Electric Boat is proud to launch the 2026 Heart Walk campaign in support of the American Heart Association and its mission to build a stronger, healthier Eastern Connecticut community. This year, EB is honored to serve as the Signature Sponsor of the walk and the Onsite CPR Experience Sponsor, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to safety and community wellbeing. We are also proud to support Dr. Derek Stewart, EB occupational medicine physician, who is serving as the 2026 Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk Chair.
The walk will take place on:
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
UConn Avery Point Campus, Groton, CT
An estimated 600 participants from across the region will join in celebration of local survivors and the lifesaving progress being made in our community.
This year’s EB campaign theme is “HeartStrong 50 – Powering 50 Teams to $50,000.”
Our goal is:
- 50 EB teams
- 10 walkers per team
- $100 raised per walker
Together, this supports a company-wide fundraising goal of $50,000 for heart disease and stroke research, CPR training initiatives and community health programs.
Heart disease and cardiac arrest affect people of all ages and backgrounds. According to the American Heart Association, nine in 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside the hospital do not survive, and bystander CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. Dr. Stewart’s leadership this year focuses on strengthening CPR readiness across Eastern Connecticut and helping create a community of lifesavers.
In the months ahead, we will share additional updates, highlight EB teams and provide simple ways for everyone to get involved. Team Captains and employees are encouraged to get creative—whether through small events, raffles, friendly competitions or other fundraising ideas that bring people together and build excitement.
Every step taken and every dollar raised helps fuel research, expand hands‑only CPR training and support the Heart Association’s goal of doubling out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest survival by 2030.
Learn more and create or join an Electric Boat team at: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?company_id=557477&fr_id=13160&pg=company
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
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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.
