Last week, the Biden administration announced that it would ask all federal contractors, like Electric Boat, to comply with new COVID protocols to be issued later this month, including a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. We expect to get more details in the coming weeks about what this means for our workforce, but at this time, these protocols are still under development by the Biden Administration. Electric Boat will not make any changes without first communicating with the EB population.
New cases of COVID-19 and deaths as a consequence of infection with COVID continue to be reported at alarming rates. Medical experts world-wide agree that two of the most effective ways to combat the spread of COVID are the use of masks and vaccination.
At Electric Boat, all employees are required to wear a mask indoors and when unable to socially distance. Please refer to this document, which outlines what constitutes an approved face covering.
All employees are strongly encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccine—they are safe, and provide protection against circulating variants of the virus, including the currently prevalent Delta variant. While breakthrough cases of COVID-19 infection have been reported in vaccinated individuals, fully vaccinated people with a breakthrough infection are significantly less likely to develop serious illness than those who are unvaccinated. And, even when fully vaccinated people develop symptoms, they tend to be less severe symptoms than in unvaccinated people. This means that vaccinated people are much less likely to be hospitalized or die than unvaccinated people.
COVID-19 vaccines are available at all EB clinics and pharmacies for employees, as well as in pharmacies and clinics in the communities surrounding our facilities. Dependents of EB employees can receive a vaccination at the EB Family Wellness Center in Groton or at a community location.
Seasonal flu vaccine clinics will soon be available to employees in Groton and Quonset in addition to community locations. Seasonal flu vaccines can be administered simultaneously with or any time before or after the administration of COVID vaccines. We encourage all employees and family members to get vaccinated, and help protect them from the seasonal flu.
Stay Safe,
Dr. Robert Hurley Dr. Susan Andrews
Medical Director, EB Groton Medical Director, EB Quonset Point
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Employees who have worked on Atlas, EB’s new state-of-the-art floating dry dock, gathered in the South Yard on Wednesday, Aug. 26, to unveil a new bronze plaque recognizing the contributions of its plank owners. The event celebrated the teams who helped bring Atlas from Bollinger Shipyards in Louisiana to its arrival in Groton earlier this year. Atlas will play...Continue reading→
Neighbors Meet with EB to Discuss Noise, Lighting and Other Quality of Life Topics
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Rayha Report Ep. 26: Waterford Campus Groundbreaking
EB President Mark Rayha reports from the groundbreaking of the new Waterford Campus, where innovation, engineering and workforce development will come together to support our mission. The new facility will help train hundreds of shipbuilders daily as EB continues to grow for future production demands.
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Powering HeartStrong 50: Thank You, EB Teams—Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!
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Speed Cameras to be Installed in the City of Groton
The City of Groton Police Department announced that automated speed enforcement cameras will be installed at several locations throughout the city. The cameras will be installed after the required 30-day public notification period, which began on Aug. 7, 2026. Camera locations: Mitchell Street Thames Street Clarence B. Sharp Highway (Route 349) Police said the purpose...Continue reading→
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
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A Message From Mark Rayha: Historic Contracts/Rayha Report
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