Evening clouds begin to cover the sky over Newport News Shipbuilding’s 315-ton goliath gantry crane. All photos by Ashley Cowan.

Check Out Hot Shots

Published October 29, 2025

Check out the latest edition of Hot Shots, which showcases Newport News shipbuilders, their work and scenes from across the shipyard.

A shipbuilder welds in a shop at Newport News Shipbuilding.

Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) departs Newport News Shipbuilding for initial sea trials.

Shipbuilder Christopher Oliver operates a JLG to reach his job.

Aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) is seen from tugboat Huntington.

A shipbuilder carries his tool to his work station.

A forklift moves wooden blocks during third shift.

Shipbuilders Justin Toye and Obed Lopez use a tool to measure a unit before it is fitted to the ship.

A shipbuilder assists in mooring John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) after the ship turn evolution.

The morning sky beyond a few Newport News Shipbuilding cranes.