RCOH

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

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 Upgrades, Expands Food Option at Newport News Shipbuilding

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division today marked the opening of its newest healthy food option within the shipyard.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division today marked the opening of its newest healthy food option within the shipyard.
  • Located mid-yard, the MicroMarket is especially convenient for those supporting aircraft carriers undergoing refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) work at NNS.
  • “We’ve taken a holistic approach to addressing Quality of Service for Sailors assigned to the aircraft carriers and submarines at Newport News Shipbuilding,” said Capt.
  • “This new MicroMarket brings healthy food options closer to Sailors, providing easy access as they carry out their important duties.

HII is Awarded Advanced Planning Contract for USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) RCOH

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Friday, January 26, 2024

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division was awarded an advanced planning contract for the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division was awarded an advanced planning contract for the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).
  • The contract, which has the total potential value of $913 million, includes engineering, design, material procurement and fabrication, documentation, resource forecasting and pre-overhaul inspections.
  • “Comprehensive planning is vitally important to the overall success of an engineering and construction project of this magnitude on the aircraft carriers that serve our nation,” said Rob Check, NNS vice president of in-service aircraft carrier programs.
  • A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://hii.com/news/hii-advanced-planning-contract-uss-harry-s-truman-c... .

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 Completes Installation of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Main Mast

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

NNS shipbuilders and USS John C. Stennis sailors held a mast-stepping ceremony Wednesday, an ancient maritime custom of placing a coin underneath the ship’s mast to bring good fortune.

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  • NNS shipbuilders and USS John C. Stennis sailors held a mast-stepping ceremony Wednesday, an ancient maritime custom of placing a coin underneath the ship’s mast to bring good fortune.
  • A time capsule containing photos, a piece of the old mast, several coins and other artifacts was attached to the interior of the main mast.
  • After the RCOH, USS John C. Stennis will be the most modern and technologically advanced Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in the fleet and will continue to be a vital part of the nation’s defense.
  • USS John C. Stennis is the seventh Nimitz-class carrier to undergo RCOH.

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding Promotes Three to Senior Leadership Team

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division announced today the promotion of three seasoned leaders to the senior leadership team to fill the roles of upcoming retirements.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division announced today the promotion of three seasoned leaders to the senior leadership team to fill the roles of upcoming retirements.
  • “These three leaders began their careers in the 1980s, when shipbuilding and hiring was at an all-time high,” Boykin shared.
  • Boykin also announced several additional senior leadership team changes when structuring the succession for Ron Murray.
  • Les Smith will become the new vice president of Enterprise (CVN 80) and Doris Miller (CVN 81) aircraft carrier programs.

HII Redelivers USS George Washington (CVN 73) to U.S. Navy

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has redelivered the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to the U.S. Navy.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding division has redelivered the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to the U.S. Navy.
  • The redelivery took place after successful sea trials that tested the ship’s systems following its refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at NNS.
  • “Redelivering George Washington to the Navy is the end result of incredible teamwork between our shipbuilders, the CVN 73 crew, our government partners and all of our suppliers,” said Todd West, NNS vice president, in-service aircraft carrier programs.
  • USS George Washington is the sixth Nimitz-class carrier to undergo RCOH.

HII-Built Aircraft Carrier & Shipbuilders Get National Spotlight on Veterans Day

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Two NNS shipbuilders who are military veterans will receive special recognition during the game.

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  • Two NNS shipbuilders who are military veterans will receive special recognition during the game.
  • CVN 65 was built at NNS and was the worlds first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
  • As America recognizes the 100-year legacy of aircraft carriers this year, all aircraft carriers operating in the U.S. Navy fleet today were built at NNS.
  • In August, HII celebrated the ceremonious keel-laying of the next Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, Enterprise (CVN 80).