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Commends Mr. Irwin F. Edenzon upon his retirement as Corporate Vice President of Huntington Ingalls Industries and President of Ingalls Shipbuilding, a position he held since 2011

Recognizes his oversight of U.S. Navy destroyers, amphibious assault ships, surface combatant programs, and the U.S. Coast Guard's National Security Cutter program

Acknowledges his prior career including roles at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Textron Marine, Sperry Marine, and Perry Offshore spanning decades in the maritime industry

Notes his community involvement including Outstanding Community Leader of the Year Award for South Mississippi in 2009, and leadership roles with USO Gulf Coast, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, and Special Olympics of Mississippi

Highlights that Huntington Ingalls Industries employs more than 38,000 individuals across Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and California and has built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder