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Manager of Public and Government Relations: Dennis DuBardSenior Communications Specialist: Staci IgnellCommunications Specialist: Xenon AlidagPhotographer: Ken WrightContent Layout: Jacqueline RuizPublished by General Dynamics NASSCO Communications Department, P.O. Box 85278, San Diego, CA 92186-5278. November/December 2015.Direct comments to Dennis DuBard at Dennis.DuBard@nassco.com or Staci Ignell at Staci.Ignell@nassco.com.Contributors: Cynthia Alarcon, Carrie Bennett, Andrew Butler, Shauna Callinan, Vaughn Carver, Deana Cimalore, Rosalba Cordova, Dave DeArman, Steve Dykeman, Sherry Eberling, Ira Ellison, Laura Garcia, Chad Haza, Kathleen Hinton, Anthony Jemison, Connor Jonas, Lidice Kocka, Christina Lahr, Bob Liddell, Keith Londot, Cesar Maciel, Alex Martinez, Daniel McKissick, Ron Matoushek, Steve Murray, Petia Pavlova, James Pope, John Robertson, Owen Robertson, Ben Scott, Clint Spivey, Andrea Tanner, Kevin Terry, Katie Urbas.

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Contents04Messages FromThe Helm

20Perform every day

08RECENT NASSCONEWS

24continuously improve

10NASSCO YEARIN REVIEW

30employee corner

12SEASON OF SERVICE & HOLIDAY RECIPES

38nassco in the community

16PDP PROFILES

18Be PREPARED

42Norfolk & mayportnews

40shipyard visitors

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Message From The PresidentFrederick J. Harris

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Message From The General managerKevin M. Graney

MESSAGES FROM THE HELM

Recently the San Diego Military Advisory Council unveiled a study outlining the significant impacts San Diego’s shipbuilding and ship repair ecosystem brings to the region.

The report confirmed San Diego’s shipbuilding and repair industry to be the largest and most capable cluster on the west coast – bringing billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs to the region. The work we do at NASSCO plays a major role in strengthening this industry and the economic output it provides to the region.

It is no different with each of our repair units located across the United States: Bremerton, WA, Mayport, FL, and Norfolk, VA. Each and every one of our businesses and availabilities make an impact on the economy: locally and nationally.

I mention this study because it serves as a reminder of the work we do and how important it is to our nation’s defense, the communities in which we live, and our families. It’s also an important reminder for us to continue to do the best we can to win more work.

To win more work, we must do all that we can to remain competitive. To be competitive is to be efficient, to deliver the highest quality product possible, and to do our work as safely as possible. And as the industry vies for work, it’s important that we show our strength and ability to build a variety of high-quality vessels at a competitive cost.

I am proud of all we accomplished in 2015. We set industry records. We delivered three lead ships. We launched three ships, including the recent launch of the Independence. And we conducted extensive repair on a number of ships. You all make shipbuilding and repair look easy (even though it’s not) and I thank you for your diligence and hard work in making it all happen.

I do, however, wish that our safety incident rate was lower than it is. We can – and must do better. We can all work to reduce incidents in the yard by taking greater care, properly wearing PPE, and taking a better focus at the task at hand. Our Safety Department is available to answer any questions you may have or to provide advice, so please do not hesitate to approach them. Please join me in making a pledge to make 2016 a year with fewer incidents.

Before I close I want to acknowledge the Environmental Star Awards program. For 14 years, the program has recognized employees, teams, and other partners that exemplify environmental values through their actions, ideas, projects, and daily efforts. Environmental stewardship is part of our culture and I am so thankful that not once this year was I called due to environmental issues affecting our shipyards. Congratulations to this year’s E-Star winners, nominees, and everyone for taking care of our shipyard and waterways.

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season -- and I look forward to what’s in store for 2016.

Work safely,

Fred Harris

As we begin a New Year, I want to thank each and every one of you for your extremely hard work this year on behalf of NASSCO. Your dedication to NASSCO and to your colleagues is appreciated.

This edition of The Shipbuilder appropriately highlights the year 2015 in review, serving as a

fitting tribute to all that we as a shipbuilding family have accomplished.

During 2015, NASSCO hired and trained many new people into our shipbuilding family. In fact, more than 564 new shipbuilders graduated from the training school – just in 2015 alone.

Immediately following each graduation, I ask two questions. The first: “Do you think shipbuilding is easy?” No one raises their hand. Then, the second question: “Do you think shipbuilding is meaningful?” Usually everyone raises their hand.

Like all of you, I believe our profession is meaningful because it serves our nation’s defense and is critical to our economy. In fact, San Diego is home to the largest and most capable shipbuilding and repair industry cluster on the West Coast – and NASSCO plays a huge role in providing these services. Our industry and what we do is also critical in providing for our families.

It’s no secret. 2015 brought as many challenges as opportunities. You all have answered those challenges, and in the process, we managed to make history.

Below are just a few of the many accomplishments of our shipbuilding family from the past year:

• We delivered the world’s first LNG-powered containership, the Isla Bella, six weeks ahead of its scheduled contract date;

• We delivered three lead ships this year – the most ever in NASSCO’s history – and I believe the most in the history of modern American shipbuilding;

• On October 16, we had 11 ships under construction at the same time – again, the most ever in NASSCO’s history;

• We have processed more steel this year than ever before: more than 60,000 tons;

• We have erected more than 250 blocks – an average of one block for every work day;

This is in addition to the major milestones accomplished by our Repair organization.

Together, our collective accomplishments have made record-breaking waves in our industry. You are now part of a team that made world (and NASSCO) history!

This edition also focuses on our annual ‘Season of Service’ and giving back to the community. It’s important that we continue to show surrounding communities that while shipbuilding and repair is our business, so is making sure we remain good neighbors. We exercise community stewardship through community events and clean-ups, volunteerism, mentorship, and much more.

In December, we held one of our most successful holiday toy drives to date. Raising more than $2,000 in cash and toys, we surpassed last year’s contribution and this year’s goal by more than 100%! Thank you to all who participated. Because of our success, we were able to donate toys to four organizations this year: Barrio Station, the Good Neighbor Project, the Salvation Army, and Rady Children’s Hospital.

As we move into the New Year, I encourage you all to find ways to give back to the community. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer through NASSCO-sponsored events, including several hosted by our Community Clean-Up and Restoration Committee and community relations team. Upcoming events can be found via the NASSCO website: www.nassco.com.

Looking ahead, we have a very busy 2016. Currently, the yard has nine ships under construction. Six of those ships will be delivered this year – all of them before October ends, just 10 months away! We will be focused on our safety performance in the coming year while we also work hard to better our schedule and cost performance.

Please accept my best wishes for a fulfilling new year.

Work safe,

Kevin Graney

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L to R: ernesto Carbajal, manuel osuna, jr., deedra alexander, steven alvarez

ENGINES FOR eco tankers

CARRIE BENNETT AND MEMBERS OF NASSCO’S FIRE DEPARTMENT

APT-2 AND APT-4: NOVEMBER 2015

APT-2 PROGRESS: NOVEMBER 2015

ECO BLOCKS IN THE SHIPYARD

SCENES FROM THE SHIPYARD

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NASSCO Launches The Independence NASSCO Delivers First ECO Class Tankerfor American Petroleum Tankers

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RECENT NASSCO NEWS

On December 12, NASSCO shipbuilders launched the first ship in a series of ECO Class tankers for the SEA-Vista fleet, the Independence.

As part of the ceremony, the ship’s sponsor, Mrs. Allison Moran, CEO of RaceTrac Petroleum, christened the ship with a traditional champagne bottle break over the ship’s hull. Mrs. Jayne Rathburn, former CEO/owner of US Joiner, pulled the trigger to release the ship into the San Diego Bay. Girl Scout Troop 5912 from San Ysidro served as the Color Guard.

Tanker-shaped donuts from the world-famous Donut Bar and hot chocolate and coffee from Barrio Logan’s Ryan Bros Coffee was served at the event.

Find more photos (and video) at www.nassco.com or via NASSCO’s social media platforms.

On December 4, NASSCO shipbuilders delivered the first ECO Class tanker, the Lone Star State, to American Petroleum Tankers (APT). The new ECO Class tanker symbolizes the emerging direction of the shipping industry in the U.S. toward cleaner, more fuel-efficient modes of transporting product.

On October 23, NASSCO hosted a keel laying ceremony for the third ECO Class tanker, the future Garden State, for American Petroleum Tankers currently under construction at the company’s shipyard in San Diego. The Honorable Greg Cox from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors served as the ceremony’s honoree.

During the ceremony Supervisor Cox authenticated the keel of the tanker by welding his initials onto a steel plate. The steel plate will be permanently affixed to the ship’s keel and will remain with the vessel throughout its time in service.

A framed photo of the Lone Star State is presented by Peter Radzicki, program manager for NASSCO’s ECO program, to David Farrell, project manager for American Petroleum Tankers. In the background: Kevin Graney, vice president and general manager for General Dynamics NASSCO.

“NASSCO is building America’s shipping fleet and I congratulate them on another great project,” said Supervisor Cox. “They support San Diego’s economy by providing good-paying jobs for our residents.”

“The delivery of this new vessel symbolizes the future of American shipping: innovative, cost-effective, and green. The Lone Star State, along with the four others we are currently building for APT, will be among the most fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly tankers—anywhere in the world. These tankers are 33 percent more fuel efficient than the previous five tankers built by NASSCO for APT. We are proud to be leading the charge in building these next generation of tankers.” -- Fred Harris, president of General Dynamics NASSCO

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NASSCO Launches and Christens the Independence

NASSCO Joins Social Media

USNS Lewis B. Puller Christened

By the end of this year, San Diego’s Repair operations will have completed several repair availabilities, including an availability on the USS Makin Island; an availability on the USS America supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Joint Strike Fighter F-35 B Program; and three dry-dockings at NASSCO for the USS Coronado, USS Pinckney, and the USS Lake Champlain. Repair also opened it’s newest facility in Bremerton, Washington, in 2015.

NASSCO Hosts First Annual Neighborhood Clean-Up

April 18, 2015: NASSCO Launches World’s First LNG-Powered Containership

NASSCO Co-Hosts E-Waste Recycling Event

NASSCO Awarded $24.8M for LCS Sustainment

NASSCO’s CRC Participates in ‘I Love A Clean San Diego’s Creek to Bay Clean-Up

NASSCO Unveils Controlled Lighting System, Significantly Reduces Carbon Footprint

USNS Lewis B. Puller Delivered

California Speaker Toni Atkins Lays Keel for APT-2

NASSCO Family Day

NASSCO Establishes It’s First Ever Community Advisory Board

NASSCO Launches the Perla Del Caribe, Second LNG-Powered Containership

NASSCO’s CRC Participates in Operation Clean Sweep

NASSCO’s CRC Participates in ‘I Love A Clean San Diego’s Clean-Up

NASSCO Begins Construction on ESB-2

NASSCO Delivers World’s First LNG-Powered Containership, the Isla Bella

San Diego’s First Lady Lays Keel for APT-1/Hull 551

A Company First: 11 Ships Under Construction at NASSCO

NASSCO Christens APT-1, the Lone Star State

San Diego County Sup. Greg Cox Lays Keel for APT-3

NASSCO Delivers First ECO Tanker, the Lone Star State

General Dynamics NASSCO:A Year In Review

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A big thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s annual holiday toy drive benefitting two organizations serving Barrio Logan: Barrio Station and the Good Neighbor Project. More than $2,000 worth of toys (more than double our goal for this year) were delivered to children living in surrounding communities -- just in time for the holidays. Additional toys were donated to the Salvation Army and Rady Children’s Hospital.

A special thank you to NASSCO’s Fire Department and Catalina Gonzalez, Nika Fox, and Samantha Huerta for collecting donations at various shift changes.

Thank you all for your generosity this holiday season!

NASSCO’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Thank you to everyone who donated to this year’s pet supply drive. All donations were delivered to the San Diego Humane Society.

Pet Supply Drive

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Submitted By: Staci Ignell, Communications & Government Affairs

“Growing up in Alaska, carbs were essential – especially to gain some extra padding during the winter months. As kids, my now 86-year-old, Scandinavian grandfather introduced us to Swedish pancakes and every year since, it’s been tradition that he make them for us Christmas morning, on birthdays, etc. Serve with ham or bacon, real maple syrup, and lingonberry sauce!

There are several methods of making Swedish pancakes; we usually bake them in the oven... and we typically quadruple the recipe. The trick is for the pancakes to come out puffy -- my grandfather has mastered this; sadly I have not.”

Ingredients:• 2 eggs• 1 cup milk• 2/3 cup flour• 1/2 tsp. salt• 1 tsp. sugar

Optional: add a dash of cardamom and a a teaspoon or two of freshly-squeezed lemon juice.

Directions: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Beat all ingredients together. In a 9x12 glass baking dish, melt one tablespoon of butter using the heated oven. Once the butter is melted, pour the batter into the baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

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Submitted By: Katie Urbas, Planning Department

“My great grandmother on my mother’s side came over from Hungary in the early 1900’s by herself when she was only 14 yrs old. She taught her daughters (one of which is my grandmother) the Hungarian language and some good classic recipes. My Grandma Repic then passed down to me a few words of Hungarian at the young age of six years old before she passed away from cancer. My mom wrote up the recipe so that I would have it for years to come. These taste great on top of some mashed potatoes that help soak up the delicious juices from the cabbage.”

Ingredients:• 1/2 lb. lean ground pork• 1/2 lb. lean ground beef• 1/2 cup uncooked regular rice• 1 medium onion, chopped• 1 large head of cabbage• 2 (16oz) cans crushed, chopped, or stewed tomatoes• 1 (16oz) can drained sauerkraut• About 1 tsp salt• Couple shakes of black pepper

Directions:Mix meat, rice, onion, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Take head of cabbage and cut inside core out. Then cook the head of cabbage in large pot of boiling water. As cabbage boils, peel away the large leaves and set in strainer to drain water off leaf.

Take a knife and cut away tough core from each leaf. Add about ¼ cup meat mixture to each leaf and roll up, folding each side in and then tucking any loose ends into each end of the roll. Don’t roll too tightly so the rice has space to expand as it cooks. Beginning leaves make larger rolls. If smaller rolls are desired, cut the large leaves in half. Use about half of the cabbage as the leaves will get too small to use.

Take remaining cabbage and chop it up. Mix with sauerkraut and put on the bottom of a large casserole dish or soup pot. Layer cabbage rolls on top. Finish with remaining sauerkraut/cabbage mixture. Pour tomatoes over the top and then add water to bring level of liquid to just cover rolls.

Bake at 350 degrees and cook approximately two hours or until done. If cooking on a stovetop, bring to a boil, and cook slowly. For both cooking variations, rice should be soft and done.

Stuffed Cabbage RollsSWEDISH PANCAKES (OVEN PANCAKES)

Submitted By: Laura Garcia, Welding Engineering Department

“My sister has been making this recipe as part of our Thanksgiving meal for about 20 years now. I’m not sure where she found the recipe, but our entire family loves it. She even has to make extra batches so we can take leftovers home. It’s almost as if we’d rather eat cheesy broccoli instead of turkey.”

Cheesy Broccoli & Rice CasserolePrep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 45 minutes to one hourServings: 12

Ingredients:• 1 (10 ounce) package fresh or frozen chopped broccoli • 1-1/2 cups instant rice• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup• 1 (10.75 ounce) soup can of fresh milk• 1 (32 ounce) package processed Velveeta American cheese, cubed• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter • 1/4 bunch celery, chopped • 1/4 large onion diced very small• garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, mix cream of mushroom soup and 1 soup can of milk. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Be careful that the cheese doesn’t burn.3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir celery and onion until soft.4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cold broccoli, uncooked rice, soup and cheese mixture, celery and onion. Season with salt, garlic powder and pepper. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, until bubbly and slightly brown.6. If you need to reheat the rice dish, make extra cheese sauce. (16 oz of Velveeta cheese, 1/2 can of mushroom soup and 1/2 can of fresh milk). Warm up the cheese sauce and the rice dish separately then mix the two so it gets creamy again.

Cheesy Broccoli & Rice CasseroleSubmitted By: Owen Robertson (Son of John Robertson, Director of Repair Administration)

“This is a family recipe that has been passed down through generations in our family. It started with Great, Great Grandmother Valero, passed down to Great Grandmother Bongianino, to Grandmother Guirior, to my mom. These cookies are always made at Christmas. We have my grandmother’s OLD pizzelle maker but have invested in a new one.”

Ingredients:• 5 cups flour• 5 tsp. baking powder• 1 1/2 cups sugar• 1/4 cup oil• 1/2 tsp. salt• 3/4 cup orange juice• 6 eggs

Directions:1. Mix together in order given below2. Beat eggs well, add in sugar and beat3. Add oil, orange juice and beat until smooth4. Add flour a little bit at a time, mix well5. Add baking powder and salt6. Chill dough for at least one day (two is better)7. Follow pizzelle maker directions to cook the pizzelle

Pizzelle (Italian Waffle Cookies)

Family Traditions: Holiday Recipes from NASSCO Employees

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PDP Profile: Vaughn Carver What brought you to NASSCO?The Professional Development Program (PDP): Building a ship takes a lot of planning and resources. As a result there are many departments within NASSCO. Each department offers an array of experiences. The PDP program allows me to capitalize on these experiences. For a new college graduate, the experience is golden.

The People: During my internship last summer, I discovered that it takes a wide variety of people to build a ship. These people are made up of all types and trades. But the one thing that all these people have in common is that they are hard working and take pride in the work that they do. Naturally I want to surround myself in this type of work environment Type of work: I like ships.

What were your previous job experiences prior to NASSCO? Being a recent graduate, I do not have “previous job experiences.” However, I have spent the last three summers at sea training. One of my summers was spent onboard the Midnight Sun, a TOTE Orca Class RO-RO built by NASSCO in 2001. While I was studying at school, I worked as a technician on the school’s training ship. Also, I was the lead tutor for the school’s diesel and steam propulsion simulators. What rotations have you had as a PDP? So far I have been to Repair Production, SOC 6 Steel, Safety, SOCs 1&2, SOC 5, and I am currently in Test and Trials.

What have you learned as a PDP? This is a difficult question to answer due to the fact that I have learned so much in the past five months. But if I had to sum up all my experiences that I have incurred so far at NASSCO, the greatest thing that sticks out is networking. I learned to network quickly and efficiently. It is always embarrassing to call people by the wrong name or be given a task but have no contacts to call to get the job done.

What degree do you have and from where? I have a degree in Marine Engineering Technology, with an unlimited third engineer’s license. I graduated from the California Maritime Academy.

PDP Profile: Shauna Callinan

When did you start at NASSCO? May 2015.

What brought you to NASSCO? Having talked to other maritime grads that had gone through the PDP program, I found myself drawn to the idea of being a part of a program where you are expected to continually learn and grow. I had some shipyard experience and knew that I prefered the hustle and bustle of a busy yard over the noise of keyboard typing and never leaving my desk. If nothing else, last winter’s record snowfall in Boston was also a big factor for the big move west.

What were your previous jobs prior to NASSCO? When I first graduated from Mass Maritime, I moved to Jiangsu province in China and worked at Chengxi Shipyard as part of an owner’s management team, overseeing the building of five Panamax and four Great Lakes Dry Bulk Self-Unloading vessels. When the project was over, I returned to the Boston office and worked as a vessel operator, instructing the vessel and crew on voyage instructions, schedule, cargo, bunkers, etc.

What rotations have you had as a PDP? I have rotated through Project Engineering, Repair Production, Safety, SOC 3, and Supply Chain. By the time this hits the presses, I will hopefully have made some friends in my next rotation in SOC 4/5.

What have you learned as a PDP? While still new here and working out exactly how the company operates as a whole, I have already learned how important the relationships between departments and personnel are. I have learned that I can learn something from every person that I talk to at NASSCO, and that I should continually take advantage of that.

What degree do you have & where did you go to school?I graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a BS in International Maritime Business.

PDP Profile: Andrew Butler

When did you start at NASSCO?May of 2015.

What brought you to NASSCO?Having the opportunity to work on a team and build ships is a dream for me. The yard is such an active environment. It’s rewarding to come to work every day and see progression and change on such a large scale.

What were your previous jobs prior to NASSCO?In school, I spent a couple months aboard the T-AKE 4, USNS Richard E. Byrd, as a cadet engineer. It was unique to have sailed on one of NASSCO’s ships. I have also worked in operations at a nuclear power plant.

What rotations have you had as a PDP?While in SOC 6 Steel, I was able to see the final erections of ECO-1. My experience went full circle as I rotated through Test and Trials and assisted in the testing of the first ship that I had seen come together. Additionally, I have rotated through SOC 4 and the Safety Department.

What have you learned as a PDP?I’ve only begun to understand the vast amount of effort that goes into building a ship, but I’ve learned that it wouldn’t be possible without teamwork. It has been a unique experience to witness how critical everyone’s commitment, communication, and coordination are in order move a quality product onto the next stage, on time.

What degree do you have & where did you go to school?I attended SUNY Maritime College and received a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and a United States Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer’s license for vessels of unlimited horsepower.

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PDP Summit 2015The Professional Development Program (PDP) is NASSCO’s flagship leadership development program. In fact, many current senior management at NASSCO started as a PDP. The program recruits candidates internally and from maritime academies throughout the country.

Our sister shipyard, Bath Iron Works (BIW), recently established their PDP program. To support its development, NASSCO hosted the first-ever PDP Summit in October. At the summit, current and former PDPs came together for a week of discussion, presentations, and comparisons. Several members of the NASSCO Management Team presented, including Kevin Graney, NASSCO Vice President/General Manager, as well as former PDPs such as Tim Glinatsis, BIW CIO and Bryan Ruiz, Director of Planning. The NASSCO PDP program has been a significant contributor to NASSCO’s ability to develop talented shipbuilders, and the PDP Summit will help to make BIWs new program a success.

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Trainee GraduationsCongratulations to NASSCO’s new-hire training program graduates! Welcome aboard.

NASSCO’s Fire Department recently completed training using a hydraulic spreader, cutters, and other hand tools to practice removing, or extricating, a person from an entanglement. Various methods were practiced by the firefighters -- with the main goal of removing a person safely without any further harm or injury. It was a successful exercise for the team. The vehicles used in the exercise were donated by C&D Towing at no cost.

Training was conducted by fire personnel Alex Martinez and Daniel McKissick.

NASSCO FIREFIGHTERS CONDUCT 6TH ANNUAL AUTO EXTRICATION TRAINING

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Safety Roadmap:PERFORM EVERY DAY

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NASSCO began its journey down the road to a total safety culture in late 2009. The success of the program has increased safety awareness, reduced injuries, and provided improvements in the overall safety of the yard.

Last year NASSCO nearly doubled its workforce. The new members of our team have not had the benefit of internalizing safety as a value by going through the progression of the Safety Roadmap. To ensure everyone has a firm understanding of the Total Safety Culture (TSC), we are going back to the basics in 2016.

The TSC is a culture in which safety is a value that does not change, no matter what the priority is on that given day. In a TSC, safety is held as a value by all employees and each employee feels a sense of responsibility for the safety of their co-worker as well as themselves.

In a TSC, each employee “Actively Cares” and realizes their responsibility to speak up when a fellow employee is at risk.

Total Safety Culture StructureEmployees are the Foundation — The TSC structure is designed to help the culture develop through the involvement of all levels of the organization. The pyramid above shows the structure of the organization at NASSCO. Notice that employees are the foundation of the structure. Without the involvement and commitment of each employee, the people who have the most to gain from a safer workplace, the culture will not change. Accidents and injuries will not be prevented. If TSC is going to work—long term—it’s going to need personal commitment.

Managers & Supervisors — The next layer is Managers & Supervisors. Managers and supervisors have the legal and moral responsibility to provide a safe workplace. Their role has not changed.

Area SIG — The layer that holds the TSC together is the third layer called AREA SIG (i.e., Area Site Implementation Group). These organizations are everywhere—from repair to new construction, from shops to SOCs, from warehouses to ships. They are made up of managers, supervisors, and employees. Their sole purpose is to improve safety in your work area. They exist to make sure that your safety concerns are heard and understood and acted upon.

Central SIG — The Central SIG is a group comprised of all the leaders of the Area SIGs. This group’s primary function is to exchange best practices and report on issues occurring in one area that may affect the entire shipyard.

Steering Committee — The Steering Committee is comprised of the Safety Manager, Production Directors, and Ship’s Managers. They guide the development of the TSC and the application of the principles outlined in the Safety Roadmap.

Executive Safety Committee — Finally, the Executive Safety Committee consists of the president, general managers, and vice presidents. They meet to discuss the effectiveness of the overall safety effort. From their analysis of our effort, they set safety goals for the shipyard. These goals ensure that we remain on the path to continuous safety improvement.

Elements of the RoadmapPPE: Providing the necessary equipment to keep employees safe. It is about ensuring everyone understands what equipment is required in order to provide the correct level of protection. It starts with wearing the basic equipment, moves to job specific equipment, and ends with finding better equipment than is currently provided.

Training & Education: The keys to raising our safety awareness. Employees and supervisors are provided the safety tools necessary to implement safe work practices though training and safety education.

Design Strategy: Allows us to install material in the most favorable building condition based upon the yard’s facilities and mitigating at risk conditions. It is about observing and tracking unfavorable design elements and taking the necessary steps to prevent it from occurring in the future. Changes could involve scheduling, engineering, or planning.

Management Involvement: The focus is on all levels of management and their roles, responsibilities and involvement

in our TSC. Management shall serve as a champion of our safety vision, policy, and goals.

Employee Involvement: The focus is on the employee’s responsibility and involvement in safety. Employees are the foundation for the TSC.

Housekeeping: Cleanliness is an important aspect of housekeeping but it also includes keeping work areas neat and orderly, maintaining halls and floors free of slip and trip hazards, and removing of waste, trash, and other fire hazards from work areas. It also requires attention to the layout of the whole workplace, aisle marking, the adequacy of storage facilities, and maintenance. Poor housekeeping can frequently contribute to accidents by hiding hazards that cause injuries. If paper, debris, clutter, and spills are accepted as normal, then other more serious health and safety hazards may be taken for granted.

Within each of these six elements, a strategy was defined to accomplish the behaviors and activities necessary to achieve the Safety Vision. The journey begins with our initial efforts (level 1), progressing until our behaviors and activities become habit (level 5). Along the path, we continue to build upon each level to reach the NASSCO Safety Vision.

Without participation of people in all levels working in all shipbuilding and repair activities we will not realize our goal of a Total Safety Culture (TSC). The structure of the TSC is designed to involve everyone in creating the safest shipyard possible.

Safety Vision StatementThe NASSCO Total Safety Culture is a value that is never questioned, never compromised, regardless of the situation. It is simply the way we do business.

We believe that:• All accidents can be prevented• All activities can be performed without risk/harm to people or facilities

Working together, all NASSCO employees and co-contractors feel empowered and a sense of duty to identify unsafe conditions, at-risk behaviors, and intervene to correct them.

Repair Department Celebrates 30 Days Injury-Free!

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USS Boxer Ready to Answer All BellsA steam leak on a main propulsion steam plant is never a good thing and places watchstanders in a precariously dangerous situation, consequently placing the affected equipment (in this case, one of two main propulsion engines) out of commission until repaired.

Recently, onboard the USS Boxer (LHD-4) PCE, OEM (Northrop Grumman), General Dynamics NASSCO and Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) personnel teamed up to work exhaustive efforts in the (C3 CASREP) repair of the NR2 Main Engine Nozzle Block Steam Chest in the forward Main Machinery Room.

This effort required extensive coordination, manpower, and attention to detail to ensure success was realized in this emergent repair as the ship had an upcoming multi-national amphibious warfare exercise, Dawn Blitz, in which the USSBoxer (LHD-4) assumed all command and control efforts amongst the 14 participating naval vessels.

This annual military exercise allows military personnel to conduct amphibious operations in response to a global crisis and project power ashore with U.S. Navy and Marine Corps forces. This year’s event included approximately 5,000 ground and naval forces from U.S., Japanese, and Mexican ships assembled, with additional participation by New Zealand infantry and observers from Australia, Colombia, and Chile.

As repairs progressed on the NR2 Main Engine Nozzle Block Steam Chest, the body-bound studs proved troublesome with removal requiring extensive effort. Once removed and replaced, alignment of the cover proved challenging, and the manufacturing of a special jig to ensure alignment was obtained. Additionally, helical-type thread insert repair on several turbine cylinder inlet stud holes that had been found damaged during stud removal was required.

The task itself was complex as it required rigging services to remove the steam chest cover, delivery to the machine shop for milling, onboard replacement of 18 MIC Level I studs, and resurfacing of the lower steam chest mating surface. Additionally, the steam chest cover and associated linkages were removed, sealing surfaces were repaired, the cover and linkages were reinstalled, and a satisfactory operational test attained.

An email from the ship’s Executive Officer, Captain Allbritton, stated, “We press the maintenance team hard only because we are passionate about winning and know that you all can get the job done. The NASSCO professionals are part of the team and keeping us haze gray and underway.”

Throughout the performance period numerous verbal accolades were offered by onboard OEM representative, ship’s force personnel, and SWRMC assets--including the assigned subject matter experts, all citing the contractors’ meticulous attention to detail and ability to overcome the many technical challenges presented.

Following the successful culmination of Dawn Blitz, the ship’s Commanding Officer, Captain Ruth, stated in an email, “Maintenance Warriors: From the entire crew of [the USS] Boxer, we wish to say thank you for the outstanding support you provided in the expeditious repair of the NR2 Main Engine Nozzle Block. You allowed us to get underway, on time to support a major, large-scale coalition exercise. I can’t imagine conducting this exercise without a Big Deck Amphib. The GOVT side and the KTR side came together and made it happen. [Thanks to the] strong teamwork from all the players Dawn Blitz was a big success.”

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By: Dave DeArman & Ben Scott Area Manager, Repair Ship Manager

Ben Scott, Ship Manager, receives a Letter of Appreciation from the Commanding Officer, USS Boxer (LHD-4).

Dave De Arman, Area Manager receives a Letter of Appreciation from the Commanding Officer, USS Boxer (LHD-4).

Top Left:Onboard the USS Boxer (LHD-4). Contractors assigned to the Main Engine Nozzle Block repairs all received letters of appreciation and a Commanding Officer’s commemorative coin for their efforts.

Bottom Left:The completed silver plating of the matting surface which was a very time consuming process.

Right:The 18 studs to be installed into the lower half of the nozzle block.

USS Boxer Sideport Door By: Dave DeArman & Ben Scott Area Manager, Repair Ship Manager

While at sea, the USS Boxer lost a sideport door due to rogue wave action. After many months of combined, exhaustive efforts, the door was replaced.

The task was quite daunting as it included manufacturing one replacement door and adjustment of both door halves which are designed to work in concert. Access to conduct repairs required both extensive hanging scaffolding to reach the outboard side (or hull side) and a rolling scaffold tower to reach the inside area. The design of the door itself is quite complex as it incorporates electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components to open and close the door.

Each of these systems were designed to work together for the door to be operational. Consequently, this required extensive coordination amongst all assigned trades. Additionally, the effort required repeated operational testing, adjustment of

new components, then follow-on testing until, at last, success was ultimately achieved!

Acting Area Manager, Ayaba Takougnadi, thanked the trades for their efforts stating, “I wanted to thank you all for your hard work and teamwork that allowed a successful conclusion to this sideport door job on the [USS] Boxer. A special thanks for General Supervisors for their personal involvement in this collective effort. Please extend my gratitude to all those who worked this item.”

In another email, General Supervisor “GR” Jimenez (a NASSCO veteran of almost 40 years!) stated, “This was great teamwork from all trades, management, and scaffold personnel. [This effort has proven that] we can do it, we work together well.”

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Lean Six Sigma is a continuous improvement strategy used at NASSCO to eliminate the eight wastes (TIIM WOOD) and to reduce variation in our processes. Did you know that you can apply this strategy at home too? Maybe you already do or you have done so without connecting those ideas to these continuous improvement terms!

Below are a few ideas you can implement at home. How many do you already employ in your everyday lives at home?

Use a KANBAN system for your groceries. Keep a pad on the refrigerator door with a grocery list. Anyone who uses the last item or notices you are running low on an ingredient puts that item on the list. The next person to do the grocery shopping will take the KANBAN list to replenish supplies. You will never run out!

Use a suspended tennis ball as a “poka yoke” in the garage. When driving your car into the garage, you know exactly how far to drive before stopping. When the tennis ball hits the windshield, you’ve gone far enough! This way there’s no unexplained dents or mangled bicycles.

Place socket protectors so children can’t put their fingers in. This is perhaps the most important form of error proofing (poka yoke) you will ever do.

To prevent anyone from mistakenly turning off security switches, place a plastic cover piece (from the hardware store) over the switch that controls a motion detector spotlight in the driveway.

Do you spend endless hours looking for tools? Usually they are hidden in a closet, drawer, or all over the garage. Create a shadow board on which you outline your often-used tools. Add hooks or pins to that board to locate those tools. This is a great way to track your tools, to eliminate the waste of motion or excess of inventory, and help ensure that your tools are returned at the end of the maintenance job or if a neighbor borrowed some of your tools for the day.

A great 5S example of sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain, and for elimination of searching and motion wastes in an emergency, would be for you to have an emergency kit. In California, fires are common and earthquakes are a possibility. Prepare and have an emergency

By: Steve Murray & Bob Liddell Manager, Cont. Improvement Senior Mfg. Engineer

Organize Your Home Using Lean Six Sigma

KANBAN is a Japanese word meaning “billboard or sign” and is used in manufacturing as a visual signal, to trigger an action.

POKA YOKE is a Japanese term that means “mistake-proofing.” A poka-yoke is any mechanism in a lean manufacturing process that helps an equipment operator avoid (yokeru) mistakes (poka).

5S is the name of a workplace organization method that uses a list of five Japanese words: seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu, and shitsuke. Translated into English, we use the words: sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain.

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kit in your car and at home and at least three days of food and water. You should have one gallon of water per person, per day for at least three days, and don’t forget about food and water for your pets. Keep a hand-crank

or battery-powered radio with extra batteries to stay up to date on the latest weather alerts. Have a flashlight with extra batteries. Maintain a first aid kit with gauze, tape, bandages, antibiotic ointment, aspirin, a blanket, non-latex gloves, scissors, hydrocortisone, thermometer, tweezers, and instant cold compress.

Put together a tool kit with basic tools in case you need to shut off utilities. Keep hand sanitizer and garbage bags for sanitation. Have plastic sheeting and duct tape in case of broken windows or a leaky roof. Have a whistle to signal for help so rescuers can locate you. Be sure to store all important documents – birth certificates, insurance policies, etc. – in a fire-proof safe or safety deposit box. Assign one family member the responsibility of learning first aid and CPR, and to know how to shut off utilities. Have a checklist to ensure all items are ready and that stored goods remain within expiry dates. Sort dirty clothes into two labeled baskets: “light” and “dark.” That way you won’t need to re-sort a single basket prior to loading the washing machine. When a basket is full, you can load the machine.

Do you find that small cabinets beneath your sink tend to get cluttered with cleaning products and you can never find what you need as it gets even more cluttered? One way of making best use of the space is to install a tension rod to hang cleaning products with spray-bottle heads.

Use bread or bagel bag ties to label tangled cords in your office. Not only will the cords have a clutter-free look, but when you need to troubleshoot, these visible, labeled cords will really be a time-saver (eliminate the wastes of waiting and motion to find the cord you need).

Have you ever wanted to grab a fork and got a spoon instead? Just place them into the drawer the other way round (top towards you) and you will never mix them up again. These are just a few ideas that you can use at home. Lean Six Sigma is a tool for every day – at work and at home!

For further information regarding Lean Six Sigma, contact Steve Murray, Manager Continuous Improvement, at smurray@nassco.com, or Bob Liddell, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, at rliddell@nassco.com.

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The Many Faces of NASSCO

Raul Hernanadez TAnya Mix Luis Uribe

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ANNUAL NASSCO Environmental Star Awards

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billy morgan brian mathiasen michael fisher

harvey sherill nassco energy team carlo felix

john petersen leslie reynolds peter garofalo

ways clean-up crew temporary services steve dykeman on behalf of nassco-norfolk tacos for trash

nassco’s community clean-up and restoration commmittee

On December 10, NASSCO recognized employees and partners who have gone above and beyond to exemplify environmental stewardship in the shipyard through their actions, ideas, projects, and daily efforts.

At NASSCO, we are proud of our efforts to reduce our footprint on the environment – and this year’s award nominees and recipients have gone through great lengths via their role at NASSCO to contribute toward our shipyard-wide goals.

Congratulations - and thank you for your stewardship! For the complete list of award nominees, please visit www.nassco.com/LoveMotherEarth.

2015 AWARD RECIPIENTS

EMPLOYEE [AWARD RECIPIENTS]

Artemador Calimbas Welder Working Foreman, Steel Department

Billy Morgan Maintenance Electrical Tech Leadman, Maintenance

Brian Mathiasen Manager In-Yard Logistics, Transportation

Carlo Felix Pier Coordinator, Shipyard Repair

Harvey Sherrill General Supervisor Maintenance, Maintenance

John Petersen Union Safety Representative, Safety

Michael Fisher Painter, Blast and Paint

Peter Garofalo Project Engineer, T-ADC(X) Program

tEAM [AWARD RECIPIENTS]

NASSCO’s Community Cleanup and Restoration CommitteeLamont Adams, Xenon Alidag, Carrie Bennett, Hugo Bermudez, Mike Chee, Jenna Crane, Dennis Dubard, Mary Ellis, Martin Espinoza, Sandra Fernandez, Duane Fitzpatrick, Laura Garcia, Catalina Gonzalez, Jannell Gutierrez, Chad Haza, Felix Hoang, Jessica Hopper, Staci Ignell, Michelle Kruger, Damon LaCasella, Bob Liddell, Lorena Marsland, Lorenzo Moffett, Alicia Ortiz, John Petersen, Tony Ramos, Samantha Ruzich, Summer Smith, Lidice Toledo Lopez, Kenneth Wright, and Richard Yesh

NASSCO-Norfolk “Tacos for Trash” Program

Temp Services Shop Team Reginaldo Amos, Tomas Corona, William Hurt, Hugo Ortiz, Raul Rivera, and Joseph Zimolzak

Ways Clean Up Crew Robert Chavez Jr., Jesus Cruz, Alberto Del Angel, Ricardo Franco, Wilfredo Gaxiola III, Luis Gomez Palacios, Richard Hernandez, Pablo Orozco, Jose Ortiz, Roberto Patino Balderas, Alfred Ramirez, Luis Ramirez, Salvador Salcedo, and Armando Villanueva

ORGANIZATION [AWARD RECIPIENTS]

NASSCO EarthLab Participation

NASSCO-Norfolk EHS Department Dawn Kriz

ENERGY [AWARD RECIPIENT]

NASSCO Energy Team David Barbat, Jaime Gutierrez, Janelle Harris, Alicia Ortiz, Devon Phillips, and James Smith

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November 2015:the lone star state conducts sea trials near the coast of california.

NASSCO-BUILT SHIPS AT WORK:december 2015: the Isla Bella sails near the coast of Florida. the isla bella was recently named the #1 ship in the world for 2015 by marine log.photo credit: JAXPORT Marine Unit

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NASSCO General Manager Kevin Graney challenged each of us to give back to our greater community in some meaningful way. Community stewardship is a way for us to connect with our greater surroundings—hopefully to help make things just a bit better for an individual or a cause—and thereby improve conditions for us all.

Generally speaking, community stewardship serves as a platform upon which to consider the impact that our individual actions can have on others. The implications for heightened productivity at NASSCO—on the deck plates, in our office cubicles—are clearly visible. “Mutual reliance” in the workplace is one of the keys to our success.

With respect to giving back to the community, some choose to donate money or clothes or other non-perishable items; others among us give of our time or our talents; still others go for the trifecta and offer a little or a lot of each of the above. At the end of the day, our contribution(s) to the community and to our environment matter.

Is it wrong to expect something in return? Is there any truth to the old adage, “it’s better to give than to receive?”

I recently read a report from a Gallup survey on volunteering in the United States wherein it was stated that 52 percent of volunteers do so because they like “doing something useful and helping others.” Still yet, another 38 percent indicated that they enjoy volunteering and “feeling good about themselves.”

Here at NASSCO, of all the challenges we face in undertaking our daily responsibilities, it’s a natural response if you find yourself asking, “What is in it for me?” Aside from the obvious (physical exercise, emotional release, etc.), I would submit the following:

#1 – You Will Develop New Skills:Gaining new skills, knowledge and expertise are common side benefits of volunteering. Giving others your time brings you interesting and challenging opportunities that might not otherwise come along. The experience can lead to broadening your skill base in ways you never imagined. Individual skills are like “arrows in a quiver.” Any valiant warrior will attest: It never hurts to have more arrows in your quiver.

#2 – You Will Make Social Connections:Boredom, isolation and loneliness are common emotional

states in Millennials, those new to the team, and believe it or not, seasoned team members as well. Volunteering can relieve the sense of any social disconnect by serving as a platform through which to meet new people, exposing you to new cultures and new experiences.

#3 – You Will Help Your Own Community: There is nothing wrong with showing some love or “altruism” towards your own neighborhood or community. After all – you live there, perhaps you were born there and may currently even worship there. Doing something for the community in which you reside and returning the favor to those who have helped you are strong, powerful motivators. Each of us has benefitted in some manner from our immediate surroundings: current or past. Volunteering is one way to show a sense of appreciation and to “pay it forward,” as it were!

#4 – You Will Develop and Grow as a Person: Volunteering is an excellent way to explore one’s value proposition and to expand one’s horizons. If you are mindful that “but for the grace of a higher power,” your circumstances could be markedly different, helping those who are less fortunate can help keep you grounded. Some aspect of what is happening in our society and somewhat unrelated to everyday life, may be just what is needed in terms of inspiring you to achieve that next great milestone in life. Motivation comes in many ways and at unusual times. Such unexpected surprises are generally more expressly and profoundly meaningful.

#5 – You Will Gain a New Perspective: In close relation to reason #4, life can be hard on us sometimes. When you are down in the doldrums, your problems can appear insurmountable. Volunteering can offer a fresh perspective—seeing people who are less fortunate than you are, yet still hanging in there, can help you see your life in an entirely different light.

#6 – You Will Realize That You’re Needed: Feeling needed and appreciated are important. You may not get that appreciation from your supervisor, spouse or significant other, children, or BFF as often as you’d like. In your work or home life, sometimes the things you do are expected or taken for granted. When you volunteer, you realize how much you are truly needed.

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Meeting people who need (and want) your help is a strong incentive to continue. It’s nice to know that someone is depending on you. If you don’t do it, who will?

#7 – You Will Boost Your Self-Esteem: Volunteers experience a sense of increased self-esteem and greater self-worth. Helping others makes you feel good about yourself, because you are doing something for someone that they perhaps couldn’t do for themselves. Research has shown that the positive feelings experienced when helping others are often times just as important to your health as exercise and/or a healthy diet.

To the benefit of the greater good, the term “volunteering” is defined very loosely here. Your contribution -- what is gifted -- can be money, time, patience, thoughtfulness, and/or just a willingness to give of yourself. The return-on-investments (ROI), the reward(s), for you can come in many forms.

Giving to the greater community is a “win-win” and just one of the myriad ways that the NASSCO team can secure a bright future.

For other advice on realizing your “A” game, contact Employee/Labor Relations at Extension 8507.

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What’s In It For You?Seven Reasons to Embrace Continuity, Stewardship, Philanthropy & Volunteerism By: Anthony Jemison

Sr. Manager, Labor Relations

SIGNS Update:SOC-3 TAkes Home The Gold!

The SIGNs President’s Cup Tournament for football was held on September 13 at Ocean View Elementary in Chula Vista. SOC-3 took home the gold!

The SIGNs President’s Cup Tournament for volleyball was held on October 18, at the South Mission Beach sand volleyball courts. Each President’s Cup team needed a minimum of four players to compete in the 6-on-6 double elimination tournaments. The teams that participated were Plan2Win, SOC-3, Mixed Company, QA Destroyers, and Moneyball. SOC-3 ended up winning the tournament by beating QA Destroyers in the final round. Congrats to SOC-3!

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NASSCO Celebrates Marine Corps’Birthday and Veterans Day

John Belfiore Reaches 50 Years at NASSCO

In November, NASSCO shipbuilders celebrated two important dates: Veterans Day and the birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Several hundred NASSCO employees identify themselves as veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

John Belfiore started as a Production Helper on September 15, 1965. Today, he is a Master Planner Scheduler.

John is a native Californian, born in Alameda. He and his wife Carolyn have two daughters: Angella and Michelle.

This is John’s 17th year of volunteering at the San Diego Zoo & Safari Park. He also enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with the family.

Congratulations, John!

Pictured: Debora Burke, senior director of human resources, presents Mr. Belfiore with a special gift commemorating his 50th year at NASSCO.

It seems appropriate to dedicate the last export compliance article of the year to the individuals who comprise NASSCO’s Export Compliance Team (ECT). This group works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that the lengthy and often unclear U.S. export regulations are implemented effectively throughout the company. Their commitment to export compliance has resulted in successful corporate audits and has generated numerous best practices adopted by other General Dynamics (GD) business units.

Regularly we invite export compliance personnel from sister GD companies to take a fresh look at our processes as we strive for continuous improvement. Last month, for example, we hosted the Bath Iron Works (BIW) Export Compliance Team and leveraged each other’s strengths to generate new implementation ideas.

Pictured below (clockwise): Jessica Watson (BIW Contracts), Robert Meza (Planning), Eric Brown (ISD), Joanna Bragdon (BIW Contracts), Marty Rodriguez (Guarantee), Petia Pavlova (Legal), James Pope (Repair), Keith Londot (Legal), Luis Borbon (Human Resources), Cindy Mur (Business Development), Sylvia Gaffney (Legal), Kathy Baker (Engineering), Bert Celeste (Engineering), Brady Baird (Supply Chain), and Robyn Chavez (Security). Not pictured: Roberta Floccher (BIW Legal).

General Dynamics NASSCO MarinesMArine Corps’ 240th Birthday November 10, 2015

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The Export Compliance Team At a GlanceBy: Keith Londot & Petia Pavlova

Export Compliance

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Valentina BarajasBorn: September 4, 2015

Mother: Lorena De Leon Sanchez, EngineerFather: Moises A. Barajas Soto

Birth Announcements Retirees

In Remembrance

Abigail GrayBorn: July 29, 2015

Mother: Tania GrayFather: Lucas Gray, Senior Engineer

Elijah Jesus RobledoBorn: April 2, 2015

Mother: Karina Montiel, Material AnalystFather: Joseph Robledo

Leilani Angelyn TalensBorn: August 1, 2015

Mother: Lori Ann TalensFather: Pacifico Talens, Electrician, NASSCO-Norfolk

Thomas Louise Cimalore IIIBorn: July 29, 2015

Mother: Deana Cimalore, Training and Development SpecialistFather: Thomas Cimalore, Team Leader

Patrick A. MajorRetireeSeptember 24, 201517 yearsAssistant Dockmaster

John MurrayRetireeOctober 21, 201525 yearsSection Manager Machine Outfitting

Alta M. SadlerRetireeNovember 23, 201535 yearsSenior Engineering Analyst

Eugene P. FreyOctober 30, 201536 yearsDesigner II

Gordon G. GistSeptember 30, 2015 20 yearsAccuracy Control Technician

Manuel J. LarocoOctober 29, 20153 yearsSenior Designer

Salvador C. PulidoOctober 30, 201540 yearsLayout Man W & O Working Foreman

Submit birth announcements and photos to: communications@nassco.com

Seacor 1 ProgressNovember 2015

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Adame, JC HernandezPipefitterAnniversary: 11/21/200510 Years

Aguilar Rodriguez, Juan ManuelMaint ElectricianAnniversary: 11/30/200510 Years

Burgess, RobertArea Manager 2Anniversary: 11/18/200510 Years

Cerda III, Jesus ArnoldoFitter/ShipAnniversary: 11/30/200510 Years

Contreras, Raymond JTool Room AttendantAnniversary: 11/9/200510 Years

Davalos, Stacie Marie SotoAdministrative AsstAnniversary: 11/22/20105 Years

Davila III, Sisto ChapaEstimator RepairAnniversary: 11/22/20105 Years

Davison, Steven JohnVP Pre Production OperationsAnniversary: 11/14/199520 Years

De Leon, Arnel PPipefitterAnniversary: 11/28/199025 Years

Do, David MSupervisor ProductionAnniversary: 11/1/199520 Years

Dominguez, Refugio CFitter/Ship Wkg FrmnAnniversary: 11/27/200015 Years

Dubard, Dennis DManager Public & Govt RelAnniversary: 11/1/20105 Years

Escalante, EnriquePainterAnniversary: 11/29/199520 Years

Garcia, AlbertoSenior Quality Assurance InspAnniversary: 11/22/20105 Years

Garcia, Ruben EManager Eng Design ServicesAnniversary: 11/8/199520 Years

Gutierrez, ClementeSupervisor ProductionAnniversary: 11/28/199025 Years

Guzman, Juan CLine HeaterAnniversary: 11/1/199520 Years

Hall, Douglas CSr Supervisor EngineeringAnniversary: 11/22/20105 Years

Hernandez, Brook MyraSr Staff AccountantAnniversary: 11/21/200510 Years

Lopez, EdgarPipe WelderAnniversary: 11/1/199520 Years

Ludtke, Keith LynnManager Prod ControlAnniversary: 11/20/199520 Years

Macias, Robert TWelding Control AnalystAnniversary: 11/8/199520 Years

Maldonado, RicardoSenior DesignerAnniversary: 11/29/199520 Years

Maldonado, Victor ManuelWelderAnniversary: 11/14/200510 Years

Matthews, Patrick LoweSupervisor Master PlanningAnniversary: 11/13/199520 Years

Meza, AndresTrlr Train OperAnniversary: 11/30/200510 Years

Miramontes, Karla GArea Manager 1Anniversary: 11/30/200015 Years

Moreno, OmarPipefitterAnniversary: 11/13/200510 Years

Munoz, JaimeWelderAnniversary: 11/1/199520 Years

Murray, Stephen JamesManager Continuous ImprovementAnniversary: 11/21/199520 Years

Ocampo, Jorge VFitter/Sheetmetal Wkg FrmnAnniversary: 11/21/199025 Years

Pascua, Ricardo BuendiaLogistics TechnicianAnniversary: 11/22/20105 Years

Perez, Jose NicolasFitter/ShipAnniversary: 11/30/200510 Years

Pineda, ArmandoFitter/ShipAnniversary: 11/9/200015 Years

Pitones, AideWelderAnniversary: 11/2/200510 Years

Runnells, James ARiggerAnniversary: 11/9/200510 Years

Soto, VictorPipe WelderAnniversary: 11/10/197540 Years

Torres, HectorPipe WelderAnniversary: 11/29/199520 Years

Urrutia, Anselmo LuisFitter/ShipAnniversary: 11/1/199520 Years

Velazquez, BerthaPipe Welder Wkg FrmnAnniversary: 11/8/199520 Years

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Acosta, Rodolfo AArea Manager 1Anniversary: 12/1/199520 Years

Blunt, Marlene JElectricianAnniversary: 12/7/200510 Years

Castaneda, MauricioSupervisor ProductionAnniversary: 12/7/200015 Years

Castro, Roger BTelescopic Boomlift OperatorAnniversary: 12/16/199520 Years

Claro, Charlito HermanoElectricianAnniversary: 12/7/200510 Years

Duenas, Jose ArturoGeneral Supervisor IIAnniversary: 12/7/200015 Years

Duneclift, Lee AnthonyManager Production EngineeringAnniversary: 12/11/199520 Years

Gandarilla, CarlosWelder Wkg FrmnAnniversary: 12/1/199520 Years

Garcia, Miguel ARiggerAnniversary: 12/19/199520 Years

Guillen, MichaelWaysman AAnniversary: 12/6/199520 Years

Hidalgo-Ibarra, Raul GPainterAnniversary: 12/6/199520 Years

Huezo, Jorge AndresRiggerAnniversary: 12/7/200015 Years

Norris, Daniel BOutside MachinistAnniversary: 12/7/200015 Years

Odermatt, MelindaSenior BuyerAnniversary: 12/26/199025 Years

Plascencia-Adame, JesusFitter/ShipAnniversary: 12/26/200015 Years

Quintanilla, Oscar EPipe WelderAnniversary: 12/3/199025 Years

Razo, JosePainterAnniversary: 12/1/199520 Years

Romo, Tina LHuman Resources Generalist IIIAnniversary: 12/2/197540 Years

Sandberg, Gregory DSupervisor ProductionAnniversary: 12/6/199520 Years

Sawyers, Kevin MMaint ElectricianAnniversary: 12/7/200510 Years

Solorzano, Jorge MFitter/ShipAnniversary: 12/7/200015 Years

Trujillo, JuanTemp Services Mach Wkg FrAnniversary: 12/19/199520 Years

Tweed, Ernest LPlanner/SchedulerAnniversary: 12/29/197540 Years

Velazquez, Filogonio JPipe WelderAnniversary: 12/10/199025 Years

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On Saturday, October 24, NASSCO shipbuilders transformed an uninhabited park area into an activated pocket park for the surrounding community. Projects included: creation of a children’s nature play space, mulching, pathways, a greenhouse area, new picnic tables, planter box rehab, fence walls, and more.

The event was facilitated by NASSCO’s Community Clean-Up & Restoration Committee (CRC) for Groundwork San Diego.

Learn more about our efforts to Love Mother Earth at www.nassco.com/LoveMotherEarth.

“We just wanted to thank you so much for your continued support, collaboration, and dedication to the improvement of our community spaces. The Pocket Park Build was a huge success and we can’t thank you enough for providing your staff, supplies, time, and energy for this special event. The space has been transformed into a beautiful park for our families! Thank you again on behalf of GroundworkSD and everyone in our community who will benefit from your efforts.”- JoAnna, Education Director for GroundworkSD/EarthLab

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On October 30, NASSCO representatives Dennis DuBard and Staci Ignell delivered more than 3,000 diapers to the Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Baby Boutique program in Barrio Logan.

Diapers are a much-needed commodity among the mothers whom the center serves. (Not pictured: 2,800 more diapers).

In October, NASSCO shipbuilders donated and delivered an unused connex box to Murray Manor Elementary after learning of their needs for extra storage.

“On behalf of Murray Manor Elementary, I would like to thank the NASSCO family for your due diligence with ensuring the Connex box donation came to fruition. Our school site definitely needed the Connex box to provide secure storage, and the paint/logo looks wonderful. It was very thoughtful of you to take those extra measures… Murray Manor is beyond appreciative for all your time, energy, and efforts.” Ms. Miller, Principal, Murray Manor Elementary.

A special thanks to NASSCO employees Steve Dykeman, Francisco Diaz, Cesar Guerrero, Brian Mathiasen, and all others involved, for their work in making the donation and delivery possible.

Pictured left to right: John “Scottie” McGrorty, Frank Rodriguez, Charles Vasquez, event staff, Ira Ellison.

Huggies for aGood Cause

Wounded WarriorGolf Tournament

NASSCO Donates Connex Boxfor Local School Storage

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Recent Shipyard VisitsSHIPYARD VISITORS

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Students from High Tech High in Point Loma – October 22, 2015

Flat Stanley from Patapsco Middle School in Ellicott City, Maryland – October 27, 2015

USCG Vice Admiral Michel – November 9, 2015

Cub Scout Pack 614 – December 5, 2015

SDMAC unveiled their shipbuilding and repair study at NASSCO – December 7, 2015

Assistant Secretary of the Navy McGinn – December 7, 2015

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Employee Recognition Being Zygmunt Krawiel, aka “Ziggy”NASSCO-NORFOLK

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On Wednesday, October 21, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Fred Harris, president of General Dynamics NASSCO and Bath Iron Works, and Kevin Terry, NASSCO-Norfolk General Manager, recognized thirty-one employees for their years of service. Mr. Harris began the program by reviewing the company’s many achievements over the past year. Kathleen Hinton, labor relations manager and emcee of the event, presented PowerPoint slides highlighting what was happening in our world, our nation, our culture and our locality in the years in which the honorees were hired. After the presentation, Mr. Harris and Mr. Terry recognized and thanked each employee.

Arthur Hobbs, material estimator, was recognized for his forty years of service. He was presented with a Chelsea clock, and his wife, Susan was thanked for her support with a bouquet of roses.

Employees recognized for thirty-five years of service were: Allan Langley, Jr. and Michael Hinton. Employees recognized for thirty years of service were: Valerie Reagan, Timothy Sawyer, and James “Stan” Perry. Employees recognized for twenty-five years of service were: Kevin Savage; John Thompson; Lionel Ruffin; Iris Murphy; Douglas Grant; Isaac Lamb; Dave Baker; William Rogers, Jr., and Waller Waterfield. Employees recognized for twenty years of service were: Gregory O’Shea Gilliam, Millard “Buster” Stone, Paul Jump, Robert Amante, Vincent Lee Savage, Curtis Bailey, Toby Villegas, Thomas Cataldo, Gregory Meyer, Francisco Felipe, Boston Sivels, Claudio Mital, Jonathan Nichols, Stelianos Mavrophilipos, Marcus Joseph, and Brian Seidnitzer.

The “SPEEDE” Floating Dry Dock is one of the most valuable assets to General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk. And, one of the most important men involved in running this asset is Zygmunt Krawiel, aka “Ziggy.”

A native of Poland, Ziggy first became a U.S. Citizen in 1962. Upon becoming a U.S. citizen, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was called off to the Vietnam War. Following an honorable discharge from the Army, Ziggy joined the U.S. Navy and was assigned as a First Class Machinist on the aircraft carrier, the USS America during the war.

After honorably serving his new country until 1974, Ziggy returned to Norfolk where he was hired as an Inside Machine Shop Foreman, at the renowned Best Repair Company where he worked for eight years. In October 1982, he was hired as the Dry Dock Electrician for the floating dry dock “Old Dominion” at Metro Machine Corporation, and in July 1998 he was certified as Leadman and Ballast Control Operator for the same. With Ziggy as the Leadman, the Dry Dock crew began cutting wood and building blocks according to the approved docking drawings, a legacy that remains today, and one that no other Dry Dock Crew in the Tidewater area performs.

In April 2002, Ziggy was selected as a member of the team sent to the Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries Shipyard in Romania to oversee the construction and to test the new sectional Floating Dry Dock “SPEEDE” at the builder site. Selected by the President of Metro Machine, Ziggy was the only person, from either Metro or Daewoo, which was allowed to operate the dock during the sea trials in Romania. When Metro Machine took ownership of “SPEEDE,” Ziggy was designated the Leadman and Ballast Control Operator, the position he still holds today. This position requires great knowledge and skill in the principle of safely lifting up, or lowering the ship (Deballasting/Dewatering) using the control console switches for pumps and valves to keep the dock within list and trim requirements.

Ziggy has been doing this job successfully for 17 years. In this position, he has successfully docked 17 U.S. Navy ships on “Old Dominion” and 41 U.S. Navy ships on “SPEEDE.”

Working alongside Ziggy gives one reason to believe that everything is possible. Under his leadership, both the former Metro Machine and current NASSCO-Norfolk companies have never missed a contracted docking date. He has found a way to always make the scheduled dates, even while building from a flat bottom ship to a CG/DDG/FFG class ship, sometimes with just a few days and only a handful of men.

Additionally, under MARMC (NSSA) oversight, inspection of these block builds have always passed as satisfactory.

Look at Ziggy now. What do you see? How old is this man? I asked multiple people who have been here for a very long time, and they guessed he is between 55 and 60 years old. People see Ziggy as a man who doesn’t know how to get old. He is still cutting, sanding, drilling, climbing, lifting heavy items, and performing activities in hot, cold, rainy, snowy conditions like a man in his mid-40’s!

I have asked him many, many times, “Ziggy can we do this?” His answer is ALWAYS, “Heck yeah!” He doesn’t just say the words, he makes it happen. That is why I say, “With him in charge, everything is possible.”

I feel blessed to have the opportunity to work with this man. Mostly by hearing his stories of old (on every subject imaginable), his zeal for life and work, his drive to meet schedules and the leadership he provides to his crew. He has made my time as Dockmaster here at NASSCO-Norfolk very special. What I have learned from him is how to be safe in the work place, to live your life with honesty and respect, and, of course, that “everything is possible.”

In some ways I believe NASSCO has made an impact on him as well – he is continually telling me he wishes he was 30 years old again so he could work at NASSCO-Norfolk on “SPEEDE” for many more years. Please believe me, I wish he was too.

His hobbies include: racing and repairing cars, hard hat and scuba diving, dumpster diving for items (he always says, “Tony we can use this” - a trait he learned from his father in pre-war Poland) and driving his wife Martha nuts.

Ziggy turns 70 years young this year.

by: ron matoushek, dockmaster

ARTHUR HOBBS:40 Years of Service!

2015 honorees

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Employee Recognition “Tacos for Trash” Clean-up EventNASSCO-NORFOLK

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NASSCO-Norfolk’s Safety Committee is a dedicated group of employees that meet monthly to address Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) issues within the company.

Members include representatives from each production shop and EHS Management. The General Manager, Director of Human Resources, and Labor Relations Manager are also regular attendees whose presence demonstrates a company-wide commitment to EHS improvements.

The committee’s goals for 2015 include that each member complete a monthly shop safety walkthrough, maintain zero Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable injuries for the year, submit a minimum of two Process Improvement Initiatives (PIIs) and regularly participate in morning EHS Grams.

The committee is well on its way to achieving these goals! Other notable successes for the year include standardizing the contents of shop first aid kits and education about eye-wash station requirements.

The most helpful part of monthly meetings is an open discussion where members can voice concerns about EHS-related items. This time allows members to brainstorm and implement solutions to issues before they become major problems, and serves as a key prevention strategy. Members engage in frank discussions that help to arrive at clear solutions. One discussion led to the procurement of sturdier disposable suits that were less prone to tearing and more cost efficient.

As the committee looks to 2016, it is setting new goals for the New Year. Zero injuries remain a top priority. The group was also recently inspired by General Manager Kevin Terry’s message to work together to reduce shipboard safety violations and promote his four focuses of excellence in SAFETY-QUALITY-COST-SCHEDULE. Members are already rising to the challenge. This team deserves high recognition as they work together to improve the company.

When it comes to clean up events at NASSSO-Norfolk, there’s never a dull one! Recently, the Supply Chain at NASSCO-Norfolk demonstrated that by launching their second cleanup event called, “Tacos for Trash” on October 16 in an effort to get everyone to view cleaning up in a new way.

The volunteers were geared with their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), trash bags, and recycle bags for recyclables as they headed out to remove trash and debris that had accumulated along the walkway below the eastern Berkeley Bridge. An area that is used mostly by workforces, the team recognized the importance of keeping it clean for the community and local residents so everyone can enjoy the view of the Downtown Norfolk and Elizabeth River whether they are walking, running, and bicycling through.

During this event, 62 volunteers removed more than 300 pounds of trash. The work done by all volunteers made a huge impact and the difference is definitely noticed. What’s so unique about this approach is how the team partnered together to host an event with a creative concept where volunteers exchanged their bags of trash for tacos. Most may not associate tacos with trash, but the creativity and execution of this event delivered the goal of showcasing a lively side to cleaning up and raising awareness.

Back (left to right): Don Roof, Clint Spivey, Arlin McCourt, Ron Baird, Isaac Lamb, Mike Fowler, Tim Sawyer, Eddie Walker, Jereme Maxwell.Front (left to right): Lopeta Luster, James Perry, Chris Clark, Mike Vivier, La Wanda Harris, Cody Sanders, Kathleen Hinton, Dawn Kriz

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Employee Recognition NASSCO-Mayport Employee Luncheon

2015 Florida Defense Expo

USO Backpack Drive

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General Dynamics NASSCO-Mayport recently participated in the Tulsa Welding School of Jacksonville program advisory committee. This allowed both parties an opportunity to discuss training alignment to meet future shipbuilding and repair industry demand. This demand will be significantly driven by the homeporting assignment of the new Littoral Combat Ships in Mayport. Graduates choosing the shipbuilding and repair industry will need guidance in preparing them for the stringent quality standards required by the Navy in performing 5000 and 6000 series aluminum welding. NASSCO-Mayport is recognized as having the best master craftsmen aluminum welders in the southeast region and is ideally suited to advise on this specialized post- graduate curriculum.

NASSCO-Mayport recently held a barbeque luncheon for all employees to celebrate the announcement of being awarded the USS New York (LPD-21) CMAV and PMA – one of the largest contracts in NASSCO-Mayport’s recent history. The project managers and foremen served a catered lunch to our workforce who keep Naval ships mission ready. Before lunch, Karl Haroldsonn, general manager, spoke to attendees and stressed a focus on safety and thanked them for their hard work, dedication and continuous improvement.

General Dynamics NASSCO-Mayport participated in the 2015 Florida Defense Expo hosted by Congressman Ander Crenshaw and the Florida Defense Contractors Association.

This annual event creates the opportunity for businesses to gain exposure and build relationships. The Expo also provides a preview of the latest advancements in technology and the ability to meet our government officials. General Dynamics NASSCO-Mayport was represented by General Manager Karl Haroldsonn, Senior Estimator Dale VanPelt, Human Resources Manager Jane Baughn, and Office Manager Andrea Tanner.

NASSCO-Mayport surpassed their goal of providing 100 backpacks to local military families in a back to school drive through the local USO.

The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation.

For nearly 75 years, the USO has been the nation’s leading organization to serve the men and women in the U.S. military, and their families, throughout their time in uniform. From the moment they join, through their assignments and deployments, and as they transition back to their communities, the USO is always by their side.

Tulsa Welding School Campus President Brandon Milligan and General Manager of NASSCO-Mayport Karl Haroldsonn.

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