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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Feb. 10, 2023) — Global all-domain defense provider HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that seven employees from its Newport News Shipbuilding, Ingalls Shipbuilding and Mission Technologies divisions were recognized for achievements in the science, technology, engineering and math fields during the 37th annual Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM Conference. The conference took place this week at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

“I am incredibly proud of these employees for setting the example of excellence across the company,” said Chris Kastner, HII president and CEO, who attended the conference. “There is a special energy in that ballroom among people who feel seen, respected and valued for their work. To our winners I say thank you, and congratulations!”   

Five HII employees received the Modern-Day Technology Leader award, which recognizes efforts in shaping the future of engineering, science and technology. They are:

Preshus Boone, engineer mechanical, Newport News Shipbuilding

Marcus Jackson, engineer mechanical, Newport News Shipbuilding

Ryan Jenkins, engineer mechanical, Newport News Shipbuilding

Isaiah Green, project manager, Mission Technologies

Dillan St. Clair, nuclear engineer, Mission Technologies

Two other employees received the Science Spectrum Trailblazer award, which recognizes efforts in creating new paths for others in science, research, technology and development. They are:

DeLaurence “Randy” Johnson, chief engineer director, Ingalls Shipbuilding

Cliftoria Stokes, engineer, Mission Technologies

Jennifer Boykin, president of Newport News Shipbuilding, was a speaker during the awards presentation. Boykin shared that these seven employees are exceptional leaders who model the integrity and quality of the HII team.

“It’s an honor to recognize these employees and represent all of HII,” Boykin said. “Our work is challenging, complex work, work we can only accomplish through the power of diversity. Our backgrounds, experiences and even our personalities influence our perspectives. It is this diversity that enables us to engineer, build and overhaul the most complex ships on earth. We innovate and we transform when we embrace all that is different and I’m excited to share that we’re experiencing a transformation across our business today.”

Additionally, for the first time at BEYA, HII displayed Mission Technologies and Newport News Shipbuilding workforce training capabilities. Using the shipyard’s digital shipbuilding mobile experience trailer, BEYA attendees were able to experience first-hand tools being used by HII’s next generation workforce. Sharing the digital transformation taking place within HII, attendees experienced the visual work instructions on tablets, welding simulator, unmanned craft modelling and simulation, submarine engineering, and virtual reality and augmented reality.

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About HII

HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.

As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 43,000 strong. For more information, visit:

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Oct. 14, 2022) – Global all-domain defense partner HII (NYSE: HII) this week recognized four employees from the company’s three divisions and company headquarters with the inaugural Compass Award for Compliance, for advancing HII’s culture of ethics and compliance. A recognition ceremony was held Thursday.

“The demonstrated performance of these employees has positively impacted the way our company operates and ultimately the quality we deliver to the customer,” said Paul C. Harris, HII’s executive vice president and chief sustainability and compliance officer. “Each of them has enhanced the company’s compliance and ethical culture at multiple levels, which is critical to the long-term success of our company.”

This award will annually recognize one employee from each division and the HII headquarters for efforts in shaping the direction to reduce compliance risks. The first four HII employees to receive the 2022 Compass Award are:

  • Sandra Cross, director, international compliance office, HII Corporate
  • Tommy Cauthen, manager, industrial engineering, Ingalls Shipbuilding
  • Set Tikoyan, analyst, system application, Mission Technologies
  • Gary Zimak, director, supplier quality, Newport News Shipbuilding
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Presentation of the 2022 HII Compass Award for Compliance. Pictured: Top row (left to right): Mission Technologies President Andy Green, Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson, Newport News Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin and HII Chief Financial Officer Tom Stiehle. Bottom row (l to r): Mission Technologies awardee Set Tikoyan, Ingalls Shipbuilding awardee Tommy Cauthen, HII Chief Sustainability and Compliance Officer Paul C. Harris, Newport News Shipbuilding awardee Gary Zimak and HII Corporate awardee Sandra Cross

“During the ceremony, it was great to acknowledge their exceptional contributions that have improved processes or program excellence, while maintaining HII’s compliance with laws, standards or regulations,” Harris said. “Their leadership in the workplace has made a real impact on the company. As HII continues to grow geographically and in business diversity, the commitment they have displayed to comply with complex and mission-critical regulations is even more important for everyone in the company to ensure we get the hard stuff done right.”

The Compass Award is one of several initiatives in HII’s compliance program that keeps compliance and ethics at the forefront of HII employees’ minds. Recognition, combined with HII’s implementation of performance-related measures, such as incentives, encourages ethical and compliant behavior throughout the company. These efforts are part of the company’s commitment to performing with integrity and maintaining a robust compliance posture aligned with company values.

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About HII

HII is a global, all-domain defense partner, building and delivering the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and technologies that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber.

As America’s largest shipbuilder and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national defense, we are united by our mission in service of the heroes who protect our freedom. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business professionals. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Oct. 11, 2022) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division joined elected officials and community leaders today to break ground on two houses that shipyard volunteers will build in the coming weeks in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg while employing new technology.  

The groundbreaking marks the first time NNS has sponsored two homes at once, and the 20th and 21st sponsored by the shipyard since 2002. It is also the first time the homes sponsored by NNS are being built partly by Habitat for Humanity building partner Alquist’s 3D printing technology. NNS is familiar with 3D printing technology, or additive manufacturing, using it to support both aircraft carrier and submarine production. These will be the first Habitat for Humanity homes built in the city of Newport News using 3D printing technology and are just the third and fourth Habitat for Humanity homes in the country being built using 3D printing technology. BayPort Credit Union is also a partner on the 20th home.

In keeping with shipbuilding heritage, NNS designates a “sponsor” for each house. NNS Shipbuilding President Jennifer Boykin, the 20th president of the shipyard, is fittingly the sponsor of the 20th home, while Dave Bolcar, NNS vice president of engineering and design, is the sponsor of the 21st home.

“Where we see vacant lots now, there will be not one but two high-quality houses, demonstrating the craftsmanship for which Habitat for Humanity and our shipbuilders are known. These houses will energize this neighborhood like our efforts to revitalize the entire Southeast community,” Boykin said. “Building two houses at once allows volunteers to take knowledge learned from the first and apply it to the second. We experience this momentum when we build our nation’s nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines in series production, applying lessons learned to continuously improve.”

Using the 3D printing technology, which NNS engineers will lend expertise to during construction, and building two homes at once will leverage efficiencies and allow the homes to be built faster, much like shipbuilders build ships.

The three-bedroom, 1,200-square-foot homes are being built in the Southeast community of Newport News on land donated by the Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority.

“It is amazing to have a company like HII not only provide financial support, yet actually come out to help build two homes at once,” said Janet V. Green, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg. “Habitat is so fortunate to have such a caring and committed partner for this historic project and in our community.

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HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding joined elected officials and community leaders Tuesday to break ground on two houses that shipyard volunteers will build in the coming weeks in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg. These are the 20th and 21st homes that the shipyard has sponsored since 2002. (Photo by Aaron Pritchett/HII)

Tuesday’s groundbreaking also featured remarks from LaShand Coleman, a current Habitat for Humanity homeowner and NNS shipbuilder. Coleman owns the 13th house that NNS sponsored and shipbuilders helped build.

The family selection process for homes 20 and 21 is underway. The homebuyers will be required to maintain steady employment, good credit and provide 400 hours of “sweat equity” to help build their homes. Once construction is complete, the families will purchase the homes from Habitat with a 30-year, no-interest mortgage, which illustrates Habitat’s objective to give families a “hand up” rather than a “hand out.” The payments will be cycled back into the community so more homes can be built for qualifying families.

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is a non-profit organization serving the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and Williamsburg and the counties of Charles City, James City, New Kent and York. For more information, visit www.HabitatPGW.org.

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 About HII

HII is a global, all-domain defense partner, building and delivering the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and technologies that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber.

As America’s largest shipbuilder and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national defense, we are united by our mission in service of the heroes who protect our freedom. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business professionals. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:

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In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is celebrating the many shipbuilders who have Hispanic or Latin American roots. 

In addition to acknowledging how these communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large, Ingalls also recognizes the significant impact they have had on building our nation’s naval defense.

Pascagoula, where Ingalls is located, has the highest share of Latino residents among Mississippi’s 20 biggest cities by a significant margin, with 15% of the city’s population identifying as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 census according to a Sun Herald article. 

Understanding diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of what makes the people great at Ingalls Shipbuilding. It’s knowing we are stronger when we acknowledge and celebrate our differences, giving each of us a place to belong.

Employee resource groups like the Hispanic Outreach Leadership Alliance (HOLA), shine a light on our diversity and give shipbuilders a means to build community.

Recently, HOLA participated in the Festival Hispano de Pascagoula. Board members and volunteers with HOLA helped organize food, music, vendors and more for the festival to kickoff Hispanic Heritage Month. 

At the event, talent acquisition representatives were also present, offering information and job offers to those interested in becoming shipbuilders. 

Watch this video to learn how Ingalls Shipbuilding is celebrating the many shipbuilders who have Hispanic or Latin American roots.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., June 17, 2022 — Global defense and technologies partner HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division joined elected officials and community leaders Thursday to dedicate the 19th house shipyard volunteers have constructed in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg since 2002.

The ribbon-cutting welcomed Mickeia Hunter and her children — Cinque and Nehemiah — to their new home. Julia Jones, vice president of manufacturing and industrial manufacturing and systems engineering at Newport News Shipbuilding, presented the house keys to Hunter.
“Whether you’re building a house or a ship, you need the right tools, processes and materials to get the job done,” Jones said. “While the outcome may be a little different, the builders’ dedication and pride is the same. It’s this same feeling that we celebrate in this new house and the promises it offers. Just like the crew of a ship, now it’s time for the Hunter family to take this house and make it a home.”

The three-bedroom, 1,200-square-foot home is in the city’s Southeast community, built on land donated by the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority. More than 100 shipbuilders contributed more than 600 volunteer hours to help with construction outside of their work shifts.

“Mickeia’s father is a retiree from the shipyard, so it was a special connection that volunteers from the shipyard partnered on this project. We couldn’t have done it without them,” said Janet V. Green, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg. “We know the Hunters will be able to enjoy this home as family and create new memories for years to come.”

The Hunters will take ownership of the home after agreeing to pay back the no-interest mortgage on time. The payments will be cycled back into the community so more homes can be built for qualifying families.

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is a non-profit organization serving the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and Williamsburg and the counties of Charles City, James City, New Kent and York. For more information, visit www.HabitatPGW.org.

HII is an all-domain defense and technologies partner, recognized worldwide as America’s largest shipbuilder. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable an all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000 strong.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 27, 2022 — With HII-built aircraft carriers featured prominently in the movie release of “Top Gun: Maverick,” the nation’s largest shipbuilder recognized the release as an opportunity to celebrate its workforce, their contribution to national security and the company’s growing technologies business. In Virginia, where HII is the state’s largest industrial employer, the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division invited shipbuilders to get an early screening of the movie.

“This team builds the most powerful and survivable ships in the world in support of national security,” said Danyelle Saunders, who leads the Newport News Shipbuilding Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion Office. “We’re excited that the movie shines a light on their hard work, and showcases how these incredibly capable platforms function on behalf of the country.”

A total of 800 Newport News Shipbuilding shipbuilders across shifts were invited to get an early-screening of the movie after or before work on Wednesday, May 25, and Thursday, May 26, before “Top Gun: Maverick” officially hit theaters. Additionally, 1,200 vouchers have been provided for additional shipbuilders to see the movie.

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Shipbuilders from HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division enjoy an early screening of the movie “Top Gun: Maverick,” as HII celebrates its workforce, their contribution to national security and the company’s growing technologies business.

“It’s great the company would do this, especially a pre-showing,” said Newport News Shipbuilding Engineering Technician Will Wiley, who attended the Thursday screening. “We play a huge role in building carriers, so it’s great to see something we were part of on the big screen.”

DeWolfe “Chip” Miller, corporate vice president of customer affairs for HII, contributed to the production of “Top Gun: Maverick” during his career in the Navy as the commander of Naval Air Forces.

“The aircraft carriers we build are the most technologically advanced in the world,” Miller said. “We deliver them to the U.S. Navy who man, train and equip sailors who breathe life into these magnificent machines and take them to sea. Together, we are an unstoppable team: shipbuilders and sailors. Our country needs that team now more than ever.”

As America recognizes the 100-year legacy of aircraft carriers this year, all U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carriers operating in the Navy fleet today were built at Newport News Shipbuilding, including USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) seen in “Top Gun: Maverick.”

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding and Mission Technologies divisions also initiated similar efforts to connect employees with the company’s mission through opportunities to receive tickets to see the movie while it is in theaters.

HII is an all-domain defense and technologies partner, recognized worldwide as America’s largest shipbuilder. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable an all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information please visit:

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 22, 2022 — Global engineering and defense technologies provider HII (NYSE:HII) announced today that seven employees from its Newport News Shipbuilding and Ingalls Shipbuilding divisions were recognized for achievements in the science, technology, engineering and math fields during the 36th annual Black Engineer of the Year Award STEM Global Competitiveness Conference.

“These employees represent the best of the best in STEM innovation,” said Edmond Hughes, Ingalls’ vice president, human resources and administration. “Their contributions enhance the capabilities and technologies HII delivers to our customers, and ultimately these engineers strengthen America’s national security.”

Six HII employees received the Modern Day Technology Leader award, which recognizes efforts in shaping the future of engineering, science and technology. They are:

  • Alonzo Smith, manager process improvement, Newport News Shipbuilding
  • Cainesha Holloway, engineer nuclear, Newport News Shipbuilding
  • Eric Scott, manager engineering, Newport News Shipbuilding
  • Randie Dyess, engineering technician, Newport News Shipbuilding
  • Tania Johnson, chief electrical engineer, Ingalls Shipbuilding
  • William Johnson, electrical engineer, Ingalls Shipbuilding
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Huntington Ingalls Industries proudly congratulates our 2022 BEYA award winners.

One other employee received the career achievement industry award, which recognizes significant achievements for engineering in industry and performance as a role model and mentor for minorities in technology. She is:

  • Thomasina Wright, director programs, Newport News Shipbuilding

A photo accompanying this release is available at: 

https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/file/beya-awards-2022.

“It is great to recognize these accomplished STEM recipients,” said Xavier Beale, vice president of trades at Newport News Shipbuilding. “Their contributions and talent have a real impact on shaping not only technology, but the shipbuilding team around them.”

HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov 15, 2021) — Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Technical Solutions division employees led and supported 26 community service projects in nine U.S. states as well as in Romania and South Korea on Nov. 13 as part of the company’s second annual Global Day of Caring.

“Not only is it our obligation as a company to give back to the communities where our employees live and work, but making a positive difference is also part of our corporate culture,” Technical Solutions President Andy Green said. “Global Day of Caring is a win-win for our employees who have the chance to engage with each other outside of work and for the communities who benefit from their volunteer efforts. I couldn’t be prouder of the impact we’ve had during this year’s event.”

Organizations supported during the Global Day of Caring include education and youth programs as well as civic and community services. The various locations of the nonprofit organizations reflect the scope of Technical Solutions’ global reach. In addition to the Global Day of Caring, Technical Solutions employees are also supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s 2021 Toys for Tots program.

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HII employees support the Global Day of Caring by helping the National Marine Life Center in Bourne, Massachusetts.

About Technical Solutions

Building on a legacy of more than a century of naval shipbuilding, Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Technical Solutions division is accelerating national security solutions to a wide variety of government and commercial customers worldwide. Comprising more than 7,000 professionals, our unique national security portfolio includes cyber and electronic warfare; fleet sustainment; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; live, virtual and constructive solutions; nuclear and environmental services; and unmanned systems.

About Huntington Ingalls Industries

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division provides mission-critical national security solutions to government and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs over 44,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit:

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HII employees support the Global Day of Caring by helping the National Marine Life Center in Bourne, Massachusetts. 

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Nov. 12, 2021) — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) announced today that four employees from across the enterprise received achievement awards during the 2021 Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) National Conference and STEM Career Fair, the largest conference and career fair focused on science, technology, engineering and math for Asian Americans in the United States. Matthew Burris, an engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding, received the Career Achievement award. The award recognizes highly experienced, mid-career professionals who have made significant achievements in engineering and the nominee’s performance as a role model and mentor for Asian and Pacific Islanders in technology. Dennis Seran, a software engineer at Technical Solutions; Reby Vanta, an electrical mechanical engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding; and Khoa Nguyen, a structural engineer at Ingalls Shipbuilding, received Promising Professional awards. The award recognizes early career professionals who demonstrate tremendous potential for future contributions to the fields of science and engineering.

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Huntington Ingalls Industries proudly congratulates our 2021 SASE Award winners. These five outstanding individuals are part of more than 44,000 employees worldwide who continue to shape America’s freedom in the 21st century. Find out how you can join us at buildyourcareer.com.

SASE was founded in 2007 to help Asian heritage scientific and engineering professionals achieve their full potential. The society’s achievement awards recognize Asian and Pacific Islander American students and professionals for work they are doing in their respective fields. Additionally, two employees at Newport News Shipbuilding were recognized with STEP Ahead awards by The Manufacturing Institute for their achievements in science, technology, engineering and production. The STEP Ahead awards highlight the accomplishments of women at all levels of the manufacturing industry who exemplify leadership and demonstrate excellence in their careers. The program was created to encourage women to mentor and support the next generation of female talent to pursue manufacturing careers.

The employees were among 130 women honored during an awards reception in Washington, D.C. They include Emily Frantz, a construction supervisor responsible for project organization at the Kesselring Site, in West Milton, New York, who works closely with production as a project manager creating schedules, ensuring safety and supporting execution. She was recognized as an emerging leader. Teresa Mullen is a construction supervisor who coordinates and supervises construction processes for U.S. Navy aircraft carrier tanks, shielding and third decks. Her responsibilities include defining project scope, goals and deliverables in support of the build strategy and key event schedule. She was recognized as a STEP Ahead honoree. Demetria Petty-Manes, an electrical engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding, was recognized with the Prism Award for her achievements at this year’s annual Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Award Conference. The Prism Award recognizes an individual who has charted their own path throughout their career, providing leadership in technology fields and professional organizations along the way. Petty-Manes is responsible for supporting the CVN 78 ship design manager in resolving issues related to cost performance, schedule, technical changes and program modifications. SWE was founded in 1950 with a mission to empower women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders; expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life; and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion. Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division provides mission-critical national security solutions to government and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs over 44,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit:

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., (Oct. 11, 2021) -- Twelve Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) employees were recognized for their achievements in science, technology, engineering and math during the 26th annual Women of Color STEM Conference. Both the conference and awards ceremony were hosted virtually Oct. 7-9.

Three employees received Technology All-Star awards, which recognize accomplished women of color from mid-level to advanced stages of their careers who have demonstrated excellence in the workplace and in their communities. They are:

-Angelia Bremby, subcontracts administrator, Ingalls Shipbuilding. -Artensie Grace, general foreman, Ingalls Shipbuilding. -Marisa Hodge, manager of quality, Newport News Shipbuilding.

Seven employees received Technology Rising Star awards, which recognize women who are helping to shape future technology. They are:

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HII congratulates our 2021 Women of Color STEM Award winners.

  • Antionette Arnold, quality analyst, Technical Solutions.
  • Gabriella Bishop, software engineer, Newport News Shipbuilding.
  • Crystal Bradley, production planning and scheduler, Ingalls Shipbuilding.
  • Tymikia Coles, production planning and scheduler, Ingalls Shipbuilding.
  • Andrea Cosgriff, manager procurement planning control, Ingalls Shipbuilding.
  • Tracie Jones, electrical engineer, Newport News Shipbuilding.
  • Ashley Schneider, manager of environmental engineering, Technical Solutions.
Lakela Lofton, program manager, Newport News Shipbuilding, received the Managerial Leadership Award. The award recognizes individuals whose accomplishments in leading and managing make her stand out and whose career choices serve as an example to women working to move beyond what are considered traditional roles for women.

Stacia Cooper, finance manager, HII, received the Top Women in Finance Award. This new award recognizes leaders in the financial sector, while promoting diversity and serving as a role model.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division supports national security missions around the globe with unmanned systems, defense and federal solutions, and nuclear and environmental services. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs about 44,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit:

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