Around the Yard at NNS: Shipbuilder Ricky Hunt
Published August 13, 2025
Check out the latest edition of Around the Yard at NNS. This episode highlights Newport News shipbuilder Ricky Hunt (X15) as he operates the strong back magnet crane in the Steel Fabrication Assembly Shop. Hunt uses the crane to lift massive steel plates to prepare them for fabrication into components of U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and submarines.
Around the Yard at NNS is a video series showcasing shipbuilders, teams and unique jobs across the shipyard.