Dec. 9 - 13, 2013 NNS Employee Information Phone Line: 1-877-871-2058 A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding CURRENTS A weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding DEC 09 NNS Celebrates Apprentice School Grand Opening On Dec. 6, Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) officially opened its new Apprentice School, located at 3101 Washington Ave. in downtown Newport News. Apprentices, faculty and staff were joined by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, U.S. Reps. Bobby Scott and Rob Wittman, Virginia Delegate Chris Jones, Newport News Mayor McKinley Price, HII President and CEO Mike Petters, NNS President Matt Mulherin, Armada Hoffler Holding Co. President and CEO Lou Haddad, and other business and community leaders at the front doors of the school for a celebratory event. A 13-foot tall bronze sculpture cast by Eastern Shore artist David H. Turner was also unveiled at the school’s entrance. The 90,000-square foot building triples the school’s instructional space with facilities that include eight computer labs, two video teleconferencing classrooms, a physics lab and a 600-seat gymnasium. The school currently accommodates about 850 apprentices and provides office and workspace for faculty, adjunct faculty and staff. “While this facility looks mighty impressive from the outside, it’s what will take place inside that is most remarkable,” Mulherin said. “It’s the people—the students, the faculty, craft instructors and staff—who will bring it to life. They will charter a new and exciting course while honoring the traditions and shipbuilders who came before them.” Ford Outside Machinist Crew Goes 596 Days Accident Free p. 2 View Photos Featuring 4Q13 EIA Honorees p. 3 NNS-Sponsored 2014 HRT “Go Pass” Program p. 4 Ford’s Starboard Anchor Attached to Chain An NNS shipbuilder hammers Ford’s starboard anchor to its chain during an evolution overseen by PCU CVN 78’s Deck Department. U.S. Navy Photo Newport News shipbuilders attached Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) starboard anchor to its chain on Friday, Dec. 6. As shown in the photo above, the project was overseen by Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) CVN 78’s Deck Department. The attachment of the anchor chain marks another progressive milestone in Ford’s construction. CVN 78 is currently docked at Pier 3 to complete outfitting and testing. The ship is scheduled for delivery to the U.S. Navy in 2016. Everett Jordan (far left), The Apprentice School’s director of Education, unveils a sculpture at the entrance to the new school on Dec. 6. The 2,300-pound sculpture was cast by Eastern Shore artist David H. Turner. Photo by John Whalen View a video of the Grand Opening of the new Apprentice School on Yardnet. REMINDER: NNS’ 2013 Food Drive to End Wednesday, Dec. 11.
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NNS Celebrates Apprentice School Grand OpeningOn Dec. 6, Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) officially opened its new Apprentice School, located at 3101 Washington Ave. in downtown Newport News.
Apprentices, faculty and staff were joined by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, U.S. Reps. Bobby Scott and Rob Wittman, Virginia Delegate Chris Jones, Newport News Mayor McKinley Price, HII President and CEO Mike Petters, NNS President Matt Mulherin, Armada Hoffler Holding Co. President and CEO Lou Haddad, and other business and community leaders at the front doors of the school for a celebratory event. A 13-foot tall bronze sculpture cast by Eastern Shore artist David H. Turner was also unveiled at the school’s entrance.
The 90,000-square foot building triples the school’s instructional space with facilities that include eight computer labs, two video teleconferencing classrooms, a physics lab and a 600-seat gymnasium. The school currently accommodates about 850 apprentices and provides office and workspace for faculty, adjunct faculty and staff.
“While this facility looks mighty impressive from the outside, it’s what will take place inside that is most remarkable,” Mulherin said. “It’s the people—the students, the faculty, craft instructors and staff—who will bring it to life. They will charter a new and exciting course while honoring the traditions and shipbuilders who came before them.”
Ford Outside Machinist Crew Goes 596 Days Accident Free p. 2
View Photos Featuring 4Q13 EIA Honorees p. 3
NNS-Sponsored 2014 HRT “Go Pass” Program p. 4
Ford’s Starboard Anchor Attached to Chain
An NNS shipbuilder hammers Ford’s starboard anchor to its chain during an evolution overseen by PCU CVN 78’s Deck Department. U.S. Navy Photo
Newport News shipbuilders attached Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) starboard anchor to its chain on Friday, Dec. 6. As shown in the photo above, the project was overseen by Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) CVN 78’s Deck Department. The attachment of the anchor chain marks another progressive milestone in Ford’s construction. CVN 78 is currently docked at Pier 3 to complete outfitting and testing. The ship is scheduled for delivery to the U.S. Navy in 2016.
Everett Jordan (far left), The Apprentice School’s director of Education, unveils a sculpture at the entrance to the new school on Dec. 6. The 2,300-pound sculpture was cast by Eastern Shore artist David H. Turner. Photo by John Whalen
View a video of the Grand Opening of the new Apprentice School on Yardnet.
REMINDER: NNS’ 2013 Food Drive to End Wednesday, Dec. 11.
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596 Days and Counting
X43 Outside Machinist crew (L to R): Foreman Dwight Porter, Quentin Pope, Vandale Barnhill, Robinson Cadeau, Gladys Hunt, Seth Mathis, Taari Johnson and Devaughn Hall. William Logan is not pictured. Photo by Ricky Thompson
In December, Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) Outside Machinist Crew on second shift celebrated 596 accident free days. The crew is responsible for working with a variety of tools and machinery in propulsion plants to outfit Ford.
“Each of the shipbuilders in this crew have focused their attention on safety through daily ‘Take 5’ talks, following correct R.E.C. (recognize, evaluate and control) processes and good housekeeping skills,” said Dwight Porter, X43 foreman. “Because of their attentiveness to details, communication and looking out for one another, they have been able to maintain an accident free record for more than a year. I’m proud of them and proud that they have been able to go home to their families in the same condition they came to work.”
Seth Mathis, outside machinist and member of the crew’s safety task team, says the crew not only talks about ways to stay safe, but discusses lessons learned. “We learn from mistakes,” said Mathis. “By talking about accidents and how they have occurred in the past, we are able to understand what went wrong and how to prevent them from happening again.”
Outside Machinist Taari Johnson added, “We also take time to do our job correct the first time, be aware of our surroundings and communicate to each other. All of these factors combined have enabled us to stay accident free.”
Apprentice Named CoSIDA First Team Academic All-AmericanSenior Electrician Apprentice Brock Bullock has been named first team Capital One Academic All-American® by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Bullock holds a 3.9 grade point average and is a member of the apprentice crew responsible for installing the new ElectroMagnetic Aircraft Launch System and aircraft retrieval system on Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
This year, Bullock led the United States Collegiate Athletic Association with a school-record 142 tackles while making 65 solo tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries. The Fredericksburg, Va., native snagged first-team All-USCAA honors, USCAA all-academic and USCAA player of the week after a single-game school-record 24 tackles at Southern Virginia University.
Bullock has been highly praised from his lead instructor Ron Liles and craft instructor Paul Newton for his work ethic and how he’s been a team player in working with the younger apprentices. Apprentice School Football Coach Paul Hoffman echoed the comments about Bullock on the field.
Apprentice School Football Coach Paul Hoffman congratulates Apprenitce Brock Bullock. Bullock was named first team Capital One Academic All American® by CoSIDA in December. Photo by Dar Deerfield Mook
“This is a prestigious honor that shows well for the school, athletic program as well as the company,” he said. “The younger apprentices would be well advised to watch and learn from the singular focus and effort he puts into not only on the field but as well as on the job.”
Newport News Shipbuilding’s 2013 Food Drive to benefit the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank will end Dec. 11. Labeled boxes are located inside designated buildings (first floor), warehouses and at piers, docks and trailers. Shipbuilders or departments wishing to donate cash to the Foodbank for their use in purchasing perishable food items may do so. Deliver cash/checks (checks made payable to the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula) to Brenda Roth (O18) in Bldg. 520-1 by noon on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Read the NNS Food Drive Distribution A Memo for more information.
NNS’s 2013 Food Drive to End Wednesday, Dec. 11
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Start your holiday shutdown at the Norfolk Scope for Shipbuilder Appreciation Night on Friday, Dec. 20. A signed Admirals jersey will be given away in addition to other prizes. Discounted tickets are available for shipbuilders, family and friends to purchase online from a home computer at www.norfolkadmirals.com/group_sales_intro.php (use promo code NNSB002). Tickets can be picked up from the Scope box office the evening of the event.
Contact Jeremy Bustin (O29) at 380-4384 or Kimberly Zayakosky (O29) at 380-4460 for questions. Norfolk Admirals photo.
Shipbuilder Appreciation Night at the Norfolk Scope
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CVN 72 RCOH Ship’s Force Sailor of the Quarter TourUSS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) Program teamed with Business Development to host the second CVN 72 refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) “Ship’s Force Sailor of the Quarter” tour of Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) on Nov. 19.
The tour included a visit to the Heavy Plate Bay, Supplemental Modular Outfitting Facility (SMOF), Machine Shops and the Foundry. The tour is designed for Petty Officers who are part of the Commanding Officer’s program to recognize excellent performance by the ship’s crew, are designed to showcase NNS capabilities, construction processes and shipbuilders. Following the tour, a question and answer session was held to answer Sailor questions about the shipyard and to understand workloads and impacts that other projects throughout the yard may have on RCOH.
Participants of the tour on Nov. 19 included CVN 72 Petty Officers and Capt. Kevin Terry, SUPSHIPNN, Chris Miner, vice president of In-Service Aircraft Carriers, Fred Freeman, Supply Chain Management program manager, and Larry Horne, NNS Marketing representative.
Employees should review their name and address on their pay stubs for accuracy. W-2’s will be mailed to the address that appears on the check stub. The first and last name printed on the stub should appear exactly as it does on the employee’s social security card. Address changes must be submitted to the U.S. Postal Service first and then submitted on form NN 9-1 in person at the employment office in Bldg. 500, online on the HR Yardnet website, faxed to 688-1837 or mailed 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. 6, 2014 will be reflected on the W-2.
Employees who claimed exempt for tax year 2013 must submit a new W-4 card no later than Feb. 14, 2014. Failure to submit a new card will result in withholding at single with zero exemptions.
W-2 Name and Address Verification
View Photos Featuring 4Q13 EIA Honorees Photos of honorees from the 4Q13 Excellence In Action (EIA) Recognition Ceremony are now available for viewing on the EIA Yardnet website.
EIA nominations for 1Q14 recognition are being accepted, by divisions, now through Monday, Dec. 16. All nominations must be submitted to the division’s Leadership Development Council (LDC) for consideration. To obtain a copy of the nomination form or to view a listing of divisional representatives visit the EIA Yardnet website or contact Yasmine Robinson (O09) at 380-2428.
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) will be distributing 2014 calendars during the week of Dec. 16. Look for additional information from NNS Communications and in next week’s edition of Currents.
2014 NNS Calendars
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SEEKING LEADERS
Job Title Requisition Number Department Location
General Foreman 5612BR X09 NNS
General Foreman 6375BR X10 NNS
Supvr Test Inspection 1 6256BR O38 NNS
Mgr Product Training 2 6402BR O39 NNS
Mgr Security 3 6397BR K03 NNS
Supvr Material Handling 1 6343BR O53 NNS
Visit huntingtoningalls.com/careers for more information on how you can build your career with Newport News Shipbuilding.
Currents is published every Monday for employees of Newport News Shipbuilding. Visit the archives.
To submit a story, visit nns.huntingtoningalls.com/currents. The deadline for submissions is COB Wednesday for publication the following week.
17L.E.A.R.N. and SHIPs Network will co-host an after work presentation by Huntington Ingalls Industries President and CEO Mike Petters from 4:30-6 p.m. in the VASCIC auditorium. Prizes and refreshments will follow the presentation. The event is open to all employees. Shipbuilders can sign up on the L.E.A.R.N. Yardnet website beginning Dec. 3.
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Production Planning Course to Begin in JanuaryEast Carolina University’s Production Planning Course will begin on Jan. 28. The course will be taught at Newport News Shipbuilding (Bldg. 907) and will cover master planning, material requirements planning, production activity control and inventory management. NNS employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement. Shipbuilders interested in tuition reimbursement should apply for pre-approval for tuition under the shipyard’s education assistance program. The ed assist link can be on the O35 Yardnet website. For questions, contact Stan Balson (O44) at 688-2149.
DEC
13The African American Shipbuilders Association (AASA) will hold its 4th Quarter General Membership Meet and Greet meeting at 8 p.m. at Celebrations in Newport News. This year’s theme is “Share the Joy, Bring a Toy.” We are encouraging all attendees to bring an unwrapped toy for a child 12 years or under to be donated to a local charity. All shipbuilders and friends are welcome. For more information, contact Purcell Robinson (E83) at 688-5220.
This past July, in an effort to reduce parking congestion and to make the commute to work less costly and more convenient for shipbuilders, Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) distributed 1,000 free Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) “Go Passes.” Due to employee feedback and the success of the pilot, the program will continue, however, all passes previously issued will expire Dec. 31, 2013.
NNS Employees who have met the requirement of using the pass at least five times per month will automatically receive a 2014 “Go Pass” and will be notified via email or by their foreman when the new passes will be available for pickup. Employees currently with 2013 passes who did not meet the “five rides per month” ridership requirement will not be eligible to receive a 2014 pass; these passes will be redistributed to other employees that would like to utilize the HRT bus service. This will increase HRT usage and reduce the demand for parking spaces.
New Opportunity to Win a 2014 “Go Pass” Interested employees, who are not currently enrolled in the NNS-sponsored HRT “Go Pass” program, will be eligible to
enter a lottery to receive a FREE six-month pass.
Employees should complete a NNS/HRT program form and send it to Department O67 – Lottery, Bldg. 78-1 no later than Thursday, Dec.19. Employees who are selected will be notified via email or by their foreman the week of Jan. 6.
Forms will also be available from supervisors and foremen on the waterfront. Questions about the program may also be directed to (757) 688-3094.
2013 HRT “Go Pass” Winner Bruce Cashwell (051) said, “I really appreciate receiving a GoPass365. It has been a fantastic experience. So nice to ride to work in comfort and the drivers have been great as well.”
This HRT “Go Pass” program is just one of several initiatives the company implemented to improve parking, reduce traffic volume and to offer more commuting options. NNS also encourages employees to share a ride with a co-worker. Employees who carpool will be able to use the group rider lots.
2014 HRT “Go Pass” Program
NNS Logo Store
Holiday SaleTUESDAY, DECEMBER 17On the lawn beside B520,at the corner of 41st Street and Washington Avenue 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.CREDIT CARDS AND CASH ACCEPTED
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 186:30 a.m. North Yard by turnstiles11:00 a.m. In yard by 42nd Street turnstiles2:30 p.m. In yard by 31st Street turnstilesCASH ONLY
Please contact Kimberly Zayakosky at [email protected] or 380-4460, O29 Communications, with questions.
Audio & Video
VENTRILOQUIST - Custom Video Ventriloquist Messages sent to your E-mail. For greetings, proposals, invitations or gags. (757) 576-0559
iPHONE 5 - Sprint iPhone 5, like new condition w/otterbox, applecare.headphones,charger never been used (JAILBROKEN) (757) 303-1187
TV - Element flat screen tv 15” with remote. $75. (757) 218-2946
SILVER STAR DJS - Fun Weddings and Parties with Silver Star DJs. Book now for a great time - guaranteed! (757) 356-1166
XBOX 360 SKYRIM - Skyrim for the Xbox 360. Works fine. $25. Text (757) 771-2350
XBOX ONE - Brand New, One Day One Edition. Comes with best buy reciept for warrenty purposes. $625 (757) 642-1499
XBOX COMPONENT - Xbox 360 wireless internet adaptor. Works great. USB plug in. $20. Text (757) 771-2350
XBOX 360 GAME - Battlefied 3 for Xbox 360. Works great. $20. Text (757) 771-2350
XBOX 360 WHEEL - Microsfot Xbox 360 racing wheel with foot pedals. Force feedback. $45. Text (757) 771-2350
XBOX 360 GAME - Red Dead Redemption Game of the Year Edition. Great condition. $15. Text (757) 771-2350
HAMPTONROADS DJ - Book your Wedding & Parties! (757) 621-0464
TURNTABLE - Turntable, am/fm radio, cassette player, speaker, several classic 70’s albums $85. (757) 898-9095
JEN’S PORTRAITS - Professional and affordable photos. Families, weddings, maternity/newborn portraits and more! Call today! (804) 815-4163
EXPERIENCED DJ - customized playlists suited for any event! (757) 869-1876
2 PARAKEETS - 2 Budgie Parakeets. Same sex, One is all white the other is Green and Blue. Free to a good home. (757) 813-0162
DOG - Looking for a loving Home! Moving. she is a 8 yr.Mini/schnauzer-Blk. House-Trained/Rabies. Good with kids. Free to a good home. (757) 344-3292
4 HORSE TRAILER - 1996 Bee 4 horse gooseneck slant trailer. New paint, new tires, re-sealed roof, large dress room, (767) 663-9626
K9 FETCHING - Manners teaches you how to have a disciplined, confident well trained dog! Single or group training. (757) 594-0365
ANIMAL AID SOC - if adoption is not an option, a gift of can food or Purina Pro Plan dog food!(757) 865-0511
PAWS POQUOSON - Animal Welfare Sanctuary, cats & kittens rescued & socialized to be your next furry companion! (757) 287-4757
Lost & Found
FOUND WATCH - Found watch on 35th street outside gate. (703) 763-9799
Wanted
LARGE CONTAINER - 55 gal or larger plastic container for water collection. Free or low cost. (757) 812-0536
VAN RIDERS - Van coming thru Franklin Suffolk Windsor and Smithfield. 3rd shift (757) 653-8664
RIDE SHARE - Ride Share/Car Pool member fm Whaleyville/Gates Co. area to NNS. 1st shift. Call (757) 705-3498
PROGRAM CVN 77 - Seeking 2 Christening programs from CVN 77. Welcome freebies but will pay if price is right. (757) 635-4471
GOOD DAYCARE - daycare for newborn starting Feb, licensed & insured, reasonably priced, mid peninsula (757) 328-6997
DEC
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How to Submit a Classified AdAds can be submitted online at nns.huntingtoningalls.com/currents or a hard copy can be mailed via Yardmail to ATTN: Classifieds, Dept. O29, Bldg. 520-1. The deadline to submit ads is Thursday at 4 p.m.
For questions regarding classified ads, contact Lauren Ward (O29) at 380-4622 or via email.
Classified Ad PolicyClassified ads are published free of charge for active employees of Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS). Due to the high volume of Classified ads received each week, the Communications department would like to remind all shipbuilders of NNS’ Classified ad policy.
Ads will not be accepted by phone or email. Ads will not be accepted for third-parties or businesses. Ads containing .com website URLs, real estate MLS numbers, or for any types of weapons will not be accepted. To be published, the ad form must include the employee’s name, department number and a non-work phone number. All ads will expire seven days from the original posting date. Ads must be resubmitted by employee each week.
NNS Communications may limit the number of submissions per employee and reserves the right to edit or reject any submission. Employees who are found to have misrepresented themselves or any items advertised will be prohibited from publishing ads in the future. Employees submitting ads understand that the Classifieds are published for an external audience and may be seen by non-employees.