Newport News Shipbuilding
Job Title
Requisition Number
Department
Location
Mgr Prod Plng Scheduler 2
2780BR
X58
NNS
Mgr Multiple Functions 2
3096BR
N940
NNS
Mgr Prod 2
3139BR
X88
NNS
Foreman
2933BR
X10/X18
NNS
Foreman
2965BR
X73
NNS
DATEBOOK
JAN
09
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JAN
24
FEB
08
Shipbuilders Share Their
Thoughts About Giving
Continued from p. 3
“I believe in helping people less
fortunate. Even though this isn’t the
only time of the year we should give,
its especially important because we
want everyone to be able to enjoy
the holidays.”
Donte Anderson (X31)
“My participation in the food drive
this year really inspired me to help
because I lost my mother a few
years ago, I have had some serious
health issues, and I feel like God
gave me a second chance at life;
therefore, I wanted to honor my
mother and the second chance at
life that I received by doing as much
as I could. I want to make sure that
some needy kids and adults have
something to eat if they need it.”
Claudia Hughes (X15)
The International Compliance Office will conduct Annual Export Training-Basic from
9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. in the VASCIC Auditorium. Registration for each session is available
via the Learning Exchange (LX). Contact Tamara Wine (O19) at 380-3599 for information.
The International Compliance Office will conduct Annual Export Training-Basic from 9-11 a.m.
and 1-3 p.m. in the VASCIC Auditorium. Registration for each session is available via the
Learning Exchange (LX). Contact Tamara Wine (O19) at 380-3599 for more information.
The George Washington University is holding an Information Session for Newport News
Shipbuilding employees interested in earning a Master of Science Degree in Engineering
Management in Bldg. 520-6 from noon to 12:30 p.m. Classes will be held at the shipyard and
are scheduled to begin in March 2013 with a graduation planned for March 2016. RSVP by
Jan. 21 to cohort@gwu.edu.
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is currently accepting applications for the 2013 Summer
Internship Pipeline Program. Internships are available for both NNS and Huntington Ingalls
Industries (HII) Corporate. The deadline to apply is Feb. 8. For more information, visit the
HII Careers website.
“A young apprentice told me when
I asked why he was participating in
this year’s food drive, ‘Hey everyone
needs to be able to eat. They have
to have food, so we gotta help them
out.’”
Josh Waters (X15)
“By giving to those less fortunate,
we show that we still love them and
care about them. It’s especially
important around the holidays.”
Wesley Wooten Jr. (X31)
Editor: Lauren Ward
Currents is published every Monday for employees of Newport News
Shipbuilding. Visit the archives.
Currents@hii-nns.com
(757) 380-4622
To submit a story, visit nns.huntingtoningalls.com/currents. The deadline
for submissions is COB Wednesday for publication the following week.
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is proud to have built the nine ships currently docked at Naval Station Norfolk. Five Newport News Shipbuilding-built aircraft carriers include: USS
Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), USS Enterprise (CVN 65), USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and three Ingalls
Shipbuilding-built amphibious assault ships USS Bataan (LHD 5), USS Wasp (LHD 1), USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), and the new amphibious landing platform dock New York (LPD 21).
U.S. Navy Photo
Employee Classifieds
JAN
02
Real Estate cont.
Audio & Video
Furnishings & Appliances
SILVER STAR DJS - Fun parties and Weddings with
Silver Star DJs. Book now for a great time - guaranteed!
Web or phone (757) 356-1166
REED & BARTON - Reed&Barton Regent 4pc.Sterling
Silver Coffee Service w/tray, NIB! $300 Original Price.
Asking $150 firm (757) 651-3205
SPRINT iPHONE 4S (SPRINT, 16GB) - 1-yr-old, Like
New, AppleCare (1 year left), Otterbox Defender Case.
$300; (757) 344-7354
DESK CHAIR - Krazy Kid’s Lt/Dk Blue Adj.Ht Desk
Chair on casters.Soft padding seat/back. Fits up to 12
yrs old. EC.Only $25 (757) 751-7752
EXPERIENCED DJ - customized playlist suited for any
event! (757) 869-1876
FRIDGE - side by side refrigerator with ice & water on
door; $300/OBO (757) 202-8194
WASHER & DRYER - Frontloading washer and dryer
for sale. Moving to an apartment with no hook-up.
$300/OBO (757) 202-8194
Auto
RIMS/TIRES - Aluminum Colorado Customs
“Wildhorse” 17X9” w/ 245/55 HP tires, 5X4.75” lug
$500; Text/leave message. (757) 589-6532
2002 HERITAGE SOFTAIL - 1450cc, Green, Great
Ride, See on Craigslist! $8,400 (757) 298-1733
CAR DETAILING - Automobile Detailing. Professional
Products. Professional Results. Call for pricing
(757) 240-9919
TIRES & RIMS - 4 Goodyear Wrangler AT/S Truck tires
L/N on factory GMC rims. TPMS sensors installed.
$850, Have Pics! (757) 262-6811
2007 MONTE CARLO - Excellent condition, white w/
black leather interior. Onstar, XM radio, many extras.
Will text photo. $10,500; Call (804) 815-2710
1994 T-BIRD - 1994 Ford Thunderbird, 87K miles.
needs alt. Has new tires & bat, 300$ (757) 613-2314
LEATHER CHAIR - Caramel color with black round
metal base, 2pc. swivel lounge chair with angled
footstool: $80 (757) 298-7601
GUN CABINET - Homemade Guncabinet holds 7 guns
with bottom storage. Made out of pine very nice. $140
(757) 869-9031
SECTIONAL SOFA - Sectional Sofa w/sleeper and
built-in recliners. Leather with tan/cream cloth seating.
Ex. cond. ask $400; (757) 289-9622
HANDICAP BED - One twin electronic handicap bed,
$1,000 OBO (757) 582-4157
HOUSE FOR SALE - 3BR, 2BA, LR, DR, KI,
Den, Garage, Upgraded Appl! Fox Hill, 199K
(757) 329-6761
HOUSE - Desireable 4 Bdr home, sold “as is;” 3,400sq.
ft. in Hunters Glenn, NN. 2 staircases, study, large yard
(757) 390-9660
1996 ‘OAKWOOD - 96 dbl. wide Oakwood trailer very
nice condition. 3 bed rm, 2 bath. must be moved off
current site. $15 K. (757) 869-9031
HOUSE FOR SALE - 3 bedroom house, 2.5 bath, living
room, dining room, kitchen, granite counter/SS appl!
Whythe Area, 165K (757) 329-6761
HOUSE FOR SALE - 2BR/2BA, Lr, Dr, Ki, Den,
Detatched garage, upgraded appl! Near Buckroe
Beach, Own it! 145K; Call (757) 329-6761
ROOM RENTALS - Rooms for rent. MAK Properties,
LLC-710 DenbighBlvd. Suite4-B, Newport News, VA.
$105 per week; Call (757) 880-1700
Computers
COMPUTER REPAIR - PC/Laptop repair, Virus
removal, Program re-installs, etc… $85.00 + parts Call
(757) 329-6761
Miscellaneous Items
FOOSBALL TABLE - Harvard foosball table. Good
condition just don’t have room for it anymore. Call or
text (301) 370-1402
Hobbies
2004 HOLIDAY BARBIE DOLL - Never opened the box,
$90; Call (757) 509-1849
CANDY WREATHS - Great holiday gifts! Beautiful
holiday wreaths made of your favorite candies.
Starting at $7. (757) 323-0744
HANDICAP LIFT - Elec. wheelchair/scooter lift. (new)
never used, has wire harness, fits 2” reciever. $1k
(757) 869-9031
Boats & Marine Supplies
OUTRIGGERS - 18 FT tigress black and gold
outriggers, never used, over $600 new $375 OBO
(804) 815-0469
ROOM FOR RENT - 3BR & 2.5BTH 2 story townhouse
in Kiln Creek. 2 rooms, you get your own bath. $750/
Mo util included; (757) 971-2186
RENT - 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Rancher W/ large fenced
yard in Hampton. New carpet, refrig/doors/dishwasher,
Near SY! $1,020 +DP (757) 325-7163
TRUCK SHELL - Red fiberglass truck shell fits small
pickups. came off a 1991 Toyota. $150; (757) 869-9031
150CC SCOOTER - 2010 Ishi Bashan scooter, low
milage, good on gas, needs tune up but runs good.
$850 obo (912) 674-5862
FOR SALE - Kiln Creek (NN), 2 Master BR, 2.5 BA
Townhouse, 1,479 sqft. Open plan, pool, tennis, park,
$168,900 (neg) (757) 771-7655
Real Estate
HOUSE FOR SALE - 2BR/1BA; 330 64th St, NN.
1100 sq. ft. Great 1st home in great neighborhood Huntington Heights $104.9K (757) 515-1100
MORTGAGES - Want to Buy or Refinance a home?
(757) 581-0887
DAYTONA 500 - Depalma Tower Tickets, Row 27,
Seats 27-30 (4 Tickets Available)Asking $189 Ea. (will
sell in pairs); (757) 880-4677
PAINTINGS - Charlotte’s Painting, Home Interior/
Exterior, Affordable & Professional, Why wait any
longer? (757) 298-1733
Employee Classifieds
Miscellaneous Items cont.
PAMPERED CHEF
(757) 224-8897
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JAN
02
Wanted cont.
Call
for
monthly
sales;
TEST STRIPS - Diabetic Test Strips. Will purchase
unexpired & send to people with little or no Ins.
(804) 824-1280
FIREWOOD - Seasoned hardwood cut, split, and
delivered within a reasonable distance, $100
(757) 766-1932
POOL TABLE - 8 ft slate victorian style pool
table w/sticks, glass case. needs refelting $900
(757) 449-6771
ELLIPTICAL - VisionFitness X6100 Foldable Elliptical,
Excellent Cond, 5 Progams, 16 resistance levels, $250
(757) 817-6895
Classified Policy
Classified ads are published FREE of
charge for active employees of Newport
News Shipbuilding.
Ads will be accepted in the following
categories:
In Appreciation
RETIREMENT - Happy retirement to my dad, Gene
Bullock, 44 years of service!
»» Audio & Video
»» Auto
»» Boats & Marine Supplies
»» Computers
»» Free Items
»» Furnishings & Appliances
OIL TANK - 275 Gallon Above Ground Oil Tank. SelfSupported. GC $35; Call (757) 810-8746
NEED A HANDYMAN? - Doors, floors, windows,
siding, gutters, painting, sheetrock, ceramic tile
(757) 723-4971
LEATHER JACKETS - 2 Leather Jackets. Denver
Broncos 2XL. New England Patriots 1XL. $150 each
OBO. (757) 503-1523
LUMBER - Pressure treated 4x8x12 & 8x8x16 good for
fence posts & projects, can deliver! (757) 267-2581
WHEELCHAIR - Black nylon wheelchair (new) has all
accessories. $150; (757) 869-9031
WRESTLERS - 38 wrestling action figures & a wrestling
ring for $75; (757) 303-9034
SCENTSY SCENTS - Scentsy Warmers, plugins &
scent paks; 10% off first order; (757) 660-4370
AQUARIUM - 55 Gallon Aquarium with Wooden Stand.
$75 (757) 329-8667
TUTOR - Need A math tutor call 7573484031 For more
info 10+ years of exp. Experience with special needs
students (757) 348-4031
Free Items
SECTIONAL COUCH - with recliners, 48 in projection
tv, 36 in big bulky tv; (757) 202-8194
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»» Real Estate
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Wanted
WASHER - In need of a used washer that works and
good price; Call (757) 879-4109