HII Hosts Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David H. Berger at Ingalls Shipbuilding

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On December 12, 2022, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David H. Berger, showcasing their shipbuilding capabilities. The tour included amphibious ships like Bougainville (LHA 8) and Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29). Ingalls has delivered 12 San Antonio-class ships and is constructing three more. Recent investments near $1 billion in infrastructure aim to enhance shipbuilding efficiency, while the facility supports over 700 suppliers across 49 states, solidifying Ingalls as a key player in naval ship production.

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• Invested nearly $1 billion in infrastructure to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Showcased ongoing construction of critical amphibious ships, enhancing military capabilities.
• Maintains a robust supplier network with over 700 suppliers across 49 states.

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted Gen. David H. Berger, the 38^th commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, on Monday. Berger met with Ingalls leadership and toured the shipyard, including two amphibious ships currently under construction, Bougainville (LHA 8) and Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29).

“We value the opportunity to showcase our talented shipbuilders and state-of-the-art facility to the Marine Corps and Navy,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said. “It’s a great day when our customers see first-hand the work we are completing to support their service, and when we can hear directly from them on requirements.”

As the sole builder of the entire San Antonio class of ships, Ingalls has delivered 12 San Antonio-class ships to the Navy and has three more under construction, including Richard M. McCool (LPD 29), Harrisburg (LPD 30) the first Flight II LPD, and Pittsburgh (LPD 31). The shipyard is also building large-deck amphibious ships for the Navy and Marine Corps, delivering a total of 15 ships (Tarawa class, LHA 1-5; Wasp class, LHD 1-8; and most recently America class, LHA 6 and LHA 7). The large-deck amphibious ship production line remains online and efficient with the ongoing construction of Bougainville (LHA 8) and LHA 9.

A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://hii.com/news/hii-hosts-marine-corps-commandant-gen-david-h-berger-at-ingalls-shipbuilding/.

“It’s always a good day when you get to see amphibious warships being built,” said Gen. Berger, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. “Amphibious ships are critical for the Marine Corps’ ability to modernize for a potential near-peer fight while we still perform our daily crisis response missions around the globe — we need amphibs for all our missions.”

Ingalls has designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers and cutters for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and the U.S. Coast Guard for nearly 85 years. Recently, nearly $1 billion was invested in the infrastructure, facility and toolsets at Ingalls enabling shipbuilders, improving product flow and process efficiency, and enhancing product quality. Ingalls is supported by over 700 suppliers across 49 states. As the largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, Ingalls is simultaneously building four classes of ships and has pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades.

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 43,000 strong. For more information, visit:

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Contact:

Kimberly Aguillard
Kimberly.K.Aguillard@hii-co.com 
(228) 935-6821

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5a2a2db4-5e33-4361-a884-6bfc9daafba3

FAQ

What was the purpose of Gen. Berger's visit to HII on December 12, 2022?

Gen. Berger visited to tour Ingalls Shipbuilding and review the construction of amphibious ships integral to Marine Corps operations.

How many amphibious ships has HII delivered to the Navy?

HII has delivered 12 San Antonio-class ships and is currently constructing three more.

What recent investment has HII made in their shipbuilding operations?

HII invested nearly $1 billion in infrastructure to enhance shipbuilding efficiency and product quality.

Which amphibious ships were highlighted during the tour by Gen. Berger?

The tour highlighted Bougainville (LHA 8) and Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29) under construction.

How does HII support its shipbuilding operations?

HII supports its shipbuilding operations through a vast network of over 700 suppliers across 49 states.