On Friday, September 10, Electric Boat hosted the sponsor of the IDAHO (SSN 799) at the Quonset Point site. Ship’s Sponsor Teresa Stackley, former SECNAV Sean Stackley, and former governor of Idaho and head of the Idaho Commissioning Committee Dirk Kempthorne were given a tour of the 2B-5 Super Module, along with the Commanding Officer and Executive officer of the Idaho’s pre-commissioning crew. The guests were extremely grateful for the opportunity to see the future Idaho and amazed at the progress EB has made since its keel laying ceremony just last August, and expressed how proud they are of the remarkable workmanship our shipbuilders have shown with the construction of the Idaho.
Following the tour, there was a picnic held at the Admiral Fife Navy Recreation Area for the Idaho pre-commissioning crew and their guests. Governor Kempthorne described Idaho as a special submarine due to its direct ties to the state of Idaho, which is usually not a well-known fact. Kempthorne explained that Idaho had several links to submarine research and development. Lake Pend Oreille has been a site for acoustic development sound studies. The Naval Reactors Facility in Idaho Falls developed the first generation submarine reactor prototype which was improved upon before being used in the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear powered submarine. Mrs. Stackley, whose father worked as an engineer at Electric Boat, spoke to the future crew and assured them that they are appreciated, respected, and supported by all of us when it comes time to board the Idaho for the first time and depart, leaving their friends and families far from our shores for months at a time, and that it is her honor and privilege to be on this journey with them.
After their remarks, the officers and crew presented Governor Kempthorne with an American flag that was the first flown from one of Idaho’s modules in the Groton Shipyard. Mrs. Stackley was presented with a framed print of the first rendering of the submarine Idaho against a map of the Thames River and Long Island Sound.
MDA Apprenticeship Application Now Open
Application Window: August 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026 The MDA Apprenticeship Program is a four-year initiative designed to develop a highly skilled workforce for Electric Boat. This program provides three years of on‑the‑job training alongside qualified subject matter experts, combined with classroom instruction across various technical disciplines. Participants gain advanced skills, broaden their expertise, and...Continue reading→
Building 600 Tech Stop Relocation
On Monday, August 3, 2026, Facilities will be relocating the Tech Stop currently located in Building 600 4th Floor East to its new location in Building 130-01 Classroom 7. During this time, please utilize the alternate Tech Stop location: B708 (625 Long Hill Road) Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm The tech stop will resume...Continue reading→
A Message From Mark Rayha: Historic Contracts/Rayha Report
Today marks one of the most significant moments in Electric Boat’s history. As part of its $76.6 billion submarine contract announcement, the U.S. Navy has awarded Electric Boat ship construction contracts valued at $29.5 billion for five Columbia-class submarines and $42.1 billion for nine Virginia-class submarines, along with incentives for shipyard infrastructure. Click here to read the...Continue reading→
Electric Boat featured in latest episode of ‘Cast in Steel’
General Dynamics Electric Boat is featured in the latest episode of Cast in Steel, a web series that showcases the leaders of America’s steel industry as part of their competition to promote careers in metalworking. The Cast in Steel team visited our Quonset Point facility to highlight how EB’s shipbuilders transform flat steel into nuclear...Continue reading→
EB’s Groton Shipyard Celebrates 100 Years of Submarine Construction
The first submarine ever built in Electric Boat’s Groton shipyard slid gracefully from its ways into the Thames River 100 years ago, taking to the water with “scarcely a splash” before a crowd of 1,500, according to newspaper accounts at the time. A century after the 800-ton, 200-foot-long R2 was launched, EB shipbuilders continue to...Continue reading→
President Trump Gives Our Submarines a Shoutout at Pennsylvania Innovation and Defense Summit
During his remarks at the Pennsylvania Innovation and Defense Summit held on July 15 at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA, President Donald Trump introduced attendee Danny Deep, president of General Dynamics. In his quick words to Danny, President Trump recognized General Dynamics for building “the greatest submarines in the world.” Continue reading→
Rayha Report Ep. 23: Matt Olander Honored by UConn College of Engineering
In this episode of the Rayha Report, EB President Mark Rayha speaks with Matt Olander, senior vice president of programs and engineering, about his personal career journey and recent return to UConn’s College of Engineering as an honorary degree recipient and 2026 commencement speaker. Watch Matt’s commencement speech on the UConn College of Engineering YouTube channel.Continue reading→
Rayha Report Ep. 22: Run to Home Base 2026
In his latest Rayha Report, EB President Mark Rayha talks with Run to Home Base co-chair Tammee Sweck and runners Amy and Greyson Stephenson about why this annual fundraiser means so much to our veterans, service members, and their families. Learn how Team General Dynamics is preparing for the July 25 event at Fenway Park...Continue reading→
Rayha Report Ep. 21: Backstage With Chris Stapleton
In the latest Rayha Report, EB President Mark Rayha hit the road for a backstage chat with American singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Stapleton. Chris is not only an extraordinary artist, but someone whose values resonate deeply with the people of Electric Boat: pride in craftsmanship, respect for hard work and a genuine love for this...Continue reading→
Happy Fourth of July
As America marks its 250th birthday, we celebrate the generations of shipbuilders whose skill and commitment have strengthened our nation, and especially thank our current generation of EB shipbuilders for all you’re doing to meet this challenging moment in history. Happy Fourth of July.
