APRIL 2011

ELECTRIC BOAT COMPLETES PRESSURE HULL FOR SUBMARINE MISSISSIPPI IN RECORD TIME

Electric Boat reached a major construction milestone on the submarine Mississippi (SSN-782), completing work on the pressure hull in less time than any previous ship of its class.

Electric Boat achieved “pressure hull complete” three weeks faster than the previous Virginia-class submarine record. Additionally, work on Mississippi’s radar, hatches, sonar dome and piping systems is significantly ahead of the record schedule attained on USS Missouri, the most recent submarine delivered to the U.S. Navy by Electric Boat.

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The Virginia-class submarine Mississippi (SSN-782) achieved pressure-hull complete status in The Virginia-class submarine Mississippi (SSN-782) achieved pressure-hull complete status in less time than any other ship of the class.

INSIDENew Hires • 2

Daffodil Sale Cancer Benefit • 3

General Dynamics Reports ResultsFor First-Quarter 2011 • 4

EBMA Scholarships • 5

Technical Excellence Weeks • 6 / 7

Health Matters • 8/9

Retirees • Retirees • Retirees 9

Service Awards • Service Awards • Service Awards 10

GD Elects Board Member Barra • 11

Ethics • 11

Safety Performance • 12

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These accomplishments put Mississippi on track to reach two additional Virginia-class records: the highest state of completion when the submarine first enters the water and the shortest time span from construction start to delivery. The Virginia-class submarine pro-gram is considered one of the most success-

ful U.S. Department of Defense procurement programs.

“The Groton water-“The Groton water-“The Groton waterfront team developed an aggressive final hull-erection schedule and executed flawlessly,” said Ship’s Manager

Harold Haugeto. “This three-shift evolution could not have been accomplished without the strong commitment and drive of our tal-ented and experienced work force. I’m very proud of the team.

“I am equally proud of the quality and completeness of the super-modules we received,” Haugeto said. “By applying the lessons learned from the previous hulls, we are achieving additional reductions in cost and schedule.”

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415 Daniel CorningAndrew GencarelliHolly Gendreau

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425 Travis CoffeyDavid Gonzalez III

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428 Joseph ButlerScott Cooper

431 Raymond Casper

433 Philip DaSilvaGregory Hew

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WELCOME TO ELECTRIC BOATPLEASE HELP WELCOME THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES, WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE COMPANY

The Virginia-class

submarine program

is considered one of

the most successful

U.S. Department of

Defense procurement

programs.

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TURNING YELLOW INTO GREENFOR CANCER SOCIETY

Dan Barrett, Editor

Bob Gallo, Gary Slater, Gary Hall, Photography

Electric Boat Newsis published monthly by the Public Affairs Department,75 Eastern Point Road,Groton, CT o6340

Phone (860) 433-8202

Fax (860) 433-8054

Email dbarrett@gdeb.com

From left, Debbie Morrissette (341), Teresa Hamilton (460), Patty Furlong (275), Chris Dickson (275) and Nicole Desjardins (355) were among the 30 Electric Boat employees who sold daffodils recently to raise money for the American Cancer Society. This year, Groton employees contributed $13,400, making the company the top corporate fundraiser in Connecticut. Lisa Trolan (605) and Donna Havrilla (601) were the event’s co-chairwomen at Electric Boat.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va.

G eneral Dynamics has reported first-quarter 2011 earnings from continuing operations of $618 million, or $1.64 per share on a fully diluted basis, compared

with 2010 first-quarter earnings from continuing operations of $599 million, or $1.54 per share fully diluted. Revenues increased over the year-ago period to $7.8 billion. Net earnings for the first quarter of 2011 were $618 million, compared to $597 million in the first quarter of 2010.

MarginsCompany-wide operating margins for the first quarter of

2011 were 11.9 percent, compared to 11.8 percent in first-quar-2011 were 11.9 percent, compared to 11.8 percent in first-quar-2011 were 11.9 percent, compared to 11.8 percent in first-quarter 2010. Operating margins for Aerospace, Combat Systems and Marine Systems grew when compared to the year-ago period.

BacklogFunded backlog at the end of first-quarter 2011 was $43.9

billion. The Aerospace backlog increased for a second con-secutive quarter, driven by continued demand for Gulfstream aircraft. Combat Systems and Information Systems and Tech-nology also received several notable orders in the first quarter, including $325 million from a foreign military customer for combat vehicle structures and $295 million for initial produc-tion of equipment for the second increment of the U.S. Army’s WIN-T next-generation battlefield communications network.

The company’s total backlog at the end of the first quar-The company’s total backlog at the end of the first quar-The company’s total backlog at the end of the first quarter 2011 was $57.6 billion, and the estimated potential con-tract value was an additional $20.6 billion, which represents management’s estimate of value under unfunded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts and unexercised options.

CashNet cash provided by operating activities in the quarter

totaled $327 million. Free cash flow from operations, defined as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expen-ditures, was $266 million for the period.

“General Dynamics’ first-quarter performance reflects the stability and relevance of our defense programs and continu-ing demand for our global business-aviation products and ser-ing demand for our global business-aviation products and ser-ing demand for our global business-aviation products and services,” said Jay L. Johnson, chairman and chief executive offi-cer. “By remaining focused on execution and leveraging the strength of our diverse portfolio, we delivered a solid first-quarter and remain on track for another strong year.”

GENERAL DYNAMICS REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER 2011 RESULTSP Earnings from continuing operations increase to $618 million

P Company-wide operating margins increase to 11.9 percent

2011

First Quarter 2011 Significant Orders (Unaudited) Dollars in Millions

General Dynamics received the following significant contract orders during the first quarter of 2011:

Combat Systems

P $325 from a foreign military customer for combat vehicle structures.

P $155 from the U.S. Marine Corps for ammunition for the Expeditionary Fire Support System. The contract has a maxi-mum potential value of $195 if all options are exercised.

P $45 from the U.S. Army for training ammunition.

P $35 from the Army for munitions demilitarization. The con-tract has a maximum potential value of $165 over five years if all options are exercised.

Marine Systems

P $55 from the U.S. Navy for engineering, design and technical services for the DDG-1000 destroyer program, bringing the total value in backlog to approximately $815.

Information Systems and Technology

P $295 from the Army under the WIN-T program for low-rate initial production of equipment under the second increment of the program. The second increment adds on-the-move com-mand-and-control capabilities to the tactical communications network.

P $100 from the Army for ruggedized computing equipment under the Common Hardware/Software III (CHS-3) program, bringing the total value in backlog to $230.

P $90 from Austal USA for combat and seaframe control sys-tems for the next Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). Options to pro-vide these systems for eight additional ships will be recognized as orders as they are exercised over the next five years.

P $65 under the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) pro-gram for development of the Navy’s next-generation tactical sat-ellite communication system.

P $55 for networking and computing products and support under the Network-Centric Solutions (NETCENTS) program, bringing the total value in backlog to $215.

P $30 from the Army to operate its Supply Support Activity (SSA) in Kuwait. The contract has a maximum potential value of $175 over five years if all options are exercised.

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GENERAL DYNAMICS REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER 2011 RESULTS

2011EBMA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCEDThe Electric Boat Management Association (EBMA) presented its 2011 scholarship awards

earlier this month. The recipients are, front row from left, David Scott, son of Kenneth Scott

(413); Marisa Moody, daughter of James Moody (658); Shanelle D’Alessio, daughter of Douglas

D’Alessio (409); and Kelly O’Toole, daughter of James O’Toole (448). In the back row from left

are Michael Nykyforchyn, son of John Nykyforchyn (409) and Janice Nykyforchyn (412);

T. Samuel Todd, son of Scott Todd (467); Matthew Pavlos, son of John Pavlos (686); Ian Mace,

son of Earl Mace (275); and Paul Kintz, son of Thomas Kintz (275). Missing from the photo is

Briana Minicucci, daughter of Jay Minicucci (494).

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T here are many similarities between submarines and spacecraft, former astronaut and U.S. Navy Capt. Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper told a standing-room-only crowd of Electric Boat engineers during EB Technical Excellence Week last month.

For instance, both types of vehicles are designed to operate in environments that are hostile to human life, so they must be reliable and robust enough to get people there and back safely.

“Knowing when you blast off, or when you pull away from port, that the people who built it, that’s what they want to do, is important,” Stefanyshyn-Piper said, because it inspires faith in the product.

In addition, both communities – submarine designers and builders, and their counterparts at spacecraft companies – have to wrestle with incorporating the correct technology, striking a bal-ance between being aggressive enough to ensure the technology is not outdated before it deploys,

while carefully managing the risks associated with new technology.When you are in space, or on a submarine deployment, you have to make sure

you pack the spare parts and tools you need to fix whatever problems might develop, because you don’t have access to whatever you left back home.

Even the work cycles are similar, with a tour on the space station being about six months, the same as a submarine deployment – though on the space station there is no possibility of port calls, she said.

On the other hand, there are some significant differences, Stefanyshyn-Piper said. On the International Space Station, leaks let air out, and there is only a differential of seven pounds per square inch. “I can take a piece of paper, stick it over the hole, and the leak is stopped.” On a submarine, depending on the operational depth, water can come in with such force that extraordinary effort is required to stop it.

Stefanyshyn-Piper also showed a video of astronauts putting a 1,000-pound cabinet into place with virtually no effort in the weightlessness of the space station. “I’ll bet you wish that it was this easy to get things onto a submarine,” she said.

Selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in 1996, Stefanyshyn-Piper completed two years of training and evaluation to qualify for an assignment as a mission special-ist. She completed two space flights – STS-115 in 2006, and STS-126 in 2008 – logging more than 27 days in space, including 33 hours and 42 minutes of EVA (extra vehicular activity) during 5 space walks.

Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper retired from NASA in July 2009 to return to the Navy as chief technology officer at Naval Sea Systems Command.

Her talk kicked off seven workdays of events built around Technical Excellence Week, which Vice President for Engineering & Design Pete Halvordson said “is a great way to bring the com-munity together to focus on what EB as an organization thrives from, and that is its technical excellence.

“A week and two days filled with presentations showcasing our technical expertise, while pro-viding everyone in the organization an opportunity to see what their peers have been working on, helped to energize the entire team,” Halvordson said.

“Several external presenters came to share with us what our technical excellence means to them and how what EB does affects them in their missions at sea or in their work for NAVSEA,” he con-tinued. “It was a great learning experience for all and a great way to come together as a commu-nity and share our knowledge and creativity.”

One of the key events of the week was “Junkyard Wars,” where teams of innovators built subma-rines from a standard set of equipment.

This year’s junkyard wars winning team was Fluid Operators, comprising Marc Liebenthal (413), Dan Zehner (413), Kyle Spivey (433), Christopher Tate (413), Ryan Twardowski (413), and

TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE WEEK 2011SHOWCASES ELECTRIC BOAT INNOVATION

This year’s junkyard wars winning

team was Fluid Operators,

comprising Marc Liebenthal (413),

Dan Zehner (413), Kyle Spivey (433),

Christopher Tate (413),

Ryan Twardowski (413), and

Dan Giles (416). In all, more than

200 participants applied innovation

and creativity to produce a surface

craft that would traverse a tank

while trying to avoid obstacles and

collect payloads.

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Dan Giles (416). In all, more than 200 participants applied innovation and creativity to produce a surface craft that would traverse a tank while trying to avoid obstacles and collect payloads.

The week also featured tours of two sites key to inno-vation at EB — the mechanical research and develop-ment laboratory in the Robinson Building, and the new office towers in New London where engineering and design efforts will be focused.

In a series of technical sessions, Electric Boat sub-ject-matter experts discussed topics such as “Selecting Underwater Explosion Events for Submarine Design” (Chris Abate), an overview of the Concept Formula-tion or CONFORM effort (John Biederka) and “The USS Tullibee Shaft Failure – A Cautionary Tale” (Ray Greene).

Additionally, there were speakers from outside the company. These included Rear Adm. Dave Johnson, pro-gram executive officer for submarines; Cmdr. George Perez, commanding officer of USS New Mexico; and Cmdr. John McGrath, commanding officer of the sub-marine Mississippi, under construction in Building 260.

One of EB Technical Excellence Week’s biggest crowd draws is the Junkyard Wars competition. In this photo, Capt. Les Elkin, supervisor of shipbuilding – Groton, cheers on an entry developed by the “A Team,” as the vessel docks itself and boosts the team’s score to earn them 5th place. Also in the photo are, lower left with blue shirt, Adam Goldschmidt (464), “A Team” captain; Pete Halvordson, VP – Engineering; and Stephanie Slezycki (210), one of the event’s organizers.marine Mississippi, under construction in Building 260.

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HEALTHMATTERS

Flowers, warm weather and baseball are all lovely associations with springtime. However, for some,

springtime means allergy season and bothersome symptoms such as itchy skin, runny noses, watery eyes, coughing, and wheezy lungs. Some individuals have more than just bothersome symptoms – they can have severe or even fatal allergic reactions.

Types of Allergic DiseasesAllergies are an overreaction of the

immune system to substances that would not cause a reaction in most people. Com-mon allergic diseases include:

P Allergic rhinitis – hay fever, seasonal Allergic rhinitis – hay fever, seasonal Allergic rhinitisallergies – nasal, mouth, or ear stuffiness or itching

P Allergic asthma – airway obstruction caused by an allergy – coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath

P Food allergy – most common in young Food allergy – most common in young Food allergychildren with potential to outgrow – itch-ing, swelling of lips or tongue, chest tight-ness, hoarseness, nausea, vomiting, decreased blood pressure, or loss of consciousness (anaphylaxis)

P Drug/insect/latex allergy – may cause Drug/insect/latex allergy – may cause Drug/insect/latex allergyanaphylaxis

Methods of EntryAllergens, the substances that cause the

allergic diseases, can enter the body several ways. Once inside the body, the allergens cause an immune-system reaction. Allergens can be:

P Inhaled via nose or lungs – airborne Inhaled via nose or lungs – airborne Inhaled via nose or lungspollens such as trees, grass, or weeds, dust mite particulates, mold spores, cat and dog dander or latex dust

P Ingested by mouth – common food allergens are shrimp, peanuts, eggs, milk

P Injected – by either medical such as peni-cillin or insect venom such as bees

P Absorbed through the skin – such as poison ivy, sumac, oak, or latex

Dr. Susan AndrewsMedical Director

ALLERGY SEASON

DiagnosisSometimes the diagnosis of allergic dis-

ease is very obvious, particularly if you develop hives or start sneezing every time you contact a particular substance. How-ever, diagnosis is not always that simple. Your primary care provider will begin your evaluation with a medical history. If you have kept a log of signs and symptoms, then this is a good time to present your material.

Your primary care provider will perform a physical exam with attention on your eyes, ears, nose, throat, chest and skin. Other test-ing may include pulmonary function or scans such as an x-ray of your chest. The easiest and least expensive technique for testing is skin testing. Patch testing can be performed to determine if a contact allergy exists by placing a small amount of the allergen on your skin and checking the area after 48 hours. If you are allergic you will develop a rash. Lastly, blood tests can detect antibodies and reactions to allergens.

TreatmentTreatment of allergies is threefold.

P Avoidance

P Medication

P Immunotherapy

Avoiding or minimizing exposure to the allergy source will prevent allergy symptoms. Keeping homes clean by dusting and vacuum-ing regularly – even hard to reach locations like ceiling fans and behind dressers and beds – helps control most symptoms. Make sure all carpets are steam cleaned and curtains and bedding are washed regularly. Avoid poten-tial triggers like down pillows or blankets and keep mattresses in specially formulated bags. Try to reduce pet dander if you are bothered by cats or dogs.

Prescription and nonprescription medica-tions can alleviate symptoms of allergies. The basic medicines are taken by mouth and con-sist of antihistamines and decongestants.

Antihistamines can be prescription or non-prescription and are used to relieve sneez-ing and itchiness. Some antihistamines cause sleepiness. Decongestants are used to decrease swollen membranes, which relieves stuffiness.

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Other medicines include eye drops, cor-Other medicines include eye drops, cor-Other medicines include eye drops, corticosteroids, cromolyn sodium or epi-nephrine for life-threatening anaphylac-tic attacks. All of these medications can be obtained at the EB Family Pharmacy in Groton or Quonset Point. The pharmacists there can answer your questions regarding the best product for you – whether over-the-counter or prescription. The EB Fam-ily Pharmacy can be reached at 1-888-578-3457, or by email at ebrx@takecarehealth.com or ebgroton@takecarehealth.com.

Lastly, immunotherapy, in the form of allergy shots, can be used to try to gradu-ally desensitize the person to the allergen. This is only effective for certain allergies and requires a physician.

If allergies are a problem for you or your family, make sure to take charge of the sit-family, make sure to take charge of the sit-family, make sure to take charge of the situation. First, change those areas that can be changed, such as your home environment. Second, check out the EB Family Phar-Second, check out the EB Family Phar-Second, check out the EB Family Pharmacy for guidance. Lastly, talk to your pri-mary care provider for advice and medica-tions that may make you feel better.

If you need help with allergies or any other medical condition, contact your pri-mary care provider. If you do not have one, go to www.myuhc.com if you have United Healthcare insurance.

If you need further assistance or do not have Electric Boat coverage, you may con-tact Mercedes Beres the United Healthcare advocate at 860-433-8272 / 401-268-2240; Doria Sklar, the Groton wellness coordi-nator at 860-433- 6391; or Erik Teter, the Quonset Point wellness coordinator at 401-268-2490.

Other health support programs for Elec-tric Boat employees and dependents can be accessed by calling 866-642-3661 and speaking with one of the nurses. They are available 24/7. This resource provides information on general wellness, the com-pany’s back program and pregnancy pro-gram, asthma, diabetes, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive lung disease and congenital heart disease, as well as transplant infor-heart disease, as well as transplant infor-heart disease, as well as transplant information and cancer support.

230 Milton T. Joyner43 yearsRigger W/L

243 Thomas L. Cimalore49 yearsSuperintendent

321 Patricia J. Buttermore37 yearsInspector-Str-QCSpec

403 Carolyn S. Lally35 yearsIllus/Des Sr Design

403 Robert Mariani33 yearsT/Illust Sr Des Sr Spec

403 Sheila F. Wallace44 yearsIllus/Des Sr Design

410 Dennis N. Klein26 yearsEngineer Senior

411 David A. Lavoy26 yearsEng Suppt-Logistics

427 Paul T. Kiskorna16 yearsDesign Tech-Elect

434 Richard E. Walsh46 yearsEngineer, Principal

441 Wayne H. Dougherty38 yearsChief Test Engineer

441 Jerry E. McBride31 yearsTest Engineer Specialist

445 Philip E. Clark42 yearsDesign Tech-Elect

447 Kenneth W. Sliney35 yearsT/A Material

452 Carl J. Kvist48 yearsDesign Tech-Piping

452 Paul A. Losacano48 yearsDesign Tech-Piping

452 Leroy A. Moran Jr.29 yearsPipe S/Des Sr Spec

453 Lewis Galer20 yearsMech Sr Designer

456 Ira M. German16 yearsElect Sr Designer

458 Mary E. Gee38 yearsA/A Administrative Aide

459 David Bliven44 yearsStrct S/Des Sr Spec

459 Ernest L. Currier48 yearsSupervisor, Design

459 James T. Kearney31 yearsStruct Sr Designer

459 Michael Kloc38 yearsStruct Sr Designer

459 Alfred R. Weinstein31 yearsArrgt Sr Designer

473 William W. Denow29 yearsEngineering Spec

485 Lance F. Kupka36 yearsPrjcord Ta Spc

494 Douglas G. Marshall38 yearsSr Res Coord

495 Richard F. Miller35 yearsDesign Tech-Vent

610 Rose F. Grew37 yearsAccounting Asst

901 Brian P. Lavendier35 yearsInstall Tech III

901 Michael Marum35 yearsInstall Tech III

901 Robert G. Spence35 yearsInstall Tech III

902 Paul A. Horner34 yearsInstall Tech III

904 Robert C. Minnick10 yearsInstal Mech I

915 George P. Houser13 yearsInstall Mech I

915 Ernest P. Mennillo Jr.36 yearsStruct Fab Tech III

915 Jeffrey L. Wright28 yearsInstall Tech III

924 David M. Sherman33 yearsInstall Mech I

962 Ernest W. Yarborough37 yearsMaint Tch III

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40 Years242 James R. Wilson650 Eugene A. Netze

35 Years221 Paul D. Campo241 Charles A. Witt Jr.243 Stephen B. Farrell244 Lucien E. Frechette246 Mark S. Carchidi246 Wayne W. Yeaton252 Frederick W. Aird Jr.252 Paul W. Gluck252 Paul L. Laflamme271 Harold T. Calkins Jr.272 Frederick J. Honnen III274 James W. Campbell321 John J. Sigersmith322 Robert J. Ruffo355 Ernest A. Brown Jr.355 Steven E. Lonergan408 Roy G. Adamson411 Nicholas G. Ilasi413 Deborah A. Roy

434 Paul M. Doiron452 Gary D. DeWolf459 David J. Smith486 Peter W. Dalton626 Victoria M. Field642 Nathaniel Axson795 Larry P. Funk901 Michael J. Melia920 Steven M. Uth921 James B. Reynolds935 Richard J. Catterall957 Vincent Salzillo970 Ronald S. Silva

30 Years228 Leon M. Gay229 Marie M. Trapp251 Danny R. Berymon251 Donna F. Blanco251 Herminio Cordero251 Arthur R. Guay251 Deborah A. Hoffman251 Catherine E. Race251 Heriberto Santiago

251 Sarah I. Williams

252 Alfred J. Alviani

252 Roland J. Denomme

252 Paul S. McDaniel

252 Kevin F. Savage

341 John J. Gullotti

341 Ben J. Edwards Jr.

355 James J. Cherenzia

406 John E. Marriott IV

411 Eileen J. Gibson

412 Jonathan P. Morin

425 William C. Henderson Jr.

431 Michael J. Carilli

436 Rita A. Sommers

438 Thomas P. Broughton

445 Gregory J. Congdon

447 Roni M. Oddo

456 Thomas L. Theroux

459 William G. Dambach

459 Thomas C. Hodgkins

459 Katrina C. Magee

459 Kevin Mooney

459 Deborah Ridley

459 Kevin J. Slocum505 Edward E. Costa505 Sandy J. Gray505 Dennis A. Rolfe604 Michael A. Drurey642 Jane F. Rose702 Terence J. Ferrara915 Robert G. St. Pierre915 Michael R. Thornton922 John A. Medeiros924 Michael J. O’Donnell951 Frederick D. Weller Jr.951 Lee Westall

25 Years403 Christopher B. Atwood403 David A. Jakob403 Michael H. Johnston433 Albert N. Miller435 Stephen B. Moretti436 Pamel J. Mercado487 Marian S. Harris487 Samuel K. Houpt495 Jody L. Lees

545 Paul G. Rosa

626 David W. Ayers

650 Kevin L. Leyland

902 Paul M. Cournoyer

915 David A. Demilia

921 Victor V. Folco

20 Years242 Robert M. Stamp

248 Daniel R. Campbell

341 Gregory R. Burdick

452 Jason Spreng

452 Eric B. Vieira

456 Robert M. Ridley

456 Daniel S. Wheeler

456 John L. Woodward

502 Steven D. Bell

704 Paul W. Dewick

904 Thomas Morgan

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20 Years

EB BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCTInternet Use

Supervisors and managers may permit internet use during non-working periods. However, internet access should not be used to support a personal business or political venture, violate any of the standards in the Blue Book, or in any way be an embarrassment to Electric Boat or General Dynamics.

You may never use the company’s internet access to view, send or forward information that is sexually explicit, discriminatory, derogatory, illegal, profane or abusive.

Electric Boat may monitor or filter internet use in order to maintain and enforce company standards.

Be reminded that it is the responsibility of each employee to report internet concerns or abuse to his/her supervisor, manager, union steward or the Human Resources Department.

EB Ethics Director Frank Capizzano (860-433-1278) is also available to assist anyone regarding questions or issues that may relate to ethical decision making. The GD Ethics Hotline is available 24/7 at 800-433-8442 or 700-613-6315 for international callers.

Remember – When in doubt, always ask.always ask.

FALLS CHURCH, Va.

The board of directors of General Dynamics has elected Mary T. Barra to be a director of the corporation.

Barra, 49, is the senior vice president of Global Prod-uct Development for General Motors Company, one of the world’s largest automakers. In that position, Barra

leads the design, engineer-leads the design, engineer-leads the design, engineering, program management and quality of vehicles for the company’s 11 brands around the world, and is a member of the company’s executive committee.

Previously she was vice president of Global Human Resources, leading GM’s human resources worldwide. Prior to that appointment she was vice president, Global Manufacturing Engineering. Barra has also held a number of engineering and staff posi-tions, including plant manager, Detroit Hamtramck Assem-bly Plant; executive director of Competitive Operations Engi-neering; and general director of

Internal Communications for GM North America.“As a manufacturing-based company, we welcome the

insight that Mary will bring to the board from her broad experience in manufacturing, engineering and innova-tion,” said Jay L. Johnson, chairman and chief executive officer of General Dynamics.

Barra holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from General Motors Institute (Kettering University) and a master’s degree in Business AdminisUniversity) and a master’s degree in Business Adminis-tration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. tration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She is a director of the Michigan-based Inforum Center She is a director of the Michigan-based Inforum Center She is a director of the Michigan-based Inforum Center for Leadership and a trustee of Kettering University.for Leadership and a trustee of Kettering University.for Leadership and a trustee of Kettering University.

GENERAL DYNAMICS ELECTS MARY T. BARRATO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Barra holds a Bachelor of Science

degree in electrical engineering

from General Motors Institute

(Kettering University) and a

master’s degree in Business

Administration from the Stanford

Graduate School of Business. She

is a director of the Michigan-based

Inforum Center for Leadership and

a trustee of Kettering University.

She is a director of the Michigan-based Inforum Center for Leadership and a trustee of Kettering University.

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