Photo by Shelby West | Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 02.04.2026
Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Special Emphasis Work (Code 361) Lead Zone Manager Ernest Vales is as enthusiastic about his career at NNSY as he is at organizing CrossFit workouts and coaching youth football and various competitive recreational sports. His coworkers commend Vales for his attention to detail and commitment to excellence to ensure that every task meets the highest standards....
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Christian Victor Bautista | Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 07.14.2025
Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Code 950 Electronics Technician Larry Pendleton is retiring after more than 14 years at NNSY, but his name will live on at the shipyard due to his significant contributions to a newly designed emergency response communication system for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). “The Pendleton System”, named in his honor, permits first responders to have the......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Christian Victor Bautista | Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 07.14.2025
Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Code 950 Electronics Technician Larry Pendleton is retiring after more than 14 years at NNSY, but his name will live on at the shipyard due to his significant contributions to a newly designed emergency response communication system for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). “The Pendleton System”, named in his honor, permits first responders to have the......
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Christian Victor Bautista | Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 07.14.2025
Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Code 950 Electronics Technician Larry Pendleton is retiring after more than 14 years at NNSY, but his name will live on at the shipyard due to his significant contributions to a newly designed emergency response communication system for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). “The Pendleton System”, named in his honor, permits first responders to have the......
Photo by Lorenzo Raines | Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 03.01.2025
Do you want to highlight a teammate who goes above and beyond the call of duty? Nominate them to be the next NNSY Shipyard Spotlight! You can submit your requests via NNSY_PAO@us.navy.mil....
Photo by Erica Miranda | Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 06.28.2024
Martha Ricks loves working with her teammates, all of whom highlight her dedication to the mission and her positivity as an inspiration for all of the shipyard....
Photo by Erica Miranda | Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 06.28.2024
Martha Ricks meticulously packs a 25-passenger life raft in the Sail Loft at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Photo by Erica Miranda | Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 06.28.2024
Martha Ricks meticulously packs a 25-passenger life raft in the Sail Loft at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
