Honoring Maritime Workers: Building America's Navy

Honoring Maritime Workers that Build Giants This Labor Day, the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Program honors the skilled hands and innovative minds building and sustaining America's Navy. From welders perfecting critical joints to engineers designing advanced systems, from machinists crafting precision components to project managers orchestrating complex builds every role contributes to America's maritime strength. Increasing the Maritime Workforce: -- 11,000+ workers placed through US Navy Talent Pipeline Program -- 1,000+ graduates from Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) -- 7,600+ trained and placed through Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA) partnerships Today's Recognition Goes Beyond Statistics: These are individuals who chose careers that matter—building submarines that patrol beneath the waves, constructing surface ships that project power across oceans, and maintaining the fleet that keeps America secure. "Each of them plays a role in securing the American way of life," emphasizes Matthew Sermon, Direct Reporting Program Manager of the MIB Program. Your dedication powers America's defense. Your skills build our security. Your expertise ensures our Navy remains the world's finest. This Labor Day, we salute everyone who chooses to strengthen America's maritime industrial base. If you’re ready to build giants, visit BuildSubmarines.com. The future of American maritime power rests in your capable hands. #LaborDay #MIBProgram #MaritimeWorkforce #ThankYou #AmericanMade US Navy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition Naval Reactors Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)