From left: Charles Clatterbuck, Jim Calabrese (X72), Ashley Martin (O41), Jason Binns (O41), Camden West (K71), and Rob Check, vice president of In-Service Aircraft Carrier Programs, broke ground on NNS’ future Inact facility. Photo by Ashley Cowan

NNS Breaks Ground on Inact Building

Published July 8, 2026

Newport News Shipbuilding broke ground for its upcoming Inact building June 25.

This building, which will be at the head of Pier 2 and is estimated for a September 2027 completion, will serve as office spaces for shipbuilders and sailors involved with aircraft carrier inactivation.