Holiday Card Contest | Submit children’s artwork by October 3
Grab the art supplies! The holidays are around the corner, and we need help from the little artists in your life to spread some cheer!
Culture Connectors | The Art of Organized Productivity
In a fast-paced work environment like the shipyard, staying organized and on task is essential. During our professional development session, The Art of Organized Productivity, shipbuilders got tips on how to work smarter, not harder, using practical strategies to help improve organization, time management and prioritization skills.
HII Increases Throughput, Expands Industrial Base through Distributed Shipbuilding
HII is partnering with shipyards and fabricators in multiple states to grow its throughput and meet the increased demand for ships by the U.S. Navy. With its customer’s support, HII is bringing the work to more companies and more jobs in more states, expanding capacity of the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base and improving schedule adherence for all ships built by HII.
Did you know? Shipbuilders can save big!
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Free Flu Shots | Happening in October and November
Prioritize. Prepare. Protect.
IngallsConnect News | Message from Brian Blanchette Remembering 9/11
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Remembering 9/11 | A Message from Brian Blanchette
Today, we remember and honor the courage of first responders, service members and civilians who faced unimaginable challenges on this day 24 years ago. Our nation watched in horror as the events of 9/11 played out on television screens across the world. Out of that tragedy came a renewed sense of unity and resolve, one Ingalls shipbuilders helped carry forward in a lasting way.
Do What is Right for the Warfighter | The 9/11 Ships
It’s been 24 years since 9/11 and we still remember the lives lost, the heroes who ran toward danger and the courage of people facing the unimaginable. For many of us, that day became a call to action, one where we could show the strength of our support through the work of our hands.
Know Your Numbers | On-site health screenings begin this month!
On-site Know Your Numbers biometric health screenings begin this month. Appointments last just 20 minutes! Schedule yours today!
Anchors of Excellence | Are You Smarter Than a Club Kid?
Katie Weldon, manager, Integrated Communications & Strategic Marketing, put her knowledge to the test and won first place at the annual Are You Smarter Than a Club Kid? event. This fundraiser benefits the Boys & Girls Club of the Gulf Coast, bringing together local professionals and club youth to tackle fun and educational questions.
Crafted to Lead | Want to be a foreman or craft leader? Start here.
The Big Picture: Want to move into craft leadership? A new eight-week course is now being offered to help shipbuilders grow the skills and mindsets needed to be an effective leader and supervisor.
IngallsConnect News | September 3
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Do What Is Right For the Warfighter
We build for the warfighter. That’s a phrase we use a lot around here--but it’s not just words. It’s a promise, a responsibility. It means every decision we make, every hour we put in, gives our servicemembers the best chance at coming home safe. It means we do what’s right even when it’s hard because the stakes are too high not to.
History on Display | USS Thad Cochran (DDG 135)
DDG 135 is a future Flight III guided missile destroyer and the 85th ship in the Arleigh Burke class. It is named after U.S. Senator Thad Cochran, Mississippi’s second-longest serving member of Congress and a U.S. Navy ensign from 1959-1961.
HERO is here for you
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Sharpen Your Skills | Free MGCCC Classes
The Big Picture: Ingalls and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) are partnering to offer shipbuilders free courses designed to build skills that matter on the job.
Shipbuilder Engagement | Supply Chain New Hire Meet & Greet
New hires in Supply Chain Management (SCM) enjoyed a more focused approach at the department’s Meet & Greet, which is designed to introduce new hires to leaders, tools and expectations within their new work environment.
Beat the Heat | Medications & Heat Stress
The Big Picture: Hot temperatures can make people on certain medications more vulnerable to heat stress and dehydration. Many common prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs can impair your body’s ability to regulate temperature or sense overheating, increasing the risk of heat-related illness.
Anchor Apparel | Stay dry with Ingalls rain jackets
Rain or shine, shipbuilders get the job done! Stay dry and ready with lightweight, durable rain jackets built to withstand hard work.
Ingalls Cares | Pet Food Drive for Jackson County Animal Shelter
Shipbuilders, here’s your chance to make a meaningful difference for our four-legged neighbors! September 1 through September 12, we’re collecting much-needed supplies for the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier, which cares for hundreds of cats and dogs each year. Remember—donating one can of pet food truly CAN make a difference.
Ingalls Cares | Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Ingalls is proud to continue supporting this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, taking place on Friday, October 4 at Point Cadet in Biloxi. This event brings together families, caregivers, and advocates across the Gulf Coast to raise awareness and support for the Alzheimer’s Association—an organization dedicated to advancing research, providing care and support, and giving hope to the millions impacted by this disease.
Walking Together, Giving Together | Fall Events to Make an Impact
With fall just around the corner, it’s the perfect season to step outside and enjoy outdoor activities that bring awareness to our health and create real impact. Whether it’s walking alongside a team, volunteering at an event or contributing through fundraising, every action makes a difference.
IngallsConnect News | August 28, 2025
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Remembering Hurricane Katrina | Shipbuilders reflect 20 years later
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast, changing the landscape and lives of thousands of people. Homes were lost. Power and water gone. Entire neighborhoods destroyed. Our shipyard was flooded and damaged but never abandoned.