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SHIP SPONSOR DANA RICHARDSON WITH THE FUTURE CREW OF OREGON. CHRISTENING OF SSN 793 PCU OREGON

THIRD QUARTER 2019 n Saturday, October 5, Ship Spon- commissioned on July 15, 1895 as a bat- sor Dana Richardson christened tleship for the U.S. Navy. BB 3 was pre-commissioning unit Ore- called to fight in the Spanish-American O gon (SSN 793), the 20th ship War in 1898, where she outgunned and of the Virginia Class. Richardson, outmatched her adversaries and contrib- an Oregon native, has focused much uted heavily to the U.S. victory. of her time on military spouse ini- “She was called the bulldog of the tiatives, family programs and family Navy,” said Congressman Greg Walden, resources, serving on multiple boards who represents Oregon’s 2nd Congressio- and in a variety of leadership roles. nal District, in his keynote remarks. “To the crew of the USS Oregon: “While it’s been many years since the today’s ceremony celebrates the tenacity and the hard work you’ve put forth, and it has culminated in achieving this goal,” said Richardson.“Our nation relies on you to keep her safe, and to EB PRESIDENT KEVIN GRANEY DELIVERING defend her mightily,” she said. “It is an HIS OPENING REMARKS. honor and a privilege, and I stand ready to serve as your sponsor.” Richardson christened the ship with “TODAY YOU a sparkling Chardonnay-Rosé from the Stoller Family Estate winery in Dayton, Oregon. BEAR WITNESS In 1841, the first USS Oregon, a former brig, explored the shoals and reefs of the Hawaiian Islands, South Africa, and Rio TO THIS de Janeiro Brazil, and conducted surveys in the Gulf of Mexico. She was laid up in the Norfolk Navy Yard in April of 1945 MAGNIFICENT and was sold soon thereafter. PETE DINAPOLI, SHIP’S MANAGER OF The second Oregon (BB 3), was laid OREGON, PRESENTS DANA RICHARDSON down on November 19, 1891 at Union WITH A BOTTLE BOX CONTAINING THE SHIP” Iron Works in San Francisco, and was BOTTLE USED TO CHRISTEN THE SHIP.

2 | NEWS | THIRD QUARTER 2019 original USS Oregon sailed her last voyage, we 34 years with EB at Quonset Point, were shall always remember the brave sailors who so asked to stand and were recognized among proudly answered the call of freedom,” he said. the sea of people at the event. During the ceremony, EB President Kevin “Today you bear witness to this magnifi- Graney recognized five shipbuilders who dis- cent ship,” said Graney. “While I’m only five tinguished themselves with their extraordinary days into my second career here at EB, I work on Oregon. “They represent, individual- know it took world-class engineering, accu- ly, the collective change our workforce is rate and timely material procurement of undergoing. Long-serving, highly skilled thousands of parts and components from all shipbuilders are passing the torch to very tal- across the country, a comprehensive and flex- ented, next-generation shipbuilders to carry ible plan, and gritty determination in EB forward the legacy of this important work for execution by our New England and Virginia our country,” said Graney. trade workforce.” Larry Daniels D248, Brittany Meyer Construction began on Oregon in Septem- NEWS D243, Mike Thornton D915, Haley Hider ber 2014, and she is slated for delivery in the D244, and Steve Corr, a recent retiree after fall of 2020. CONTENTS

2-3 EB Christens SNN 793 PCU Oregon 4-5 Electric Boat Hosts Keel Laying Ceremony For Iowa 6 Groundbreaking Marks Start Of Construction Supporting Columbia Program 6 EB Hosts Visitors For Annual Naval Nuclear Labortory Tour Of The Shipyard 7 USS John Warner (SSN 785) Returned To Fleet Ahead Of Schedule 7 EB Business Ethics and Conduct 8 U.S. Secretary Of Defense Visits Electric Boat 9 Jeff Geiger Retires; Kevin Graney Appointed President Effective SHIP SPONSOR DANA RICHARDSON CHRISTENS THE FUTURE USS OREGON (SSN 793) October 1, 2019 10 Service Awards 11 Retirees 12 Employee Incentive Program

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ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | THIRD QUARTER 2019 | 3 ELECTRIC BOAT HOSTS KEEL LAYING CEREMONY FOR SUBMARINE IOWA

t a ceremony at the company’s Quonset Point facility on August 20, Electric Boat marked the keel A laying of SSN 797 Iowa, the 24th submarine of the Virginia class with the ship’s sponsor, company leadership and employees and future Iowa crew members. The sponsor of Iowa is Mrs. Christie Vilsack, an Iowa native and lifelong edu- cator. Vilsack began her career as a MRS. CHRISTIE VILSACK, SHIP SPONSOR OF THE FUTURE SUBMARINE IOWA, USES CHALK teacher of language arts and journalism, TO DRAW HER INITIALS ON THE STEEL PLATE TO BE WELDED BY QUONSET POINT EMPLOYEE in middle, high school and at Iowa ANTHONY MIELE (IN BACKGROUND). Wesleyan College. Beginning in 1999, Christie served as First Lady of Iowa, timber – the backbone of the vessel. reminding her crew of the strong bond where she focused on education and lit- Today, this celebration is modified to between the Iowa and her sponsor. eracy issues. Her education advocacy reflect current manufacturing methods Also attending the ceremony were continues in her work on the Board of Iowa Wesleyan University and IREX, an as well as the cylindrical shape of modern Quonset Point employees who celebrated international education non-profit. Chris- .Shipbuilders and sailors forty years of service to the company. tie also currently works as education refer to the bottom centerline of the sub- Special recognition was given to Elec- advisor to the chancellor of Colorado marine as the keel. tric Boat Structural Fabrication Mechanic, State University. At the ceremony, EB Quonset Point Tom Lowney. During Lowney’s 20-year The keel laying of a ship is a time- employee Anthony Miele welded Mrs. career in the US Navy, he served aboard honored tradition. In the days of Vilsack’s initials onto a steel plate to be the battleship Iowa in 1989. To close the cere- wooden ships, the start of construction installed on the Iowa, where it will mony, sponsor Christie Vilsack declared was marked by the laying of the first remain throughout the ship’s service life, the keel “to be well and truly laid.”

4 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | THIRD QUARTER 2019 ABOVE, MRS. VILSACK AND THE FUTURE CREW OF SSN 797 IOWA .

Electric Boat Quonset Point Since becoming operational in 1974, Electric Boat’s Quonset Point facility has established and advanced the industry standard in manufacturing, outfitting and modular construction for the production of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. There are currently eight Virginia-class subma- rines in various stages of construction at Quonset Point, and one Columbia-class hull. Over the next few years, the site will grow considerably, adding an addi- tional 13-acres of hull outfitting space for Virginia and Columbia class submarines.

LEFT, QUONSET POINT EMPLOYEE ANTHONY MIELE WELDS MRS. VILSACK’S INITIALS ONTO A STEEL PLATE.

ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | THIRD QUARTER 2019 | 5 GROUNDBREAKING MARKS START OF CONSTRUCTION SUPPORTING COLUMBIA PROGRAM

n September 13, Electric Boat FROM LEFT, AECOM’S JEFF EAMER, GROTON CITY MAYOR KEITH HEDRICK, U.S. REP. JOE COURTNEY, celebrated the ceremonial ground- REAR ADM. SCOTT PAPPANO, FORMER EB PRESIDENT JEFF GEIGER, CONN. LT. GOV. SUSAN O breaking of the South Yard Assembly BYSIEWICZ, U.S. SEN. RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, EB VP MATT LUXTON AND GILBANE’S MIKE MCKELVY. Building (SYAB) in the Groton shipyard, a new 200,000 square-foot facility dedicated “This project isn’t just good news for and will eventually be home to 1,400 of to construction of the Columbia class. Groton and Electric Boat,” said U.S. Rep. EB’s skilled shipbuilders. Electric Boat This expansion will be the largest con- Joe Courtney in an editorial he wrote in will also expand and update other manu- struction project to take place at the September for the Hartford Courant on facturing spaces and build a floating dry Groton shipyard in more than 45 years. the importance of EB’s continued expan- dock to launch Columbia submarines, Those in attendance, including General sion. “New jobs will help attract even while continuing to deliver two Virginia- Dynamics leadership, EB shipbuilders, more young people to the manufacturing class attack submarines a year. Navy partners, project team members, pipeline and to Connecticut’s commu- “The South Yard Assembly Build- and elected and public officials, have nity colleges, and they will create fresh ing will serve as a powerful tool in the played an important role in bringing the opportunities for new business among the hands of the skilled shipbuilders here at SYAB project to reality. hundreds of supplier firms and machine Electric Boat,” said Rear Adm. Pappano. Electric Boat’s expansion related to the shops in the region that help make these “This building will provide the capac- Columbia program has and will continue submarines possible.” ity required to support construction of to provide jobs and the basis for a thriv- The SYAB is the centerpiece of an $850 Columbia SSBNs with the ability to deliv- ing manufacturing sector in Connecticut. million expansion at the Groton shipyard er two-per-year Virginia SSNs.”

EB HOSTS VISITORS FOR ANNUAL NAVAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY TOUR OF THE SHIPYARD

n Saturday, July 20, Electric Boat piping analysis and acoustics. In the after- Hughes, Jack Leonard III, Tom Plan- Groton hosted over 50 interns, new noon, volunteer tour guides led groups of te, Bob Scherrer and Jeff Youngs) O hires, and staff from the Knolls the NNL visitors through portions of new and the tour guides (Ethan Babcock, Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL) and construction hulls SSN 793, SSN 795, and Jon Carr, Andrew Gilday, Greg Kesselring sites for the annual Naval SSN 799, as well as the model room, King, Zachary Koester, Jeremy Mar- Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) tour of the COATS facility and Columbia reactor ciniak, Joe Marmaud, Eric Martell, shipyard. This yearly event has been orga- head area mockup. Mark Plourde, Henry Stracensky nized by Department 412 since 2002. This year’s tour was coordinated by and Jeremy Truex) for their time and EB employees across various engineer- Leslie Christie, Nicole Enos-Quito dedication. Feedback from KAPL and ing disciplines gave presentations on a and Jacqueline Tulip. Special thanks Kesselring was excellent and they were range of topics including computational were given to the presenters (Steve very appreciative of Electric Boat hosting fluid dynamics, transient shock analysis, Cook, Tess Diffenbaugh, Bronwyn the tour.

6 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | THIRD QUARTER 2019 EB BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT CONNECTING CORE VALUES AND ETHICS

alues and ethics are part of our daily decisions at work. Yet, how often V do we take the time to consider these in a meaningful way. Recently, leadership has rolled out three new core values; valuing each other, behaving with integrity and purpose, and committing to excellence. Have you taken the opportunity to put meaning to them? To value someone means to show THE VIRGINIA-CLASS ATTACK SUBMARINE USS JOHN WARNER (SSN 785) ARRIVES AT NAVAL regard that someone is held to deserve; SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON IN GROTON, CONNECTICUT, PRIOR TO ITS EMERGENT important, worthy, useful. When people AVAILABILITY AT ELECTRIC BOAT. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO). feel valued, they are more likely going to make better ethical choices. Honesty and dependability are traits USS JOHN WARNER (SSN 785) that are expected in the workplace. With- out responsible behavior, distrust can RETURNED TO FLEET AHEAD OF SCHEDULE make a work environment uncomfort- able, leading to an unethical culture. n July 31, the USS John Warner was certified and delivered back to the Navy 17 Excellence is a quality that people days ahead of schedule. “I’d like to thank everyone involved in the project – they appreciate, because it’s hard to find. O should be proud of themselves and their work,” said John Occhionero, program Excellence is the quality of being the director of submarine maintenance and modernization. best at something. EB strives daily to be Electric Boat was approached by the Navy in early March after a rudder problem the best shipbuilder for the USN. was identified on the Virginia-class boat. The repair was emergent since the Navy EB employees should promote an ethi- needs the boat to support deployments later this year. The EB team proposed a cal culture that connects to our company’s period of performance from April 22 through August 16, with an incentive com- core values. While culture has many pletion date of August 1. aspects and manifestations, its core values “The success of this maintenance availability is due to the outstanding pre-plan- should include a clear sense of purpose ning effort between all involved, including the operations trades, ships and shared perspective that guides deci- management, purchasing, test, the docking crew, engineering and the program sion making across the company. office,” said Occhionero. “When unexpected problems arose, the entire team If you have an ethics complaint, you turned it around. That’s why we were able to meet our early incentive date. It should contact the General Dynamics shows the Navy how well we can perform.” Hotline which is available 24/7 at 800- Also critical to the EB team’s exceptional performance on the John Warner were 433-8442 or 503-619-1815 for the many lessons learned from Montpelier, EB’s largest submarine repair job, international calls. There are also which was completed this spring, “such as using the same team from one boat to resources for Ethical Decision-Making in the next, because they knew what was expected,” said Occhionero. “It’s rewarding, the GD Standards of Business Ethics and and fun, when we can deliver on time or early.” Conduct (Blue Book) at (https://www. SSN 785 left EB on August 2, and the crew reports the rudder is performing ebnet.gdeb.com/policy/ethics.html). well. As part of the repairs, EB also replaced torpedo tube shutter bearings and Additionally, the EB Ethics Director, performed additional testing. “For the removal of the rudder, we utilized new con- Pete Stefanski, 860-433-0873, is struction fixtures, which enabled us to save a great deal of time,” said Occhionero. available to answer any questions related “In addition, we supported about 10 – 15 alteration installation teams (AITs), who to ethical decision making. Questions came in to work on a variety of areas, taking advantage of the boat being docked.” may also be submitted through the Eth- AITs typically come from outside companies or the Navy themselves. ics Helpline at www.gd.ethicspoint.com.

ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | THIRD QUARTER 2019 | 7 EB SHIPBUILDERS AND THE CREW OF USS SOUTH DAKOTA LISTEN TO SECRETARY ESPER’S REMARKS. U.S. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE VISITS ELECTRIC BOAT

lectric Boat was privileged to host the “It’s my fourth week on the job, and it’s newly sworn in U.S. Secretary of a great privilege to be here,” Esper told E Defense, Dr. Mark T. Esper, at the the group. “Thank you for what you do. Groton shipyard on August 27, just one It’s a great example of the cooperation and month into his tenure. Esper was joined collaboration between hardworking by General Dynamics (GD), Navy and Americans, all committed to the same elected officials, signaling the importance mission—deterring conflict around the of submarine programs to our company globe, particularly on the high seas. It’s a and our country. model of American hard work, ingenuity The group included GD CEO & Chair- and cooperation.” man Phebe Novakovic; Rob Smith, When asked about the importance of the Executive VP of GD Marine Group; Virginia-class attack submarines, Esper James “Hondo” Geurts, Assistant Secre- replied, “We are back to the era of great- tary of the Navy (Research, Development power competition between the U.S., and Acquisition); Conn. Gov. Ned Lamont; and now China. We have a distinct Conn. Congressman Joe Courtney; advantage in undersea warfare, with both Senators Chris Murphy and Richard our attack and boomers. They are Blumenthal of Conn. and Senator Jack innovative, well-built machines of war, OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR MICHAEL BRYCKI Reed of Rhode Island. and we have to maintain that overmatch. WITH U.S. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ESPER. Esper toured the Combat & Control That means we have to continue to grow System Module Off-Hull Assembly & the fleet and build capabilities into each Test Site (COATS) and Building 260. version, whether it’s this block or the suc- Outside of Building 8N, he spoke with ceeding block.” EB shipbuilders and the crew of USS South Dakota (SSN 790).

8 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | THIRD QUARTER 2019 JEFF GEIGER RETIRES; KEVIN GRANEY APPOINTED PRESIDENT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2019 “I am excited to re-join the men and n September 13, General Dynamics women of Electric Boat. Over the announced the retirement of EB President Jeff Geiger, effective course of our 120-year history, the O September 30, and the appointment EB team established a reputation of Kevin Graney as EB President effec- tive October 1. In his farewell message for delivering the highest quality to employees, Geiger recounted the great change and opportunity underway for and most innovative submarine the company. technology in the world. Our “Thousands of new employees have joined our team, the production rate of submarines provided our nation the Virginia Class has doubled, the with a competitive advantage for designs of VPM and Columbia are nearly finished, and we have started construc- over more than a century and will tion on significant new facilities that will continue to be a critical part of our change the landscape of both Quonset Point and Groton. It has been a tremen- nation’s defense for many years dous privilege to be a part of these to come.” significant achievements. “I take my leave knowing I will miss — Kevin Graney, President working with you and being a small part of a tremendous enterprise accomplishing engineer, working on the high-speed tur- spectacular things…I’ll be closely watch- ELECTRIC BOAT PRESIDENT bine generator set for the Virginia-class ing you with pride, and in knowing what it KEVIN M. GRANEY submarine. He was then assigned as a takes to produce a product that allows the fluid systems supervisor, working with country to sleep well at night. I’ll be forev- These jobs are vital to our regional econo- Newport News Shipbuilding to design er indebted to your efforts.” my…this is meaningful work that develops the reactor plant fluid systems of the Kevin Graney left the presidency of important skills, and provides each of us next-generation aircraft carrier—the General Dynamics NASSCO and with an opportunity for not just a job, but a CVN 78 program. He later managed a assumed leadership of EB on October 1. career in shipbuilding. team of Electric Boat designers and engi- “I am excited to re-join the men and “This growth is not without its chal- neers in the development of fluid systems women of Electric Boat,” said Graney in lenges. Our shipbuilding team—including for the British Astute-class submarine his letter to employees. “Over the course our Navy, Electric Boat, Newport News program. After working on the British of our 120-year history, the EB team and our suppliers—must simply do bet- submarine program, he became the pro- established a reputation for delivering the ter. Our efforts require world-class gram manager of capital projects and highest quality and most innovative sub- teamwork. Teamwork is built on trust metrics in the Virginia-class submarine marine technology in the world. Our and alignment toward a common pur- program office. submarines provided our nation with a pose—designing, building and Graney joined General Dynamics competitive advantage for over more than delivering the world’s best submarines. NASSCO in January 2006 as director of a century and will continue to be a criti- To succeed, we must scale our opera- quality assurance and was promoted to cal part of our nation’s defense for many tions from our current pace while vice president of engineering in July years to come.” maintaining an unrelenting focus on 2007. He progressed through a series of Addressing Electric Boat’s impressive safety, uncompromising quality, and roles and in January 2017 became presi- backlog of ships to be built, Graney said, affordability,” he said. dent of General Dynamics NASSCO “We continue to hire and train thousands of Graney began his shipbuilding career and a vice president of the General new shipbuilders to support this growth. with Electric Boat in 1995 as a senior Dynamics Corporation.

ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | THIRD QUARTER 2019 | 9 SERVICE AWARDS 55 YEARS 626 Michael A. Martell 795 Peter J. Judson 323 Ralph P. Pruett 454 Debora S. Crane 411 Joseph A. Warner 642 Stephen M. Adams 795 Gary D. Vuylsteke 355 Jorge M. Payne 456 Peter M. Butler 496 Donald E. Ross 795 Robert F. Garraty, Jr 795 Sandra J. Knowles 403 Brian J. Brimmer 459 Thomas L. Abran 795 John A. Tucker, III 900 Kirk W. Daniels 409 Thomas F. Lyon 459 Nicholas V. Proscia 50 YEARS 920 Daniel D. Forman 901 James G. Rotondo 412 James W. Wolfley 460 Thomas A. Griffin 459 Edward P. Faubert, Sr 921 Manuel Sardo 913 Alan J. Starke 421 Bobbi-Jo Hebert 461 Neil W. Moriarty 459 Gilbert M. Suarez 936 Robert E. Rego 915 Russell A. Diaz, Jr 431 Gerald E. Cosgrove 462 Lance B. Goddard 626 Raymond H. Howard 962 Richard T. Blaine, Jr 434 Kelly A. Corman 464 Craig P. Mullen 670 William A. McDonald 962 David N. Murray 35 YEARS 435 Edward R. Kasabuski 472 Charles M. Nadile 241 Russell J. Scott 438 Denis A. Jacques 480 Michael N. Swintak 45 YEARS 40 YEARS 330 Brian K. Gerbutavich 441 Gregory A. Devries 484 Paul M. Rusczyk 226 Donna M. Millich 201 Timothy J. Castleberry 341 Carl R. Dawley 446 Richard R. Lounsbury 502 William F. McCabe 227 Larry D. Howard 201 Joseph P. McDermott 355 Wayne C. Hamler 448 Paul L. Scott 505 Kenneth J. Daniels 229 Martin P. Sior 201 Anthony J. Payne 403 James W. Delaney 451 Michael C. DeVito 505 Mark P. Hewitt 241 Thomas E. Cardin 242 Michael C. Brown 409 Carolyn E. Jacob 452 John W. Parfitt, Jr 505 William J. Stillwaggon 242 Robert A. Grenier, Jr 242 Albert B. Corey, III 415 Charles P. Bryant 452 John R. Radley, Jr 507 Michael T. Stoner 242 David L. Woods 242 Joseph E. Noe 423 Ronald L. LeBlanc 452 Joseph C. Sobanski 604 Heidi L. Preston 244 George I. Glanvill 242 David J. Sansone 426 Andrew S. Wiglusz 452 Gary T. Young 692 Paul A. Harren 244 Dennis P. Thompson 242 Harry G. Weyant 445 Susan L. Cabral 457 Heidi J. Curry 904 John C. Teves 248 Earnest R. Ridenour 242 Scott A. Wright 453 Daniel J. Dyer 459 Suzanne D. Burnett 915 Thomas R. Adams 248 Russell T. Stoddard 246 William C. Shaw 453 Anthony L. Maglio, III 459 Jonathan A. Viens 915 Robert J. Merritt 251 Maurice J. Gignac 252 Thomas Leone 459 Stephen M. Novic, Jr 472 Kimberly S. Ghilani 915 Scott Snell 252 Alfred E. York 272 Robert E. Deciutiis 459 Christopher M. Venanzio 474 David S. Martin 917 Edgar O. Roy 321 Jane P. Norell 272 Michael E. Mahnke 462 Robert O. Westhaver, Jr 480 Ruth A. Hundt 921 Daniel R. Kirkland 321 William St. George 272 Ricky A. Nobles 464 Scot A. Slimon 481 Paul L. Hinkle 321 Brian M. Watson 274 Gary R. Cozart 472 Jeffrey J. Cornell 485 William F. Warren 20 YEARS 323 Douglas W. Buck 323 Robert M. Sommers 480 Robert C. Shepherd 489 Karen D. Hansen 200 Katrina S. Singer 341 Thomas E. Quinn 341 Joseph C. Janes, Jr 481 Jeffrey S. Turner 492 Peter McMorris 201 David T. Beardsley 355 Gary W. Brooks 355 Denis J. Lacroix 484 David A. Leblanc 495 Marshall G. Parsons 242 Steven B. Anthony 355 Frederick T. Fagan 355 David G. Sorensen 604 Timothy M. Ahern 650 Joseph T. Salvatore 246 Alice E. Lacourse 355 David G. Miller 403 Frank E. Paris 604 Scott A. Cooper 702 David W. Williams 272 Forrest C. Rix 403 Michael F. Cipriani 407 Leo J. Pietila 629 Thomas N. Plante 921 Peter A. Booth 330 Michael D. DeGraide 423 Joseph M. Drea 432 James E. Beckert 642 Thomas J. Cotugno 410 Timothy T. Kormos 423 Donald E. Michel 434 Johnny A. Hammond 645 Richard B. Kowalski 25 YEARS 412 Christopher L. D’Aiuto 429 Robert N. Cioci 442 Timothy Rae 646 Tami M. Algiere 230 Michael J. Decilorami 428 Ellen Dicarlo 447 Susan J. Granata 445 William A. Mello 646 Kristine M. Gigliotti 243 Gregory S. Noyes 431 Robert J. Haskell 452 J. Gilbert Burton 445 Theodore A. Spanos 705 David H. Swedin 244 Robert E. Walsh, Jr. 434 Lewis J. Mostowy, Jr 452 Robert B. Preston 452 Lois M. Willcox 915 David G. Havas 251 Luis E. Negron 435 Michelle T. Lea 452 Stephanie E. Stevens 453 Stephen P. Shockley 967 Michael C. Beaver 274 Kenneth R. Miller 442 Mark A. Scussel 452 Edward E. White 459 Peter D. Godon 341 Michael F. Trezza 451 Kevin J. Lester 453 Juan A. Rivera 459 Paul H. Youngclaus 30 YEARS 400 Beth J. Rafferty 464 Norman J. Maranda, Jr 459 Lawrence C. Silva 460 Teresa A. Hamilton 241 Keith O. Bragdon 409 Ronald C. Ghiradella 659 Rachael B. Tucker 463 Daniel F. Szymonik 467 David B. Comery 242 Alfred F. Gulowsen 409 Brian M. Wilson 663 Patrick J. Roach 504 Laudalino B. Tavares 467 Stirling J. Danskin 242 Charles C. Lobato 432 James M. Giurleo 663 Kyle B. Snurkowski 505 June J. Brown 481 Martin J. Cuddy 242 George E. Whitney 435 John F. Mailly 902 Peter F. Ignagni, Jr 505 Bruce J. Burdick 481 Thomas M. McColl 243 Daniel A. Bonoyer 440 Michael P. Astrella 915 Michael P. Georgantas 505 Willie L. Rocket 551 Mark A. Lavalley 252 Walter W. Hirtle, III 443 Todd D. Crist 920 Bryan J. Downey 507 Janice A. Goodall 553 Kenneth Stammel 252 James M. Lloyd 448 David A. Castleberry 936 Peter J. Barrette 610 William M. Roberts 650 Timothy E. Corey 322 Kimberly R. Kintner 452 Errol G. Wilson 610 Yolanda C. Upholz 684 Raymond Melancon, Jr 323 Terri L. Paige 453 Henry P. Dziedzic

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10 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | THIRD QUARTER 2019 RETIREES

200 Dennis E. Widstrom 415 Patrick W. O’Brien 459 Mitchell P. Palmer 621 Margaret M. Houston 914 Robert E. Cadieux 42 years 37 years 38 years 27 years 42 years Proficiency Developer Sr Principal Engineer – Sys Supervisor, Design Financial Clerk Grp II Multi Trade AFC

201 Richard Longo 423 William Wyld 460 Scott D. Sydney 626 David W. Ayers 915 Lucien R. Bibeault, Jr 33 years 13 years 40 years 33 years 45 years Design Build Specialist Inspectr-Pip-NQC 1/C T/A Test/W Sr Spec Mgr of Finance Manager of Operations

226 Steven R. Ouimette 438 Gary D. Carmody 462 Christopher A. Bowne 628 Paul E. Normand 915 Norman R. Kangas 39 years 15 years 45 years 13 years 32 years Shipfitter W/L Supv of Rad Con Principal Engineer – Sys Dir of Navy Programs Struct Fab Mech I

242 Thomas E. Ravenelle 442 Thomas J. Dulaney 472 Laura A. Roy 629 Richard L. Grigsby 920 Eugene A. McElroy 41 years 17 years 14 years 15 years 25 years O S Machinist 1/C Test Eng Prin – Comm Test Engineer Specialist Business Plng Spec Prod Supp Mech

242 Steven Rockholz 442 Ronald C. Mauldin 481 Kenneth E. Scott, Jr 633 Jacqueline C. Ricci 920 Richard A. Weedon 13 years 34 years 40 years 50 years 44 years| O S Machinist W/L Sr Mgr of Engineering Mgr of Engineering Staff Assistant M/T Prod Supp II

243 Richard E. Cooney 445 David R. DeKeulenaere 487 Thomas R. Alexander 643 Kathleen D. Bergeron 922 Joseph M. Cardillo 38 years 37 years 8 years 30 years 44 years Pipefitter 1/C Program Lead Engineer Sr – Systems Employee Ben Staff Spec Struct Fab Mech II

246 Helen E. Salvas 447 Kathleen J. Pepin 487 Samuel K. Houpt 648 Nancy C. Patty 923 Irene E. Cook 16 years 9 years 33 years 3 years 19 years Pipecoverer 1/C T/A Material Principal Engineer – Sys Training Analyst Sr M/T Shipfitter Appr

251 Brooke E. Riley 452 Robert S. Brown 495 Jean M. Sullivan 662 Jeffrey A. Firmin 933 John J. Cox 35 years 43 years 32 years 39 years 42 years Painter 1/C Design Tech-Piping Program Mgr Fire Chief Matl Svc Rep I

252 Robert G. Beaudry 452 Ronald A. Lastella 496 James A. Ainscough 686 Suzanne P. Lavoie 957 Norma J. Hughes 37 years 42 years 33 years 34 years 12 years General Foreman Design Tech-Piping T/A Wt/Est Sr Spec Staff Program Rep Planner Senior

252 Gary W. Moone 452 Graham Li 496 David L. Champagne 686 Michael A. Noel 957 Allen R. Swanson 45 years 25 years 44 years 32 years 44 years Joiner 1C Piping Sr Designer T/A Wt/Est Sr Spec Program Rep, Spec Planning Spec Sr

278 Roy F. Montminy, Jr 452 Michael A. Siciliano 496 Nellichery Thiyagarajan 691 Christopher W. Adams 972 Michael P. Reynolds 16 years 30 years 32 years 39 years 21 years Elec Srv Eng Son 1/C Pipe S/Des Sr Spec Engineer, Principal Principal Engineer – Sys STO Tech – Mech

322 Daniel F. Duff 452 John D. Upholz 501 Peter R. Smith 691 Vincent G. Capizzano 993 Kevin M. Mason 15 years 38 years 46 years 39 years 44 years Config Mgmt Analyst Sr Design Tech-Piping Pipefitter 1/C Program Rep Sr Struct Fab Mech I

330 Thomas J. Begina 453 Jon A. Babcock 545 Walter J. Keane 705 Donald W. Fritz, Jr 993 Pamela J. Perry 41 years 23 years 38 years 32 years 38 years Program Rep, Spec Mech Sr Designer Operations Supervisor Mgmt Systems Spec Systems Suppt T/A

330 Bradford W. Heil 453 Anthony Parisi 601 Kenneth C. Blomstedt 707 Michael L. Drawdy 993 Dale R. Williams 41 years 25 years 40 years 46 years 42 years Program Mgr Mech S/Des Sr Spec VP - Qual & Radio Cntrls Sr Mgr – Kings Bay Site Eng Suppt-Mech Test

330 Theodore C. Hurlock, Jr 456 Michael W. Forgey 601 Maura A. Dunn 708 Steven S. Nohara 994 John L. Gifford, Sr 39 years 24 years 14 years 39 years 48 years Mgr of Mat’l Mgmt Elect S/Des Sr Spec VP – Org & Facility Dev Program Mgr Mt Elect Sv Eng W/L

333 Sylvia S. Adams 456 James J. Ryan, Jr 601 Terence J. Fedors 795 Robert A. Lewis 14 years 40 years 34 years 16 years Administrative Clerk II Elect Sr Designer VP Engineering Qual Cntrl Spec

341 Kenneth N. Barry 459 Steven E. Calci 601 Kenneth Perry 900 David R. Lees 8 years 34 years 4 years 38 years Engineer Sr – Materials Arrgt S/Dsn Sr Spec VP – Program Integration Design Build Rep Prin

341 Susan W. Borenstein 459 Joseph Carver 604 David L. Giambattista 911 Lewis J. Beaulieu 7 years 7 years 40 years 15 years Engineering Spec –Matls Arrgt Sr Designer Sr Sys Dsgn Test Sr Spec Struct Fab Mech I

341 Robert W. Mayne 459 Marc V. Konrad 604 Niels L. Jorgensen 914 Michael A. Cadieux 46 years 39 years 38 years 38 years Welder Development 1/C Strct S/Des Sr Spec Prin Engineer – Software Struct Fab Tech III

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ACHIEVE ORGANIATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY GOALS DEC. 2019 350 (Must Achieve 3 of 4 Goals to Earn Incentive)

87 PARTICIPATION IN IT ALL COUNTS 78

SAFETY TRAINING PARTICIPATION OF 92 Groton 70 QP 74 (Includes Serious Injuries and Fatalities elements as developed)

LIMIT TO AND FROM LOST WORK INJURY RATE TO 0.6 OR LESS 0.23

LIMIT LOST WORK INJURY RATE TO 1.75 OR LESS 1.72

ACHIEVE KEY EVENTS WHILE MEETING ESTABLISHED QUALITY METRICS DEC. 2019 250 (Must Achieve 3 of 5 Events to Earn Incentive)

ACHIEVE COLUMBIA VA DESIGN PRODUCT GOAL 850 50 Complete

500 WI Issued ACHIEVE COLUMBIA VPM CONSTRUCTION READINESS PRODUCT GOAL 1,350 303 AR Completed (800 Work Instructions and 550 Advanced Material Releases) 803 Total Completed ACHIEVE VA WORK ORDER GOAL 96,300 46,119 Total Completed

DELIVER 796 2B5 TO NNS NOV. 2019 On Track

DELIVER VERMONT

ACHIEVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT DEC. 2019 150 (Must Achieve 1 of 2 Goals to Earn Incentive)

6.6M Hours Earned EARNED HOURS OF 12.4M 30K hrs behind plan

CPI IMPROVEMENT 51 (65% of departments improve from 1st half)

ON TRACK AT RISK BUT ACHIEVABLE HIGH RISK