Hurricane Hunters salute Ingalls

PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Ingalls' shipbuilders watched and cheered May 5 as the "Hurricane Hunters" of Keesler Air Force Base’s 403rd Wing flew over Huntington Ingalls Industries’ shipyard and the under-construction Tripoli (LHA 7) to thank the essential workforce continuing to build the nation’s fleet during the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Hercs for Heroes” flyby featured a WC-130J Super Hercules from the wing’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters. “We salute our shipbuilders as they continue their work in support of our critical mission,” Ingalls President Brian Cuccias said. “Our workforce has shown great strength and determination despite our recent challenges, and they are more prepared and resilient than ever before.” A video and photo accompanying this release are available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/releases/hurricane-hunters-fly-over-ingalls-shipbuilding.