In this follow-up episode, we continue our conversation with 2nd shift General Manufacturing director Chris Helton. Having spent more than 30 years at Ingalls, Chris has played a role in building many ships for the Navy and Coast Guard, several of which are in service today.
The Ingalls-built Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), pictured above, fires a Mark 45 5-inch light-weight gun during a live-fire weapons exercise on November 2. The ship was operating in the Andaman Sea as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia.
In this part one episode, we’re excited to sit down with Chris Helton, a 33 year shipbuilder who shares the story of his journey as a brand new shipbuilder to becoming the director of General Manufacturing. Chris emphasizes the vital role shipbuilders play in supporting our nation’s defense. Tune in as we explore the dedication and craftsmanship behind our essential work and his shipbuilding story.
As Ingalls shipbuilders, we build ships with safety and quality at the forefront, carefully shaping and crafting steel, knowing the work we do will protect our military as they defend our freedom.
The Ingalls-built amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) is shown above passing Mount Fuji during Transport Exercise (TRANSPORTEX) earlier this month.
May we always remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Nearly 30 nations and thousands of armed forces participated in this year’s Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, including several Ingalls-built ships. Seen above, multinational ships sailed in formation on July 22 off the coast of Hawaii during the exercise.
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The Ingalls-built amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) is working alongside allied and partner maritime forces, focusing on promoting regional stability and demonstrating the strong maritime partnerships between the U.S. and our allies.
For more than 85 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have served as the backbone of our nation’s defense, building ships that project power, maintain peace and safeguard seas across the globe. We remain committed to this important work, knowing that THEIR mission is OUR purpose.
For more than 85 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have served as the backbone of our nation’s defense, building ships that project power, maintain peace and safeguard seas across the globe. We remain committed to this important work, knowing that THEIR mission is OUR purpose.
For more than 85 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have served as the backbone of our nation’s defense, building ships that project power, maintain peace and safeguard seas across the globe. We remain committed to this important work, knowing that THEIR mission is OUR purpose.
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) sailed alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) on June 11, 2024.
For more than 85 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have served as the backbone of our nation’s defense, building ships that project power, maintain peace and safeguard seas across the globe. We remain committed to this important work, knowing that THEIR mission is OUR purpose.
For more than 85 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have served as the backbone of our nation’s defense, building ships that project power, maintain peace and safeguard seas across the globe. We remain committed to this important work, knowing that THEIR mission is OUR purpose.
Fleet Week New York kicked off last week with the much-anticipated Parade of Ships on the Hudson River. The parade featured eight military ships, including USS Bataan (LHD 5) and NSC 10 Calhoun (WMSL 759), which were both built at Ingalls.
For more than 85 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have served as the backbone of our nation’s defense. Every day, ships built by Ingalls shipbuilders conduct different missions and operations – projecting power, maintaining peace and safeguarding seas across the globe. We remain committed to this important work, knowing that THEIR mission is OUR purpose.
For more than 85 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have served as the backbone of our nation’s defense. Every day, ships built by Ingalls shipbuilders conduct different missions and operations – projecting power, maintaining peace and safeguarding seas across the globe. We remain committed to this important work, knowing that THEIR mission is OUR purpose.
This is the Gator Life! "Gator Navy" refers to the U.S. Navy ships that are dedicated to amphibious operations of the U.S. Marines, like the HII-built USS New York (LPD 21). Recently, USS New York conducted well deck operations with Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs) and Landing Craft Utility (LCU).
For more than 85 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have served as the backbone of our nation’s defense, building ships that project power, maintain peace and safeguard seas across the globe. We remain committed to this important work, knowing that THIER Mission is OUR purpose.
For more than 85 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have served as the backbone of our nation’s defense, building ships that project power, maintain peace and safeguard seas across the globe. We remain committed to this important work, knowing that THEIR Mission is OUR purpose.
Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are returning home in waves after successfully completing an extended eight-month deployment aboard the HII-built amphibious warships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/6th Fleet and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet areas of operations.
Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) recently provided overwatch from the forward-deployed amphibious landing dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), during a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) exercise.
Warships from the U.S. Navy, Australia Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force recently conducted two days of training in the Indian Ocean. The Ingalls-built USS Halsey (DDG 97), along with Australia’s HMAS Warramunga (II) and Japan’s JS Sazanami, sailed from Singapore to India for Exercise Milan 2024.
