CNO Visits HII-Pascagoula

Admiral Michael Gilday, chief of naval operations, has on the job for just over six months, but visiting Ingalls shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss., was at his priority list when he made his first trip to the state's largest industrial employer. Mississippi's US Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith were along for the ride. Adm. Gilday: "This is a very unique part of- American industry that builds warships right now, they're building 13 warships for the navy-marine corps team that will soon be out there on the nations oceans protecting America’s interests." Speaking of interests, CNO had the chance to check out the ships under construction. Despite the heavy equipment the facility offers, workers seemed to also spark the admiral's interest. Adm. Michael Gilday: They "exude confidence, but they're passionate about what they do and they're proud about what they do, and if you believe in the adage that attitude is everything, you're seeing that today." Sen. Wicker believes the continued success at HII bodes well for the coast's economy and the next-generation of workers. The Navy's partnership with the shipyard will remain strong now, CNO said, and for all the years up ahead on the horizon. “I think that Ingalls' success is the United States Navy's success and vice versa, so that relationship is very, very- important," he concluded. (Source: WXXV-25 Gulfport 02/28/20) http://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=cc8c509e-be89-4411-ab7d-831ed7bf8460