KITTERY, Maine (Feb. 17, 2026) —Michael Lemelin, a rigger at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard signals a crane lowering steel plates. Riggers like Lemelin carry on a legacy of precision and power. Our expert riggers are the backbone of the shipyard, maneuvering multi-ton steel plates with immense skill and flawless teamwork. Every single piece is a critical step in building and maintaining the strength of our naval fleet. As America’s leader in attack submarine maintenance, repair, and modernization, PNSY enhances critical warfighting capabilities by delivering first-time quality service—on time and on budget—to the fleet, ensuring warfighters are battle-ready when called upon. (U.S. Navy photo by Neil Boorjian) (This photo has been altered for security purposes)
| Date Taken: | 02.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.24.2026 11:44 |
| Photo ID: | 9529310 |
| VIRIN: | 260217-N-FQ573-1016 |
| Resolution: | 3314x4971 |
| Size: | 5.66 MB |
| Location: | KITTERY, MAINE, US |
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