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Help When It Matters Most | Join the Emergency Support Team
Large-scale emergencies are rare — and we hope they stay that way but when they do happen, being prepared ensures we protect our people and the ships we build.
Organizational Announcement | Infrastructure & Sustainability
Organizational Announcement
Hurricane Season | Important Information & Helpful Tips
Hurricane season is here and each of us have a role in ensuring we stay safe. Ingalls prepares all year to protect what matters most: our people, our ships and our future. Every shipbuilder plays a part in that mission, and it starts with being ready before storms ever form.
Beat the Heat | Stay hydrated to avoid heat stress
The Big Picture: Staying hydrated is critical as temperatures rise — it’s one of the simplest ways to prevent heat stress.
Shipbuilder Spotlight | Stephen Harris, Quality Analyst
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.
Celebrate Juneteenth | Free visit to the Two Mississippi Museums
For the fourth consecutive year, Ingalls Shipbuilding will be sponsoring free admission to the Two Mississippi Museums in honor of Juneteenth, a federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. From Thursday, June 19 to Sunday, June 22, you and your family have the opportunity to explore both the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, giving the opportunity to engage in storytelling tied to significant moments in our nation’s history. Visit the app to read more about the museum’s story and how you can visit.
Anchor Apparel | May Featured Item
Built with pride, worn with purpose! Purchase a new “Their Mission. Our Purpose.” shirt that honors your hard work to strengthen our nation. Get this and more Ingalls-branded items NOW at Anchor Apparel!
Culture Connector Event
You've already shown you care about making this shipyard stronger; for your team, your department, and the shipbuilders around you. Now, we want to celebrate that impact and invite you to help lead what comes next.
Driven to Give | Blood drives happening TODAY
The month of May is a time that invites us to reflect on the values of service, sacrifice, and community - as shipbuilders, we understand the importance of all three. One powerful way to live those values is by giving blood—an act that directly supports those in crisis.
Rain or Shine, Shipbuilders Show Up for Heart Health
Despite the rain, Ingalls shipbuilders stepped up and showed their support for the Jackson County Heart Walk this past Saturday—proving that a little weather cannot dampen our drive to give and raise awareness for heart disease and stroke.
Hot Jobs | Week of May 26
Check out these hot jobs at Ingalls Shipbuilding! To view all available career opportunities visit CAREERS - HII.
You’re invited to the christening of DDG 129!
The Big Picture: All shipbuilders and their families are invited to attend the christening of the future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) on Saturday, June 28
Congratulations, Master Shipbuilders | Thank you for your service!
Congratulations to our 2025 Master Shipbuilders on reaching 40 years of service! For four decades, you’ve shown up, worked hard, solved problems and contributed directly to the protection and defense of our nation.
Ingalls Ships in Action | Fleet Week New York
The craftsmanship of Ingalls shipbuilders was on display during Fleet Week New York, which featured two Ingalls-built ships. USS New York (LPD 21) and USCG Calhoun (WMSL 759) were open for tours during the event, giving the public the opportunity to see the incredible work done at Ingalls.
Shipbuilders in the Spotlight | Fatina Brave, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development
Congratulations to Fatina Brave, director, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Development, on being named as one of Mississippi’s Most Influential African Americans for 2024-2025!
Carrying on a Legacy | Stan Brazell, Multi-Generational Shipbuilder
In addition to building ships that defend our nation, Ingalls shipbuilders also build strong legacies in their own families. From those carrying on the legacy started by their loved ones to those who are creating a legacy for future generations, Ingalls has been a way of life for families across the coast for more than 85 years.
Know Your Benefits | May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The Big Picture: Mental health is health — and it touches every part of your life. How you manage stress, connect with others, care for your family and yourself all start with your mental well-being.
Shipbuilder Engagement | Crucial Conversations
Crucial conversations happen when stakes are high, emotions are hot and opinions clash. In the workplace, these conversations are not rare — it’s routine.
Ingalls in the Community | Shipbuilder success at PRAC Work Day
Shipbuilders joined forces with Chevron and Mississippi Power to make a big impact at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center (PRAC)—a nature center dedicated to preserving local ecosystems and inspiring environmental education. PRAC plays a vital role in connecting the community to the unique natural beauty of coastal Mississippi, and the volunteer work directly supports its mission.
Shipbuilder Spotlight | Jenni Jones, Special Olympics Mississippi Ambassador
From hugging runners at the finish line as a child to co-chairing major events that uplift athletes with special needs, Jenni Jones, chief of staff, Hull, turned a lifelong passion into a powerful community impact. Through the Special Olympics, she’s seen resilience, joy and love in its purest form and she’s inviting others to experience it, too! We interviewed Jenni to remind people that you can make a difference through service.
Ingalls Ships in Action | USS Gravely (DDG 107)
THE BIG PICTURE:
Build It | Ingalls shipbuilders featured in new national ad campaign
The Big Picture: HII has launched the “Build It” hiring campaign — and it’s shining a spotlight on the work you do every day at Ingalls.
Shipbuilder Spotlight | Colby Ward, Rust Machine Operator
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.