Huntington Ingalls Hosts Second Annual Scouts Merit Badge Day

INGALLS SHIPBUILDING HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL SCOUTS MERIT BADGE DAY

PASCAGOULA, Miss., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingalls Shipbuilding, a leading shipbuilder and a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII), hosted its second annual Merit Badge Day for local Boy Scouts on April 22.

The event brought together 25 scouts from Troop 24 and Troop 34, who had the opportunity to earn merit badges in various fields, including shipbuilding, engineering, and welding. Ingalls Shipbuilding's experienced professionals served as instructors and mentors, providing hands-on training and guidance to the scouts.

The Merit Badge Day was designed to introduce the scouts to the shipbuilding industry and provide them with valuable skills and knowledge. The event featured a variety of stations, including a shipbuilding simulation, where scouts learned about the design and construction process; a welding station, where they learned basic welding techniques; and an engineering station, where they learned about the importance of engineering in shipbuilding.

"We are proud to host this event for the second year in a row," said Brian Owens, Ingalls Shipbuilding's Vice President of Operations. "It's a great way for us to give back to the community and inspire the next generation of shipbuilders and engineers. We're excited to see the impact it will have on these young men and the skills they will take away from the experience."

The scouts were impressed by the hands-on training and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals. "It was an amazing experience," said Scout Troop 24's Troop Leader, David Smith. "The Ingalls Shipbuilding team did an excellent job of making the scouts feel welcome and providing them with valuable skills. We're grateful for the opportunity to participate in this event."

Ingalls Shipbuilding's Merit Badge Day is part of the company's commitment to supporting local community initiatives and promoting STEM education. The event is expected to have a lasting impact on the scouts, inspiring them to pursue careers in shipbuilding, engineering, and other STEM fields.