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North Carolina Commissioning Set for MayThe fourth ship of the Virginia class, North Carolina (SSN-777) has completed its sea trials and will be joiningthe U.S. Navy fleet in a commissioning ceremony to take place May 3 at the State Port in Wilmington, N.C. On June 21, Electric Boat will host the christening of New Hampshire (SSN-778), the fifth ship of the class.

(Northrop Grumman photo)

EB INJURY RATES IN 2007ARE LOWEST IN COMPANY HISTORY

Electric Boat achieved recordable and lost-time injury rates for 2007 that were thelowest in the company’s history. Performance against goals was as follows:

Goal Actual

Recordable Injury Rate (RIR) 7.8 6.7

Lost Workday Injury Rate (LWIR) 2.1 1.8

INSIDEEB Commuter Van Drivers Are Recognized As The Best In 2007 • 2

Welcome to Electric Boat • 3

EB Supports Development Of Navy’s New Destroyer • 4

Governor Rell Urges SecNav toIncrease Sub Production• 5

Electric Boat Women Are Finalists In Innovation Awards Program • 6

EBAC Honors Members For Organizational Support • 7

Contract Roundup • 7Health Matters • 8Retirees • 9Classifieds • 10EB Business Ethics and Conduct • 10

Service Awards • 11

Safety Performance • 12

2 I January 2008 I ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS

First SSGNMakes StopAt Guam

USS Ohio (SSGN-726)arrives in Polaris Point,Guam earlier this monthduring its maiden voyage.USS Ohio is the first of fourTrident submarines ElectricBoat has converted fromballistic-missile submarinesto tactical strike and spe-cial-operations support plat-forms (SSGNs). With all fourships now re-delivered tothe Navy, Electric Boat hascompleted the conversionprogram more than $110million under the targetedcost of $1.4 billion.

(U.S. Navy photo)

EB Commuter Van DriversAre Recognized As

The Best In 2007Two Electric Boat employees have been recognized

as outstanding commuter van drivers by Rideshare,the Connecticut non-profit organization that pro-motes the use of vanpools through its Easy Streetprogram.

Peter Dlubac, a buyer specialist, was named Driver of the Year. He has been an Easy Street driver –commuting to and from Clinton – since 2002 whenElectric Boat phased out its own van program. Hebegan driving a van 24 years ago and has logged432,000 miles in the process.

“Peter makes it possible for me to get to work ontime,” said Alexader Zinnurov, the van rider whonominated him for the award. “He doesn’t criticizeme when I am running slightly behind schedule. Heis nice to talk to and easy to get along with. Hemakes this method of transportation easily worth-while,” said Zinnurov.

Another employee, David Aubin, a senior arrange-ment designer, was named Alternate Driver of theYear. He has a 94-mile commute from Danielson,and was nominated by Angela DeGray, the van’s pri-mary driver. She described his “unparalleled compas-sion for a passenger with physical limitations, histeam-player attitude, and a warm smile that neverseems to leave his face.”

According to Michelle Kallen of EB’s CommuterServices, the company runs the largest commutervan operation in the state with 90 vans and 870 rid-ers. EB enables riders to pay for their commutethrough pre-tax payroll deduction.

Easy Street is a statewide commuter van servicesponsored by The Connecticut Department ofTransportation and operated by the RideshareCompany. Designed to help people who live orwork in Connecticut get to their jobs, Easy Streetoffers more than 300 routes daily transporting3,000 riders.

If you’re interested in joining a vanpool or form-ing one of your own, contact Kallen at ext. 37603.

Connecticut’sRideshare programrecently named DavidAubin (459), left, asAlternate Driver of theYear, and Peter Dlubac(330), center, as Driverof the year. Presentingthe awards isRideshare CEO JonColman.

Dan Barrett, Editor

Bob Gallo,Gary Slater, Gary Hall, Photography

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Welcome to Electric BoatPlease help welcome the following employeeswho have recently joined the company.

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In a major project outside of Electric Boat’s traditional submarine business, some 300 designers,engineers and support personnel are engaged in the development of the Navy’s next-generationdestroyer.

According to the Program Lead Chuck Sandgren, the company’s efforts are focused on thedetailed design and related structural and systems engineering for the Zumwalt-Class destroyer, alsoknown as DDG 1000. Electric Boat is providing the design and engineering services to its corporatepartner, Bath Iron Works (BIW).

BIW is part of the “National Team” established to produce the new surface combatant. The teamalso comprises Raytheon, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman Ship Systems (NGSS) and Navytechnical and program organizations. BIW is responsible for the bow and stern design of the ship,while NGSS is responsible for the ship’s center section design including the deckhouse. Raytheonprovides combat systems integration and BAE provides the Advanced Gun system.

ELECTRIC BOAT ENGINEERSAND DESIGNERS SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF NAVY’S NEW DESTROYER

Governor Rell UrgesSecNav to IncreaseSub Production

Earlier this month, Connecticut Gov. M.Jodi Rell sent the following letter to NavySecretary Donald C. Winter supportingconstruction of two submarines per yearbeginning in FY 2010.

Dear Secretary Winter:As you finalize your recommendation

for the President’s Fiscal Year 2009defense budget request, I urge you to sup-port funding to build two submarinesper year by 2010. As you know, the FY08defense appropriations act funded anadditional set of advanced procurementmaterials, consistent with congressionalintent to accelerate Virginia-class sub-marine production in FY10.

Doubling submarine production in 2010would mitigate the gap between navalrequirements and capabilities. The Navyhas reported that the U.S. Submarine Forcecan meet only a portion of the U.S. Com-batant Commanders’ mission requests.

A request to build two submarines peryear in 2010 would help stabilize thedefense budget process and the Americanshipbuilding industry. The Electric BoatCorporation, the nation’s only prime con-tractor of nuclear submarines, hasworked tirelessly to meet the Navy’s cost-reduction goal of $2 billion per ship.

The State of Connecticut has also madeimportant efforts to reduce the cost of theVirginia-class to the Navy. Earlier thisyear, Connecticut contributed approxi-mately $20 million for infrastructureimprovements on two graving (dry) docksat the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton.These dry docks enable Electric Boat toperform maintenance work that absorbsshipyard overhead, reducing the construc-tion cost of each submarine.

Connecticut stands ready to furtherhelp the Navy meet a production goal oftwo submarines per year. I urge you totake advantage of state and congres-sional support this year to increase sub-marine production by 2010.

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The Zumwalt Class will bring stealth, counter air, and surface-fire supportto the Navy’s fleet. Its Tumblehome hull will provide a reduced radar crosssection while its dual-band radar represents a significant increase in air-defense capability in the cluttered littoral (near shore) environment. Addi-tional key elements of the class include reduced manning levels, a fully inte-grated power/propulsion systems and an open architecture design.

Electric Boat has been involved with DDG 1000 since 2000 when it begansupporting BIW’s advanced technology concept studies and proposal devel-opment efforts, Sandgren said. The company’s involvement with the detailedship design started in mid-2006.

Technical Manager Les McLlarky added, “The detailed design effort forthe ship is basically broken down into design zones which typically representmajor compartments and decks of the ship. BIW, NGSS, and Electric Boathave been assigned various ship zones for completion of design activities.Along with having responsibility for zone designs, the Electric Boat engineer-ing community also provides technical support to the designers for assigned

zones in addition to providing specialty engineer-ing evaluations and analysis as requested by BIW,”he said.

“Electric Boat and BIW have established a closeworking relationship that leverages advanced com-puterized design and visualization tools to performdesign work,” McLlarky noted. CATIA Version 5with Enovia is utilized as the design platform andthrough constant improvements, provides a power-ful capability. These tools are integrated into a“Team Center Community” that allows any mem-ber of the National Team via a local PC to see andcomment on what other team members areaccomplishing during broadcasted design reviewmeetings. Design reviews are typically conductedremotely through use of the Team Center visuali-

zation and database tools in lieu of travel to a hosting location.“Because the new destroyer is being developed based on a zone design

approach, virtually all technical disciplines at Electric Boat are involved,”McLlarky said. Designers and engineers from all disciplines have been inte-grated into major area teams organized by design zones to complete thedesign. Experienced designers have been selected to lead the company’s major area design teams, planning that the design work accomplished at ElectricBoat will be fully integrated with the work at BIW and NGSS.

“Electric Boat’s engineering capability is also being leveraged to supportdetailed evaluations and analysis for the ship design in the structural, navalarchitecture, signatures and ship systems areas,” he added.

Not surprisingly, surface combatant design differs from submarine design.“We are learning the “surface ship” way of doing business to facilitatesmooth integration of our design efforts and products with the members ofthe National Team,” Sandgren said.

“The ship design complexity and new technologies being integrated into itrequire innovation and meticulous follow-through by our designers. We’represented with new technical issues requiring resolution every day. We’re real-izing that there are also cultural differences between ourselves and the othercontributing companies and that also provides a challenge to keep an openmind. These types of challenges are what make this effort so interesting andrewarding,” said Sandgren.

“ Because the new

destroyer is being

developed based on

a zone design

approach, virtually

all technical disciplines

at Electric Boat are

involved.”

– Les McLlarkyTechnical manager

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Three Electric Boat engineers have been named finalists in the ConnecticutTechnology Council’s Women of Innovation awards program. The pro-gram recognizes women who are innovators, role models and leaders in

their fields.Electric Boat’s finalists are Linda Bergemann (467), Beth Rafferty (493) and

Cathy Smith (412).“These finalists are outstanding leaders in technology, science and engineering,

as well as pioneers who are making a significant difference in their workplace andacademia,” said Beth Alquist, chair of the planning committee for the awards pro-gram. “They serve as esteemed role models to their peers and women interested in

pursuing a career in the sciences.”Bergemann, a principal engineer and 30-year

veteran of Electric Boat, was selected for herqualities as a leader who motivates engineeringand design teams to use new technology andinnovative concepts to solve complex issues. Inrecent years, she helped stand up a manufacturingengineering organization comprising 58 engineersand designers. In addition to her constructionexperience, she has developed expertise in financeand scheduling to help ensure the success of proj-ects. Bergemann is also closely involved with theSociety of Women Engineers, New EnglandShoreline Section, and has served as president,vice president, treasurer and section representativeof the Society.

Rafferty is an engineering supervisor in theOverhaul and Repair organization, overseeing thestructural engineering, structure and preservationgroup in support of the planning and execution of overhaul and repair availabilities. When Electric

Boat was re-entering the repair business a few years ago, Rafferty volunteered tohelp develop the processes and procedures required for this new work, and posi-tioned herself as an authority on preservation in overhaul activities. Additionally,over the last year, she was assigned acting manager for all overhaul and repair per-sonnel engaged in offsite work at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia.

A manager in the Virginia-class program, Smith directs a group of 50 engineersfocused on maintaining and improving the propulsion plant, specifically in thestructural and shielding areas. She has significant experience leading change andpromoting innovation, and has a track record of motivating her staff in adesign/build environment. As a result of these efforts, Smith’s team has realizedsavings of more than $10 million in process, structural and shielding changes, sup-porting the Navy’s goal to produce two Virginia-class submarines per year.

The 54 award finalists include researchers, educators, managers, business ownersand service providers.

Electric Boat Women Are FinalistsIn Innovation Awards Program

“These finalists are outstanding

leaders in technology, science

and engineering, as well as

pioneers who are making a

significant difference in their

workplace and academia. They

serve as esteemed role models

to their peers and women

interested in pursuing a career

in the sciences.”

– Beth Alquist,chair of the planning committee for the awards program.

Linda Bergemann

Beth Rafferty

Cathy Smith

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Electric Boat Is Awarded$132 Million For Virginia-Class Engineering Work

GROTON, Conn.

The U.S. Navy has awarded Electric Boat a$132 million contract modification to continueengineering efforts associated with its role aslead-construction yard for Virginia-Class sub-marines.

Under the terms of the contract, Electric Boatwill maintain, update and support design draw-ings and data for each Virginia-Class submarine,including technology insertion, during the con-struction and post-shakedown availabilityperiod. Additionally, Electric Boat will provideVirginia-Class development studies and designefforts.

The contract was initially awarded in October2005 and will be worth $890 million if alloptions are exercised and funded. Work isexpected to be complete by September 2008.

Electric Boat Receives $11.4M Contract Modification For NuclearSub Maintenance

The U. S. Navy has awarded an $11.4 millionmodification to a previously awarded contractunder which Electric Boat will manage and sup-port nuclear-maintenance work for submarineshome ported at the Naval Submarine Base inGroton.

Under the terms of the contract modification,Electric Boat will continue to operate theNuclear Regional Maintenance Department(NRMD) at the submarine base through Sept.30, 2008. The company will provide projectmanagement, planning, training, and radiologi-cal-control services to support maintenance,modernization and repairs of operational sub-marines. A core group of about 25 Electric Boatemployees is assigned to the NRMD, with surgegroups of up to 100 shipyard employees forshort periods.

The contract was initially awarded in Decem-ber 2005 and has a potential value of $65.7 mil-lion over three years.

CONTRACT ROUNDUP

Frank N. Kelly AwardKen Fontaine

Ken Fontaine was selected toreceive the Kelly award, which isgiven to EBAC members for theiroutstanding promotion of clubprograms.

As commissioner of the excur-sion club, Fontaine has increasedthe number of annual events frombetween eight and 12 to 19 lastyear. The additional events includeNASCAR trips, mini-golf tourna-ments, Connecticut Sun games,UConn football games and trips tothe Polar Express.

He also arranged for EBAC members to purchase discount tickets tothe Garde Arts Theater. Over the last two seasons, members boughtmore than 450 tickets at a total savings of over $3,000.

EBAC Honors Members For Organizational Support

At its annual banquet held recently at the Waterford VFW, the Electric Boat Athletic Club honored two mem-bers for their support of the organization.

EBAC President’sAward

Pam Gonski

Pam Gonski is the recipient ofthe EBAC President’s Award, pre-sented in recognition of herextraordinary work in support ofthe organization.

A member of the EBAC execu-tive board since 2005, Gonskitook on the additional responsi-bilities of secretary in June, whenthe elected secretary resigned.

She is also a member of theElectric Boat Apprentice AlumniAssociation and is becomingmore active in that organization,in addition to her EBAC work.

Pam Gonski

Ken Fontaine

HEALTH MATTERS

Bob Hurley, MD Medical Director

Who May Benefit From Aspirin Therapy?

Some may wonder whether they arecandidates for an aspirin program. TheEB Building Better Health Program uti-lized this criterion – men over the age of40 and women over the age of 50 shouldconsider its use. There are several othercategories for which aspirin may well bea judicious choice:� Individuals with coronary artery dis-ease or atherosclerosis anywhere in thebody (such as the brain or legs).

� People with a history of a heartattack.

� People who have undergone cardiacbypass surgery or have angina (chestpain with exertion).

� People with any risk factor for heartdisease or a heart attack, which includesdiabetes, hypertension, obesity and highcholesterol.

� Postmenopausal women.

� People who have had a transientischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke.

What Are the Risks of Aspirin Therapy?

We’ve spoken about the benefits, butwhat of the risks of a daily aspirin pro-gram?� Aspirin can increase the risk of stom-ach ulcers and abdominal bleeding.

� During a stroke, aspirin can increasethe risk of bleeding into the brain.

How Much Aspirin Should I Take?Always speak to your doctor about

the benefits and risks of aspirin therapybefore beginning a regular regimen.

Recent research indicates an appropri-ate dose of aspirin is between 80 and 160mg per day. This is actually half of thestandard 325-milligram aspirin com-monly prescribed. Many studies showthe lower dose works just as well as thehigher dose, while reducing the risk ofinternal bleeding. A baby aspirin con-

Aspirin Therapy and HeartDisease: The Second Year

The Electric Boat Aspirin Programlaunched in February 2007 and has beenoffered at every “House Call-Know YourNumbers” and the Yard Hospital tomore than 1,870 individuals. Our goal inthe second year is to not only enlist addi-tional employees but also reinforce andmaintain the use of this potentially life-saving medication during 2008.

How Does Aspirin Benefit the Heart?Aspirin benefits the heart in several

ways that other pain relievers and fever-reducing drugs, such as acetaminophen,ibuprofen, naproxyn sodium, and keto-profen do not. Only aspirin has beenshown to have a beneficial impact oncardiovascular health. And it’s not thepain-relieving quality that is the majorthrust of aspirin’s beneficial cardiovas-cular effects; it’s the pharmacologicaleffect on platelets

Aspirin works within the arteries ofindividuals with heart disease by block-ing the action of an enzyme calledcyclooxygenase. In turn, when thisenzyme is blocked, the body is less ableto produce a substance called

prostaglandin. This chemical signals acascade of events which results in ablood clot.

We all know that blood clotting is auseful thing or else we wouldn’t stopbleeding. Yet when blood clots occur inthe arteries leading to the heart, theyincrease one’s chance of a heart attackor stroke. Prostaglandins in the bloodstream cause blood platelets to clumptogether and form blood clots. Aspirinmakes the platelets less “sticky” – andtherefore less successful in groupingtogether – by inhibiting the manufac-ture of prostaglandins. Since this sys-tem is in place at all times, one needs totake an aspirin daily to reduce the levelof prostaglandins. The end result isreduction in both the risk and theeffects of a heart attack.

Aspirin works not only as a preven-tative medication. The American HeartAssociation and researchers at HarvardMedical School reported that up to10,000 more people would surviveheart attacks if they would chew one325 milligram aspirin tablet when theyfirst had chest pain or other signs of aheart attack. Many other studies havecome to similar conclusions. One studyfound that those who took an aspirinwith the first signs of a heart attackand for one month after lowered theirrisk of having another or dying fromthe event. The standard of care at allhospitals today is for patients to receivean aspirin during the first hour – dur-ing transport to the hospital or in theemergency room – if a heart attack issuspected.

If that’s not enough, regular aspirinadministration reduces the risk ofdeath … period. Research has shownthat regular aspirin use is associatedwith a marked reduction from deathdue to all causes, particularly amongthe elderly, people with heart disease,and people who are physically unfit.

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tains 81 mg. Check with your doctor firstto find out what dose is right for you.

How Should I Take Aspirin?It’s helpful to follow these guidelines:

� Aspirin should not be taken on anempty stomach. Take aspirin with a fullglass of water with meals or after mealsto prevent stomach upset.

� Do not break, crush, or chewextended-release tablets or capsules –swallow them whole.

� Chewable aspirin tablets may bechewed, crushed, or dissolved in a liquid.

� Before this medication is prescribed,tell your doctor if you are allergic toaspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. If youmust take a NSAID such as Motrin, takethe aspirin first as these medicationsblock the beneficial effects of aspirin.

� Aspirin should never be taken in placeof other medications or treatments rec-ommended by your doctor.

Three Drinks = No Pain RelieversHeavy drinkers (more than three

drinks per day) may have an increasedrisk of liver damage and stomach bleed-ing from medicines which containaspirin, other salicylates, acetaminophen,ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, or ketopro-fen. We recommend that you do notdrink alcoholic beverages while takingaspirin.

Are There Any Side Effects?Some common side effects include

nausea, upset stomach, nervousness, andtrouble sleeping. Call your doctor if anyof these symptoms become severe or donot go away.

If you have any of the following sideeffects, contact your doctor right away:� Severe stomach pain or heartburn.

� Severe nausea or vomiting.

� Any signs of unusual bleeding, suchas blood in the urine or stools, nose-bleeds, any unusual bruising, heavy

bleeding from cuts, black tarry stools,coughing up of blood, unusually heavymenstrual bleeding or unexpected vaginal bleeding, vomit that looks like coffeegrounds.

� Facial swelling or an asthma attackusually indicates an allergy.

� Ringing in the ears.

� Severe headache.

� Confusion.

Who Should Not Take Aspirin?� Children under the age of 18 who arerecovering from a viral infection such asthe flu or chicken pox.

� Pregnant women (unless otherwisedirected by your doctor).

� People who are about to undergo den-tal procedures or surgery within 7-14days

� Heavy drinkers.

� People with ulcers or any bleedingproblem.

� People taking regular doses of otherpain medications, such as Motrin.

� People who are allergic to aspirin.

Taking a baby aspirin can be an effec-tive weapon when used as part of a med-ically supervised program to modify therisks for heart disease. Aspirin should notbe considered a substitute for other posi-tive health behaviors. Remember, a totalhealth and wellness plan includes smok-ing cessation, exercising most days of theweek, controlling high levels of bloodpressure, cholesterol and eating well. Theuse of drugs – even those sold over thecounter such as a baby aspirin – shouldalways be discussed with your physician.During your annual physical, please askyour doctor to help you determine if thepotential advantages of taking aspirinoutweigh the risks in your individualcase.

Retirees

355 Steven P. Moyer28 yearsProd Planner

403 Charles P. Crandall III34 yearsIllus/Des Sr Design

411 Don A. Meyers39 yearsPrincipal Engineer

433 Donald D. Aldrich10 yearsSenior Engineer

456 Glenn A. Phillips27 yearsElect Sr Designer

505 Daniel M. Kerwin39 yearsMaint Sign Paint Spec

508 John A. Tudisco34 yearsSenior Planner

626 Evelyn M. Sullivan24 yearsAdmin Specialist

649 William W. Niemi24 yearsEng Specialist

741 Dennis B. Ringer22 yearsSuperintendent-Site

902 Richard F. Rebello31 yearsStruct Fab Mech I

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APPLIANCES

FREEZER. Frigidaire. Frostless, 11cu. ft. $150. 464-1123.

FREEZER. Sears Kenmore.Upright, 12.6 C.F., frost-free, excel-lent condition. $200. 443-0590.

REFRIGERATOR. Whirlpool. 18 cu.ft., almond, works well, $150. 440-3614.

AUTOS/TRUCKS

HYUNDAI Sonata 2003. 4 door,white, 29,700 miles, sunroof,leather seats. Warranty: powertrain– 10 years or 100,000 miles;bumper-to-bumper: five years or60,000 miles. Cassette/CD player.$11,000 OBO. 848-1018.

BOATS

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FURNITURE

STICKLEY TV Cabinet 89-1129A.Mission Oak Fayetteville 35 finish.Pocket doors, TV pull-out, drawer,VCR/DVD shelf. 49-1/2Hx43Wx23D.Only $2,000. MSRP $4,609. 599-3266.

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BICYCLE rack for camper ladder.Holds two bicycles. $30. 464-1123.

FIREWOOD (seasoned), mostlyred oak. Cut, split and deliveredfor $180 a cord. Before 5 PM, call715-1299; after 5 PM, call 401-377-9055.

GRILLE-TO-GO with travel case.By Thermos, like new, red withfold-up legs. $110. 885-3419.

LEATHER BULLET BELT. Pocketwatch for parts, new men’s winternavy blue Wearguard car coat withfleece lined hood, size XXL. NewBlue Gown Miss’s, sizes 6 & 14.401-596-5788.

NINTENDO GameCube (indigo)system in excellent condition.Includes 2 controllers, a micro-phone, memory card, carryingcase, and 8 kids’ games. $145.889-0103.

POOL TABLE. 8’ Brunswick, 1”slate, leather pockets, engravedoak, lions feet. Excellent shape.Includes accessories. A beautifultable! A bargain at $1,400. 303-4932.

QUEEN SIZE comforter, dust ruffleand pillow shams, cream floralpattern. Very good condition. $20.445-2289.

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Making Tough Decisions

The information contained in the Gen-eral Dynamics Standards of BusinessEthics and Conduct “Blue Book” willhelp you work through most difficultbusiness issues and dilemmas. But if theanswers to some problems may not beobvious, take the extra time to thinkthrough these questions:

Think of this as our Ethics Quick Quiz:

� Have I reviewed the facts carefully?

� Have I used the resources available to me?

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EB Ethics Director Frank Capizzano(860-433-1278) is available to assist any-one regarding questions or issues thatmay relate to ethical decision making.The GD Ethics Hotline is available 24/7at 800-433-8442, or 700-613-6315 forinternational callers.

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355 Keith L. Bradshaw431 Stanley T. Menitz464 William B. Ferguson

321 Paul A. Bruno Jr.416 Edward A. Ryan456 Barry M. Donch464 James C. Anderson

229 Allen W. Dart229 Roland D. McCarthy230 Raymond L. Brooks Jr.243 George C. Nowosielski248 Larry Daniels251 Edward C. Gordon251 Marshall D. Peringer252 Albert J. Langlois271 Timothy T. Beyer321 Paul D. Dion321 James T. Labrie355 William T. Arruda355 Paul V. Butsch355 Stephen E. Moroch410 Robert E. Dupuis423 Patrick F. Buzzee427 Donald Lockwood431 James M. Karasevich443 Francis J. Wehner Jr.452 Louis R. Stevens III452 Richard H. LaBarre452 Robert J. Varella

459 Michael J. Erardy459 George E. Zeleznicky Jr.472 John S. Lombardo495 Pamela D. Barrows495 Gregory L. Jordan496 Kenneth W. Garstka604 James M. Comeau

229 John D. Roszelle275 Carl J. Neville404 Kathy J. Pinckney435 David L. Stepler441 Michael D. Maglio447 Susan Denoia495 Michael J. Boldizar Jr.663 Laurielee Jackson744 Eddie L. Rigo

272 Thomas C. Locantro404 Jeanne W. McDade412 Donald T. Getty441 David J. Castanho447 Dennis W. Dwyer452 Robert E. Davison453 Edward S. Cody Jr.453 Thomas P. Lowell454 Walter E. Gless455 Hedwig Woods459 Thomas J. Winiarski463 Kenneth R. Arpin604 Daniel F. Eldridge604 Michael J. Martin650 David W. Bergheimer650 Robert L. Stevenson706 Walter A. Cepukaitis901 Ralph F. Evaschuk

901 Roy A. Tourgee902 Charles L. Asselin915 John R. Callinan915 William J. Fairbanks915 Kevin J. Graveline915 Blake Laverdiere915 Michael J. Swanson915 Walter J. Tift915 John S. Woodruff933 William M. Rego950 John J. Preneta951 Eric V. Gaffney

252 Joseph C. Giambra415 Carol S. Canova447 Anthony F. Serra448 Scott B. Philipp452 Bruce A. Pietraallo453 Sandra T. Vocolina454 Teresa B. Tucchio462 Curtis L. Alpha472 Angela J. Herdman472 Susan F. Tramantana493 Robert J. Aquilino545 Craig M. Chase604 Karen L. Baird626 Scott D. Cockley921 William A. Alto967 James A. Tregaskis Jr.615 Darlene T. Wagner702 Maria C. deMelo705 John M. Whitten741 Michael A.

Capodiferro744 Matthew B. Doescher744 Ronald R. Ruschak744 Mark W. Wysin901 Richard A. Boulanger903 Jana L. Ponichtera

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These rates represent an 18 percentimprovement from 2006 rates and are40 percent below the shipbuilding andrepair industry average. This translatedto 180 fewer recordable injuries and 52less lost time injuries at Electric Boatduring the year.

Said President John Casey, “I com-mend all employees for demonstratinga commitment to making EB a saferplace to work. It took the efforts of allof us at EB to achieve these significantsafety improvements,” he said.

“The key to achieving our companygoals was the excellent performance bythe production workforce at all of ourlocations,” said Steve Labrecque, direc-tor of Safety, Industrial Hygiene andTraining.

As a result of these accomplish-ments, eligible Metal Trades Council(MTC) members have received themaximum negotiated safety incentiveaward. “Achieving all of our goals in2007 was a great accomplishment,” saidMTC President Ken DelaCruz. “Itmeans more of our members are goinghome at the end of the day the sameway they came to work – safe andsound.”

Eligible Quonset Point facilityemployees also received the maximumsafety incentive award. “QuonsetPoint’s safety performance hasimproved significantly in the last sev-eral months” said Site Manager BillFrydryk. “The credit goes to all teammembers who have made safety ournumber one priority – as it always is.”

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