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November 17, 2022
Austal USA gives thanks during annual Turkey Toss
MOBILE, Ala. – To continue a tradition of giving back to their employees, the Austal USA leadership team distributed over 2,500 turkeys to the company’s workforce this week. The customary “turkey toss” began over a decade ago when Austal USA had less than 1,000 employees and has since grown to...
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November 3, 2022
Austal USA provides shipyard capabilities expansion update to visiting Marine Corps leaders
MOBILE, Ala. – United States Marine Corps (USMC) General Officers led by Lieutenant General Karsten Heckl, Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration visited Austal USA’s Mobile, Ala. shipyard today. The visit provided Austal USA leaders the opportunity to brief the delegation on the...
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October 31, 2022
Austal USA names Michelle Alcathie Vice President of Human Resources
Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA welcomes Michelle Alcathie as vice president of human resources. In this role, she is responsible for the overall development and implementation of company-wide human resources policies, programs and services. Alcathie is a human resources administrator with over 25 years...
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October 6, 2022
Austal USA demonstrates available capacity to visiting Navy leaders
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA hosted several high-ranking naval officers and senior executives for a tour of its state-of-the-art ship manufacturing facilities in Mobile, Ala., Oct 5th. The group included Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, Program Executive Officer, Ships (PEO Ships); Brigadier General Marcus...
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October 6, 2022
Austal USA celebrates AM Center of Excellence ribbon cutting
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA representatives joined Navy officials and elected leaders to celebrate the opening of the Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) in Danville, Va., Oct. 5th. The AM CoE will promote growth and resiliency of the Navy’s submarine industrial base through...
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September 30, 2022
Tom Perrine receives Rosenblatt-Michigan Award
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA is proud to share that Tom Perrine, vice president of engineering, was recognized by the University of Michigan as the 2022 Rosenblatt-Michigan Award recipient. The award is presented annually by the University of Michigan College of Engineering’s Department of Naval...
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September 29, 2022
Austal USA's Jenny Klein recognized as 40/40 honoree
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA is proud to share the recognition of Jenny Klein as a Focus Empowers 40/40 honoree. The 40 Over 40 annual award celebrates and honors forty amazing women over forty who have made a mark professionally and positively impacted their community. Klein was selected for the...
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September 15, 2022
Austal USA hosts National Association of Women Business Owners
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA hosted members of the Alabama chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) at its shipyard in Mobile, Ala., Sept. 14. Austal USA partnered with NAWBO as both organizations share a strong commitment to the success of businesses and the communities...
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September 14, 2022
Future USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13) completes acceptance trials
MOBILE, Ala. – On September 8, the future USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13) returned pier side having successfully completed acceptance trials for the U.S. Navy. During acceptance trials comprehensive testing is conducted on the ship’s major systems and equipment in order to demonstrate their successful...
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August 30, 2022
Austal USA and Saildrone, Inc. announce strategic partnership
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA and Saildrone, Inc. are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to build cutting-edge, autonomous uncrewed surface vehicles. This new partnership combines Saildrone’s uncrewed surface vehicle technology with Austal USA’s advanced manufacturing capabilities. The...
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