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Two Vice Presidents Named at HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today the selection of two vice presidents at its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division. Christie Miller has been promoted to the role of vice president of communications and Christian Ortego will join the division as vice president and NNS chief counsel. In her new role, Miller will have responsibility for internal and executive communications, special events and protocol, and tradeshows and tours for NNS. Starti
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