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HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Authenticates Keel of Destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131)

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding announced today the keel authentication of the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131).

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  • PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding announced today the keel authentication of the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131).
  • “Laying the keel of another Flight III DDG is a great way to celebrate the namesake of the ship and our world-class shipbuilders,” Ingalls Shipbuilding DDG-51 Program Manager Ben Barnett said.
  • “Our ship namesake displayed the kind of courage and leadership that inspires us at Ingalls to have the same dedication to our mission.
  • George M. Neal (DDG 131) is the fourth Flight III destroyer to be constructed at Ingalls.

PHIT America Welcomes Two New Members to Its National Board

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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"The moment I met Aubrey and Eric I knew they would become important additions to our Board," said Baugh. "These gentlemen have the knowledge and networks we need to impact millions of kids. Their passion for kids' fitness and health, and the fact that they are leaders in key areas impacted by the 'Inactivity Pandemic' -- military and sports – make them both ideal board members."

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PHIT America president Jim Baugh today announced the addition of two new members to its board of directors.
  • The latest business leaders added to PHIT's board include retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Aubrey McDade and retired NFL player Eric Swann.
  • "The moment I met Aubrey and Eric I knew they would become important additions to our Board," said Baugh.
  • PHIT America is led by Sports Industry and Tennis Industry Hall of Fame Inductee, and former President of Wilson Sporting Goods, Jim Baugh .

Destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) Sailed Away from Ingalls Shipbuilding

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) departed from HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division Monday.

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  • PASCAGOULA, Miss., April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) departed from HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division Monday.
  • DDG 123 will be commissioned next month at the Port of Key West in Key West, Florida, before sailing to its homeport in San Diego.
  • “Watching Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee sail away is a proud moment for our entire DDG shipbuilding team,” Ingalls Shipbuilding Vice President of Operations Donny Dorsey said.
  • These ships contain a myriad of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime defense needs well into the 21st century.

HII Delivers Destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) to U S. Navy

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HIIs (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) to the U.S. Navy today.

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  • PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HIIs (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) to the U.S. Navy today.
  • Delivery of DDG 123 represents the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy.
  • Delivering an incredibly capable finished ship to the Navy is always an important event for our Ingalls team, said Kari Wilkinson, president of Ingalls Shipbuilding.
  • Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee is the 34thArleigh Burke-class destroyer Ingalls has delivered to the Navy and will be the final Flight IIA ship built at Ingalls as the Navy transitions to Flight III destroyers.

College Scholarships Now Available for Children of Military Heroes

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Military service should be recognized and rewarded, said Freedom Alliance President Tom Kilgannon.

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  • Military service should be recognized and rewarded, said Freedom Alliance President Tom Kilgannon.
  • The College Savings Indicator, a recent study conducted by Fidelity Investments, shows that the cost of college is at an all-time high, and parents are deeply concerned about their ability to help their children pay for a college education.
  • About Freedom Alliance: Freedom Alliance is a charitable organization providing help and support to wounded troops and military families.
  • Freedom Alliance has awarded more than $20 million in college scholarships to children of heroes killed or disabled in military service and spent millions more helping injured veterans and their families with outdoor recreational therapy trips, Heroes Retreats, care packages for deployed troops, mortgage-free homes, all-terrain wheelchairs and much more.

Ingalls Shipbuilding Successfully Completes Acceptance Trials for Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123)

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Oct. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division completed acceptance trials for Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123).

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  • PASCAGOULA, Miss., Oct. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division completed acceptance trials for Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123).
  • Completing a successful sea trial is always a significant accomplishment for our combined Ingalls and Navy team, and DDG 123 performed well, Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said.
  • DDG 123 is the second destroyer to be named in honor of Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee, the first woman to receive the Navy Cross.
  • DDG 123 will be the final Flight IIA destroyer Ingalls will deliver as the Navy transitions to Flight III destroyers.

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Authenticates Keel of Destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129)

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced that the companys Ingalls Shipbuilding division authenticated the keel of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

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  • PASCAGOULA, Miss., Aug. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced that the companys Ingalls Shipbuilding division authenticated the keel of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
  • Today, we honor the example of heroism and dedicated service to our nation set by the namesake of this ship, Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said.
  • The inspiring story of Senator Denton reminds us of why we do what we do every day here at Ingalls.
  • Jeremiah Denton is the third Flight III destroyer to be constructed at Ingalls Shipbuilding.

HII Begins Fabrication of Destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131)

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division today officially started fabrication of the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131).

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division today officially started fabrication of the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer George M. Neal (DDG 131).
  • Start of fabrication is our first opportunity to formally celebrate and reflect on our contributions as shipbuilders, Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said.
  • We are very proud of what we do here for the country and endeavor to do our part in building and activating what will be the newest Flight III destroyer.
  • Neal was eventually released and returned to the U.S. with more than 320 fellow POWs in 1952.

Multimedia Release — Huntington Ingalls Industries Celebrates Ceremonial First Cut of Steel for the Aircraft Carrier Doris Miller (CVN 81)

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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Shipbuilders, I thank you for the hard work, innovation and dedication you will put into transforming this first piece of steel into an awe-inspiring aircraft carrier.

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  • Shipbuilders, I thank you for the hard work, innovation and dedication you will put into transforming this first piece of steel into an awe-inspiring aircraft carrier.
  • Doris Miller is the second ship named in honor of Miller, and the first aircraft carrier ever named for an African American.
  • This also is the first aircraft carrier named in honor of a sailor for actions while serving in the enlisted ranks.
  • Huntington Ingalls Industries is Americas largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.