Vol. 43, Number 38 September 26, 2013

Somerset (LPD 25), the ninth amphibious transport dock built by Ingalls, returned to Avondale Friday flying three brooms signifying successful acceptance trials in the Gulf of Mexico.

After three days of rigorous at-sea testing, the U.S. Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) team gave the ship excellent scores.

“We have now completed successful sea trials on nine LPDs, and each ship continues to get better than the previous one. Our shipbuilders, and specifically the LPD 25 team, did an outstanding job in getting this ship prepared for this trial,” said Mike Duthu, LPD program director.

“Somerset proved herself to be ready as we demonstrated major systems onboard the ship,” Duthu added. “We have a very active production line associated with the LPD program; and through our new build strategies, more outfitting is taking place earlier in the process, which improves our efficiency. We will continue this trend on our two LPDs in Pascagoula, John P. Murtha (LPD 26) and Portland (LPD 27).”

During the acceptance trials in port and at sea, INSURV observed more than 200 test events demonstrated on the ship by Ingalls’ Test and Trials Team, including anchor handling, flight operations, steering, navigation, ballasting and de-ballasting and a full power demonstration.

“LPD 25 is a great ship, and she performed well for INSURV,” said Richard Schenk, vice president, Test and Trials. “Once again, our strong partnership with the Navy/SupShip team worked well

during this trial, which is a credit to the Test and Trials team and all the dedicated shipbuilders who played a part in building Somerset. A ‘well done’ to everyone associated with this acceptance trial.”

Somerset is named to honor the courage of the passengers and crew members of United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed on Sept. 11, 2001, near Shanksville in Somerset County, Pa. The ship is scheduled for delivery to the Navy in October and will be commissioned next year in Philadelphia.

“The sea trials went extremely well and the ship performed as expected,” said Wayne Davis, LPD 25 program manager. “We had a perfect score in three major ship categories with high scores in several other tests.”

Davis added that Tommy “Cabbage” Barrett, LPD 25 construction manager, and his entire team did an outstanding job getting the ship ready.

“The Navy is getting the best LPD delivered to date,” Barrett said. “All the hard work and dedication paid off and allowed us to go out with a bang. Raising the three brooms was an honor, especially to be able to show all the crafts at Avondale and our Navy teammates that we all did a great job together.

Prior to raising the three brooms Ingalls shipbuilders also dedicated a fourth broom to Somerset’s captain and crew in memory of the 9-11 heroes who lost their lives on Flight 93, who exemplify the ship’s motto: Courage through Adversity.

Somerset (LPD 25) nails acceptance trials

Somerset (LPD 25) flies three brooms from her mast as she cruises up the Mississippi River

toward Avondale shipyard Sept. 20. The brooms signify a “clean sweep,” or outstanding rating, by

the U.S. Navy’s INSURV board in three major at-sea tests during acceptance trials.

75th Anniversary Family Day Oct. 19Ingalls Shipbuilding is thanking its employees and families for their dedication by celebrating the company’s 75 year anniversary

with them. See inside for details about this free event that has fun for the whole family. Tickets are required to enter. See page 2 for a list of ticket locations and contacts.

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Ingalls Shipbuilding is inviting its employees and their families to help celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary during Ingalls Shipbuilding Family Day Oct. 19.

“Our shipbuilders come to work every day with one goal in mind: to safely and efficiently build the great ships that defend our nation,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Irwin F. Edenzon said. “Family

Day is an opportunity to say thank you to the families who support them as they do this important work.”

To show appreciation for our shipbuilders and their families, Ingalls Shipbuilding Family Day will be held at the Pascagoula facility Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Festivities will take place under a huge tent located south of the ARAMARK Café and the Administration buildings.

Family Day has fun activities for the whole family and will include lunch, shipbuilding displays, giveaways, photo booths, snow cones, popcorn, a dunking booth and a Kid’s Zone with inflatable slides and bounce houses.

Shipbuilders and their families will be offered a shipyard tour and an opportunity to tour the large deck amphibious assault ship America (LHA 6).

One ticket and a company identification badge will allow an employee and up to six family members to enter. The tickets are free and available throughout the shipyard. See the list at right to locate a ticket provider near you.

For your safety and protection of company proprietary information, shipbuilders and family members attending the event are reminded of rules that must be obeyed while visiting the shipyard:• All visitors must be U.S. citizens.• Employees must present their badge and a signed ticket to enter.• No more than six guests may be allowed for each employee

presenting a ticket.• Open-toed shoes or heels are not allowed. • Skirts and dresses are discouraged.• Coolers will not be allowed. Soft drinks will be available on site.• Photography south of the fence is prohibited, and photography will

not be allowed during the yard or ship tours.• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.• Children under 7 years old are not allowed aboard the ship.

Celebrate 75 Years at Ingalls Shipbuilding Family Day

The next employee engagement survey launches Oct. 2 and runs through Oct. 15. Look for it where you work and let your voice be heard by answering a few simple questions.

Huntington Ingalls Industries will launch the “Tougher Than Steel” advertising campaign, featuring Ingalls Shipbuilding employee William Coleman, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, with a full-page ad in The Mississippi Press, the Press-Register and the Sun Herald. A story featuring Coleman will also appear in the October issue of The Anchor. Go to HungtingtonIngalls.com/William to see what makes Coleman Tougher than Steel.

Ticket Contact ListAdmin 1 – Communications Office – (228) 935-1256Admin 2, 1st Floor – Aleta Davis – (228) 935-3121Admin 2, 1st Floor – Larenda Ros – (228) 935-1221Admin 2, 2nd Floor – Angeli Scordino – (228) 935-6483Admin 3, 2nd Floor – Jessica Lykens – (228) 935-3250COSAL Warehouse – Denise Creel – (228) 935-8927EDC/Kmart – Ambre Cauley – (228) 935-7088EDC/Kmart – Mary Randle – (228) 935-5616Engineering – Karmen Walters – (228) 935-4774Engineering – Tammy Childers – (228) 935-8913Gulfport – Mike Wilkerson - (228) 935-7886Pascagoula Shipyard Hospital – Rosco Orozco – (228) 935-4755LBTF – Janis Graham – (228) 935-2919Maintenance Building – Freeda Nicholas – (228) 935-3128Multi-Purpose Warehouse, 1st Floor – Dale Ray – (228) 935-7490Multi-Purpose Warehouse, 2nd Floor – Alesa Kline – (228) 935-5810PC Central – Robin Poppenhouse – (228) 935-4448Outfitting Hall – Sherry Penton – (228) 935-7481Supply Chain Management – Lynn Bagwell – (228) 935-5549Test and Trials – Pat Dunbar – (228) 935-3984

Gulfport delivers DDG 1001 composite hangar

Special Delivery

Gulfport leadership, shipbuilders and U. S. Navy representatives were on hand in Bay 6 to witness as the Gulfport Composite Center of Excellence delivered the all-composite hangar for Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) to the U. S. Navy Sept. 18.

“The Gulfport team has successfully delivered its second all-composite hangar ahead of our schedule commitment made last year,” said Steve Sloan, DDG 1000 program manager. “Our craftsmen did an outstanding job with another unique product that only our facility can produce.”

The DDG 1001 hangar and the hangar delivered last year for Zumwalt (DDG 1000) are each 60-feet wide, 60-feet long, 25-feet tall and weigh nearly 200 tons. They are the largest composite helicopter hangars in the U.S. Navy.

“With completion of our second hangar, the Gulfport team can take satisfaction in the fact that they are personally responsible for building some of the largest and most complex carbon fiber structures in existence,” said Donny Dorsey, Gulfport site director.

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Stephen Blevins, DDG 1001 Program manager’s representative, said, “Delivery of the hangar is the result of a successful team effort between Ingalls and the Navy. The production of these composite components is extremely challenging, and a testament to the professionalism of the Ingalls workforce.”

John Fillmore, manager of the DDG deckhouse and hangar, noted the early delivery was significant because this hangar included additional scope.

“We made the requested changes in the Ingalls/Bath unit interface configuration, which will make it easier for BIW to incorporate the hangar into the hull,” Fillmore said. “I commend our production team, particularly, our skilled composite craftsmen, for their hard work and dedication. They continue to produce high-quality composite units at lower costs.”

Neil Adams, general superintendent, said the DDG 1001 hangar was constructed with care and significant cost savings in both the composite components and in outfitting.

Ingalls Shipbuilders at the Gulfport Composite Center of Excellence celebrate delivery of the all-composite hangar for Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001) Sept. 18.

Navy League establishes Washington Navy Yard Survivors Fund

The Navy League of the United States has established the Washington Navy Yard Survivors Fund to provide financial assistance to those families most affected by the tragic events at the Navy Yard on Sept. 16.

“We are going to do our best to help members of our extended Navy family through this difficult time,” said James H. Offutt, national president, Navy League.

All donations will be used to help the victims’ families and those injured in the attack. To find out how you can help, visit http://www.navyleague.org/.

For more information about the Washington Navy Yard Survivors Fund and the Navy League, please contact Stacy McFarland, staff vice president, Development and Programs, at 1-800-356-5760 or (703) 528-1775 or email to development@navyleague.org

Celebrate 75 Years at Ingalls Shipbuilding Family Day

New Master Shipbuilder Charles Manning, program specialist, and his wife Gloria were among the 236 employees and guests who attended the Pascagoula Master Shipbuilder Dinner Monday, Sept. 23, at the Biloxi Civic Center. See more coverage of this event in October’s issue of The Anchor and view the slideshow on Homeport.

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FURNITURE & APPLIANCESFOR SALE: CARTER MOBILE HOME, 14 X 60 FT, IN GOOD

SHAPE, WITH FURNITURE – DINING RM SET, SOFA, ENT CTR & BR SET, PLUS APPLIANCES – STOVE/OVEN, WATER HEATER, REF, WASHER/DRYER, 3 A/C WINDOW UNITS. LOCATED IN CIRCLE WEST, BRIDGE CITY. ALL FOR $15,500. CALL 504-638-3718.

9-PC SOLID PINE BEDROOM SET $1000. 228-218-0003.ANTIQUE PORCELAIN TABLE 4 CHR $600. 985-785-0009.CHINA CABINET & BUFFET $450. CALL 985-785-0009.7-PC CASUAL DINING SET $600. CALL 985-785-0009.FOR SALE: SIDE-LOADER WASHER & DRYER, GREAT SHAPE,

$600 FOR PAIR. ALSO, INSIDE & OUTSIDE AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER UNIT, $1,000 FOR PAIR. CALL JESSE 504-346-9447.

BLACK LEATHER SECTIONAL SOFA, GOOD COND $300. CALL JERRY 504-462-1329.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMSFIVE SETS OF WHEELS AND AXLES FOR MOBILE HOME.

CALL 935-1324 OR 228-474-2936.WESLO CADENCE 725 TREADMILL $150.

CALL 985-785-0151.3-TON GOODMAN OUTSIDE CENTRAL A/C UNIT, 2 YRS OLD,

ONLY USED 1 YEAR & IN GREAT SHAPE, $800. CALL FISH 504-931-5731.

SCOOTER – PERSONAL MOBILITY INVACARE LYNX L-3, 3-WHEEL SCOOTER. $500 OBO. 504-428-1675.

MOTOR VEHICLES & SUPPLIES‘03 FORD F-250 DIESEL, $8,500, CLEAN, MAINTAINED.

CALL 504-912-2370.‘98 NISSAN FRONTIER PICK-UP TRUCK, A/C, 5-SPEED, $3,500.

CALL 504-234-8881 OR 504-905-2358.NISSAN TITAN, EXT CAB, 84,000 MILES, $10,500.

CALL 228-282-5814.‘95 BUICK RIVIERA, $275. CALL LOWELL 782-5862.‘08 HONDA ACCORD XL LOADED 30K ML $20,950.

228-990-3445.‘94 JEEP CHEROKEE 4X4 $2K OBO. 504-400-9256.‘95 CAMARO, V6, LOADED, RE-BUILT ENGINE $3700. 846-

6415.‘04 FORD TAURUS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEM $2,000.

CALL JESSE 504-346-9447.MILE MAKER (SNAP TONNEAU COVER) FITS 1997-2004 FORD

SHORT BED PICK UPS. STILL NEW IN BOX $100. CALL WARREN AT 504-253-9645.

‘01 EL DORADO CADILLAC, 134,000 MILES, RUNS GOOD, $5,000.00. CALL 504-462-2033.

16 X 80 MOBILE HOME, 3BR, 2B, 5 YEARS OLD, $24,000. CALL 228-826-4269.

‘10 HARLEY DAVIDSON V ROD SPECIAL, LESS THAN 5,000 MILES, $14,000 OBO. CALL 985-637-8020.

‘09 4-DOOR COBALT, $8,400, 85,000 MILES, CLEAN/MAINTAINED, 32-35 MPG. CALL RICK 985-237-8091.

‘99 HARLEY FLH T ELC. GLIDE V-TW 88 EVO 203/CAM $7K OBO. 225-964-1022.

KICKER 2400.1, SIX 12” PIONEER SPEAKERS (IN A BOX), CAR STEREO EQUIP, $800, ORIG. $1500. CALL 251-288-9293.

‘00 BUICK PARK AVENUE, EXCELLENT CONDITION, $5,500. CALL 504-834-5453.

‘10 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200 LOW MILES, $9,000. CALL 228-265-0084.

‘93 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE, 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, REDUCED - $12K. CALL 228-388-5230.

JEEP CHEROKEE, 1994, 4X4, $2,000 OBO. RUNS GOOD. WORK, HUNT, PLAY. 504-400-9256.

‘04 HONDA ACCORD LX, 120K MILES, $7800. CALL GALEN 504-831-1378.

MERCEDES AMG 18” RIMS AND TIRES $1,000 OBO. 228-623-8044.

REAL ESTATEFOR SALE: 870 SQ FT HOUSE AND SEPARATE 650 SQ FT

APARTMENT, BOTH ON CENTRAL AVE IN WESTWEGO, LA. CALL 504-463-4582 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

HOUSE FOR SALE: 826 AVE H, WESTWEGO, LA. 2,230 SQ FT, 3 BR, 2.5 BATHS, $149,900. CALL 504-259-3569. SEE PHOTOS ON WWW.REALTOR.COM.

FOR RENT: 3 BR, 1 BATH, BIG YARD, NO PETS. $850/MO, PLUS $850 DEPOSIT, 1024 WIEGAND DR. BRIDGE CITY. CALL ELAINE AT 504-348-8254 OR ON CELL AT 504-451-2278.

FOR RENT: 2 BR, 1 BA, SHOTGUN DBL & SHED, MARRERO, $675/MO. CALL BUDDY 504-340-8262 OR 504-239-0157.

FOR RENT: 3 BR/2 BA, FENCED YARD, APPLIANCES, W&D, PASCAGOULA, $400 DEP/$750 MO, 10 MIN TO 3 BR, 2 BA, 1,800 SQ FT, GENTILLY TERRACE, NOLA, 2482 BREUX AVE, $1,040/MO. CALL 504-282-2277.

FOR RENT: 1 BR, 1 BATH, CONDO IN PASCAGOULA, $800 MO. CALL WILLIAM 228-217-2090.

FOR SALE OR SWAP: 1 BR TIME SHARE, ORLANDO, FL. WORTH $16K WILL SELL FOR $8K. CALL RICK 504-202-0588.

FOR RENT: 2 BR, 1-1/2 BA, TOWNHOUSE APTS. IN GRETNA. CALL TY 504-495-7729.

FOR RENT: 3 BR HOUSE; OR 1, 2, 3, BR APARTMENTS, MOSS POINT, AFFORDABLE. CALL LORETTA 228-475-5375 OR 228-219-5375.

FOR SALE: CORNER LOT IN BRIDGE CITY @ WEIGAND AND LANDER STREETS. CALL 504-463-4582.

HOUSE FOR RENT IN GAUTIER: 4 BR, 2.5 BA. CALL 228-218-7445.

LARGE APT, PASCAGOULA. 1BR/1BA $595/MO +DEP. CALL 228-369-4423.

Manager, Employee Communications: Lance Davis • Feedback: 228.935.1289, lance.davis@hii-ingalls.comPascagoula Centerline Editor: Shane Scara • Feedback: 228.935.1516, warren.scara@hii-ingalls.com

Avondale Centerline Editor: Ed Winter • Feedback: 504.654.5253, ed.winter@hii-ingalls.com

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Sept. 26 – 5K T-shirt distribution todayIf you signed up or purchased a T-shirt for the 5K on the Causeway, you may

pick up your shirt today, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. - noon at the Admin 2 lobby or Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. - noon at the Engineering Design Center (K-Mart) lobby. To claim your shirt, you must present your badge and sign that you have received it. Shirts for family members will also be available.

Sept. 28 – 5K on the CausewayThe 5K on the Causeway to benefit Special Olympics Mississippi will be held

Saturday, Sept. 28, on Singing River Island. Registration is $20 for 5K participation. The 5-kilometer run starts at 9 a.m. followed by a 1-mile fun run/walk at 10 a.m. Fun run registration is $10 for children older than 12 and $7 for children 12 and younger. Pre-registration is encouraged. To learn more, contact event organizers Judy Sigalas at (228) 935-1319 or Joni Goodman at (228) 935-4580 or go to http://ingalls.huntingtoningalls.com/events/specialolympics.

Sept. 28 – March of Dimes Walk at Beach ParkJoin the March of Dimes March for Babies at Pascagoula Beach Park on Sept. 28.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. For more info visit http://www.marchforbabies.org/

Oct. 1 – HOLA celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthThe Ingalls chapter of the Hispanic Outreach and Leadership Alliance (HOLA)

invites all shipbuilders to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 - Oct. 15. Throughout the month, HOLA will highlight the important contributions of Hispanic heritage. Additionally, ARAMARK will provide Latin-themed dishes in the cafeteria. Employees may visit information booths featuring Latin American countries on Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. - noon in DCR 1. For more information or to join HOLA, contact Rob Santos at (228) 935-4585.

Oct. 1 – Veterans recognition boards to be updatedHuman Resources uses a veteran tracking list to generate names for the

Veterans Recognition Boards located at each site. To ensure inclusion, Ingalls employees who are veterans are encouraged to visit HR and submit a DD 214 along with the appropriate form by Oct. 1. Additionally, the Veterans Employee Resource Team (VERT) asks that veterans also contact one of the committee members to ensure your name is included on the final list. VERT Committee members are: for Pascagoula, Shane Scara (228) 935-1516; for Gulfport, Tina Wachsman-Duranko (228) 935-0325; and for Avondale, Kyle Franklin (504) 654-5054.

Oct. 1 – VERT seeks Honor Flight greetersMississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flights and VERT are seeking volunteers

to welcome World War II veterans returning on the Oct. 1 Honor Flight at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Free parking passes will be distributed onsite by airport staff. Employees are encouraged to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and to meet at the foot of the escalator. VERT members should wear their VERT shirts. For more information, contact Fatina Brave at (228) 935-0585.

Oct. 18 – GSSC Golf Tournament slatedThe Gulf States Shipbuilders Consortium Golf Classic tees off at Hickory Hill

Country Club in Gautier Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. Last year’s event awarded $2,500 in prizes for various categories. Proceeds will benefit the Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship. For more information, contact event organizer Mike Leleux at (228) 627-8366.

How to submit classified adsPascagoula Classified ads may only be submitted using the online form available at http://ingalls.huntingtoningalls.com/employees/policy. Ads will not be accepted by phone, fax or email. Ads will not be accepted for third-parties or businesses. Ads containing web site URLs and real estate MLS numbers will not be accepted. The online form must be completed and the ad must include the submitting employee’s name, department number, badge number and a non-work phone number with area code. All ads will expire seven days from the original posting date and must be resubmitted by employee each week. Avondale ads must be submitted to Ed Winter at the Rockhouse or M/S 703-1-2.