April 9 - 13, 2012 NNS Employee Information Phone Line: 1-877-871-2058

CURRENTSA weekly publication of Newport News Shipbuilding

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Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) hosted 50 students and faculty from area high schools as part of Heritage High School’s Information and Technology Magnet Seniors Internship and Newport News Public School’s Job Shadowing Make It Work program. Both programs focus on benefits of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in the workplace.

“It is inspiring to see so much enthusiasm and initiative among our young people in Newport News,” said John Shifflett, director of leadership, technical and professional development. “These programs do a great job of helping students connect the dots between what they are learning in the classroom and how it will apply in the workplace. We hope our participation will help students recognize the importance of their education and the many opportunities available to them if they follow a STEM career path.”

Heritage High School students visited the shipyard March 13-29, and participants from the Make It Work program were at NNS April 3-5. Students met with members of the shipyard leadership team, experienced engineering and information technology at work in the shipyard and saw first-hand the importance of career readiness skills in the workplace.

NNS Brings Benefits of STEM to Life for Area Students

Who’s in the Lead? Check the NNS 5K Website to find out!

Whistle Blow in Memory of USS ThresherApril 10 marks the 49th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the submarine USS Thresher and the deaths of 129 officers, crew and civilians who were aboard during post-overhaul trials. Newport News Shipbuilding will sound its whistle and observe a moment of silence at 9:15 a.m. on April 10, the time when communications to Thresher was lost. Although Thresher was not a Newport News-built ship, please take this opportunity to think about first-time quality and the consequences of a mistake.

NNS to Celebrate Earth Day 2012 Read on p. 3

MOE Nomination MaterialsNomination materials for the 2012 President’s Model of Excellence Awards are currently available on the MOE Yardnet website. All nominations are required to be submitted to divisional Human Resource Manager by May 14. For info, contact Amanda Trussell (O09) at 688-5841 or Yasmine Robinson (O09) at 380-2428.

CVN 69 RC Remediation Team Recognized Read on p. 2

Windows 7 Database Testers Needed Read on p. 3

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X42 Pipefitters Recognized for Performance

CYBER T.I.P.S. Retrieve Print Jobs ImmediatelyDo not leave important, sensitive or confidential material laying around the office. Common print areas are frequented by people coming and going. Often, other individuals may handle printouts before they are retrieved. This could lead to unauthorized info disclosure. Always use the closest printer or a dedicated printer for confidential info. If sensitive documents cannot be picked up in a timely manner, use Secure Print, a feature offered by Newport News Shipbuilding’s Managed Print Services (Source: SANS).

Visit the IT Yardnet website for additional info on IT Information Security at Newport News Shipbuilding.

On April 3, Pipe Shop leadership recognized X42 pipefitters with a pizza luncheon for their outstanding performance installing chilled water piping on Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).

“The chilled water (CW) system demands on the Ford are far greater, required much earlier and more mission critical than ever before,” said X88 Superintendent Donny Suits. “For the first time, the CW system

Ken Mahler, vice president of Navy Programs, thanks the CVN 69 RC Remediation Team for their work.

CVN 69 RC Remediation Team Recognized Shipbuilders on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Reactor Compartment (RC) Remediation Team were treated to a luncheon on March 2 for their support and successful completion of the CVN 69 RC Remediation. The team worked closely with Norfolk Naval Station Shipyard and successfully completed all work with first time quality, on schedule and below budget.

“As a direct result of the team’s dedicated work ethic and tireless efforts through several holiday periods, the team has clearly exceeded customer satisfaction expectations,” said Richard Coleman, program director of In-Service Aircraft Carriers. “A special thank you to all on the team who assisted in the planning, production and support efforts to make the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower work effort a complete success.”

X42 pipefitters enjoy a pizza luncheon on April 3. Photo by John Whalen

CVN 65 Repair Team RecognizedOn March 29, shipbuilders on the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Repair Team were recognized by leadership with a dinner for their outstanding work. The team has performed lead maintenance work on CVN 65 in Norfolk over the past decade.

“We wanted to honor and recognize the people who had truly made this team what it is,” said Doug McPherson, CVN 65 Construction Director. “It was their talents and efforts on the deck plates that made the CVN 65 Team successful and established the excellent reputation with our customer that we have today.”

USS Enterprise will arrive at Newport News Shipbuilding at the end of this year for inactivation.

is a prerequisite for launch. The pipefitters recognized today have the skills, leadership and that sense of urgency needed to make it happen.”

Dave Long, CVN 65 Repair and Inactivation Program Director, speaks to shipbuilders at the appreciation dinner.

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Accidents Reported March 30 - April 5

Shipbuilders are encouraged to report accidents immediately.

Visit the Yardnet O27 website for info.

Total Accidents 22

Total Delayed Reports 20

REMINDER

Earn a Master of Science in Systems EngineeringJoin George Washington University’s Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Off-Campus Programs Office and Huntington Ingalls Industries as they team up to offer the fourth graduate education program on-site at Newport News Shipbuilding. Shipbuilders interested in the program are encouraged to attend an upcoming luncheon on May 15 from 12-12:45 p.m. at VASCIC (2 West). RSVP is required by May 11 to cohort@gwu.edu.

Newport News Shipbuilding’s Earth Day clean-up event will be held on April 19 at 3:30 p.m. at Christopher Newport Park. Volunteers are required to register on the Earth Day Yardnet website. Shipbuilders should also visit the website for info on the Earth Day children’s poster contest. All entries for the contest are due by April 20.

NNS to Celebrate Earth Day 2012

Test Access Databases EarlyHave a critical database? Want to make sure it works in Windows 7? IT is now accepting requests to schedule Windows 7 test machines. Interested testers should send an email to Windows7@hii-nns.com with the name of tester, requested test date, requested test time, and the test machine from the following:

EEMS Has MovedAs part of the transition effort from the Northrop Grumman network, the Enterprise Export Management System (EEMS) is now located at a new address. EEMS can be accessed at https://eems.ingallscorp.com.

• Windows 7 Test Machine 1 (Model: XW8600)

• Windows 7 Test Machine 2 (Model: Z400)

• Windows 7 Test Machine 3 (Model: Z400)

• Windows 7 Test Machine 4 (Model: DC7800)

• Windows 7 Test Machine 5 (Model: Z400)

Alternatively, users can select “any available machine” or “any available Z400 machine.” IT will reply with instructions and access to the test lab calendar. Shipbuilders will be responsible for selecting open times on the calendar to reserve test times after the initial reservation. For more info, contact Louis Ashley (T54) at 688-6320 or via email.

NEW! Dale Carnegie Course Starting May 10Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) has announced a new educational opportunity in its employee development curriculum: “The Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communications and Human Relations” will be offered from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays starting May 10 at the Sentara Complex in Hampton. To enroll, contact Wade or Linda Powell at 490-1611. For more info and a course description, contact Marilyn Jones (O44) at 688-6528.

OFI First Quarter Inspirations The Opportunity For Improvement (OFI) program offers every employee a voice - a chance to have their ideas heard and the means to make them happen. Thousands of OFIs have been implemented across the shipyard, from shops to ships, from offices to workspaces. Check out recent inspirations in the OFI first quarter insert.

Steam Heat Shutdown Underway Facilities and Waterfront Support will begin reducing steam supply for heating purposes to buildings and facilities April 16 through April 22. This will not affect buildings and facilities that require steam to support a process or hotel steam for shipboard service. For special heating needs, call the Facilities Service Desk at 8-9888. Other energy or utility related issues should be directed to Ken Allmon (O46) at 688-8793 or Buzz Halleen (O46) at 380-2518.

“The Yard” CompetitionJoin FM 99’s Rumble in the Morning on April 14 at the YMCA Chesapeake (4626 Taylor Rd) for a friendly competition to determine which Hampton Roads shipyard will get a year of “The Yard” bragging rights. For more info, visit www.vsra.info/rumble or view “The Yard” Competition brochure.

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Employee Discounts & ClassifiedsGive Blood. Save a Life.

Visit the Red Cross Bloodmobile at 8 a.m. on April 24 at Bldg. 802 (NetCenter) or on April 26 at Bldg. 520. Call 8-7196 (Bldg. 802) or 8-9191 (Bldg. 520) for an appointment.

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The deadline for submissions is COB Wednesday for publication the following week.

Editor: Lauren Ward

Currents@hii-nns.com(757) 380-4622To submit a story, visit the O29 Yardnet website.

View and print this week’s Classifieds, at:

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SEEKING LEADERS: employment opportunities with Newport News Shipbuilding

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Mgr Prod Planning Sched 3 726BR X58 NNS

Foreman (Multiple Shifts) 712BR X88/X42 NNS

Foreman 765BR X88/X33 NNS

Foreman 509BR X71/X43 NNS

Supvr Test Inspection 1 632BR N930 NNS

Superintendent 627BR X73 NNS

Mgr Project Mgmt 2 638BR N940 NNS

Mgr Contract Admin 2 (NNI) 99BR O19 NNS

DATEBOOK

APR

11The Society of Manufacturing Engineers will host “Student

Presentation Night” at 5 p.m. at 12742 Nettles Dr. in Newport

News. Dinner to follow presentations. Tickets are $15 for

members/guests and $10 for students and seniors. RSVP to

John Edwards (E84) at 876-8386 or via email by April 9.

APR

20The Apprentice Alumni Association will host the Annual Apprentice

Alumni Spring Golf Tournament at the Williamsburg National Golf

Club. Cost is $75 per golfer; includes green fee, 18-hole cart fee,

prizes, food, and unlimited range balls. To register, contact Mack

Hill (X71) at 688-1525 or John McKinney (X75) at 534-0931. Visit

www.nnapprentice.com/alumni/news.htm.

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11L.E.A.R.N. will host an after work presentation with Ken Mahler,

vice president of Navy Programs, at 4:30 p.m. in the VASCIC

Auditorium. This event is open to all shipbuilders. Reservations

required via the L.E.A.R.N. Yardnet website.

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11Data and Services Export Authorization (DSEA) general

user training will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Bldg. 802

(NetCenter) training lab (room 116). Register via Learning

Exchange (LX). Contact Tamara Wine (O19) at 380-3599.APR

27Foreign Visitor/Foreign Person Request (FVR) general user

training will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Bldg. 802

(NetCenter) training lab (room 116). Register via Learning

Exchange (LX). Contact Tamara Wine (O19) at 380-3599.

APR

27SHIPs Science Fiction Fantasy Book Club will discuss “The Blue

Sword” by Robin McKinley at 4:30 p.m. at Pizza Hut on Mercury

Blvd. SHIPs Network is open to all shipbuilders. Contact Tia

Benson-Bond (K75) at 688-0430 for more info.

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17Office Services and Reproduction (Dept. O14) will host an Open

House in Bldg. 86-1 from 1-5 p.m. The event will feature an “on-

the-job” tour that will demonstrate the department’s capabilities.

Shipbuilders interested in attending should look for signs around

Bldg. 86; tours will begin in the Courtyard. For more info, contact

George Riddick (O14) at 380-7743.

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11Dine at Applebee’s from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. to support The

Apprentice Alumni Association and The Apprentice Student

Association Relay for Life team. Mention “Dining to Donate” to the

server and 15 percent of the bill will be donated to the team.

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10The Learning Technology Department (K75) is hosting a webinar

from 12-12:30 p.m. Click to register. Be sure to include email

address. For info, contact Rose M. Brodie (K75) at 534-3382.

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12The “Spear and Gear” Toastmasters Club will meet from 11:30

a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Bldg. 903-7 (Room 725C). Contact Eldeania

Speller (K05) at 380-3764 or Rose M. Brodie (K75) at 534-3382.

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26The “Spear and Gear” Toastmasters Club will meet from 11:30

a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Bldg. 903-7 (Room 725C). Contact Eldeania

Speller (K05) at 380-3764 or Rose M. Brodie (K75) at 534-3382.