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!
A Memorial Day Message from Ingalls President Brian Blanchette
They were part of the Ingalls family before they became part of our nation’s legacy. Each Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the Americans who never made it home, laying down their lives to protect our country and the freedoms we hold dear.
Organizational Announcement | Business Management
Organizational Announcement | Business Management I am pleased to announce the promotion of Pete Hanley to Director of Contracts Administration, where he will guide contract strategy, negotiation, compliance and execution across the Ingalls portfolio.
Quadmed | Care for the Whole Family in One Place
The HII Family Health Center offers personalized care with a focus on prevention and health maintenance along with full patient confidentiality and privacy. The HII Family Health Center offers personalized care with a focus on prevention and health maintenance along with full patient confidentiality and privacy. The health center serves as a convenient source for medical care, pharmacy services and vision care.
Organizational Announcement | Infrastructure & Sustainability
Organizational Announcement
Heat Stress | Prepare Now, Stay Ready
Heat stress isn’t just uncomfortable; it can turn serious fast. Heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other conditions can put your health at risk and impact your ability to stay focused and safe on the job.
IngallsConnect News | May 20, 2026
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Honoring the Fallen | Memorial Day Photo Tribute - Deadline 5/21
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Culture Connector Advisory Council | Now Accepting Nominations
The Culture Connector Advisory Council is now accepting nominations for Chair positions and advisors at large! Make your nominations by Friday, May 29. Submit your nominations here
Celebrating our 2026 Master Shipbuilders
Ingalls is proud to recognize our 2026 Master Shipbuilders and the 40 years of service each has dedicated to building our nation’s fleet.
DDG 128 Arrives at Homeport Following Sail Away
The future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), a flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer built by Ingalls, arrived at its Naval Station Norfolk homeport for the first time today.
Ingalls Hosts Merit Badge Day for Scouts
Ingalls welcomed more than 50 Scouts from the Gulf Coast region to the Ingalls Maritime Training Academy on May 16 for its third annual Scouts Merit Badge Day, an event designed to introduce Scouts to the values, skills and career pathways that support the construction of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps ships at Ingalls.
Mission Critical Podcast | Can America Build Ships Fast Enough?
China built more ships in the last year than the entire U.S. industrial base produced in decades — and U.S. shipbuilders are racing to close the gap.
Ingalls Career Counseling | Brian Bowens, Procurement Planning Control Rep
Every shipbuilder deserves a clear path to grow, and career counseling sessions can help you take the next step in your journey. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, career counseling is available to assist all shipbuilders.
Anchors of Excellence | Ingalls President Brian Blanchette Named to Mississippi Top 100
Congratulations to Ingalls President Brian Blanchette on being named to the 2026 Class of the Mississippi Top 100!
Pet Appreciation Week | Share Photos of You and Your Pets! 
Pet appreciation week, better known as PAW, is the first full week of June and we want you to help us celebrate! Submit your photo here!
SHIP MILESTONE | Aircraft elevator chain installed on LHA 8
The future USS Bougainville (LHA 8) continues advancing through major mechanical system updates, with the aircraft elevator (ACE) chain now loaded and secured.
On-Site Skilled Hiring Event | June 6, 2026
Do you know someone who has what it takes to be an Ingalls shipbuilder?
In the Community | MGCCC Gala Celebrates Community Partnership
Ingalls Shipbuilding was proud to join Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College for an unforgettable evening at the 16th Annual Scholarship Gala.
Professional Development Series | Intentional Courage, Consequential Change
Leadership does not live inside easy answers. It lives inside tension, and how leaders navigate that tension determines the trajectory of every moment. The compounding effect of intentional courage transforms teams and organizations, one ordinary decision at a time.
Nurses Appreciation Week | Thank You, Nurses!
In honor of Nurses Appreciation Week and National Nurses Day on Tuesday, May 12, shipbuilders gathered for a special luncheon to honor the medical team at Ingalls who care for our workforce every day.
IngallsConnect News | May 13, 2026
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Mental Health Awareness | Strengthen connection and movement
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the perfect time to check in with HII Employees Reach Out Program (HERO) for support in navigating life’s changes and challenges.
Celebrating Armed Forces Day
As we approach Armed Forces Day, observed on May 16, we honor the men and women who stand watch around the world to protect our nation. Their commitment to readiness and resilience reminds us why our work matters.