[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Pages 4204-4205]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SUPERINTENDENTS OF U.S. NAVAL 
                          SHORE ESTABLISHMENTS

  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the contributions of 
the National Association of Superintendents of U.S. Naval Shore 
Establishments, NAS NSE, on the occasion of its 100th national 
convention. Since its founding near the time of World War I, NAS NSE 
has worked to promote the welfare of its members and increase the 
efficiency of work at Navy yards and naval stations.
  The members of NAS NSE encompass diverse trades, including shop 
superintendents and senior managers from engineering, project 
management, financial, business office, facilities, base operations, 
and resource management. Despite their varied backgrounds, these 
professionals possess a common ability to lead, educate, and manage, as 
well as a true dedication to the protection of our country. In 
particular, the NAS NSE chapter at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is 
committed to ensuring the Navy's submarines are maintained, repaired, 
and modernized to the highest degree in order to fulfill the Navy's 
mission of winning wars, deterring aggression, and maintaining freedom 
of the seas.
  As threats facing our Nation increase and become more complex, the 
Navy's ability to project power and uniquely provide worldwide presence 
plays an increasingly critical role in protecting our national 
security. As such, it is critical that our naval fleet is properly 
maintained so it can be positioned around the world where and when we 
need it. NAS NSE members play a vital role in ensuring that our ships 
are ready to deploy on schedule and in good condition.
  Over the past 100 conventions, NAS NSE has worked on many important 
issues, including many shipyard safety

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and leadership issues. This year, their efforts continue to focus on 
empowering shipyard workers to be leaders, helping new employees to 
efficiently achieve proficiency in necessary skills, and developing 
innovation in the shipyard. Through these and many other initiatives 
aimed at increasing the safety and abilities of its members, NAS NSE 
has improved both the lives of shipyard workers and the efficiency of 
our shipyards.
  I commend the organization for its commitment to passing on a strong 
and healthy program of naval maintenance, so that future generations 
can benefit from a Navy ready to defend our freedoms. It is an honor 
for me to pay tribute to the National Association of Superintendents of 
U.S. Naval Shore Establishments as they celebrate 100 years of meeting 
to work on behalf of our shipyard workers and our naval shipyards.
  Mr. KING. Mr. President, today I join my esteemed colleague, Senator 
Susan Collins, in recognizing the 100th Convention of the National 
Association of Superintendents of the U.S. Naval Shore Establishments, 
NAS NSE. This association works diligently to implement a strong and 
healthy program of naval maintenance and modernization at our naval 
shipyards, so future generations can benefit from a Navy that is always 
ready to defend our freedom.
  I specifically wish to recognize the work of the NAS NSE chapter at 
the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. Maintaining the 
structural and functional integrity of our Navy's submarines enables 
the United States to consistently serve and protect our Nation's 
interests around the globe, and the NAS NSE of Portsmouth Naval 
Shipyard serves as a paragon of efficient, quality service on behalf of 
our Navy's ships and servicemen. Portsmouth has earned a reputation as 
the Navy's Center of Excellence for attack submarine maintenance, which 
is a reflection of the hard work and determination of the association 
to manage and protect these American treasures for national security. 
Through their consistent dedication and skillful work, the men and 
women of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard play a vital role in furthering the 
esteemed tradition of excellence within the NAS NSE.
  Building on over a century of work to promote our Navy's strength, 
this year's historic convention focuses on the national initiative of 
improving productive capacity throughout the association. This year's 
convention will help to further streamline systems, optimize 
production, and enhance safety across all the NAS NSE's operations. 
Discussing and implementing improved strategies will help to ensure the 
continued effectiveness of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and shipyards all 
across the country.
  I congratulate the NAS NSE on their 100th convention, and I thank 
them for their dedication and hard work on behalf of our shipyards. I 
wish them continued success in the future as the association continues 
to ensure the safety of our Nation for generations to come.

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