While I do enjoy being in the yards, as I am home almost every day (duty days), they definitely have their downside. The days can be extremely long and the contractors always are coming up with different surprises.
Other than that MHI has little use for the public as it is mainly for overhauls and upgrades to Cruisers and Destroyers. So you may never even step foot on the premises. But for my Navy people who will soon be visiting, prepare yourself for some abridged version of hell. Badge life and long days.
But at least you are home every day except duty days!