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.
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.
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.
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.
The Big Picture: Recognition starts with you — When shipbuilders take the initiative to spotlight their teams, it helps build a stronger, more connected workforce.
The Big Picture: More than 400 shipbuilders were able to connect with leadership, learn important updates about HII and Ingalls, ask questions and provide feedback during the four Ingalls Town Hall sessions held throughout the month of May.
With over seven years of shipbuilding experience, Stephen Harris, quality analyst, helps deliver vital, quality-focused data aimed at reducing potential situations that may arise during ship construction.
You've already shown you care about making this shipyard stronger; for your team, your department, and the shipbuilders around you. Now, we want to celebrate that impact and invite you to help lead what comes next.
The Big Picture: Mental health is health — and it touches every part of your life. How you manage stress, connect with others, care for your family and yourself all start with your mental well-being.
Crucial conversations happen when stakes are high, emotions are hot and opinions clash. In the workplace, these conversations are not rare — it’s routine.
Shipbuilders joined forces with Chevron and Mississippi Power to make a big impact at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center (PRAC)—a nature center dedicated to preserving local ecosystems and inspiring environmental education. PRAC plays a vital role in connecting the community to the unique natural beauty of coastal Mississippi, and the volunteer work directly supports its mission.
From hugging runners at the finish line as a child to co-chairing major events that uplift athletes with special needs, Jenni Jones, chief of staff, Hull, turned a lifelong passion into a powerful community impact. Through the Special Olympics, she’s seen resilience, joy and love in its purest form and she’s inviting others to experience it, too! We interviewed Jenni to remind people that you can make a difference through service.
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The Big Picture: The Facilities & Maintenance department recently hosted an engagement event to show appreciation for their shipbuilders.
Every career is a journey and professional development is the map that helps teams reach their full potential. Human Resources & Administration (HR&A) has joined forces with the Shipbuilder Engagement team to produce quality professional development workshops.
The Best in Class award recognizes outstanding shipbuilders in Operations who consistently demonstrate exceptional work ethic, dedication and a positive impact on the team's success.
The Big Picture: In honor of National Firefighter Appreciation Day (May 4), Ingalls firefighters were treated to an appreciation breakfast.
In 2010, Lanetta Fantroy, test engineer, was a single mother of four, part of a family with a deep tradition in shipbuilding. Fast forward 15 years, not only did she follow in her family’s footsteps, two of her children now work in the shipyard and another one serving on an Ingalls built ship in the Navy!
After 25 years at Ingalls, Avery Moore, manager, fire prevention and safety, still comes to work each day with purpose.
New shipbuilders were welcomed during a recent meet & greet aimed at fostering early connections and a push for engagement.
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Jakavious Pickett, manager, Shipbuilder Engagement, represented Ingalls Shipbuilding on an industry panel hosted by Singing River Health System.
Register now for the 13th annual Ingalls 5K on the Causeway on Singing River Island to race for a good cause!
