In the two weeks since I’ve re-joined Electric Boat, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with many of you. I’ve enjoyed our yard, hallway, shop floor and elevator conversations. I’m impressed by your enthusiasm and commitment to our shared purpose of delivering the world’s finest submarines to the US Navy. Thank you for the warm welcome back you’ve offered me.
On October 4, the Quality team successfully completed the Phase II SUBSAFE and FLY BY WIRE audit of the Vermont (SSN 792). Our SUBSAFE-certified ships perform their mission better than any other nation’s submarine force and our continued commitment to excellence will help maintain that legacy.
On October 5, we celebrated the christening of the Oregon (SSN 793). Following the christening, more than 2,500 shipbuilders visited the shipyard to ‘Observe the Oregon.’ I shook many hands that day, and met a lot of future shipbuilders, who looked with wonder at the submarine that their Mom or Dad (or, in some cases, both) played a part in designing or building. I was sincerely inspired that so many of our colleagues spent a Saturday afternoon proudly sharing our work with their families.
We also worked hard to finalize a four-year contract between Electric Boat and the Metal Trades Council (MTC) of New London County. On October 8, more than 85% of MTC members who voted ratified this contract, providing wage increases and benefits enhancement for nearly 3,000 union members.
These are important achievements that are the consequence of our team members living our Core Values. Each one of these important milestones demonstrates how we value each other, behave with integrity and purpose and commit to excellence every time we report to work.
While the business of shipbuilding is never easy, with 11 Virginia-class boats currently being built and construction starting next year on the Columbia lead ship, I am excited for our future and encouraged by our recent achievements. Together, the shipbuilders of Electric Boat can meet the challenges ahead.
Thank you for all you do,
Kevin
2026 Veterans Day Observances
Join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, for Electric Boat’s annual Veterans Day observances, as we gather together to honor our service members past and present. There will be ceremonies held for first-, second- and third-shift employees in Groton and Quonset Point. 2026 Veterans Day commemorative pins will be available for those in attendance. If...Continue reading→
Introducing the Native Americans & Indigenous People of Electric Boat (NAIP) Employee Resource Group
Electric Boat (EB) Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce while contributing to the success of our business. Formed to raise awareness and celebrate different cultures, communities, and experiences, these employee‑led groups foster a stronger sense of unity and belonging. ERGs cultivate an inclusive environment where employees can connect,...Continue reading→
Rayha Report Ep. 30: 40-Year Dinner Celebrates EB’s Distinguished Shipbuilders
Electric Boat recently held the annual 40-Year Shipbuilder Dinner at the Mystic Marriott, honoring the newest class of Distinguished Shipbuilders for their contributions to EB and our nation’s defense. Watch the latest Rayha Report to hear from a few of these shipbuilders as they reflect on their career in conversation with EB President Mark Rayha....Continue reading→
EB Supports 45th Annual MLK Scholarship Awards
Electric Boat was proud to serve as a scholarship sponsor for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Trust Fund at its 45th Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner. More than 600 community members gathered to celebrate this year’s extraordinary cohort of 2026 MLK Scholars. These 13 outstanding students were recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, character,...Continue reading→
Building the Future: EB’s New Central Distribution Hub
In April, Electric Boat (EB) began construction on the new central distribution hub for its warehousing, shipping, and receiving operations at 45 Frontage Road in North Stonington, CT. Since then, the 480,000‑square‑foot next‑generation warehouse facility has quickly taken shape. All wall panels are now complete, and construction is ahead of schedule. The facility will celebrate...Continue reading→
Delivering the Future
Some imagine the future. We deliver it now.
State-of-the-Art Simulator Prepares District of Columbia Crew for its Mission
As construction of the District of Columbia (SSBN 826) continues apace in EB’s South Yard Assembly Building, the sailors who will soon be at the controls are spending hours in a dynamic, high-tech simulator learning the intricacies of operating the 21,000-ton, first-in-class boomer. The Columbia Ship Control Operator Trainer (CSCOT) is a replica of the...Continue reading→
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of USS Groton Sail Monument
Fifty years after the USS Groton (SSN‑694) first launched, dozens gathered outside the Groton Public Library Oct. 9 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the USS Groton Sail Monument. The $6.6 million project—three decades in the making—will honor the men and women who design, build, operate and maintain the Navy’s submarines, as well as the families...Continue reading→
A Celebration of Heart, Community and Victory
2026 American Heart Association Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk Recap Saturday, October 3, 2026 | UConn Avery Point The 2026 American Heart Association Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk at UConn Avery Point was nothing short of extraordinary. Under bright autumn skies, 26 incredible Electric Boat teams and 151 walkers came together with passion, purpose, and unstoppable energy...Continue reading→
Quonset Point Donation Will Help Keep Mystic Aquarium’s Belugas Cool
Juno, the Mystic Aquarium’s convivial, photo-bombing Beluga whale, will continue swimming in cool comfort thanks to an unlikely chain of events that began 40 miles east in an Electric Boat industrial building at Quonset Point. That’s where EB’s Russ Tatro and Chris Logan were going over plans with a vendor, Carrier Corp., to replace Building...Continue reading→
