July 2, 2026
America 250 | A Message from Brian Blanchette
This Fourth of July, we celebrate the independence of the United States and the people who have defended it since the birth of our nation. As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, it is worth remembering that freedom has never been free. It has always depended on Americans willing to serve, build and sacrifice for something larger than themselves.
At Ingalls, that commitment shows up in the work you do each day and in the ships you deliver. For nearly 90 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have strengthened the fleet and supported the warfighter. The ships we deliver carry your sons and daughters, your friends and neighbors into uncertain waters and bring them back home safely. That responsibility is real and it is shared by every person in this yard.
Read more about our 87-year history here: https://ingallsconnect.goodbarber.app/news/i/97182332/america-250-ingalls-proud-shipbuilding-history
We are part of a long line of American shipbuilders who helped shape the U.S. fleet into what it is today. But that history is not behind us. It is still being written on the waterfront, in the shops and on the ships under construction right now.
Thank you for the pride and purpose you bring to this work. Have a safe and meaningful Independence Day.
Brian
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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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