Newport News Shipbuilding

Calling Local Nonprofits to Attend Free Breakfast Q&A Event to Learn More About $500,000 Accelerating Change Together Grant

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Jeudi, mai 9, 2024
ACT, Education, Mariner, Southern Company Gas, Newport News Shipbuilding, RSVP, Seattle Mariners

Together they are funding a $500,000, three-year transformation grant called Accelerating Change Together, or simply the ACT Grant.

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  • Together they are funding a $500,000, three-year transformation grant called Accelerating Change Together, or simply the ACT Grant.
  • The ACT Grant partners are excited to host a breakfast panel discussion on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at The Mariners' Museum and Park in Newport News.
  • The intent of the event is to answer questions about the ACT Grant process and application form.
  • Local nonprofits are invited to attend this free event.

HII Delivers Virginia-Class Submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) to U.S. Navy

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has delivered Virginia-class fast-attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) to the U.S. Navy.

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has delivered Virginia-class fast-attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) to the U.S. Navy.
  • New Jersey is the 11th Virginia-class submarine delivered by NNS, and the 23rd built as part of the teaming agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat.
  • “It is a proud day for our entire team when we deliver a high-quality submarine like New Jersey to the fleet,” said Jason Ward, NNS vice president of Virginia-class submarine construction.
  • New Jersey was christened in November 2021 at NNS by ship’s sponsor Susan DiMarco, a New Jersey resident, retired dentist and wife of former Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson.

Seven Hills Realty Trust Closes $17.8 Million Bridge Loan to Finance the Acquisition of a Multifamily Property in Virginia

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Lundi, avril 29, 2024
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Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) today announced the closing of a $17.8 million first mortgage floating rate bridge loan to finance the acquisition of the Hilton Village Townhomes, a 160-unit apartment complex located at 531 Bulkeley Place in Newport News, Virginia.

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  • Seven Hills Realty Trust (Nasdaq: SEVN) today announced the closing of a $17.8 million first mortgage floating rate bridge loan to finance the acquisition of the Hilton Village Townhomes, a 160-unit apartment complex located at 531 Bulkeley Place in Newport News, Virginia.
  • The loan has a three-year initial term with two one-year extension options, subject to the borrower meeting certain requirements.
  • SEVN’s manager, Tremont Realty Capital , was introduced to the transaction by CBRE , which advised Ritz Banc Group , the Arlington, Virginia based sponsor.
  • This well leased property is located near downtown Newport News and is less than five miles from Newport News Shipbuilding, a significant employer in the region.

HII Completes Dry Dock Work for Aircraft Carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Refueling and Complex Overhaul

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Lundi, avril 8, 2024
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division has completed the dry dock portion of the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

Key Points: 
  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division has completed the dry dock portion of the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).
  • “Witnessing Stennis leave the dry dock and return to the water is a testament to the hard work of our shipbuilders, the crew and our government partners,” said Rob Check, NNS vice president of in-service aircraft carrier programs.
  • During the dry dock phase of the RCOH, USS John C. Stennis received significant upgrades and began an extensive overhaul process, both inside and outside the ship.
  • Once the RCOH is complete, USS John C. Stennis will be equipped to operate in the fleet for the second half of her 50-year expected service life.

HII Connects Sea-Air-Space Expo 2024 Attendees; Highlights Strides at the Intersection of Platforms, Technologies and People

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Mercredi, avril 3, 2024
Convention center, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Department of Defence, HII, Science, Wi-Fi, Navy League, Student, Mathematics, Advertising, Engineering, National Harbor, Maryland, STEM, Newport News Shipbuilding, Creativity, Atmosphere, Ship, Naval Sea Systems Command, Defense, Management

Attendees of the three-day expo will be encouraged to learn about HII’s platforms, technologies, and solutions that support HII’s growing strength as the nation’s largest shipbuilder and global all-domain technologies and solutions provider.

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  • Attendees of the three-day expo will be encouraged to learn about HII’s platforms, technologies, and solutions that support HII’s growing strength as the nation’s largest shipbuilder and global all-domain technologies and solutions provider.
  • HII is sponsoring access to free Wi-Fi service at Sea-Air-Space Expo 2024, addressing a widely shared communications gap at the event.
  • As the expo’s Wi-Fi sponsor, HII is enabling seamless connectivity, real-time information access, and engagement for exhibitors and speakers.
  • HII encourages students to explore how they can gain an edge in their future through coursework and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

HII Celebrates 2023 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

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Samedi, mars 23, 2024
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 133 graduates of the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 133 graduates of the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School.
  • Thomasina Wright, NNS vice president of fleet support programs, and a 1986 graduate of The Apprentice School, delivered the keynote commencement address.
  • “Newport News Shipbuilding is the best place to be to support our national defense and become a leader,” Wright said.
  • The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School has been accredited since 1982.

HII Co-Hosts Acceleration Summit & Manufacturing Showcase at Newport News Shipbuilding

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Jeudi, mars 21, 2024
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division partnered with the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) to co-host an Acceleration Summit: Technology Showcase this week in Newport News.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division partnered with the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) to co-host an Acceleration Summit: Technology Showcase this week in Newport News.
  • The event, that concluded today, brought together industry and academic partners to share potential innovations in technology to support best practices for construction and maintenance activities in shipbuilding.
  • I look forward to seeing how quickly we can unlock the potential in the technology we saw this week.”
    Photos accompanying this release are available at: https://hii.com/news/hii-acceleration-summit-manufacturing-showcase-newp... .
  • “We are so appreciative that Newport News Shipbuilding provided this opportunity to bring together so many maintenance and sustainment professionals to this event,” said Debbie Lilu, NCMS vice president, maintenance and sustainment, and business development.

Laser Photonics to Attend 2024 Acceleration Summit: NCMS Technology Showcase With Its Selection of Laser Solutions

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Jeudi, mars 14, 2024
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The event is co-hosted by the technology development consortium NCMS and Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries ( HII ), the nation's largest shipbuilder.

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  • The event is co-hosted by the technology development consortium NCMS and Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries ( HII ), the nation's largest shipbuilder.
  • “For Laser Photonics, the Acceleration Summit: NCMS Technology Showcase is a valuable opportunity to present our innovative solutions to the naval industry.
  • At the Acceleration Summit: NCMS Technology Showcase, LPC will bring a selection of its laser systems, including the CleanTech 2000-CTHD plus the newest version of its CleanTech 1500-CTHD.
  • Those who attend Booth 12 at the summit will be able to witness LPC's laser cleaning systems in action.

Three Newport News Corporations Reaffirm $500,000 Commitment to Education and Workforce Development

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Mardi, mars 26, 2024
ACT, HII, Southern Company Gas, Mariners' Museum and Park, Hampton Roads, Partnership, Education, Social impact, Newport News, Virginia, Marketing, STEM, Newport News Shipbuilding, Workforce, Mariner, Corporate social responsibility, VBCPS, Pharmaceutical industry

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the BayPort Foundation, Ferguson, and Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, have announced a community partnership to fund a three-year, $500,000 transformational grant called Accelerating Change Together (ACT). The grant will run from 2024 to 2026 and aims to invest in the Hampton Roads nonprofit community to build upon education and develop a skilled workforce that benefits the nation.

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  • The grant will run from 2024 to 2026 and aims to invest in the Hampton Roads nonprofit community to build upon education and develop a skilled workforce that benefits the nation.
  • "We proudly support various STEM education initiatives at elementary, middle, and high schools, and college programs that support our workforce development needs.
  • Virginia Natural Gas has joined BayPort, Ferguson, and Newport News Shipbuilding in the 2024 funding launch and its education and workforce development mission.
  • The ACT Grant Contributions Committee will host a breakfast panel discussion on May 22 at the Mariners' Museum and Park in Newport News.

HII Completes Initial Sea Trials of Virginia-Class Submarine New Jersey (SSN 796)

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Jeudi, février 29, 2024
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today the successful completion of initial sea trials for Virginia-class attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) by the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today the successful completion of initial sea trials for Virginia-class attack submarine New Jersey (SSN 796) by the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
  • New Jersey spent several days at sea to test the boat’s systems and components.
  • Testing included submerging the submarine for the first time and conducting high-speed maneuvers while on the surface and submerged.
  • “Taking New Jersey out for the first time is a significant milestone and the first major test of the submarine’s capabilities at sea,” said Jason Ward, NNS vice president of Virginia-class submarine construction.