May 21, 2026
A Memorial Day Message
To the entire HII team:
This Monday is Memorial Day, a day we dedicate to the men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service of our nation.
In our work at HII, their sacrifice is not abstract. Many of you have worn the uniform yourselves. Many more have family members who serve or have served. I am grateful to the many veterans in our ranks, and for the spirit of service that underpins HII’s mission. Our work matters.
May you enjoy this long weekend with your friends and families, and recharge for our important work ahead.
Respectfully,
Chris Kastner
President and CEO
About HII
HII is America’s largest shipbuilder, delivering the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain mission technologies, including unmanned systems, to U.S. and allied defense customers. HII is the largest producer of unmanned underwater vehicles for the U.S. Navy and the world.
With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII builds and integrates defense capabilities extending from the core fleet to C6ISR, AI/ML, EW and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 45,000 strong.
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