Newport News, Virginia

HII Hosts Assistant Secretary of the Navy at Newport News Shipbuilding

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Nickolas Guertin at its Newport News Shipbuilding division Wednesday.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Nickolas Guertin at its Newport News Shipbuilding division Wednesday.
  • The shipyard visit is the first since Guertin was sworn in to the position.
  • “We were honored to welcome Secretary Guertin to the shipyard in his new role,” NNS President Jennifer Boykin said.
  • “Our shipbuilders understand the critical work we do supplying the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines our nation needs.

HII Hosts United Kingdom Minister at Newport News Shipbuilding

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Monday, January 22, 2024

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shipbuilder and all-domain technologies provider HII (NYSE: HII) hosted United Kingdom Minister of State (Indo-Pacific) Anne-Marie Trevelyan at its Newport News Shipbuilding division today.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shipbuilder and all-domain technologies provider HII (NYSE: HII) hosted United Kingdom Minister of State (Indo-Pacific) Anne-Marie Trevelyan at its Newport News Shipbuilding division today.
  • The visit was held in support of the trilateral Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS) partnership.
  • Trevelyan met with HII and NNS leadership and saw facilities that support construction of Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines.
  • Additionally, she participated in a tour of the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School that focused on HII’s workforce development expertise.

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Delivers First Columbia-class Stern

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division announced today delivery of the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine stern to General Dynamics Electric Boat.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division announced today delivery of the first Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine stern to General Dynamics Electric Boat.
  • The stern for District of Columbia (SSBN 826) was transported by barge from Newport News to Electric Boat’s facility in Quonset Point, Rhode Island.
  • “This is a major milestone in the ramp-up of Columbia-class module production here at NNS,” said Brandi Smith, NNS vice president of Columbia-class submarine construction.
  • The Navy has designated the Columbia class its top acquisition priority.

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Hosts Shipyard Update for Elected and Community Leaders

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Friday, December 1, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division today hosted a shipyard update briefing for state and local elected officials and community leaders.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division today hosted a shipyard update briefing for state and local elected officials and community leaders.
  • “Today our industry benefits from numerous trades training and career awareness programs that originated from partnerships with organizations represented in this room,” NNS President Jennifer Boykin said.
  • “We need to collaborate more to create the systems that will allow us to train our next generation of shipbuilders.
  • “To meet our hiring demand, we must leverage partnerships at all levels of the community and government,” said Xavier Beale, NNS vice president of human resources.

HII Recognized with Veteran Small Business Advocate of the Year Award

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) was recently recognized with the Veteran Small Business Advocate of the Year Award from the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) .

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) was recently recognized with the Veteran Small Business Advocate of the Year Award from the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) .
  • The award specifically focused on the work accomplished by HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division.
  • HII won in the “Prime Contractor Representative or Team” category for exceeding expectations in advocating for veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses.
  • “NVSBC and the veteran small business community greatly appreciates HII’s partnership and demonstrated leadership in advocating for and bringing strong business opportunities to the veteran small business community,” NVSBC Executive Director Scott Jensen said.

HII Hosts U.S. State Department Official at Newport News Shipbuilding

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted the U.S. Department of State Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at its Newport News Shipbuilding division today.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted the U.S. Department of State Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at its Newport News Shipbuilding division today.
  • Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins leads the Department of State efforts in support of the trilateral Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS) partnership implementation.
  • She met with NNS leadership and visited shipyard facilities that support construction of Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines.
  • Additionally, Ambassador Jenkins participated in a tour and discussion at the Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School that focused on HII’s workforce development expertise.

HII Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

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Monday, November 13, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest military shipbuilder and provider of all-domain defense solutions, is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII), America’s largest military shipbuilder and provider of all-domain defense solutions, is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week.
  • Recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor, National Apprenticeship Week this year runs Nov. 13-19.
  • “Apprenticeship programs are the foundation in our workforce development strategy and are significant to beginning a rewarding career within HII,” said Edmond Hughes, HII executive vice president and chief human resources officer.
  • To learn more about apprenticeship and career opportunities at HII, please visit www.HII.com .

Black Buffalo 3D Printed Homes Have New Owners Just in Time for the Holidays

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Black Buffalo 3D homes tout benefits for their owners including disaster resilience, printed walls being termite proof and giving the designers to ability to design structures with excellent thermal efficiency.

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  • Black Buffalo 3D homes tout benefits for their owners including disaster resilience, printed walls being termite proof and giving the designers to ability to design structures with excellent thermal efficiency.
  • These homes achieved an energy rating of R22 which will result in lower energy consumption and lower cost of living over traditionally built homes.
  • "These Newport News homes represent the latest advances in 3D construction by utilizing Black Buffalo 3D's large scale gantry construction printer and proprietary materials that are over twice as strong as traditional CMU block," commented Mike Miceli, CEO of Black Buffalo 3D.
  • 3D homes are gaining widespread adoption, and these two homes represent a significant step forward into how 3D printed homes can improve efficiency.

Sun Realty Welcomes Emily Walski as Business Development Manager

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C., Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sun Realty is thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team, Emily Walski, as our Business Development Manager. With a deep-rooted connection to the Outer Banks community and a wealth of experience in the real estate and property management industry, Emily is poised to make a significant impact on Sun Realty's growth and success.

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  • Sun Realty Welcomes Emily Walski as Business Development Manager, Driving Growth and Success for One of the Outer Banks' Largest Vacation Rental Companies.
  • KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C., Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sun Realty is thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team, Emily Walski, as our Business Development Manager.
  • Excited to lead Sun Realty's growth, Emily Walski brings a unique blend of experience, dedication, and passion for the Outer Banks community.
  • Before her return to Sun Realty, Emily honed her skills in the industry, working as a Rental Manager and New Owner Consultant.

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Opens Additional Site in Norfolk

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has begun production at an additional campus in Norfolk to support the shipyard’s continued progress toward more effective and efficient shipbuilding.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has begun production at an additional campus in Norfolk to support the shipyard’s continued progress toward more effective and efficient shipbuilding.
  • The Newport News Shipbuilding Norfolk Campus is located on land leased from Fairlead in the Lambert’s Point area, at a development known as Fairwinds Landing.
  • NNS shipbuilders have worked at the site for several months constructing steel panels that will eventually make up units of Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN 80).
  • NNS leadership and shipbuilders joined with city of Norfolk leaders, Navy officials and Fairlead leadership to mark the opening Monday.