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Virginia Congress members press for details on Fort Eustis layoffs
A bipartisan delegation is seeking more transparency regarding the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command moving its headquarters .
Newport News Shipbuilding to furlough 471 workers
Newport News Shipbuilding on Friday announced that it will furlough 471 shipbuilders for up to five months.
Newport News’ Jefferson Lab appoints new director
Newport News-based Jefferson Lab announced Wednesday that Jens Dilling has been appointed as its next director, effective June 30.
Army training command headquarters to relocate from Virginia to Texas
The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) will soon move its headquarters from Fort Eustis in Newport News to Austin, Texas — but questions linger about how many military and civilian staff will be impacted and how much of the command’s functions will relocate.
HII, General Dynamics win up to $18.4B submarine contract modification
Huntington Ingalls and General Dynamics have been awarded Navy contract modifications worth up to a possible $18.4 billion to build two Virginia-class submarines, the Department of Defense announced.
State funding to help revitalize Hampton Roads port properties
Virginia awards $2.4M to support seafood market, shipyard repairs, and new rail facility in Newport News, Norfolk and Portsmouth port communities.
BayPort Credit Union taps new CIO
Newport News-based BayPort Credit Union announced Tuesday that it has appointed Jonathan Harrell as chief information officer. “We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan to our team,” said BayPort President and CEO Jim Mears in a statement. “His passion for technology and his innovative approach to problem solving and efficiency make him the perfect fit to […]
Newport News aims for summer music festival
Newport News is preparing to launch a major music festival this year to boost tourism and support area businesses. Mayor Phillip Jones says the city is currently trying to attract national talent and is reviewing applications from people and organizations wanting to help organize, partner with and promote the festival. Although Newport News has “a […]
Energy Department extends contract for operator of Jefferson Lab
The Department of Energy announced Thursday that Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has approved a 12-month extension of the contract for Jefferson Science Associates to continue managing and operating the Jefferson Lab in Newport News. Jefferson Science Associates is a limited liability company created by the Southeastern Universities Research Association. Its contract was initially set […]
Virginia Chamber’s DuVal to lead new ITA venture
Newport-News based government contractor ITA International announced Wednesday that Virginia Chamber of Commerce CEO Barry DuVal will be the new president and CEO of ITA Growth Partners, a newly created acquisition company designed to help ITA International expand. ITA International CEO Mike Melo said ITA Growth Partners will officially launch operations on April 1. The […]
Trump administration cancels Jefferson Lab operator search
The U.S. Department of Energy has cancelled its search for a new operator and manager of Newport News‘ Jefferson Lab, as the current operator’s contract is set to expire at the end of May — prompting speculation of what the federally funded lab’s future entails. The DOE said in a statement that it plans to […]
HII division awarded $182M Air Force contract
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ McLean-based Mission Technologies division was awarded a five-year, $182 million task order to provide logistics support for U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot training devices, HII announced Thursday. The contract involves HII and subcontractor Trident Military Systems performing engineering maintenance for the Air Force’s Mission Tactics Trainer Training System [...]
