The bow unit of John Warner (SSN 785) is being moved into the Supplemental Modular Outfitting Facility. Photo by Ricky Thompson

Many of the modules of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) must be rotated during the construction process. Rigger Michael Williams prepares a shackel to attach a plate clamp to the crane cable. Photo by John Whalen

Inspector Renee Devit inspects a cable on one of the many cranes in the shipyard. Photo by John Whalen

In the early morning hours, a shipfitter welds underneath a giant unit of Gerald R Ford (CVN 78) before it is lifted onto the ship. Photo by Ricky Thompson

The bow cover unit for Illinois (SSN 786) is being moved from the North Yard to the Modular Outfitting Facility. Photo by Ricky Thompson

It's time to build the ships! An early morning view from Building 520 shows the parking lots filling up. Photo by Ricky Thompson

Apprentice School guard Terrence Palmer works his way up for a two pointer. Photo by Ricky Thompson

Apprentice School wrestler Otis Wesby goes after his opponent at the at the Virgnia Duals Meet. Photo by Chris Oxley

Apprentice April McCoy seems to drift through the air after scoring against Berkeley. Photo by John Whalen

Players of the Barber Scotia team stand in amazement as Apprentice Tevin Andrews dunks over them. Photo by John Whalen

Apprentice Darrell Fenton swings from the basket as fellow teammate Tevin Andrews shouts his approval. Photo by John Whalen