Inside Ingalls

In the latest episode of the Inside Ingalls podcast, Facilities & Maintenance director Justin McArthur – who oversees heavy weather operations across Ingalls – shares how teamwork, planning and constant refinement help prepare our shipyard and every shipbuilder when storms threaten our coast. With hurricane season underway, learn what goes into protecting the people, facilities and mission-critical ships at Ingalls when storms approach.

In the latest episode of our Inside Ingalls podcast, President Brian Blanchette reflects on the first half of 2025, how shipbuilders are staying mission-focused and why every win on the deckplate matters.

Ingalls is charting a bold course for the future, and in this episode of the Inside Ingalls podcast, we sit down with Ingalls President Brian Blanchette to reflect on his journey at the shipyard and discuss what lies ahead in 2025 and beyond.

In this follow-up episode, we continue our conversation with 2nd shift General Manufacturing director Chris Helton. Having spent more than 30 years at Ingalls, Chris has played a role in building many ships for the Navy and Coast Guard, several of which are in service today. __PRESENT

In this part one episode, we’re excited to sit down with Chris Helton, a 33-year shipbuilder who shares the story of his journey as a brand new shipbuilder to becoming the director of General Manufacturing. Chris emphasizes the vital role shipbuilders play in supporting our nation’s defense. Tune in as we explore the dedication and craftsmanship behind our essential work and his shipbuilding story.

No matter the role, the work of an Ingalls shipbuilder is both complex and inspiring. On the newest episode of the Inside Ingalls podcast, we sit down with Alicia Davis, welding general foreman, to talk about her role as a highly engaged shipbuilder.  From the time she became a shipbuilder, Alicia knew that Ingalls is where she belongs.  __PRESENT

For more than 85 years, Ingalls shipbuilders have served as the backbone of our nation’s defense, building ships that project power, maintain peace and safeguard seas across the globe. We remain committed to this important work, knowing that THEIR mission is OUR purpose. In the recent Inside Ingalls podcast, Jack Norris, director, Government Affairs, reflected on how shipbuilders’ craftmanship is on display across the globe. __PRESENT

No matter the role, the work of an Ingalls shipbuilder is both complex and inspiring. On the newest episode of the Inside Ingalls podcast, we sit down with Frank Benge, manager, Industrial Engineering, to talk about Operation Resource Centers (ORCs). 

On the newest episode, we sit down with Jenni Jones, chief of staff, Hull. Hull is the largest department in Operations with roughly 2,700 shipbuilders. Jenni is in charge of the well-being of them all, which includes everything from certifications to acting as a liaison for the unions and more. __PRESENT

Ingalls takes pride in being a leader in the community. We support community organizations and events throughout the year, with a focus on causes that are close to the hearts of our shipbuilders. This episode of our podcast puts a spotlight on Ingalls Cares and the positive initiatives that benefit Ingalls shipbuilders and the communities where they work and live.  __PRESENT

In this episode, we sit down with Willie Fairley, director of Construction Services and Ship Completion, to talk about his journey at Ingalls. Willie grew up in a house where Ingalls provided for his family. As an adult, he initially chose a different path for himself but, ultimately, realized that he loved shipbuilding and the opportunities it opened up to him.