Yard Views | Thank You Shipbuilders
Behind every smooth ship move are shipbuilders like Maintenance electricians Rosanna Lindsey‑Sewer and Hayden Johnson, whose work helps power the Translation Team’s precision and reliability.
IngallsConnect News | June 9, 2026
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BeWell Voices Podcast
Stay up-to-date with all the latest HII benefits news and events through the BeWell Voices podcast! Listen to a debrief of all the monthly features that the BeWell Bulletin has to offer for June 2026, plus special topics to help you get the most out of your HII benefits. Listen on MyHII or the Alight app.
You're Invited | Christening of the Future USS George M. Neal (DDG 131)
All Ingalls shipbuilders and their loved ones are invited to attend the christening of George M. Neal (DDG 131). Join us as we honor an American hero and celebrate the ship you built.
Ingalls Shipbuilding Welcomes 2026 Summer Interns
Ingalls Shipbuilding welcomed its 2026 summer interns with a kickoff event on June 2. Interns from across the shipyard had the chance to meet one another, learn about the company, and hear what to expect during their summer experience.
SHIP MILESTONE | Aft Deckhouse Landed on LPD 31
The future USS Pittsburgh (LPD 31) is nearing the halfway point of construction following the successful landing of the aft deckhouse, marking a major turning point for the program.
Lights of Hope Intern Service Project
Our Ingalls summer interns are proud to kick off Lights of Hope, a meaningful fundraising project benefiting the American Cancer Society. Through this effort, interns will encourage shipbuilders across the yard to purchase and decorate luminary bags in honor or memory of loved ones impacted by cancer. Each $10 luminary will be displayed at Ingalls in August before being displayed at the breast cancer walk in Moss Point and the national Lights of Hope installation in Washington, D.C.
Do you serve on a board in the community? Here’s how to report it.
Ingalls shipbuilders who serve on external boards are now required to report that service annually in accordance with Command Media COH206. This helps us maintain transparency and supports our overall compliance efforts.
Culture Connectors | Peer-to-Peer Speed Networking Event
We’re building a culture where connection and growth thrive! The Culture Connector Networking Committee is excited to host a peer-to-peer speed networking event that gives shipbuilders the opportunity to strengthen relationships across the board for participants.
Join the Four-Legged Fleet! | Pet Food Drive
Don’t forget to share photos of you with your pet and join the fun! Submit your photo here!
Warfighters in Action | LHD 7 provides strong presence in Caribbean
Ingalls shipbuilders are once again seeing the global impact of their work as U.S. Navy forces operate forward in support of national objectives. On May 23, the Ingalls-built USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), a Wasp-class amphib, and USS Lake Erie (CG 70) were underway in the Caribbean Sea as part of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR.
Stand Ready | Hurricane Season Plans + Prep
Hurricane season officially began June 1, and Ingalls made sure everyone is on board and knows the plan. Leaders from across the yard met last month to review heavy weather plans and ensure every department is prepared long before a storm forms.
Mission Critical: Integration as a Warfighting Concept
In the latest episode of Mission Critical, we’re taking a look at what “integration as a warfighting concept” means across three specific areas: platforms, domains, and manufacturing. Host Ryan Robertson speaks with leaders from HII and Chaos Motorsports to find out more about the work being done to make sure the integration of things like sensors, communications equipment, and electronic warfare capabilities grows to be both platform and domain-agnostic.
Update June 4 8:30 p.m. Ingalls Statement on Potential Threat
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On-Site Skilled Hiring Event | June 6, 2026
Do you know someone who has what it takes to be an Ingalls shipbuilder?
IngallsConnect News | June 3, 2026
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Culture Connector Advisory Council | Voting Now Open!
Voting Is Now Open!
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.
Beat the Heat | Crafts Help Distribute Water Across the Yard
Summer temps are arriving and climbing, making our mission to stay hydrated critically important.
Sail 250 | LHD 3 showcases American sea power
The craftsmanship of Ingalls shipbuilders was on full display in New Orleans at the first stop of Sail 250 as USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) welcomed the public aboard for tours.
HIIPAC: Supporting Our Shipbuilders at Every Level
HIIPAC has expanded its giving strategy to include candidates at the federal, state and local levels, reflecting the truth that all politics are local. As our involvement grows, so does the need to strengthen HIIPAC’s membership and contributions.
Crafted to Lead | Want to be a foreman or craft leader? Start here.
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.
Culture Connectors | Intentional Courage, Consequential Change
Shipbuilders took part in an energizing session on courageous leadership led by Dr. Jacob Breland, Ph.D., SPHR, of The University of Southern Mississippi. The session, titled “Intentional Courage, Consequential Change,” explored how real leadership often emerges in moments of tension and how practicing intentional courage can drive meaningful, lasting change across teams and organizations.
DDG 131 ACLO Team | Thank You, Shipbuilders!
Shipbuilders on DDG 131 were honored with a special appreciation lunch after successfully completing Air Conditioning Light-Off (ACLO).