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Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) Christening | Photo Gallery
07/09/2025
Take a look back at highlights from the christening of the future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), which was christened June 28 at Ingalls. The ceremony was attended by several special guests, including shipbuilders and their loved ones, dignitaries, and retirees from the U.S. Armed Forces Retirement home.
Shipbuilder Engagement | Welcome to our 2025 summer interns!
07/09/2025
The Big Picture: Our 2025 summer interns got a deeper look into the mission, people and culture that make Ingalls unique during the annual Intern Social on June 10.
Shipbuilder Engagement | SCM Summer Uplift Week
07/09/2025
The Big Picture: Shipbuilders in Supply Chain Management (SCM) held a Summer Uplift Week to celebrate the spirit and values of what makes their department unique.
DDG 129 Christening
06/27/2025
All shipbuilders and their families are invited to attend the christening of the future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) on Saturday, June 28!
Fun for Future Shipbuilders & Families | DDG 129 Christening
06/16/2025
The christening of Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) isn’t just a ceremony—it’s a celebration of the incredible work our shipbuilders do every day.
DDG 129 Christening | Did you attend Denton Magnet/Middle School? Let us know!
06/10/2025
The Big Picture: Are you an Ingalls shipbuilder who attended Denton Magnet School of Technology (formerly Denton Middle) in Mobile?

Shipbuilder Spotlights

Shipbuilder Spotlight | James “J.O.” Putman, Welder
07/01/2025
Soft spoken and humble, James “J.O.” Putman, welder, has dedicated his life to Ingalls for 59 years. For nearly six decades, J.O. has been a steady heartbeat of this shipyard.
Shipbuilder Spotlight | Stephen Harris, Quality Analyst
06/03/2025
With over seven years of shipbuilding experience, Stephen Harris, quality analyst, helps deliver vital, quality-focused data aimed at reducing potential situations that may arise during ship construction.
Shipbuilder Spotlight | Colby Ward, Rust Machine Operator
05/20/2025
When Operations functional support representative Barbara Watkins first learned her son Colby Ward was autistic, she was told he wouldn’t be able to talk or handle day-to-day life on his own. Now, Colby is a proud shipbuilder who uses his voice to break the barriers of autism.