Hi everyone, it’s Kevin. Today is Thursday, May 27.
It’s been about a week since we’ve begun the transition back to what life was like before COVID – vaccinated people can now remove masks in most outdoor and indoor settings. Personally, seeing many of you without a mask for the first time in a long time, feels a little strange – in a good way – and has done a lot to lift my spirit. I sense the same from most of the people I have had the opportunity to interact with. As a reminder to those of you who have not been vaccinated, our clinics have supplies of vaccines for you and your family members. Simply call and make an appointment and please remember to report your vaccine.
We are heading into Memorial Day weekend, and I hope you will all be able to take some time to relax and enjoy the unofficial start of summer with family and friends. We’re in a much better position than we were at this time last year. I also hope you will take a moment to reflect on the debt we owe to our fellow Americans who lost their lives in the defense of the freedoms we all enjoy.
Memorial Day honors those who’ve given the last full measure of devotion to their fellow brothers and sisters and to our nation. Like hundreds of us at EB, I consider myself fortunate to have worn our nation’s cloth. I’m proud of my service in our Navy and I am just as proud to contribute my time, energy and talent today as a shipbuilder. In my view, along with anyone who wears an EB badge, we are all serving our nation in a role whose importance cannot be understated. We provide our sailors an advantage in the undersea domain, by designing, building and maintaining the most sophisticated machine ever built.
Shipbuilding is an important vocation, and one that only a tiny fraction of our society has the privilege of pursuing. There are 17,500 of us here at EB – and what we build ensures the safety and security of more than 350,000,000 Americans as well as countless millions of others around the world who our Navy helps to defend.
Over the past several weeks, we have hosted some of the Navy’s most senior officers – Vice Admiral Daryl Caudle, who just transitioned from the role of Commander Submarine Forces and Admiral William Houston, who succeeds him. The message from these leaders is clear – we face consistent threats from our adversaries. Both view EB-built submarines as critically important, and we owe them our very best.
As Memorial Day approaches, please take a moment to remember and appreciate those who were lost, helping to secure a stronger, safer country. And we should never forget, every time we walk through the gates here at EB, there are precious few of us entrusted with delivering the advantage that helps protect our sailors, our families and our freedom.
Enjoy the long weekend and we’ll talk again soon.
Rayha Report Ep. 20: 2026 EB Signing Days
Electric Boat held recent Signing Day ceremonies at Cranston West High School on May 21 and the Garde Arts Center in New London on May 28. EB President Mark Rayha spoke with students about their decision to join EB and educators who prepare their students for careers in shipbuilding. Click here to see the latest installment of the Rayha...Continue reading→
Save the Date: CT Health Fairs Kick Off June 9
A Message From Dan Vieira and Kathleen Heller At EB, Safety and Wellness go far beyond meeting basic compliance standards. Our focus is on building a culture where employees can thrive in every aspect of their lives. Prioritizing wellbeing is vital to being our best on the job and at home with our families. ...Continue reading→
Supporting Our Neighbors Impacted by The Ledges Apartments Fire
Early Sunday morning, a devastating fire occurred at The Ledges Apartments in Groton. Eighteen fire departments, including Electric Boat’s, responded. Thanks to the heroism of these first responders no residents were injured. The fire did, however, displace more than approximately 50 residents and destroyed or damaged 44 units in the building. Several EB employees were...Continue reading→
Pride Month Celebrations at Electric Boat
June 1st marks the start of Pride Month, a time for millions of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies around the world to come together in celebration and reflection. From film festivals and art shows, to marches and concerts, Pride is a vibrant tribute to LGBTQ+ culture, history and the relentless spirit of activism. It’s a chance...Continue reading→
Celebrating Our Next Generation of Shipbuilders
The Next Generation of Shipbuilders Takes the Stage Over the past two weeks, Electric Boat welcomed the next generation of shipbuilders at our Rhode Island and Connecticut Signing Day celebrations, marking the beginning of a journey that will help shape the future of our company and our nation’s defense. Held at Cranston High School West...Continue reading→
Update: Gold Star Bridge Project – Upcoming Traffic Impacts
CT DOT is preparing to enter the next major phase of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation Project, and employees should expect new traffic patterns that may affect travel to and from EB’s Groton and New London facilities. A crossover will direct two northbound lanes onto the southbound bridge, as shown in this CT DOT...Continue reading→
PCU Utah Floats Off
PCU Utah (SSN 801) floated off the pontoon in Graving Dock #3 on Sunday, May 17, her hull seeing water for the first time. Huge congratulations to every Electric Boat shipbuilder whose hard work and dedication brought Utah to this major milestone!
Pathways to the Deep Officially Opens at Mystic Aquarium
On Monday, May 11th, we officially cut the ribbon on Pathways to the Deep, a brand-new interactive exhibit at Mystic Aquarium that connects ocean science, technology, exploration and careers through hands-on learning and discovery. This collaborative effort between General Dynamics Electric Boat, Mystic Aquarium, the Submarine Industrial Base and Build Submarines was created to spark curiosity and...Continue reading→
Electric Boat featured in ADC’s ‘Homefront’ Video Series
General Dynamics Electric Boat is featured in the latest episode of the Association of Defense Communities’ (ADC) Homefront video series, which examines military communities across the country. The episode highlights Electric Boat’s long-standing partnership with the U.S. Navy, the generations of shipbuilders who power our mission and the opportunities ahead for the next wave of...Continue reading→
Rayha Report Ep. 19: Operations Leadership Hiring Initiative
In his latest Rayha Report, EB President Mark Rayha speaks with Chief of Talent Acquisition Meredith Kyle on the ways the company is boosting operations leadership hiring. Joining them is Konrad Wennberg and Mike Simmons, who provide insight on their internal moves from engineering to operations supervisor positions.
