Ingalls On-Site Hiring Event | Happening Saturday, October 24
Ingalls is hosting an on-site hiring event for skilled, semi-skilled, and entry-level positions.
IngallsConnect News | October 21, 2026
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Anchor Apparel | Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Show your support this Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Anchor Apparel’s pink collection. Small items make a powerful statement. Stop by to pick up yours and help spread awareness.__PRESENT
Ingalls Cares | Holiday Cheer Kickoff Event
Thank you to all the shipbuilders who kicked off this year’s Holiday Cheer Kickoff Event! This event brought an incredible spirit of generosity as shipbuilders rolled up their sleeves to prepare for the holiday activities that brighten communities across the Gulf Coast.
Best In Class Award | Submit Nominations Now!
The shipyard is full of talented shipbuilders who deliver excellence every day. The Best In Class Award celebrates shipbuilders in Operations whose work ethic, leadership and dedication make a real impact on our success.
Free Flu Shots Available Now!
Prioritize. Prepare. Protect.
2028 National Merit Scholarship | Applications Now Open
Applications Now Open for the 2028 Ingalls Shipbuilding National Merit Scholarship
Anchors of Excellence | September Vanguard Participants
The Vanguard program continues to empower emerging leaders by equipping foremen with the skills, confidence and mindset needed to take the next step in their leadership journey. Each month, participants dive into training, best practices and real‑world tools designed to strengthen teams and prepare shipbuilders for management positions. Congratulations to our September Vanguard Class for their dedication to growing as leaders and for exemplifying the strong, forward‑focused leadership that drives our shipyard forward!
Contract Modification Awarded for DDG 1002 Sea Trials
Congratulations Shipbuilders! Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a $99 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to conduct sea trials for the Zumwalt-class destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002). The ship arrived at Ingalls in January 2022 to complete the installation, activation and testing of the combat systems. While at Ingalls Lyndon B. Johnson is also receiving modernization upgrades that include integration of the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) weapon system, as the Navy’s second CPS‑equipped platform.
Ingalls Excellence Awards | Annual Companywide Awards Program
Introducing...the Ingalls Excellence Awards!
Organizational Announcement | Operations
As we continue to strengthen our Operations organization and position our teams to execute our shipbuilding commitments, we are pleased to announce the following leadership changes.
Free Flu Shots | Happening in October
HII Family Health Center will offer Ingalls shipbuilders free flu shots outside the gates during October. All flu shot events will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the following convenient locations:
IngallsConnect News | 10.6.26
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Professional Development Series | Engage with Purpose: How We Make an Impact Together
Community engagement is one of the most powerful ways we can strengthen where we live, work and build together. Join us for our next Professional Development Series, “Engage with Purpose: How We Make an Impact Together,” presented by Lisa Bradley, manager of Stakeholder Engagement. You will learn how the company’s community efforts support the workforce that powers shipbuilding.
Shipbuilder Resource Showcase | Happening October 15
We know shipbuilding is tough work—and understanding the support available to you can make things smoother. Join us at the Shipbuilder Resource Showcase on October 15 to connect with teams across Ingalls, ask questions, and learn about resources that benefit you at work and at home.
Professional Development Series | First Impression Connections: How to Build Your Network
The “First Impression Connections: How to Build Your Network” session taught shipbuilders how to strengthen professional relationships and build meaningful connections. Brenna Sprinkle, manager, Operations, Shelly Laughlin, manager, Business Management and Rob Wise, project management, Infrastructure & Sustainability, shared insights on expanding networks and fostering mentorship.
Anchors of Excellence | Shipbuilder Academic Excellence Celebration
From the shipyard to the classroom, shipbuilders continue to grow! The Shipbuilder Academic Excellence Celebration recognized those who advanced their studies through the Education Assistance Program. The celebration included keynote speaker Marla Warner from Dale Carnegie, Michael Jordan from Belhaven University and Nathan Griffey from Mississippi State University.
USS Ted Stevens Commissioned
USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128) was officially commissioned into the U.S. Navy fleet during a ceremony in Whittier, Alaska.
Ingalls Cares | A Weekend of Impact
Across three community events, shipbuilders demonstrated the spirit of service, togetherness and community pride during a meaningful weekend of volunteerism.
Connect With Directs | Speed Networking with Directors
It’s back! We’re excited to announce the return of Connect with Directs! Hosted by the Culture Connector Networking Committee and the Shipbuilder Engagement Team, this speed networking event gives shipbuilders the chance to connect face-to-face and engage openly with our business leaders.
Anchors of Excellence | National Security Officer Appreciation Week
In honor of National Security Officer Appreciation Week, Ingalls held a luncheon to show appreciation for the security officers who work tirelessly to keep our shipyard safe.
Shipbuilder Spotlight | Vanessa Candelario, Project Manager
Vanessa Candelario began her career as a boat clerk at Ingalls in 2008. Nearly two decades later, she’s now a project manager—and the mission continues with her children and husband also supporting the warfighter.
Ships in Action | Pre-Commissioning Unit Ted Stevens, USS Daniel Inouye sail together
The Navy’s newest Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), sails alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) off the coast of San Diego, Sept. 17, 2026.
Ted Stevens' family visits namesake destroyer in San Diego ahead of Alaska commissioning
Lily Stevens Becker, daughter of the late Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, visited the destroyer named for her father during its stop at Naval Base San Diego ahead of its commissioning in Whittier next month.