IngallsConnect News | June 26, 2026
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Hot Jobs | June 24
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Leadership Development | June Frontline Leaders
We’re excited to celebrate the shipbuilders who invested in their growth through the June Frontline Leaders (FLL) class! The FLL program supports shipbuilders transitioning into leadership roles by providing essential skills and resources. Through a focus on communication, team relationships, and effective leadership practices, participants learn how to strengthen and positively influence their teams.
Organizational Announcement | Infrastructure & Sustainability
I am pleased to announce that Johnny Pope has been promoted to Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at Ingalls Shipbuilding.
Ingalls Career Conversations | Looking to grow your Ingalls career?
Ingalls is hosting Ingalls Career Conversations, a dedicated career counseling experience designed to support non-represented shipbuilders in planning their next steps.
Hot Jobs | June 19
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Long Service Anniversaries | May-June 2026
__PRESENTCongratulations to each of our shipbuilders celebrating a Long Service Anniversary during the months of May and June 2026. Your dedication and expertise to shipbuilding helps drives Ingalls' success. Thank you for always doing what's right for the warfighter.
Heat Stress Prevention (June 20-26) | Weather and Tips
Anchors of Excellence | 100 Successful Women to Know
Three Ingalls Shipbuilding leaders have been recognized among Gulf Coast Woman’s 100 Successful Women to Know for 2026, an annual honor spotlighting influential women across South Mississippi.
Shipbuilder Spotlight | Wendy Dickson, Store Lead
Anchor Apparel has grown into a meaningful part of daily life at Ingalls. It has given shipbuilders a place to get gear that makes them feel not only seen but supported. Running the show is store lead Wendy Dickson, whose passion for helping shipbuilders guides every decision she makes.
Shipbuilder Spotlight | Donald Ashford, Pipe Insulator
For half a century, pipe insulator Donald Ashford has walked through the gates of Ingalls Shipbuilding with the same purpose he carried as a young Army veteran in 1974: work hard, take pride in the craft and help build the ships that protect our nation.
Join the Four-Legged Fleet! | Pet Food Drive
Support out local pets in need one donation at a time. Shipbuilders have until June 26 to participate in our Pet Food Drive with all proceeds and donations going to the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Forgot to donate on-site? Stop by our additional drop-off locations at Ramey’s in Gautier and Wayne Lee’s in Pascagoula. Every contribution makes an impact on our community!
Anchors of Excellence | June Frontline Leaders
We’re excited to celebrate the shipbuilders who invested in their growth through the June Frontline Leaders (FLL) class! The FLL program supports shipbuilders transitioning into leadership roles by providing essential skills and resources. Through a focus on communication, team relationships, and effective leadership practices, participants learn how to strengthen and positively influence their teams.
Ingalls Ships in Action | LHD 4 supporting Pacific operations
Across the Pacific, Ingalls-built ships continue to serve on the frontlines of U.S. maritime presence. The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) demonstrated that capability during launch and recovery operations with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.
SHIP MILESTONE | LHA 8 Achieves First Main Engine Light-Off
Ingalls shipbuilders reached a key milestone on Bougainville (LHA 8) with the successful Main Engine Light-Off (MELO) in Main Machinery Room #1, bringing the ship’s propulsion system to life for the first time.
For the Warfighter | How the PYS Damage Control Team Keeps Sailors Safe
The Damage Control team is pictured, from left, back row: Dennis Holliman and Jason Dordon; middle row: Robert Tyson, Michelle Tyson and Jonathan Coulson; front row: Joel Stiles, Kimberly Holliman and Glenn Heal.
DDG 131 Christening | RSVP by June 29 to Attend
Don’t forget to RSVP by June 29 for the christening of George M. Neal (DDG 131), happening Saturday, July 11. All shipbuilders and their families are invited to join us as we celebrate the ship you built and honor the hero whose name it carries. Enjoy photo opportunities, kid‑sized hard hats, shipbuilder ribbons and a commemorative DDG 131 coin.
Crafted to Lead | Want to be a foreman or craft leader?
Interested in moving into craft leadership? Sign up for Crafted to Lead, a free eight-week course aimed at helping shipbuilders build the skills, habits and mindset needed to be an effective leader and supervisor.
IngallsConnect News | Class of 2026 Graduate Edition
Celebrate the Class of 2026 with the IngallsConnect News Graduate Edition! Celebrate the Class of 2026 with the IngallsConnect News Graduate Edition!
IngallsConnect News | June 17, 2026
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Free Admission | Two Mississippi Museums in honor of Juneteenth
For the fifth consecutive year, Ingalls will honor Juneteenth by sponsoring free admission to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History in Jackson.
Heat Stress Prevention (June 12-19) | Weather and Tips
History on Display | DDG 131 named after Korean War POW
As we prepare to christen George M. Neal (DDG 131) on July 11, we celebrate not only the ship Ingalls shipbuilders have built, but the remarkable American hero whose name this destroyer will proudly carry. Neal’s story of courage, resilience and devotion to duty embodies the very spirit that guides the work of our shipyard.
SHIP MILESTONE | LPD 30 powers up main engines
The future USS Harrisburg (LPD 30) reached a major milestone with the successful light-off of its main propulsion engines, bringing the ship one step closer to sea trials and delivery.