L-R: VADM William Hilarides, USN (Ret.), NSL President; VADM Robert Gaucher, USN, Commander, Submarine Force; Jacob Moreau, 2024 NSL Workforce Stars Awardee; Gerald Renaud, Business Agent, Chief Steward, UBCJA; ADM Jonathan Greenert, USN (Ret.), former NSL Chairman.
​Recognizing outstanding trades personnel who are actively employed in the Submarine Industrial Base, the Naval Submarine League (NSL) Workforce Stars Award is presented to young adults for their contributions to the construction of submarines and industrial infrastructure. Founded in 1982 in the state of Virginia, the NSL has remained dedicated to fostering an awareness of the importance of submarines to our national security. The Workforce Stars Award acknowledges men and women whose talents bring these remarkable machines to life, distinguishing them as role models and an inspiration for future talent.
Five individuals were recognized with the first annual Workforce Stars Award at the NSL’s 2024 Annual Symposium and Industry Update, held November 12-15 in Arlington, VA. Among the awardees was eight-year Electric Boat employee, Jacob Moreau, a carpenter in Department 252. Jacob has continuously climbed the ranks since beginning his career in September 2016, starting in new construction, where he worked installing exterior treatments that provide our submarines with stealth and advantage. Attentive to his craft and the knowledge shared by his mentors, Jacob’s quality work and attention to detail was apparent to his peers and supervision. He became a lead operator for the process just one year later, responsible for ensuring mixtures were correct and the treatments met all standards.
Selected to participate in the three-year Carpenter Apprenticeship Program in 2018, Jacob rotated through the various major responsibilities of carpenters, expanding his knowledge and skillset with each rotation, all while attending classes and training on-site and off-site at community college. He joined the carpenter’s linesmen group upon graduation, he and his peers responsible for laying out survey points on the interior and exterior of a ship, and working closely with the Optical tooling group to take precise measurements for critical submarine components in support of construction. Jacob became a lead linesman and was appointed a union steward with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBCJA) Local 1301, and was later elected treasurer. He took part in the 2023 union negotiations and was a vital part of the discussions that resulted in the most lucrative contract in Electric Boat history. Jacob is also the summer internship co-coordinator for the union, traveling to local schools and high schools to interview potential carpenter candidates for EB’s Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP). Over the last five years, the carpenters have seen all of their summer intern selections return to Electric Boat, with a majority in the carpenter trade.
Now supporting the Columbia-class submarine program, Jacob is working for the linesmen crew in the South Yard Assembly Building (SYAB). A working leader for his crew and one of the top linesmen in his department, he has been involved in the design and operation of a new transfer car system, used to move submarines on land level, for many years, often traveling to learn, operate and teach the new system. Jacob is an instructor for Lines of Ship training and the transfer car system, and is currently supporting the training curriculum for the many carpenters who will use the system to support Columbia work.​
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→
