Culture Connectors | Who We Are

CULTURE CONNECTORS

Shipbuilder Engagement | Connect with Directs

Shipbuilders had the opportunity to sit down with leaders from Ingalls during Connect with Directs, a speed networking event hosted by the Culture Connector Networking Committee. This unique event brought shipbuilders and business leaders together for real conversations and networking, giving them a chance to meet face-to-face with coworkers and leaders from different trades, departments and experience levels—one conversation at a time.

Lights of Hope Shines Bright for Cancer Awareness

Across three days in August, over 140 luminary bags created a meaningful display in honor of those impacted by cancer.

Shipbuilder Engagement | Shipbuilder Resource Showcase

Gulf Coast Heart Walk | American Heart Association

Join Ingalls Shipbuilding at the 2025 Gulf Coast Heart Walk!

Professional Development Series | The Art of Organized Productivity

Professional Development Series | The Art of Organized Productivity

Shipbuilder Engagement | Thankful Thursday: Operations Administration

The Big Picture: The Culture Connector Membership Committee recognized Operations Administration shipbuilders — to simply say thank you.

Happening TODAY | Shipbuilder Resource Showcase

The Big Picture: Building ships is tough, so knowing what support is available to you as an Ingalls shipbuilder can make things a little easier.

Shipbuilder Engagement | Chip Chip Hooray!

The Big Picture: When shipbuilders receive national or community recognition, the Shipbuilder Engagement Team recognizes them with sweet tokens of appreciation.

Shipbuilder Spotlight | Steve Cronk, Designer

After serving in the Navy as an electronic warfare technician, Steve Cronk, designer, was determined to find another way to honor his country. He found his calling at Ingalls as a designer and remains inspired to assist those who travel similar paths as a sailor.

Anchor Apparel | Cool down with portable fans & dry-fit shirts

Stay cool on the job and at home with portable fans and breathable dri-fit shirts made for shipbuilders. Grab yours from Anchor Apparel and stay one step ahead of summer!

Shipbuilder Engagement | SCM Bowling Social

The Big Picture: Shipbuilders in Supply Chain Management hit Spanish Trail Lanes in Gautier for a fun — yet competitive — bowling social.

Shipbuilder Engagement | Meet your new Advisory Council Chairs

Culture Connector Advisory Council Chairs are a key piece in creating meaningful ways for shipbuilders to connect and get involved.

Ingalls in the Community | CASA of Southeast Mississippi

The Big Picture: Ingalls shipbuilders are helping ensure every child in foster care has a voice in court and a champion for life by supporting CASA of Southeast Mississippi.

Ingalls in the Community | Boys & Girls Club Steak & Steak Dinner

The Big Picture: Shipbuilders spent an evening supporting local youth during the Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County’s annual Steak & Steak Dinner.

Lights of Hope | Join the fight against cancer

This summer, Ingalls interns are leading Lights of Hope, a service project supporting the American Cancer Society. For a $10 donation, you can purchase and decorate a luminary bag in honor or memory of someone impacted by cancer. All bags will be featured in a special on-site display this August — a powerful tribute of light, love, and unity.

Connect with Directs | Speed Networking Event

Connect With Directs – Speed Networking Event

Shipbuilder Engagement | Thank You, Ingalls Champions!

The Bigger Picture: We’d like to celebrate our dedicated Ingalls Champions for volunteering at the recent christening of Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129).

Planning Ahead | After-School Programming Available Now

As the 2025–2026 school year kicks off, it's a great time to explore trusted after-school and intercession care options for your child.

Ingalls Cares | Do you volunteer? We want to recognize you!

Ingalls shipbuilders are leading the way in community volunteerism. Do you volunteer at your church or coach a youth athletic team? Do you lead a scout troop or take part in neighborhood or beach clean-up efforts? Do you serve on an organization board or committee? Do you help plan or participate in your department’s charitable fundraisers or ERG events? We want to know!

Shipbuilder Engagement | Welcome to our 2025 summer interns!

The Big Picture: Our 2025 summer interns got a deeper look into the mission, people and culture that make Ingalls unique during the annual Intern Social on June 10.

Shipbuilder Engagement | SCM Summer Uplift Week

The Big Picture: Shipbuilders in Supply Chain Management (SCM) held a Summer Uplift Week to celebrate the spirit and values of what makes their department unique.

Shipbuilder Spotlight | James “J.O.” Putman, Welder

Soft spoken and humble, James “J.O.” Putman, welder, has dedicated his life to Ingalls for 59 years. For nearly six decades, J.O. has been a steady heartbeat of this shipyard.

Shipbuilder Engagement | The People Skills Playbook

The Big Picture: Clear, confident communication in the workplace was the focus of our latest Professional Development workshop, which shared advice from The People Skills Playbook.