HII Hosts U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell at Ingalls Shipbuilding

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell for his first official visit. During the tour, Ezell met with leadership and observed the construction of the amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29). The Ingalls Shipbuilding President emphasized the significance of their work for the Navy and Coast Guard. With over 11,000 employees, Ingalls is Mississippi's largest manufacturing employer and a major economic contributor. HII's Ingalls has a long history of providing advanced ships for national defense, underscoring its critical role in U.S. military capabilities.

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• HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division employs over 11,000 people, making it the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi.
• The meeting with U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell could strengthen local congressional support for defense initiatives.
• Ingalls Shipbuilding has a long history of delivering advanced ships, enhancing national security.

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., yesterday for his first official visit to the shipyard as representative of Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District. During his visit, Ezell met with Ingalls leadership and toured the shipyard including amphibious transport dock ship Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29).

“We appreciated Representative Ezell investing his time to see firsthand the quality work that our shipbuilders do every day for our Navy and Coast Guard partners,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said. “Touring the shipyard brings perspective to the scope, scale and significance of what we consider a privilege to do for our country every day.”

Ezell is a lifelong resident of Jackson County, Mississippi, and lives in Pascagoula where the shipyard is located. Elected to Congress in 2022, Ezell serves on the Homeland Security and Transportation and Infrastructure committees.

“As a native of Pascagoula, I’m proud of the work that Ingalls has done and continues to do to equip our armed forces,” Ezell said. “South Mississippi shipbuilders are always up to the challenge of outfitting our military with state-of-the-art technology and the best ships in the world.”

A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://hii.com/news/hii-hosts-u-s-rep-mike-ezell-at-ingalls-shipbuilding/.

With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, Ingalls has designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard.

About HII

HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.

As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 43,000 strong. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web:  https://www.hii.com/ 
• HII on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHII
• HII on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wearehii
• HII on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearehii

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/f2a87f9e-52c0-4b22-96c9-2b58d815c1c5

FAQ

What was the purpose of U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell's visit to HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding on February 15, 2023?

U.S. Rep. Mike Ezell's visit aimed to tour the shipyard and meet with leadership to understand the shipbuilding efforts for the Navy and Coast Guard.

How many employees does HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division have?

HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division employs over 11,000 people.

What significant ship was highlighted during Rep. Ezell's visit to Ingalls Shipbuilding?

The significant ship highlighted during the visit was the amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29).

What impact does Ingalls Shipbuilding have on the local economy?

Ingalls Shipbuilding is a major contributor to the economic growth of both Mississippi and Alabama.

What is HII's role in U.S. national defense?

HII is the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, providing critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems and various technologies.