The shipyard visit is the first since Guertin was sworn in to the position. While at NNS, he received updates on each of the shipyard’s major programs, recent investments in new facilities and advancements with workforce development and digital technologies to improve operational efficiency.
“We were honored to welcome Secretary Guertin to the shipyard in his new role,” NNS President
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During the tour, Guertin saw construction progress on
As Virginia’s largest industrial employer, NNS is the nation’s sole designer, builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of only two shipyards capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines for the
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Nickolas Guertin Tours NNS
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Nickolas Guertin toured HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division Wednesday, January 24, 2024 (Photo by Ashley Cowan /HII).
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