NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE:HII) hosted Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Nickolas Guertin at its Newport News Shipbuilding division Wednesday.
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 Jennifer Boykin said. "Our shipbuilders understand the critical work we do supplying the nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines our nation needs. As we approach our 138th anniversary ...