Inside Ingalls https://insideingalls.podbean.com No matter the role. The work of an Ingalls shipbuilder is both complex and inspiring. For more than 85 years, the world-class shipbuilders at Ingalls have designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers and cutters for the U.S. Navy. Welcome to Inside Ingalls, a podcast that dives deep into the stories and perspectives of those who shape our legacy. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:58:55 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Business 1440 episodic ingallscommunications ingallscommunications No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20109193/Inside_Ingalls_1_9toyx.png Inside Ingalls https://insideingalls.podbean.com 144 144 Inside Ingalls | Justin McArthur & Heavy Weather Inside Ingalls | Justin McArthur & Heavy Weather https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-justin-mcarthur-heavy-weather/ https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-justin-mcarthur-heavy-weather/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:58:55 -0300 insideingalls.podbean.com/0f4774ac-2dc0-3f17-87fc-cb69d84ce0d9 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 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.

]]> With hurricane season underway, learn what goes into protecting the people, facilities and mission-critical ships at Ingalls when storms approach. ingallscommunications false No 492 14 full Inside Ingalls | Brian Blanchette Quarter One Update Inside Ingalls | Brian Blanchette Quarter One Update https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-brian-blanchette-quarter-one-update/ https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-brian-blanchette-quarter-one-update/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:26:20 -0300 insideingalls.podbean.com/9a22d0aa-f955-37a7-8705-c69b01bfab55 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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. ingallscommunications false No 683 13 full Inside Ingalls | Brian Blanchette 2025 Vision Inside Ingalls | Brian Blanchette 2025 Vision https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-brian-blanchette-2025-vision/ https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-brian-blanchette-2025-vision/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:16:17 -0400 insideingalls.podbean.com/bc1b5449-b944-3a6c-8871-8ae484335c73 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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. ingallscommunications false No 603 1 12 full Inside Ingalls | Chris Helton Part 2 Inside Ingalls | Chris Helton Part 2 https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-chris-helton-part-2/ https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-chris-helton-part-2/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:02:28 -0400 insideingalls.podbean.com/d5392b06-dc4e-3b77-a081-f073b29305df 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> ingallscommunications false No 506 11 full Inside Ingalls | Chris Helton Part 1 Inside Ingalls | Chris Helton Part 1 https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-chris-helton-part-1/ https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-chris-helton-part-1/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:57:10 -0400 insideingalls.podbean.com/68df8944-eaa9-38c8-9ea8-d29605b9ef0e 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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. ingallscommunications false No 240 10 full Inside Ingalls | Alicia Davis Inside Ingalls | Alicia Davis https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-alicia-davis/ https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-alicia-davis/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:52:44 -0400 insideingalls.podbean.com/a21e382d-3ccb-30fc-924d-ce5cd1d0c3e1 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. 

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]]> 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. 

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]]> 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. ingallscommunications false No 579 9 full Inside Ingalls | Ships in Action Inside Ingalls | Ships in Action https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-ships-in-action/ https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-ships-in-action/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:49:14 -0400 insideingalls.podbean.com/3da7c854-9d69-3d16-9d9a-c2ef6bc149db 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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. ingallscommunications false No 544 1 8 full Inside Ingalls | Operations Resource Centers Inside Ingalls | Operations Resource Centers https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-operations-resource-centers/ https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-operations-resource-centers/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:27:12 -0400 insideingalls.podbean.com/93f06e65-95ca-3d3b-ad39-83e9f218a773 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). 

]]> 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). 

]]> 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). ingallscommunications false No 414 3 6 full Inside Ingalls | Exploring Hull, the shipyard's backbone Inside Ingalls | Exploring Hull, the shipyard's backbone https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-exploring-hull-the-shipyards-backbone/ https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-exploring-hull-the-shipyards-backbone/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:24:34 -0400 insideingalls.podbean.com/a42d5a31-6fe0-3b8b-9adf-c69700d5bedd 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> 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. ingallscommunications false No 503 1 5 full Inside Ingalls | Lisa Bradley Inside Ingalls | Lisa Bradley https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-lisa-bradley/ https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-lisa-bradley/#comments Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:55:20 -0400 insideingalls.podbean.com/85437ee3-3791-35cf-a8f1-c323884746e8 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. 

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]]> 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. 

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]]> 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. ingallscommunications false No 359 3 full Inside Ingalls | Willie Fairley Inside Ingalls | Willie Fairley https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-willie-fairley/ https://insideingalls.podbean.com/e/inside-ingalls-willie-fairley/#comments Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:21:05 -0400 insideingalls.podbean.com/a25f1434-8c2e-3d6a-99bb-e824b1cb8346 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> 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. ingallscommunications false No 640 1 2 full