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ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTEREBNEWSMississippi Arrivesfor Post-ShakedownAvailabilityThe U.S. Navy’s ninth Virginia-class submarine, USS Mississippi (SSN-782), ties up at the Groton shipyard to begin its postshakedownavailability (PSA). Up to 400 employees will be engaged in the work, which comprises maintenance, repairs, andalterations and testing. Electric Boat delivered Mississippi in May 2012, a year ahead of contract schedule and more than $60million below target cost. The PSA has a potential value of $67 million and is scheduled for completion by December.JAN./ FEB. 2013

The faces ofEBPlanning Group Marks Project CompletionMembers of the Resource Planning Group (626) recently marked the completion of one of theirmost significant annual accomplishments – Electric Boat’s operating plan for the currentyear. In front are Deb Morosini and Debbie Wisniewski. In back are, from left, Steve Johnson, PeteStefanski, Mike Martell, Finance Director Pete Romeo, Stephen Schick and Tom Meisenzahl.2 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JAN / FEB 2013

EBElectric Boat, Vendor Mark 50 Yearsof Business TogetherRoger Guillemette still recallsthe first order he received from ElectricBoat soon after he started Guill Tool &Engineering Co. Inc. in West Warwick, R.I.,a half century ago.Grabbing a sheet of paper and pen, hequickly sketched a bolt with a hex head andextension that was unique to its submarineapplication.“That was one of my first orders. ElectricBoat was my second customer,” Guillemettesaid. “We have never had a time when wehaven’t had Electric Boat work going on inour building.”Over the last 50 years Guill has deliveredElectric Boat 35,372 unique items on 17,668purchase orders, totaling more than $47 million,according to Blair Decker, director ofmaterial acquisition. He said a search of hisfiles has not turned up another company thathas been delivering products for 50 years withthe same founder and chief executive officer.EB President Kevin J. Poitras hostedseveral Guill executives at a lunch recentlywhere the company was honored for its halfcenturyof quality and innovation.Vice President of Operations John D.Holmander said Guill “has helped tomake us very successful.”RETIREES229 James B. Ashworth38 yearsWelder-Struct. 1/C229 Jay G. Smith35 yearsOperations Supervisor242 Joseph G. Hogan24 yearsO S Machinist 1/C330 Michael G. Francis38 yearsPurchasing Agent“We have never had a time whenwe haven’t had Electric Boat workgoing on in our building.”Guill and Holmander quickly discoveredthat they shared a passion for education,which they view as the future of theirrespective businesses.“We need to figure out how we can do itmore economically than we have ever doneit before, and to do that we need people whoare highly trained,” Holmander said. “Wecan’t just bring someone in, badge them, andput them to work.”Poitras noted that the planned start of theOhio Replacement Program, with advanceprocurement slated to begin in 2019, shouldpresent opportunities for Guill to do evenmore for EB.Each ship in that class will represent abouttwo and a half times the volume of work ofan attack submarine, Poitras said.“We’d like to be a part of that. We’d like toincrease our submarine business,” Guill saidwithout hesitation, noting that a quick tourof the yard during his visit turned up severalthings the company might provide. “We’d likeyou to think of us on a little broader scale.”448 Michael L. Holden18 yearsT/A Electnx Sr Spec456/788910101112/1314141516NEWSCONTENTSEB FACT:General Dynamics Honors ElectricBoat Employees For AchievementsEBAC Varsity Wins General DynamicsHockey CupMarine Systems NewsNew Officers For Women In DefenseLowell Wins Top Literary AwardChairman Of Joint Chiefs VisitsElectric BoatTime Goes By Fast For 50-Year VeteranFood Bank AppreciatesQuonset Point Holiday Turkey DonationGeneral Dynamics ReportsFourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2012 ResultsHealth MattersNew HiresDaffodil Days Coming SoonService Awards / EB EthicsSafety PerformanceElectric Boat is a securedefense industrial site, andpublic access is not allowed.The general public cannot toura submarine at Electric Boat.However, the Navy’s SubmarineForce Library and Museum,located in Groton, Conn. ishome to USS Nautilus, the firstnuclear-powered submarine,which is open to the public.http://www.gdeb.com/about/faqs/Electric Boat News is publishedby the Public Affairs Dept.75 Eastern Point RoadGroton, CT 06340Dan Barrett, EditorLinda Rutan, Contributing EditorBob Gallo, Gary Slater,Gary Hall, PhotographyPhone (860) 433-8202Fax (860) 433-8054Email dbarrett@gdeb.comELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JAN / FEB 2013 | 3

General Dynamics Honors Electric Boat Employeesfor Achievements in Innovation and EngineeringGeneral Dynamics has recognized two Electric Boat technologists for their professionalachievements and contributions to the corporation’s technical capabilities.Fitzgerald Receives Engineering AwardTimothy FitzgeraldTimothy Fitzgerald (448) has received an Engineering Excellence Award forleading an engineering team that successfully completed Electric Boat’s first fly-bywirecertification audit of a new construction submarine.This critical system safety audit was performed on the Virginia-class submarine, USSMississippi, in February 2012. The NAVSEA fly-by-wire audit team comprised 20 Navyand civilian auditors sent to evaluate Electric Boat’s compliance with the requirementsof the fly-by-wire program.In preparation for the USS Mississippi fly-by-wire certification audit, Fitzgeraldauthored an update to the certification audit plan to comply with the latest revision of thefly-by-wire requirements manual. NAVSEA used this audit plan to perform the certificationaudit at Electric Boat, and will use the plan as a model for future audits at otherorganizations performing fly-by-wire work.Due to Fitzgerald’s diligent efforts, NAVSEA completed its audit a day ahead ofschedule, and his completion of follow-up actions supported the delivery of Mississippito the Navy.Additionally, Fitzgerald received a Significant Accomplishment Award for leadingan Electric Boat team that planned and performed a pre-audit assessment in September2011. Fitzgerald’s efforts have positioned Electric Boat as a lead organization in theNavy’s fly-by-wire program.Minor Selected for Innovation AwardWilliam MinorWilliam Minor (428) was selected for an Innovation Award for his work to developa network-based monitoring and control system for the Ohio-replacementsubmarine.Minor, a principal engineer in the data and voice communications electrical engineeringgroup, has been working as the technical lead for the system, which is intended toconsolidate many of the currently unique monitoring and control systems on the shipinto an integrated, network-based system that will provide operators with an improved,intuitive interface at local, common display and control panels.These control panels will provide increased operational capability over what is currentlyavailable by providing operators with status information, component / sensordata, and alarm notification of multiple systems simultaneously at a single location.In addition to the technical improvements, Minor’s new design concept is expected toyield a savings of $14 million in ship-design costs and an additional $36.5 million savingsin construction and life-cycle costs over the planned 12-ship class.4 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JAN / FEB 2013

Members of the EBAC Varsity Hockey Team that won the General Dynamics Hockey Cup gathered for a photo. Inthe front row from left are Jordan Brady, Loren Joyce, Jason Martin and Matt Miello. In the back row fromleft are Matt Singer, Adam Ysasi, Joseph Schindler, Nathaniel Gedney, Marc Makar, Cory Korchin, Brian Szczurand Matt Cole.EBAC Varsity Wins General Dynamics Hockey CupThe Electric Boat Athletic Club (EBAC) Ice Hockey teams participatedin the 2nd Annual General Dynamics Hockey Challengehosted by GD Armament and Technical Products (ATP)in South Burlington, Vt.Competing in the tournament were the EBAC Varsity and Clubteams, GD Canada #1, GD Canada #2, GD ATP and GD C4Systems. The round-robin style tournament concluded with twosemifinal games: GD Canada #1 beating GD ATP 4-1 and EBACVarsity beating EBAC Club 5-2.After losing to GD Canada #1 earlier in the tournament 4-1, theEBAC Varsity team entered the championship and shut out GDCanada #1 by a score of 9-0 to win the GD Cup.Varsity team members were Dan Borah (413), MikeCoughlin (449), Jordan Brady (493), Marc Makar(459), Matt Miello (492), Nate Gedney (449), CoryKorchin (492), Brian Szczur (464), Matt Cole (210),Joe Schindler (275), Loren Joyce (275), NicholasWalsh (434), Adam Ysasi (462), Matt Singer (467),Jason Martin (341) and Rikky Bustin(493).ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JAN / FEB 2013 | 5

Marine Systems NewsElectric Boat Awarded $4.6 Billionfor Submarine ProgramsElectric Boat was recently awarded three U.S. Navy contracts totaling$4.6 billion to design and develop the next-generation strategic deterrentsubmarine, and to continue construction and purchasing of materials forVirginia-class attack submarines.Under a five-year, $1.85 billion Ohio Replacement Program contract,Electric Boat will perform research and development work for this newclass of ballistic-missile submarine, which is scheduled for a 2021 constructionstart. Additionally, Electric Boat will continue development ofthe joint U.S. Navy / Royal Navy Common Missile Compartment for OhioReplacement submarines and the UK Successor-class ballistic-missilesubmarine. The potential value of this contract is $1.995 billion.Electric Boat also received a $2.5 billion award to build two Virginiaclasssubmarines – South Dakota (SSN-790) and Delaware (SSN-791)– the 17th and 18th ships of the class. Construction of Virginia-class submarinesis shared between Electric Boat, the prime contractor, and itsteammate, Newport News Shipbuilding.Under the third award, Electric Boat will receive $308 million to purchaselong lead-time materials for the as-yet unnamed Virginia-class submarinesSSN-792, SSN-793 and SSN-794.“These awards provide the stability to the submarine industrial basethat will allow us to achieve even greater cost reduction through improvedefficiencies in support of the Navy’s submarine force-level requirements,”said Electric Boat President Kevin J. Poitras.“We appreciate the support of the Connecticut and Rhode Island congressionaldelegations, which are instrumental in educating their colleagues andothers about the vital national-security need for a strong submarine force, helpingto pave the way for these contracts,” Poitras said.Electric Boat to Develop DryCombat SubmersibleElectric Boat will a develop a Dry Combat Submersible under a U.S. SpecialOperations Command contract worth up to $44.3 million.Under the three-year contract, Electric Boat will lead efforts to design,build, test and deliver a complete, commercially classed prototype drycombat submersible (DCS) user operational evaluation system. These submersibleswill be used to insert and extract U.S. Navy SEALS.To develop the DCS, Electric Boat has teamed with GSE of Zingonia,Italy, an experienced producer of certified commercial submersibles withdiver lock-out systems.“Working with GSE, Electric Boat will provide a cost-effective solutionto enhance the undersea capabilities of our nation’s Special OperationsForces,” said Franz Edson, Electric Boat’s director of mission systems andbusiness development. “Ultimately, the goal is to integrate future DCS platformswith U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.”Dry Combat Submersible Characteristics:Length:31 feetBeam:6.3 feetSubmerged displacement: 17.4 long tonsComplement:6 personnelElectric Boat Receives $41 Millionfor Submarine Maintenance andModernizationElectric Boat has received a U.S. Navy contract worth $41 million to performnon-nuclear submarine modernization and maintenance work.Under the contract, Electric Boat will continue operating the New EnglandMaintenance Manpower Initiative at the Naval Submarine Base here,providing a wide range of non-nuclear overhaul, repair and modernizationservices in support of submarines, floating dry docks, support and servicecraft and other equipment at the base. About 250 Electric Boat employeeswill be engaged in the work.The contract includes four annual options. If these options were exercised,the cumulative value of the contract would be $222.3 million.U.S. Navy Awards Electric Boat$48 Million for USS ToledoMaintenance and ModernizationThe U.S. Navy has awarded Electric Boat a $47.7 million contract modificationto perform routine maintenance and modernization work on theUSS Toledo (SSN-769), a Los Angeles-class attack submarine.Under the terms of the contract, Electric Boat will plan and perform adry-docking selected restricted availability, which consists of maintenancework, alterations and modernization activities required to ensurethe submarine is operating at full technical capacity. The work will takeplace at the Electric Boat shipyard in Groton and involve up to 300 employees.The work is scheduled for completion in September 2013.The contract was initially award in May 2012 and has a potential value of$65 million if all options are exercised.6 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JAN / FEB 2013

Bath Iron Works CompletesHistoric DDG-1000 DeckhouseModule ErectionBATH, MaineBath Iron Works recently erected the composite deckhouse for Zumwalt(DDG-1000), the U.S. Navy’s next generation destroyer. In the process,BIW achieved two milestones: a 900-ton, four-crane, static lift ofthe deckhouse module for DDG-1000, and a record-breaking movementof the ship and deckhouse on the shipyard’s Land Level Transfer Facility,the total combined weight of which exceeded 13,000 tons.The 900-ton deckhouse module, built in Gulfport, Miss., was shippedby barge to Bath Iron Works for installation on the ship, which is underconstruction at the company’s Bath shipyard. The 155-foot-long, 60-foothighand 60-foot-wide module was lifted to a height of approximately100 feet using four cranes. Then the ship’s 610-foot hull was moved intoposition beneath the suspended module using the shipyard’s electrohydraulicship transfer system.After confirming final positioning of the deckhouse and ship, themodule was lowered into place. The ship, including the newly erecteddeckhouse, was then moved back to its original building position for continuedconstruction. The 900-ton lift more than doubled the shipyard’sprevious heaviest-lift record and the movement of the ship and deckhousefar exceeded any previous ship or module movements by BathIron Works.General Dynamics AcquiresApplied Physical SciencesFALLS CHURCH, Va.General Dynamics has acquired Applied Physical Sciences Corp. ofGroton, Conn., in a cash transaction for an undisclosed price. AppliedPhysical Sciences is a leading provider of applied research and developmentservices, and will complement the engineering programs ofElectric Boat.Applied Physical Sciences offers research, development, engineeringand prototyping services to government and commercial customersin the areas of acoustics, signal processing, marine hydrodynamicsand electromagnetics. It is an industry leader in the fields of directionalunderwater transducers, maritime and ISR (intelligence, surveillanceand reconnaissance) sensing and communication systems, and specialpurpose underwater devices for government laboratories, universitiesDDG-1000 Deckhouse Moduleand industry. The company has 95 employees.Electric Boat President Kevin Poitras said, “This acquisition enhancesElectric Boat’s ability to respond to emerging submarine requirementsusing the engineering knowledge and rapid-prototyping capabilitiesof Applied Physical Sciences, and gives the talented professionals atApplied Physical Sciences additional insight into the needs of the U.S.submarine fleet.“The greatest beneficiary of this acquisition will be the U.S. Navy,which will get more capable submarines to use in maintaining its globalundersea dominance,” Poitras said.Charles N. Corrado, president of Applied Physical Sciences, said, “Ournew relationship with General Dynamics and Electric Boat will greatlyenhance our ability to transition systems to the submarine fleet. Weare excited about the new opportunities this will provide to have a realimpact on U.S. Navy capabilities, and to grow the company.”Applied Physical Sciences’ headquarters and manufacturing facilityare located in Groton. It also has offices in Lexington, Mass.; Arlingtonand Suffolk, Va.; and San Diego.ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | FEBRUARY JAN / 2013 2012 | | 7

New Officers for Women in DefenseGathered in this photo are the 2013officers of the New England Shorelinechapter of Women in Defense. In thetop row from left are Kate Singer(416), vice president; Alison Annon(480), programs director; and FaralaAlvarez (210), communicationsdirector. In the bottom row from leftare Courtney Murphy (641), president;Carrie Pfieffer (455), treasurer; andSusan Pecoraro (602), secretary. Notin the photo is Terrie Pangilinan (601),membership director.Lowell Wins Sub League’s Top Literary Awardrobert Lowell (628) has been selected as first-place winner of the Naval Submarine League’s 2012 Literary Awards.Lowell’s winning entry, “Ballistic Missile Defense from Under the Sea,” appeared in the Submarine League’s publication,The Submarine Review.In his article, Lowell advocates the United States developing and deploying a submarine-based ballistic missile defense(BMD) capability that could operate close to potential threats without political provocation or risk of attack. Such a capabilitywould impose costs on potential adversaries, increase their risk of operational failure and bolster U.S. regional securityalliances. It draws on examples of Aegis/Standard Missile successes, studies thatdesignate the submarine (SSGN) as the sea-based platform of choice for a (nowLowell’s winning entry, “Ballisticdiscontinued) Kinetic Energy Interceptor, and an “engage-on-remote” capability inMissile Defense from Under the Sea,” future Phased Adaptive Approach constructs now being progressively implementedin Europe. These approaches build on submarines’ demonstrated ability to launchappeared in the Submarine League’s missiles covertly while submerged.Lowell is a 30-year submariner with operational and acquisition assignments inpublication, The Submarine Review. five SSBNs, including command of USS Benjamin Franklin (Blue and Gold crews)and program manager positions in NAVSEA and DARPA. Since retiring from theNavy as a captain in 1997, he has worked on advanced technology development projects at Electric Boat, including outside-thefirewallprogram support for multiple General Dynamics business units participating on the Missile Defense National Team inHuntsville, Ala.8 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JAN / FEB 2013

Chairman of Joint ChiefsVisits Electric BoatShip Manager Mike Nowak and President Kevin Poitrasbrief Gen. Martin Dempsey on the progress of the Virginiaclasssubmarine North Dakota (SSN-784). As chairman of the JointChiefs of Staff, Dempsey is the nation’s highest-ranking militaryofficer. He traveled to the shipyard recently for briefings and a tourof North Dakota. “Having the chairman of the Joint Chiefs visitElectric Boat is a reflection of the increasing importance of submarinesto 21st century national security,” said Poitras. “He was veryengaged with the shipbuilders he met and we greatly appreciate hisinterest in Electric Boat.”ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JAN / FEB 2013 | 9

Times Goes By Fast for50-Year VeteranFive years ago Linda D. SaffomilLA (447) earned her 45-year service pin – thesame year Liz Bove (436) received her 50-year pin.“People came up to me and asked, ‘are you going to stay here for 50 too?’ and Isaid, ‘not likely,’” Saffomilla recalled. “The time goes by fast.”Recently Saffomilla marked the half-century milestone at a breakfast with EB PresidentKevin J. Poitras and his staff – the same morning that Bove was feted for her55th anniversary with the company.Saffomilla said it was an honor the president and so many vice presidents attended thebreakfast; Poitras said it was an important achievement that should be recognized.“We all think the people are the most important part of Electric Boat,” Poitras said.“Without the people, this company would not be what it is.”Saffomilla started in clerical work, went to the insurance office, then to structuraldesign where she met her husband, Don, with whom she had three children. From thereshe moved to materials.“I think I was the first woman in materials at the time,” Saffomilla said.“I don’t have a college education, but I’ve probably got the equivalent of one with allthe experience I’ve had at EB,” she said.Poitras noted that because of the number of new employees joining the company, theexperience of people who have been at EB for decades is important to instill a cultureof safety and continuous improvement in the new generation.Saffomilla agreed that it’s good to see the young people coming in, but it takes someadjustment.“I’ll talk to one of the young designers who come to see me these days, and they’llask me how long I’ve been here, and then they’ll say, ‘my God, you’ve been workinghere longer than my mother has been alive,’” Saffomilla said with a laugh.Linda D. SaffomillaSaffomilla said it was anhonor the president andso many vice presidentsattended the breakfast;Poitras said it was animportant achievementthat should be recognized.Food Bank Appreciates Quonset Point Holiday Turkey DonationThe Rhode Island Community Food Bank hasthanked the Quonset Point facility for its donationof 366 turkeys just before the holidays.Food bank representativeBruceYour gift enables us to provide foodZarembka said inassistance throughout the state,a letter, “Your giftensuring that families have enough to eat. enables us to providefood assistancethroughout the state, ensuring that families haveenough to eat.“Because of Rhode Island’s persistently highunemployment rate, more and more families are seekinghelp. There are currently 66,000 people visitingour statewide network of food pantries each month.This is a 10 percent increase in the last year alone!“As we get further into winter, food budgets thatare already limited get smaller and smaller as heatingcosts grow. With your help, we can continueto distribute the food our neighbors need to leadhealthy, productive lives.“Thank you again for supporting our work toalleviate hunger in our state,” Zarembka said.10 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JAN / FEB 2013

General Dynamics Reports Fourth-Quarter,Full-Year 2012 ResultsFALLS CHURCH, Va.General Dynamics has announced 2012 fourthquarterand full-year financial results, which includesignificant, primarily non-cash charges recordedin the fourth quarter. Adjusting for the impact of thosecharges, non-GAAP fourth-quarter 2012 earnings fromcontinuing operations were $491 million or $1.39 pershare, fully diluted. On an unadjusted GAAP basis, thecompany reported a loss“General Dynamics is a strong from continuing operationsof $2.1 billion, orcorporation with relevant $6.07 per share fullydiluted, for the quarter.product and service offeringsAdjusted 2012 fullyearearnings from con-that are critical to ourtinuing operations werecustomers’ missions. We will $2.3 billion, or $6.48per share fully diluted.continue to manage ourOn a GAAP basis thebusiness aggressively as we company reported a lossfrom continuing operationsof $332 million forapproach the opportunities and2012, or $0.94 per sharethe challenges of the future.” fully diluted.During the fourthquarter the company recorded a $2 billion goodwillimpairment related to its Information Systems andTechnology (IS&T) group. This charge recognizes theimpact of slowed defense spending in the company’sIS&T businesses. The company also recorded $867 millionin other charges in the quarter, including intangibleasset impairments of $301 million in its Aerospace andIS&T groups.Phebe N. Novakovic, chairman and chiefexecutive officer of General Dynamics, said, “GeneralDynamics’ operating results in 2012 and the chargesthat we have recorded in the fourth quarter reflect thefact that some of our markets are contracting as governmentbudgets shrink at home and abroad. They also suggestopportunities for improvement in some areas of ourperformance, which we are addressing.“General Dynamics is a strong corporation with relevantproduct and service offerings that are critical to ourcustomers’ missions. We will continue to manage ourbusiness aggressively as we approach the opportunitiesand the challenges of the future,” Novakovic said.RevenuesRevenues were $8.1 billion in the fourth quarter of2012 and $31.5 billion for the full year.MarginsCompany-wide operating margins on a non-GAAPbasis were 10.1 percent for the fourth quarter and 11.4percent for the year. On a GAAP basis, company-wideoperating margins were -23.5 percent for the fourthquarter and 2.6 percent for the year.CashNet cash provided by operating activities, which waslargely unaffected by the charges described above,totaled $780 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 and$2.7 billion for the full year. Free cash flow from operations,defined as net cash provided by operating activitiesless capital expenditures, was $616 million in thequarter and $2.2 billion for the year.BacklogThe company’s total backlog was $51.3 billion at theend of 2012. In the fourth quarter, orders were particularlystrong for the Marine Systems group, including$2.4 billion in awards to continue the development of theU.S. Navy’s next-generation strategic deterrent submarine,to purchase long-lead materials for three Virginiaclassattack submarines, and to construct two commercialcontainerships. Other notable orders receivedin the quarter include awards for additional Strykerinfantry combat vehicles, for Abrams tanks for a foreigncustomer, and for the production of tactical networkingequipment and radios for the U.S. Army.Estimated potential contract value was $26.9 billionat year-end 2012, representing management’s estimateof the value of unfunded indefinite delivery, indefinitequantity (IDIQ) contracts and unexercised contractoptions. Total potential contract value, the sum of allbacklog components, was $78.1 billion at the end of theyear.“Looking ahead to 2013, we anticipate earnings pershare from continuing operations to be in the range of$6.60 to $6.70,” Novakovic said.ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JAN / FEB 2013 | 11

HealthMattersBy Bob Hurley, MDMedical DirectorIt’s Not theEye RollingIsuppose we’re all obligatedto proffer some statement ofimprovement to either ourselvesor our keepers in this the NewYear. And like most, I’ve venturedinto this self-help/self-improvementrealm more times than I wish tocount. One thing I have learned fromthis yearly exercise is that I understandthe “things” I’ve been workingon haven’t amounted to much. So Ithought this year, rather than weightloss, diet or exercise why not something“lighter” like interpersonalimprovements.Early on I thought, well maybe I mightcease “eye rolling.” I thought if I couldonly listen better or more attentively andopenly, perhaps the respect I give to otherswould improve my comprehension oftheir point of view. I rapidly discountedthat idea.It’s not that I’d prefer to diminish othersbut rather, the cessation of eye rollingis volitional and thus under the auspicesof “willpower.” Knowing myself, I figuredI’d be eye rolling within days of thatresolution. You can’t just “will” stuff likethat away. So, how does one truly listento another human being? How many of usnod our heads but really (if we’re honest)are merely waiting for our turn to jumpinto the conversation? How does one overcome20 years or more of that habit whenyou’ve been married to the same person orworking at the same company?No, living in the moment and listeningto others will take a different sortof path. I don’t know about you but mythoughts seem to fill my every wakingmoment. They color the events as theyunfold before me thus distracting mefrom full attention. Ask yourself, aren’tthere moments in your life that you feelare drowned out by a backdrop of “noise”consisting of self-consciousness, anxietyand negative thoughts? Perhaps, if wecould quiet the relentless narrative thatdistracts us from the present we could liveand enjoy the present. But how do youquiet your mind?In the Shower at your DeskModern life is fast-paced. I think weall accept that. But the result is that we’realways doing something. When we’re inthe shower we think about work, whenwe’re at work we think about vacationand sadly, when we’re on vacation webring our Blackberry devices and checkin to make sure everything is going OK.We dwell about how we were treated inhigh school and how this one or that onereminds me of this or that and we worryabout the future because we all know thateverything is going to Hades in a handbasket – all while trying to communicatewith that person who is standing in frontof you.I think that we can agree that riddingourselves of this distraction deserves acloser look. One pathway to this is whatDr. Jon Kabat-Zinn of the University ofMassachusetts calls Mindfulness.MindfulnessThere are multiple definitions by proponentsof Mindfulness attempting tocapture its essence. I like the concept of“living in the moment.” Others describethe mental state as “relaxed awareness.”How difficult is it to achieve this state?Proponents tell us that it is relatively simple.It can be performed most anywhereand has been shown over the past 30 yearsof scientific evaluation to have considerablehealth benefits. Mindful people arehappier, more outgoing, positive, andempathetic and possess increased feelingsof confidence and security. Mindfulpeople are less impulsive or reactionary;they can hear negative feedback aboutthemselves without feeling threatened.These benefits occur by being in arelaxed state of awareness. It allows youto be more open and curious about yourown emotions, viewing them from a distancerather than up close and judgmental.This nonjudgmental awareness results inthe health benefits of less stress, improvedimmune function and lowered blood pressureto name just a few.12 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | | FEBRUARY JAN / 2013 2012

The Present1: UnselfconsciousnessWho wishes they could give a speech infront of others without a few jitters. Whenwas the last time you danced at a party?Why? Was it that you would feel foolish?Mindfulness reduces self-consciousness.With practice, you become more of a witnessto your emotions rather than a slave tothe fears of social ridicule. How? Becauseyour focus is in the present without attachmentto your self-esteem.That’s too easy, you say. Well it’s actuallya paradox. Mindfulness exposes thatif you think too much or try too hard yourfocus is actually on your anxieties andmakes them worse. By focusing less onwhat’s going on in your mind and more onwhat’s going on in the room, less on yourmental chatter and more on yourself asbeing part of something happening in thepresent, you stop overthinking. And …you actually perform better.2: SavoringMost of us spend an inordinate amountof time concerned about the future orruminating about the past. In doing so wecan’t begin to live or enjoy the present. Thenext time you eat something try savoringeach bite. Don’t compare it to other mealsor let your mind wander to a great time orrestaurant. Return to your meal and savorthe qualities completely. This practice ofsavoring our routine experiences resultsin more joy and less depressive symptoms.Why? Because most of our worriedthoughts are about the future. The flipside is ruminating, thinking bleakly aboutevents in the past. These future and pastthoughts are negative and persistence leadsto depression and anxiety. On the otherhand, if your focus is now, ruminationceases. Savoring forces you into the present,so you don’t worry about things thataren’t there.3: BreatheThere’s a simple exercise you can doanywhere, anytime to induce mindfulness:Breathe. There’s no better way tobring yourself into the present momentthan to focus on your breathing. Becauseyou’re placing your awareness on what’shappening right now, you bring yourselfinto the present. For many, focusing on thebreath is the preferred method of orientingthemselves to the present. Not because thebreath has some property within Mindfulness,but because breathing encompassesseveral of your senses at one time.4: FlowEver get so engrossed in a task that youlost track of time? The depth of engagementabsorbs you, keeping attention so focusedthat distractions cannot penetrate. You focusso intensely on what you’re doing that you’reunaware of the passage of hours.Flow can be planned. You do need tobe aware of a goal that’s both challengingbut not unattainable. Try somethingthat stretches you just slightly. Not so difficultthat you’ll feel stressed, but not soeasy that you’ll get bored. To set the stagefor flow, goals need to be clearly definedso that you always know your next step.You also need to set up the task in such away that you receive direct and immediatefeedback. If you play the piano, forinstance, you know when you’ve struck thewrong key.5: AcceptanceWhen faced with a painful thought orsituation your mind’s natural tendencyis to avoid it. We try to resist unpleasantthoughts, feelings and sensations. But inmany cases, negative feelings and situationscan’t be avoided. Resisting them onlymagnifies the pain.We have both primary and secondaryemotions. In essence, emotions about otheremotions. When you feel pressures at workand are stressed don’t you also often think,“I wish I weren’t so stressed out!” Theprimary is the performance pressure andthe secondary is the dislike for the way itmakes you feel.Acceptance allows you to be open to theway things are in each moment withouttrying to manipulate or change the experience.In essence, “it is what it is.” Acceptanceavoids the pitfalls of judging the situationor pushing it away.6: EngagementI was on the highway the other day andrealized I couldn’t recall the prior 10 minutes.I even missed my exit. We’ve all hadthese episodes – they’re labeled mindlessness.We’re so lost in our thoughts that thepresent passes us by. One way of avoidingthat experience is to notice new things inevery situation. Openness to newness inall that you do creates engagement withthe present moment and releases a cascadeof other benefits.Think about what you remember fromyour first day of work. Now think aboutwhat you noticed when you walked intoday. I’ll bet you’ve lost what proponentsof Mindfulness call the “beginners mind.”We become mindless to our present surroundings.If you look at your environmentwith fresh eyes, you’ll realize thereis a lot that is different each time. Thisrecognition of newness leads to the understandingthat things are constantly changing.That then leads to sense of excitementand anticipation within your daily routine.I can do this!Dr. Kabat-Zinn tells us that Mindfulnessis the “only intentional systematic activitythat is not about trying to improve you orget anywhere else. It is simply a matter ofrealizing where you already are.”We’ll be talking more about Mindfulnessthis year within our Health and Wellnessprograms. I hope you’ll reach outto our Wellness Coordinators: DoriaSklar in Connecticut (860-433-6391/860-867-4002); Erik Teter at QP (401-268-2490) or our Optum Health Advocate,Mercedes Beres-Costa (860-433-8272 / 401-268-2240).And remember while living a mindfullife takes some effort, the concept of livingin the moment is actually quite simple.Don’t set your sights on being mindful for20 minutes or 20 years as the correct metricis … for just this moment.ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | FEBRUARY JAN / 2013 2012 | 13

WELCOME TOPleaseELECTRIC BOAThelp welcome the followingemployees, who have recently joinedthe company100 Harold G. LewisDavid J. SansoneMichael R. SuchomelJohn L. Sutcliffe226 Eric LandryAnthony J. Ziccardi229 Michael L. BilbyCathy BlairAnthony M. CavalliniAndrew W. ChurchLinda M. EmmonsRandolph M. EmmonsMichael J. GahrmanVernon W. HenryNathan J. HoffmanAlbert JohnsonCharles W. KemppiBrian LavoieJoshua J. McCabeJarrod D. MehurenMario MendoncaNathan NewhouseZachary D. PerrinWalter Pietrowski Jr.Luis M. RiosNicholas D. RizerKarl D. SchroederRussell ShuttJames R. Smith242 Mark D. AwkermanJarrold L. BauschGeorge P. BlanchetteChris BridgmanDarren LangloisRemo J. Laureti Jr.Edward McTigueDaniel D. NolanJoshua R. PraySteven RockholzPreston T. Weaver243 John Bailey IVDarren J. BarsaleauCharles BealTroy A. BissonnetteJacob DesjardinsJames EnoAndrew L. Felt Jr.Johnmichael FranciosiCurtis GriswoldColby S. HorwathToby LewisWade P. LightMaurice LoweryDavid NaylorAndrew P. OpllingerScott J. PattenJulio R. RestoDustin J. ReynoldsDavid SayLuke E. SayersBrendan T. ShanahanDaniel C. ShippeeRichard E. Smith Jr.Pablo Torres244 Patrick L. DurettDavid A. EwaltClarence S. CollinsMark C. CapuanoTim JonesJustin J. MciverJoshua S. WatsonDavid S. Santarsiero246 Alyssa M. DucharmeJulie A. DysonGeorge H. KelleyVernell J. KnightJoshua J. McKibbenThomas Outlow251 Corey AielloKenneth W. CampAshmed EstrellaMichael FerandoGary FessBruce KellyNathan LavaultDavid M. MetcalfNicholas MooreJason G. O’BrienAllen S. SwansonMax ShellmanJames D. WoodhallAnthony S. Young252 Raymond AguirreRyan M. BarronChristopher J.Evers Sr.Michael J. FolanColby J. GrangeBruce R.Hutchinson Jr.Joshua A. JessopJeffrey J. LalloCarl B. LaroseDaniel C. LavalleeJames M. MarshPaul K. MinasJustin A. MongeauJoseph L. SellariWayne R. SilvernailRobert L. SiwinskiRobert S. SochaScott T. WatsonRandy J. Williams Jr.330 Scott W. Hutzal355 Matthew M. Gravier411 Takeshi J. Ei413 Matthew AmicoZachary NiforosChelsey L. Oliveria416 Jason BrownDavid Ramos429 Curtis LawrencePablo LeonPaul Wozniak433 Brian Kimiecik436 Viviana MayumboUriko N. Sauvageau445 James Crocker446 Oluwadamilola H.Adewale448 Andrew Bonin449 Jeffrey GilmourLisa Ann MoneypennyMatthew SampsonGregory Stanford452 John R. Radley Jr.455 Megan L. Eyraud458 Barbara BarnesAlison Geer472 Mark E. Rabon487 Matthew E. Murphy492 Douglas HopkinsJordan JanasRicky UngDwight Whitney494 Justin B. Hancock496 Warren BridgewaterStephen C. GreiderMichael J. Markovich604 Nguyen La610 Bridget L. Pearson615 Alaina Hallisey644 Alicia M. Noonan776 Joe K. AguirreEdwin I. Mackinzie901 Joseph E. AndradeStevan W. BallKyle C. CarsonMichael E. LaplumeDouglas J. Zydlewski904 Lena E. AntonioJames R. Morin912 Jenny LorencBrian T. MillsDakota S. Stagg913 William J. Burnell Jr.Jose A. Soares915 William L. HaynieLeslie P. IngallsMichael A. LeBlancJohn C. ParkerMichael A. PetrarcaSophan SaingJames M. SimonelliBrian J. TaylorJeramy J. Webb967 Brian A. CoutuSalvatore RapacciuoloDaffodil Days Coming SoonTHe American Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Days fundraising event is just aroundthe corner. Electric Boat volunteers will take orders for the flowers until March 1;deliveries will be made during the week of March 18. If you would like to be a canvasserfor the fundraiser, please contact Lisa Trolan (860-433-6193).14 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JAN / FEB 2013

service awardsH H HEB Business EthicsanD Conduct55 Years321 Joseph A. Buck Jr.321 Benjamin H.Carpenter Jr.50 Years423 Robert J. Rosso40 Years230 Charles P.Rassbach Sr.251 John F. Ratnecht251 Walter E. Startz Jr.271 Stanley J. Gwudz275 Edward R. Kokoszka330 Susan A. Devoe414 Michael Schoenborn459 George J. Chapman Jr.462 Dennis A. Tetreault662 Charles A. Steinhart IV686 Edward J. Baker Jr35 Years241 Sherri A. Biro241 Daniel R. Dragoo243 Larry D. Greenfield251 Steven E. Mitchell274 Stephen F. Briggs321 Jeffrey H. Lloyd330 Thomas J. Begina424 Richard S.Weckwerth433 David R. Atwell447 Michael J. Dunphy447 Donald L. Engle922 David J. Dumais30 Years241 David R. Burrows242 David J. Majersky242 Paul Sauco251 Joseph W. Quirk444 Mark Rollinson447 Deborah A. Winsor448 Timothy J. Cusack452 Joseph R. Ratelle453 Alfred G. Lucier453 Catherine M.Martineau453 Terry P. Onaitis454 Barbara A. Ardary459 Gerard T. Norris462 Lloyd J. Hutchins464 Derek R. Rahusen604 Richard J. Eddy610 Robert C. Collins626 Jennifer S. Charron649 Walter W. Mitchell660 James Golub903 John J. Boyd911 David W. Castaldi915 Larry S. Drake915 David W. Jarrard915 Thomas C. Marek915 Lawrence J. St. Onge924 Edmond J. Genereux924 John M. Motta936 Glenn D. Stratton969 Dennis B. Phelps25 Years226 James A. Bowski242 David A. Majewski403 Richard G. Goldman410 Lloyd A. Boyden414 Mark E. Hester428 Stephen F. Graham447 Lawrence C. Avery456 Magda F. Allard456 James M. Hanrahan456 William J. Tweedell459 Michael P. Fitzgerald461 Michael R. Gillam485 Richard J.Wadolowski702 John E. Barker902 David A. Cardoza913 Michael L. Clark920 Arthur J. Potts921 Brian T. O’Toole962 Donald P. Pincins20 Years241 Richard L. Debiasi341 Clyde A. Gordon501 James D. Lowney706 Joseph C. VanGieson915 Jeff A. Rogers921 Joseph M. ThomasDefense Contractor AdmitsBilling Improprietieson Government ContractsIt was recently reported that a major defense contractoradmitted to time-charging irregularities by someemployees on government contracts. The companyissued a statement acknowledging that an investigationwas initiated with “outside, third party experts” toreview the facts and determine the magnitude of theirregularities. The company went on to say they werealso investigating the cause and at the same time creatinga corrective-action plan to prevent another occurrence ofthis violation.As yet there is no indication of the potential consequencesthat may result for the company or involvedpersonnel, but suffice it to say that it is this type ofinfraction that compromises the public trust so neededby all defense contractors in order to win contracts andstay in business.The seriousness of this matter should serve as areminder that each of us at Electric Boat must continueto be vigilant and sensitive to correct time-chargingpractices. Convenience, expediency, budget or schedulepressure is no excuse for mischarging irregularities ongovernment contracts. As General Dynamics ElectricBoat employees, we are responsible for charging our timecorrectly. Do not be misled, under any circumstance.Over the years Electric Boat has earned an excellentreputation for honesty, integrity, trust and professionalismin the conduct of its business, and as a result isrecognized as one of the government’s premier defensecontractors. It has taken many years for the companyto achieve and sustain this reputation. Your continueddiligence regarding correct time charging will assurethat we do not find ourselves in a situation of having toinvestigate time-charging irregularities when performingwork on government contracts.Your supervisor, manager and Human Resourcespersonnel are available to assist you in making correcttime-charging decisions. The EB Ethics DirectorFrank Capizzano (860-433-1278) is also availableto assist anyone regarding questions or issues that mayrelate to time-charging or ethical decision making. TheGD Ethics Hotline is available 24/7 at 800-433-8442 or503-619-1815 for international callers should the needarise to report a matter of questionable time chargingor any other ethical question or concern. Online accessis available at www.gd.ethicspoint.com.Remember – when in doubt always ask.ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JAN / FEB 2013 | 15

EBNEWSStandard Presortu.s. postagEPAIDNEW LONDON, CTPERMIT NO. 469Electric BOatSafetyPerformanceYear To DateDECEMBER2012JAN / FEB 2013