On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, a series of coordinated attacks were carried out against the Twin Towers of downtown Manhattan’s World Trade Center and the Pentagon in Washington D.C., taking the lives of nearly 3,000 people, injuring over 6,000 and leaving a permanent impact on our nation. At 8:46 a.m., 9:03 a.m., 9:37 a.m. and 10:03 a.m., we were consumed with an increasing sense of anger, loss and grief—feelings that will forever linger.
Today, 21 years later, the tragedy hits just as hard as we remember the fallen and wrestle with the emotions that can’t be forgotten. The impact of this tragedy is solidified by our ability to look back and recall exactly where we were and what we were doing when the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. On Monday, September 12, we ask that you observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. EST.
On September 11, we honor the fallen and the heroes who selflessly risked their lives to help others. We remember loved ones who were lost too soon and the many who continue to suffer from illness and injury related to the events.
In the midst of these memories, find a moment to take pride in what you do. Every day, each of us comes to work to build a product that protects a country of more than 300 million, and millions more around the world. No matter your role or our differences as individuals, we all share this responsibility and the pride that comes with it. This, in and of itself, pays tribute to the heroes of 9/11.
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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→
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→
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A team from Groton and Quonset Point headed to New Hampshire-based Hypertherm Associates this week to get a closer look at a modern automated plasma gouging process designed to streamline hull fabrication. The visit was part of a broader effort across Electric Boat to bring more advanced, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing tools into the shipyard. EB plans...Continue reading→
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Electric Boat employees joined military and community leaders for the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s annual Military Appreciation Breakfast on Sept. 30 at Ocean Beach Park’s Port ‘N’ Starboard. The event provided more than 120 complimentary seats to active-duty service members from the Navy, Coast Guard and Connecticut National Guard. General Dynamics Electric Boat...Continue reading→
We are just one week away from the 2026 AHA Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk on October 3, 2026, at UConn Avery Point and this is our moment to finish strong. We’ve built incredible momentum, and now we’re within striking distance of something big. Right now, Electric Boat is holding second place, behind Mohegan Sun by...Continue reading→
PCU Arizona’s (SSGN 803) Section 2B/5 was successfully delivered to Groton from Quonset Point. At 184 feet in length, this section – which includes the Virginia Payload Module (VPM) – is the largest Virginia-class shipment ever transported. Arizona, the first submarine to incorporate VPM, will be about 460 feet long upon final construction. Section 2B/5...Continue reading→