Joshua Stamp uses a transit tool to ensure optical alignment of an aircraft carrier unit.

Shipbuilder Jacob Newlon grinds on a support for an Enterprise (CVN 80) unit.

USS New Jersey (SSN 796) and Massachusetts (SSN 798) are seen across from each other while pier side at Newport News Shipbuilding.

Rigger Brian Belvin helps to secure a Virginia-class submarine unit to a barge.

Jamar Ivey radios to the crane operator to lower a plate on to staging for further construction.

A shipbuilder’s tools rest until they are needed again.

Joshua South checks measurements on an Enterprise (CVN 80) unit.

Tires on a transporter that carry large units around the yard are aligned.

Shipbuilder Josh West prepares a spot to weld a support beam.

Aircraft carrier units are reflected in a puddle after a heavy rain on the platen.