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

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Monday, April 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).

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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).
  • “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 Celebrates 2023 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

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Saturday, March 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.

Media Advisory — Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School to Host Commencement Ceremony for 2023 Graduates

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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    The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School accepts more than 250 apprentices per year.
  • The school offers four- to eight-year, tuition-free apprenticeships in 19 trades and eight optional advanced programs in which students earn an associate in applied science degree.
  • Apprentices work a 40-hour week and are paid for all work, including time spent in academic classes.

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

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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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.

SING FOR HOPE PIANOS LAUNCH AT CNU'S FERGUSON CENTER MARCH 28, 2024

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sing for Hope Pianos will take to the streets all across Newport News, creating spontaneous moments of live music and joy throughout the community. The unique partnership between Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts, the Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center at Christopher Newport, and the City of Newport News has made it possible to bring the Sing for Hope Pianos program to fruition for the first time in the region. On Thursday, March 28 at 9 a.m., Sing for Hope will unveil 10 new Sing for Hope Pianos—each one a unique, playable piano artwork created by a local artist—in the Ferguson Center's Diamonstein Concert Hall lobby. The all-day public launch is free of charge and open to all, and will culminate with a free performance by acclaimed American pianist Drew Petersen ("destined for great things" - Music Web International) at 7:30 p.m. The celebration coincides with World Piano Day, which is the 88th day of the year and a nod to the 88 keys on the piano.

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  • On Thursday, March 28 at 9 a.m., Sing for Hope will unveil 10 new Sing for Hope Pianos—each one a unique, playable piano artwork created by a local artist—in the Ferguson Center's Diamonstein Concert Hall lobby.
  • Part of the global Sing for Hope Pianos initiative, these original public piano artworks were created by local artists.
  • The Sing for Hope Pianos began in New York City in 2010 and has since grown to become one of the world's largest annually recurring public arts programs.
  • With more than 600 original creations to date, The Sing for Hope Pianos bring hope, healing, and a shared musical experience to communities across the globe.

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

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Thursday, February 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.

HII Hosts Merging Vets & Players Event at Newport News Shipbuilding

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) today hosted the nonprofit Merging Vets and Players (MVP) for an event at its Newport News Shipbuilding division.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) today hosted the nonprofit Merging Vets and Players (MVP) for an event at its Newport News Shipbuilding division.
  • “We were honored to host this important Merging Vets and Players event at NNS,” said Dr. Latitia McCane, director of education at The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School.
  • “It was a privilege to attend the Merging Vets and Players event at Newport News Shipbuilding and share the stage with an expert like Nate Boyer,” Mietus said.
  • “Events like this, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving, equip sailors and veterans with valuable tools to navigate personal challenges and build resilience.”
    To learn more about Merging Vets and Players, please visit https://vetsandplayers.org/ .

HII Launches Virginia-class Submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) at Newport News Shipbuilding

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) was recently launched into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) was recently launched into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division.
  • Shipbuilders transferred the submarine from a construction facility to the floating dry dock, where it was later submerged and moved by tugboats to a submarine pier at the shipyard for final outfitting, testing and crew certification.
  • “Following the christening of this mighty submarine in May, witnessing Massachusetts launch into the river is a source of immense pride for our shipbuilding team,” said Jason Ward, NNS vice president of Virginia-class submarine construction.
  • Virginia-class submarines incorporate dozens of new technologies and innovations that increase firepower, maneuverability and stealth to significantly enhance their warfighting capabilities.

HII Begins Topside EMALS Testing on John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) at Newport News Shipbuilding

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division (NNS) recently began topside testing of the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) on aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division (NNS) recently began topside testing of the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) on aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).
  • EMALS, first integrated into USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), replaces the existing steam catapults currently in use on the U.S. Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carriers.
  • Following successful “no-load” testing on catapults one and two, known as the ‘bow cats,’ the NNS team, alongside the John F. Kennedy crew, has now started “dead-load” testing.
  • In addition to Kennedy, two other Ford-class carriers are under construction at NNS: Enterprise (CVN 80) and Doris Miller (CVN 81).

Lovett Industrial and Heitman Acquire Industrial Park in Chesapeake, VA

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Lovett Industrial, the Houston-based real estate investment firm, in partnership with an affiliate of Chicago-based Heitman LLC (“Heitman”), a global real estate investment management firm, have acquired an approximate 720,000 square foot portfolio of industrial buildings in the urban core of Norfolk VA.

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  • Lovett Industrial, the Houston-based real estate investment firm, in partnership with an affiliate of Chicago-based Heitman LLC (“Heitman”), a global real estate investment management firm, have acquired an approximate 720,000 square foot portfolio of industrial buildings in the urban core of Norfolk VA.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229677802/en/
    Lovett Industrial and Heitman Acquire Industrial Park in Chesapeake, VA (Photo: Business Wire)
    Located on Rt 168 with adjacent access to I-64 and I-464, Diamond Hill’s infill location not only allows quick access to the populations of Chesapeake, Norfolk and Virginia Beach, but also easy access to both NIT and VIG port terminals.
  • Ben Swift, Mid-Atlantic Market Lead for Lovett Industrial commented, “The Hampton Roads Industrial market boasts some of the strongest fundamentals in the country.
  • Acquisition financing is provided by Voya Financial and was arranged by John Alascio of Cushman & Wakefield.