PSNS awarded Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC)

On June 12, 2019 the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility was presented a Meritorious Unit Commendation by Vadm Thomas Moore, Commander Naval Sea Systems Command.

“For meritorious service in maintenance, innovation and operational support for the United States Navy from October l, 2015, to March 8, 2019. The personnel of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, through superior leadership, meticulous planning, and extraordinary team alignment, returned three aircraft carriers to the fleet on or ahead of schedule, resulting in significant combined maintenance cost reductions of $8.1 M and enabled them to conduct joint drill operations in the Western Pacific for the first time in years. The shipyard’s expeditious emergent repairs of USS Nimitz (CVN 68) while underway ensured she was able to remain at sea with little effect on operational requirements.

PSNS & IMF’s focus on nonstop execution of critical path work, process improvement, and lessons learned allowed for an almost three-month early completion of the inactivation availability of USS Dallas (SSN 700). For the first time in IO years, PSNS & IMF succeeded in the on-time completion of an Everett-based CNO availability for USS Kidd (DDG 100). Exemplifying their dedication and efficiency through unprecedented results, PSNS & IMF completed a six-month, planned incremental availability on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) 25 days ahead of schedule.

Now, more than ever, the Navy’s operational readiness is critical, and PSNS & IMF is a key enabler. Through their exceptional performance, continued innovation, and devotion to the mission, the personnel of PSNS & IMF reflected credit upon themselves and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.”