America(LHA 6) returns from successful acceptance trials

Ingalls Shipbuilding
A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
February 6, 2014
Vol. 44, Number 5
On Deck
America (LHA 6) returns from successful acceptance trials
The flight deck was one of many systems on America (LHA 6) tested during acceptance trials Jan. 28-31. After commissioning, the
large flight deck will allow Marine Corps aircraft to support a variety of missions.
Northern winds last week faced another force on the seas – the
amphibious assault ship America (LHA 6).
Despite freezing weather across the Gulf Coast, sailors and
shipbuilders sailed the Gulf of Mexico aboard America Jan. 28-31
as she proved her mettle to the U.S. Navy’s board of inspection
and survey (INSURV) during acceptance sea trials.
“America proved she is a quality ship,” George Jones, LHA 6 ship
program manager, said. “The LHA 6 team’s tireless and diligent
effort paid off as our scores from INSURV indicated. We will
continue this effort over the next few weeks to have LHA 6 ready
for the sailors and Marines who will man her when she enters the
U.S. Navy fleet.”
After successfully demonstrating more than 220 tests to
INSURV, America returned to Ingalls Shipbuilding Friday,
Jan. 31.
“The Ingalls/Navy team did an outstanding job in presenting the
ship to the Board of Inspection and Survey,” said Richard Schenk,
vice president, Test and Trials. “It is a tribute to all involved in
proving the capabilities of such a large and complex ship.”
During acceptance trials, shipbuilders and personnel from
Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Gulf Coast, demonstrated all
required sea trial evolutions, including the operation of the
hybrid gas turbine/electric-drive propulsion system.
Other tests included anchor handling, steering
demonstration, flight deck operations, and combat systems’
evaluations.
“This is the first large deck ever with zero starred cards,
which is unheard of on a platform of this size,” said Randy
Padgett, LHA 6 construction manager. “This was the goal
from the beginning, when this team came together more than
two years ago for the first of many meetings. At times it’s
overlooked, but this accomplishment is not just by the folks
down here on the water, but by cable pullers, pipe fitters, and
other craft workers on the units and in the tanks.”
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Display to feature
African-American firsts
Feb. 26 in the
ARAMARK cafeteria
Honoring February as Black History
Month, the African-American
Shipbuilders Association (AASA) will
present “African-American Firsts,”
a Black History display highlighting
trailblazers in politics, entertainment,
sports, military, science and other areas
Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the ARAMARK
cafeteria from 11 a.m. - noon.
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Let’s Roll!
Somerset departs Avondale to be commissioned in Philadelphia
Avondale Shipbuilders, from left, Randal Dempster, rigger; Douglas Schexnayder, scaffold carpenter; and David Benoit,
carpenter, release the lines mooring Somerset (LPD 25) to the docks at Avondale Feb. 3.
Somerset (LPD 25), the third amphibious transport dock ship
named to honor the heroes of 9/11, left Avondale Monday, Feb. 3.
“Watching Somerset leave knowing all the hard work that our
employees put into her was a blessing; and I cannot tell you how
much I want to thank all who had the privilege to be a part of her
success,” said Wayne Davis, LPD 25 ship program manager.
Patriotic citizens and shipbuilders lined the levees to watch
Somerset sail with her crew down the Mississippi River and through
New Orleans toward her commissioning site in Philadelphia.
Somerset has the distinction of being the final U.S. Navy ship
delivered by shipbuilders at Avondale as the shipyard looks for
new business.
“It was a very sad moment – but also a proud moment – for all
our workers watching Somerset leave our shipyard,” said Tommy
“Cabbage” Barrett, LPD 25 ship construction manager.
Mike Duthu, director, LPD 17 Program, said that Somerset
received better scores from the Navy Board of Inspection and
Survey (INSURV) than any ship in the class during acceptance
trials. She also had zero starred cards and the lowest number of
monetary retentions at delivery. “The customer on multiple levels has complemented the team
on how they have executed the contract,” Duthu said. “All of those
accomplishments do not happen by themselves. They occurred
because of the constant diligence of the LPD 25 team.”
Davis added that the ship was praised by the Navy at acceptance
trials and delivery as the best of her class.
“Even with the pressure of the changes occurring at Avondale,
they still challenged themselves to making this ship better than any
other we had built,” said Davis.
Somerset is named for Somerset County in Pennsylvania, the
site where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed on Sept. 11, 2001.
Passenger Todd Beamer urged several fellow passengers into the
cockpit to overtake terrorist hijackers with the rally cry, “Let’s roll!”
Those words are painted on the ship’s hangar door.
Somerset’s official motto is “Courage through Adversity”
reflecting the heroic sacrifice of the 40 passengers that may have
prevented an even greater tragedy.
Davis, a 36 year shipbuilder, and Barrett, a 38 year shipbuilder,
said that the men and women building ships at Avondale lived that
motto.
“She is a beautiful ship and the best of her class,” Barrett said.
“What an honor it has been working with the fine bunch of men
and women getting her done. They will always remember that
courage through adversity truly pays off.”
Reward ethical employees On-the-Spot
The On-the-Spot Ethics Recognition
Program offers foremen and fellow
employees a chance to recognize their
fellow shipbuilders for showing a high
degree of ethical behavior in the workplace.
To submit your fellow shipbuilder for an
award, fill out the form C-941, available
on Command Media, and mail it to the
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[email protected].
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Traffic Control Point moving next week
Ingalls Shipbuilding Security is moving the Pascagoula facility traffic control
point (TCP) within the next week from the East/West Ingalls Access Road to a
location on Jerry St. Pé Highway in the median across from and slightly south of the
Human Resources Building. The TCP will be used for random vehicle inspections
and in instances of heightened security threat levels. The move will improve
traffic safety on Ingalls Access Road and will allow Ingalls to facilitate Navy Force
Protection operations. Security will continue to review ways to improve traffic safety
at Ingalls’ facilities.
Feb. 10 – Summer interns wanted for 2014
Ingalls is accepting applications through Feb. 10 for a limited number of paid
internships for the summer of 2014. The intern program provides meaningful
summer employment to full-time college students who are enrolled in degree
programs that match the company’s business needs. Participants will work fulltime,
40 hours per week, for approximately 10 weeks. To apply, qualified applicants
should visit www.huntingtoningalls.com/careers, click on the Students and New
Grads link in the Job Search column, and type 6273BR into the Requisition ID field.
The application deadline is Feb. 10. Selected interns will be contacted directly by an
Ingalls recruiter. For more information, contact Vicki Crockett (228) 935-8621.
Feb. 19 – IMA to discuss military veterans in the workplace
The Ingalls Management Association (IMA) will hold a forum hosted by Mike
Catchings, lead diversity recruiter and veterans representative, to discuss veterans
in the workforce Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. in DCR 1. Catchings is also a leader in the Veterans
Employee Resource Team (VERT) and VERT members are invited to attend. He will
discuss defining veteran status, how things have changed in regards to veterans,
why veterans make good employees, successful veteran integration, and facts and
myths about veterans. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to
RSVP call Kelly Doebler at (228) 935-2606 or Mary Randle at (228) 935-5616.
Safety Moment
Here are a few safety tips from EH&S:
• When you need to accomplish a task in a tight space, position
yourself in a way to prevent muscle strains and injury before
performing the work.
• When performing jobs that require lifting, consider
the load before you try to handle it.
• Use proper body posture and lifting techniques, and
don’t lift anything over 50 pounds.
• Pay attention to your surroundings at all times. The
best way to prevent a trip or a fall is to always watch
where you are walking.
Feb. 28 – 2015 National Merit Scholarship accepting applications
The National Merit Scholarship Award Program for the children of Ingalls
employees will accept applications for the 2015 scholarship through Feb. 28. Qualified
students must be a child of an Ingalls employee, complete high school in 2015, and
have completed the PSAT/National Merit Qualifying Test. Applications must be
completed online by Feb. 28 at http://programentry.nationalmerit.org/CMPDPSMS.
If your child will be a 2015 graduate but was unable to take the PSAT/NMSQT, he
or she can still apply for National Merit. However, they will be considered ineligible
unless they send a request for an alternate exam postmarked no later than March 1.
Email [email protected] for the testing request form.
March 15 – Jackson County Heart Walk to benefit AHA
Ingalls Shipbuilding is once again a proud sponsor of the Jackson County Heart
Walk. The theme of this year’s walk is “My Heart, My Life.” The walk starts at
8:30 a.m. March 15 at Pascagoula Beach Park. Money raised for the walk will help
the American Heart Association’s research and education of cardiovascular disease
and stroke. Bob Merchent, vice president, Surface Combatants & U.S. Coast Guard
Programs, is leading this year’s efforts. Employees wishing to join an Ingalls walking
team or become a team captain for this year’s event may sign up by contacting Susan
Farris at (228) 935-1055 or [email protected].
March 22 – Multiple Sclerosis Walk at Fort Maurepas
You can help to further research to treat Multiple Sclerosis by participating in
a one-mile walk on Saturday, March 22, at Fort Maurepas Park in Ocean Springs
hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Alabama and Mississippi. Team
registration begins at 8 a.m. and the one-mile walk starts at 9 a.m. Multiple Sclerosis
is a chronic, often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. Today,
treatments and advances in research are giving new hope to people affected by this
disease. Contact Debbie McLendon at (228) 935-3727 or debbie.mclendon@hii-ingalls.
com for details.
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