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BIWNEWSApril2011Spruance Delivery (DDG 111)See story on pg 10INSIDEFrom the Helm - 2Performance - 3VADM McCoy Visit - 3Interview with Pat Thomas - 4Wellness and Benefits - 5Retirees - 6Ethics Corner - 6Leadership Maine - 6Business Day - 7Performance Incentive - 75 Star Compliance - 7From the Fleet - 8DDG 112 Christening - 8Geiger Cup - 9DDG 111 Delivery - 10Service Anniversaries - 10Race the Runways - 11Red Sox vs. Yankees - 12

From the HelmJeff Geiger, President, Bath Iron WorksLast month I shared my thoughts about the importance ofmaintaining a sense of urgency about what we do hereevery day. This month we got a slight reprieve from thenormal urgency for filing federal and state income taxes onApril 15, but there was no reprieve as far as shipbuildingwas concerned. We delivered Spruance (DDG 111), our 33 rdArleigh Burke Class DDG to the U.S. Navy on April 15.Joining us for the delivery ceremony was VADM KevinMcCoy, USN. As the Commander of Naval Sea SystemsCommand (NAVSEA), VADM McCoy heads up the largestof the Navy’s five system commands. He and his team areresponsible for engineering, buying, building and maintainingthe Navy’s ships and submarines and their combat systems toensure they meet the Fleet’s current and future operationalrequirements. After the Navy accepted custody of the ship, wespent the remainder of the day bringing VADM McCoy up tospeed on our DDG 1000 progress and touring the Main Yard.Having been Commander of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard,he looked at us with a very well calibrated eye for shipbuildingand he was clearly impressed with what he saw. We’re doing agood job applying what we’ve learned thus far building DDG111 and 112 ultra units to DDG 1000. I know VADM McCoymade that connection and it’s vitally important and urgentthat we continue to build on the momentum we’ve gainedfrom your hard work and determination. We need to keepcharging forward.As I write this, we are continuing discussions with the Navythat will allow BIW and the Navy to enter into contracts for theconstruction of DDG 1001 and 1002. These are important,complex contracts and personnel on both sides are giving theirbest efforts. Now that Congress has passed the 2011 DefenseBudget, we can expect to move forward with talks on DDG115. I will inform you of any significant developments oneither of these programs. In the meantime, it’s importantthat we stay focused on our existing work. Our excellentperformance now is as important as it has ever been.As you know, BIW employees are resident in DDG 51 shiphomeports around the world. One of those locations isYokosuka, Japan, where two of our fellow shipbuilders, MikeSu and Dan Alho are assigned. Last month, when the earthquakeand tsunami struck the north east part of that country,we were fortunate that Mike and Dan were well south of theaffected area. Out of an abundance of caution, they wereMike Su (D75).temporarily evacuated until conditions in the area stabilized.Mike was at BIW in April and is back in Japan as is Danwho spent some time with Shawn Colson, our homeportrepresentative in Pearl Harbor. They, along with many Navyand civilian workers temporarily transferred from Yokosuka,are working out of U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo facilities on thesouthern island of Japan. I know we are all pleased they andtheir families were spared the full impact of the disaster.On May 7, we will celebrate the christening of our 34 th DDG51, the last in what has become the longest, continuous seriesproduction program of a single ship class in our history. Indoing so, we will also celebrate and honor Lieutenant MichaelMurphy, USN, a young Navy SEAL who lost his life in a remoteregion of Afghanistan while attempting to arrange the rescue ofhis team from an ambush by overwhelming numbers of Talibanfighters. May 7 would have been his 35 th birthday. His mother,Maureen Murphy, will be the Ship Sponsor. I hope you willcome to the christening, show your pride in the ships you build,and honor one of America’s true heroes.TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.On the cover: CDR Tate Westbrook, CAPT Jerry Zinni, and VADMKevin McCoy board Spruance (DDG 111) for the delivery ceremonywhich transferred the ship to the U.S. Navy on April 15, 2011.2 | April 2011 | BIW NEWS

Performance March 2011SafetyRECORDABLE INJURIESCumulative Through March 20112015105015ImprovementTargetEnvironmental19.2ActualYear to date (YTD) progress toward achievingour environmental performance goals underthe Maine DEP STEP UP and other environmentalprograms is displayed as follows:Equal to or better than YTD goalAbove YTD goal; improvedfrom prior yearAbove YTD goal; not improvedfrom prior yearLOST-TIME INJURIESCumulative Through March 201110864204.2 4.5ImprovementTargetActualCumulative Through March 2011Solid WasteHazardous WasteEnergy CostsRecycling RateBIW NEWSBIW NEWS is published monthly by theCommunications Department (D53) ofBath Iron Works and is produced internallyin the BIW Print Shop.The primary objectives of BIW NEWSare to recognize the service, accomplishments,innovation and contributionsof our employees and to provide informationon matters that are of interest toour workforce.Comments and suggestions arewelcome and should be forwarded toDixie Stedman at Mail Stop 1210 orby e-mail at dixie.stedman@biw.com.Facility/ShiftInformation Call LineToll free information on facility status,work shift delays, and cancellations1-866-630-BATH(1-866-630-2284)VADM McCoy’s VisitVADM Kevin McCoy, USN, Commander of Naval SeaSystems Command (NAVSEA) was at BIW on April 15,2011 to review our progress on DDG 1000. VADMMcCoy is responsible for the engineering, design and technologybehind Navy shipbuilding. During his career, he has servedin five naval shipyards, including a posting as the head of thePortsmouth Naval Shipyard. He certainly understands ourbusiness.Following the visit, Jeff Geiger said, “Admiral McCoy wasclearly impressed with what he saw. I must also say that whenI have an opportunity, like on this visit, to hang back and justtake in a tour, it is a powerfully proud moment for me. No oneelse could come close to the capability and skill with which theBIW team is building this ship—keep charging!”L to r: John McCarthy (partially hidden), Kevin Becvar, Jeff Geiger, VADM McCoyand Gene Miller.BIW NEWS | April 2011 | 3

Pat Thomas on QualityPat Thomasis VP ofMaterialsand Quality andleads this group ofabout 400 peoplebased on 30 yearsof experience inProcurement,Material Handling and Warehousing, andManufacturing. This interview is presentedin two parts, here with a focus onQuality and next month, on Materials.Q. While in Production, you were HullManager for Stockdale (DDG 106).How did that contribute to your viewof your current job responsibilities?A. Being hull manager for one of ourlater Flight IIA ships was one of mymost enjoyable jobs. It helped meunderstand the quality of our workforce, the ability of our front line managementteam to lead successful effortsand the positive (and negative) impactsour service organizations can have onour ability to build and deliver qualityships at cost and on schedule.If material is late or missing, it meansthat a mechanic who wants to completea job for cost and schedule, can’t. Weneed to take that personally. WhenAccuracy Control has provided timelyand clear guidance and check pointsand Surveying has completed accuratereadings and unit burn and set instructions,production can really make somehay on assembly and unit make-up.Part of our job is to make sure thatthe correct material, equipment andservices are in the right hands at theright time. It is critical to the productionprocess. As service organizations inthe shipyard, by doing our job, we helpManufacturing focus on theirs andtogether, take cost out of the constructionprocess.Q. Your joint responsibility for Qualityand Materials is possibly the first timethat these two groups have reported to thesame individual at BIW. Why was thatdone?A. While new to BIW, it is not unusualwithin the GD Marine and IT groups. Itaddresses the traditional desire to maintainthe independence of Quality oversightthrough separation between the manufacturingand quality functions. Throughprior experience, and the backgrounds ofpeople like Mike Duquesnoy, the Directorof Quality, we understand the challengesassociated with building a complex surfacecombatant and can provide the servicesand inspection routines that will ensureend product quality.Q. What has your attention on the QualityControl side?A. Two things, both associated with DDG1000. First, the requirement for NonDestructive Testing (NDT) on DDG1000 far exceeds anything we are used todoing. The materials and welding aremore difficult, the welds are thicker andmore complex and it is critical that wemeet the specifications and productconfiguration. While there is a learningcurve, we are making great progress inthis area in both Manufacturing expertiseand improved defect rates.Second is Accuracy Control. As withevery other aspect of how we build ships,DDG 1000 challenges us with its size andcomplexity. Achieving the desired resultrequires more accuracy at every stage ofconstruction and attention to tolerancethroughout. We have had some issues, butby and large, we are erecting this ship likea follow ship. In fact, it is going togethernearly as well as a DDG 51 ship and that’sa tribute to the Accuracy Control group,but also to the mechanics who have transitionedfrom imperial to metric measuresand to everyone, starting with Design, whohave paid attention every step of the way.Q. Bath has a reputation for quality inthe DDG 51 class. How is DDG 1000looking?A. We have a quality culture. Our workforce wants to do it right, they want todeliver a good product, and I believe,from experience, that it is not in theirnature to perform work incorrectly. Ifsomething is wrong, it is generally aprocess problem or an understandingissue. There’s a lot of feedback in production.If something is not right, peoplespeak up because they want it to be doneright. Our employees care deeply aboutthe BIW product and when they bring aproblem forward, we need to listen anddeal with it.Q. What are your Quality concerns thesedays?A. Rework, which is the holy grail of constructionbecause doing it right the firsttime is a sure way to reduce cost. There’sevidence that we are making progress onDDG 1000 which is largely HSLA steel.Our mechanics have learned a great dealabout how the material behaves and havebeen able to adapt and avoid reworkwithin the first ship, although we arestill dealing with some. Weld deficiencytrends indicate that we have come a longway. We’ve just got to stay on the trend.Q. Your thoughts going forward?A. Our future is bright and I believe thatwe should look forward to some goodnews. Lately, we have dealt with uncertaindefense budgets and a customer whois even more concerned about cost andquality than before. Naturally, we andour work force are concerned about thesituation, but very smart people are workingon these issues and I believe thattogether, we and the Navy will solve them.BIW’s support organizations need tocontinue to do everything possible tocontribute to the success of the overallteam. Cost improvement is everythingand continuing quality is our hallmark.Our best bet as a company at this point isto take care of what we can take care ofevery day, and that is our performance,both individually and as members of acohesive team.4 | April 2011 | BIW NEWS

Wellness and BenefitsThe Test We Love to HateIf you knew that the medical test youhate the most could save your life,you’d do it, right? Well, it’s true thatif you’re 50 or older, getting a screeningtest for colon cancer could save your life.Colon cancer is the second leadingcancer killer in the U.S. and screeninghelps prevent this disease. Tests likecolonoscopies can find growths, or polyps,so they can be removed before they turninto cancer. Other screening tests, such astests for blood in the stool, can find colorectalcancer early. The greatest chance ofbeing cured is catching the cancer early.CIGNA has teamed up with a laboratorypartner, Quest Diagnostics® to offer aprogram called InSure® FIT TM . InSure®FIT TM is a simple, convenient stool bloodtest which can help find colorectal cancerin its earliest stages. The collection is donein the privacy of your own home.If you’re 50 or older and have not beenscreened for colon cancer (had a colonoscopyin the last 5–10 years or a stoolblood test in the last year) you recentlywere mailed a flyer on the program.To find out more about the InSure®FIT TM program or to order a kit, call1-866-908-9441. Have your CIGNA IDcard handy when you make the call.You can also request the kit online athttps://my.blueprintforwellness.com.Enter CIGNA2011 in the registration keyfield for the CIGNA Colorectal CancerScreening Program. When asked for a“Unique ID”, enter your 11-digit numberon your CIGNA ID card (includingany letters).The InSure® FIT TM kit is a covered preventiveservice under BIW’s health plan,so there is no cost to you. If interested inthe program, call or click soon. The offerexpires June 30, 2011.Maggie Kelley, NP, BIW’s onsite healthadvocate, shared this personal story. “Mydad died from colon cancer and I wish hewas still here. If his cancer had beendetected early on, chances are very goodhe would be. He paid a very high pricefor delaying screening, and I miss himvery much, especially during the holidayseason.”She continued, “If you have a mother/father or brother/sister who had coloncancer or polyps, please ask your primarycare provider when you should start coloncancer screening. Because of my dad’sillness, all of my brothers and sisters wereencouraged to start colon cancer screeningbefore age 50. I had my first colonoscopyat age 45.”Maggie concluded, “If you know youjust can’t go through with a colonoscopyfor personal reasons, please take advantageof the InSure® FIT TM at-home stool bloodtest. You don’t need to ‘prep’ or changeyour diet, it’s simple, and you can do it inthe privacy of your own home.”Remember, there is no cost to you forpreventive colonoscopies under BIW’shealth plans. There is no copay requiredunder the PCP Select Plan and no out-ofpocketcost (deductible or co-insurance)under the Physician Open Access Plan.Preventive services, including preventivecolonoscopies, cost you nothing underthe Personal Health Account Plan.To learn more about colon cancerand screenings, visit www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/default.htm.Building Healthy WaysReminds You . . .May Financial EducationCourses ReminderApproaching the Retirement Red ZoneThere are decisions you can make andinformation you can gather BEFOREreaching retirement that makes retirementeasier. This course will cover how tocoordinate retirement plans and savingsto estimate what you can expect fromyour retirement “paycheck”. This classwill provide information to help employeesside-step some of the common mistakesthat can derail a planned retirementdate. (Note: This class will cover the samematerial as the previously offered coursetitled Retirement: 7 Years To Go.)Date: Thursday, May 12Time: 4–6 pmLocation: Employee Development Center(across from the South Gatein Bath)Identity Theft Prevention NEWEach year, more than 10 million peopleare victims of some type of identity theft.Technology can be used to make us moreefficient but it can also make us morevulnerable to financial scams and privacyviolations. Presented by an outsideinvestment professional, this course willprovide an overview of identity theft risksand how to protect your accounts andyour credit scores. It will also cover whatto do if you find yourself a victim ofidentity theft.Date: Thursday, May 19Time: 4–6 pmLocation: Five County Credit Union,BathTo sign up, do any of these:• Email biwbenefits@gdbiw.com• Call ext. 2527• Stop by the Benefits OfficeAfter hours classes are on employees’own time. For the full list of upcomingcourses, see ESA 017 dated April 20, 2011.BIW NEWS | April 2011 | 5

Leadership Maine Sigma ClassDept.RetireesMarch 2011Name06-05 Larry J. Albert32 Years, 10 MonthsTrades Inspector09-00 Frederick E. Moody30 YearsOutside Machinist III10-00 Timothy A. Chase31 Years, 8 MonthsArea Supervisor II15-00 John A. Kennedy22 Years, 10 MonthsPipefitter III17-00 Louis A. Richard32 Years, 1 MonthTinsmith III20-00 Thomas R. Desjardins42 Years, 7 MonthsMaintenance Mechanic III25-00 John D. Jenne37 Years, 4 MonthsCarpenter III40-00 Cheryl J. Gilbert30 YearsDesigner, 1st Class50-00 Marshall A. Beaudoin28 Years, 6 MonthsShipfitter III91-05 Ronald M. James25 Years, 11 MonthsPlanning TechIn April, BIW hosted 40 members of theSigma (18 th ) class of Leadership Maine,shown above. The program exposesstudents to critical issues facing Maine’seconomy and provides opportunities tobuild leadership skills and address Maineeconomic issues. It also fosters continuingcommunication among program alumni.Cindy Osgood (D57), Deputy ITDirector, is this year’s BIW delegate. Shesaid, “To sum up my experience, I learnedabout critical issues of Maine’s economyand that health care is at the top of that list.The new Helpline is operated byEthicsPoint, an independentthird-party contractor. EthicsPoint’s independence from BIW is designedto give employees an added level of comfortand security that their report or inquirywill remain confidential.Like many large companies, BIWprovides the Helpline as an optional servicefor employees to ask questions or reportconcerns about issues related to ourStandards of Business Ethics and Conduct(“Blue Book”). Although most questionsand concerns can be easily and promptlyresolved by discussing them with yourmanager, the Helpline provides an additionalway to get help should you feeluncomfortable asking questions orI traveled to Washington County to visitbusinesses, non–profits and college campusesto see some of the challenges thesegroups face. I also participated in anintense Outward Bound leadership programand worked with classmates to study theeconomic benefits of a Maine High CapacityBroadband Network (a/k/a Three RingBinder Network). It was a tremendousopportunity to better understand theeconomic challenges facing Maine andI am grateful for the opportunity.”The Ethics Corner More News on the GD Helplineexpressing concerns to management.The Helpline is not intended to replaceconversations between employees andtheir managers, but rather to give employeesan additional resource.If you are seeking ethics advice or believesomeone has violated company standards,we want you to contact someone who willlook into the matter. You can talk to yourmanager, call the Ethics Office (x4216) orHelpline (1-800-433-8442), or access thesecure website at www.gd.ethicspoint.com.The Ethics Office provides guidance,reviews issues and complaints, determinesif an investigation is necessary, and recommendscorrective action if appropriate.Remember—When in Doubt Just Ask!6 | April 2011 | BIW NEWS

Business Day at the State HouseIn March, BIW participated in “BusinessDay at the State House” sponsored bythe Maine State Chamber of Commerce.This is an annual event organized toemphasize the importance of preservingand retaining existing jobs, creating newopportunities and keeping Maine businessescompetitive.Jon Fitzgerald (D0110) was joined at theState House by members of this year’sLeadership Development Program. Theevent is an opportunity for BIW people totalk to local legislators and to stress theimportance and broad impact of BIW tothe state economy. In return, legislators andother visitors are introduced to a personalside and face of BIW.The LDP group in Augusta included, l to r: Mark Young, Deb Oliver, Bob Dundas, Ed Jalbert, JoeyTheriault, Jennifer Watkins, Marty Lakeman and Jeff Peters.Left: Joey Theriault and Rep. Larry Dunfey, Embden; Middle: Mark Young, Jennifer Watkins and Rep. Mike Shaw, Standish; Right: Sen. Seth Goodall,Dist. 19, and Jeff Peters.Performance Incentive% Complete1009080706050403020100Goal 1EarnedHoursPerformance PeriodApril 4, 2011–October 2, 2011Period 3 Goals Status: As of April 15, 20111. Achieve 4,421,000 earned hours by October 2, 20112a. Complete 350 Tradeworks on Hull 506 by October 2, 20112b. Complete 3 Machinery Space GI’s on Hull 506 by October 2, 20113a. Complete 55 of 60 DDG 1000 products throughBlast & Paint by October 2, 20113b. Achieve 50% complete on DDG 1001 in Fabricationby October 2, 20114. Complete erection of DDG 1000 1400 Ultra and 2200Ultra units by October 2, 20115a. Complete the DDG 53 AMOD by June 20, 20115b. Complete the DDG 51 FY10 upgrade in Design by September 4, 20116. Complete 95% of DDG 1000 cable routing with all dataprovided to Planning by October 2, 2011PlanActualOn Track Behind Plan Did Not Complete5 Star ComplianceWhile stars have yet to beawarded in 2011, there hasbeen a 37% decrease infindings during the Wall-to-Wall auditsyear-to-date. Laura Mathisen,Directorof Environmental, Health & Safety,said, “Many areas have proven thatthey can reduce findings, but to receivestars, we are looking for evidence ofcontinual improvement and sustainabilitywhich will reveal true changein our safety culture.”Reports from the weekly ManufacturingSafety meeting demonstratea great deal of participation by theArea and Trade CREST subcommittees,which are helping to reduce findingsand using innovative ideas to reduceinjuries.Period 3 Goals for the period which began April 4, 2011 are shown above. Contact your supervisorfor more information regarding the Performance Incentive Program.BIW NEWS | April 2011 | 7

From the FleetUSS Jason Dunham (DDG 109)USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109)recently completed Final ContractTrials. In a message to RDML DaveLewis, PEO Ships, CAPT Pete Lyle,PMS400, stated: “Completed a highly successfulFCT aboard JASON DUNHAM. A wellbuilt/tested ship, coupled with a welltrained and prepared crew, assisted/supported by a diligent shipbuilder/BIW.”USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) arriving at itshomeport of Naval Station Norfolk followingcommissioning in November 2010. US Navyphoto.DDG 112 Christening on Saturday, May 7Please join your coworkersand theyard’s distinguishedguests on Saturday, May 7,for the christening of ourlatest destroyer, MichaelMurphy. We’re expecting alarge crowd of Navy andcivilian guests for theevent.The ship is named forLT Michael Murphy, USNwhose selfless bravery inJune 2005 led to the posthumousaward of theCongressional Medal of Honor. His fourmanteam of Navy SEALs fought againsta numerically overwhelming force of insurgentsin June of that year while engagedin a top-secret mission in Afghanistan. LTMurphy stepped into open ground, in theline of fire, to call for rescue of his men, allof whom were already wounded. Murphyand two other SEALS died of their woundsand one escaped capture.The sponsor of DDG 112 is MaureenMurphy,LT Murphy’s mother,who will beaccompanied by her sister, Eileen Hillicke,and her mother, Kathleen Jones, as Matronsof Honor. Michael Murphy’s father, Dan,and his brother, John, will be here as well.The Murphy family was previously in BathMaureen Murphy, Ship Sponsorfor the DDG 112 keel laying inJune 2010. The Murphy familyhails from Patchogue, NewYork on Long Island and weexpect several hundred of theirfriends and relatives to attend.Many distinguished guestsare scheduled to be at theevent, including ADM GaryRoughead, USN, Chief ofNaval Operations, and ADMEric Olson, USN, who headsthe Special Operations Command.Also participatingare Governor Paul LePage,Senator Olympia Snow, and RepresentativesMichael Michaud and ChelliePingree. The audience will also includeseveral detachments of Navy SEALs, theirfamilies, and a delegation from the NewYork City Fire Department. LT Murphybefriended the members of a New YorkCity fire department after 9/11 and waswearing one of their patches on his lastmission.DDG 112, Hull 506, is the 62 nd and lastArleigh Burke DDG 51 Class destroyercurrently under contract and the 34 th shipof the class built at BIW. The U.S. Navy isworking with BIW and Huntington IngallsIndustries (HII) to restart the DDG 51program and it is anticipated that DDG115 will be the next ship of the class builtat BIW. The Navy plans to build threeadditional Flight IIA ships and evolve to aFlight III configuration by FY 2016.The gates will open at 9:00 am for a10:00 am ceremony which will be followedby brief, formal presentations and a buffetlunch at approximately 11:45 am.Selected manufacturing facilities willbe open from 7:30–9:30 am for tours byemployees of BIW and SUPSHIP Bathand their families. Spruance (DDG 111)will also be available for tours, courtesy ofthe U.S. Navy and CDR Tate Westbrook,USN, and his crew. DDG 111 wasdelivered to the Navy on April 15 andrepresents a rare opportunity for familymembers to see a ship in its final stagesbefore departure.Christening Schedule of EventsMay 7, 20117:30—9:30 am Tours of DDG 111 andselected manufacturing areas10:00 am Christening Ceremony11:30 am Begin Ship Transition11:40 am Presentation of Gifts11:45 am Reception8 | April 2011 | BIW NEWS

Geiger Cup Hotly Contested in Year 2This year’s Race for the Geiger Cupfielded 15 competitive teams atthe final event of 2011 EngineerDays held in March. Sponsored byEngineering, the two weeks of activitieswere organized by Paul Friedman (D40)with help from a number of individuals.He said, “The purpose of Engineer Daysis to remind us that Engineering is anoble profession and to take time toexpand our horizons.”This year’s competition to design,build and race a car to the specifiedrequirements was considerably morechallenging than last year. Paul said,“We added a requirement to accuratelylaunch a projectile, made it morerelevant by adding style points for thevehicle’s resemblance to a BIW-builtship, and increased the opportunity towin by adding a double elimination.”Each team received a kit which includedan electric motor, battery, microswitch,launcher (mousetrap) and projectile(ping-pong ball), some, but not all,of which was required equipment.A maximum size restriction and amaximum weight were imposed.The challenge was for the car, withno direct or remote control linkage toan operator, to prevail against anothercar along a 30-foot long, 2-foot widecourse and successfully self-launch aJim Strickland of first runner-up Team RGUSS iscongratulated by (l to r) Andrew MacKellar, DougStone, Mike Binekey, and teammates PaulDeFrietas and Dave Weippert (back to camera).projectile through a goal post. Speed,control, launch capability and accuracycounted, as well as good looks. In caseof ties, a popular vote could decide thewinner.Paul said, “The competition recognizedquality of workmanship and exemplificationof genius.” It also acknowledged thatthe road to success is strewn with defeats.To encourage further experimentation,several achievements other than winningwere recognized. All awards are mentionedbelow.Team RMA will hold the Geiger Cup fora year, then have the opportunity to defendit next year. There were a few groans2011 Geiger Cup Awardsaround the room when Host ElliotCumming (D46) noted at the awardsthat the Cup would be leaving NorthStores for CROF. Elliot noted that thewinning RMA car “Excelled every time,had speed when racing as well as accuracyof its launcher and could stop on adime. It displayed no weaknesses,despite the fact that it was still beingsoldered up to 10 minutes before racetime.”The Geiger Cup took place at theend of a 2-week Engineer Days 2011celebration. Paul said, “Events wereplanned to offer engineering-relatedentertainment, educational experiencesand thought-provoking discussions.”Activities included off-site field trips,a film series, and a variety of Lunch ’nLearn sessions with topics which rangedfrom Wind Generation in the Gulf ofMaine by Dr. Habib Dagher from theUniversity of Maine to Japan’s NuclearPower Challenges by Steve Smith (D40),formerly a Maine Yankee nuclearengineer. All events were attended onemployee’s own time and scheduled toallow participation without impact towork requirements. Is there a next yearplanned? “Definitely,” Paul confirmed.Team Black Stripes Team USS Samuel Elliot Morison Team Bearded Ball Boosters Team RMAAWARD TEAM MEMBERSFirst Eliminated or “The Most to Gain” Black Stripes Arunas Bukauskas, Mark SamuelsonMost Elegant Solution USS Samuel Elliot Morison Phil and James Coyne, Stephen and Liam Kentor “Of course, I should have thought of that”(dual father/son team)Most Creative Solution Bearded Ball Boosters Andy MacKellar, Dru Khairaor “Who would have thought of that?”Runners Up or “So Close” RGUSS Paul DeFrietas, Jim Strickland, Dave Weippert2011 Champions: The Geiger Cup Award RMA Matt Callahan and Marshall ColeBIW NEWS | April 2011 | 9

Spruance (DDG 111) DeliveryOn Friday, April 15, the U.S. Navy tookdelivery of Spruance (DDG 111) in formalceremonies attended by representativesof the U.S. Navy, SupShip, Bath, BIW, and the precommissioningcrew of DDG 111, shown right.Inset: PCU CDR Tate Westbrook signs transferdocuments.The ship will remain at BIW for several moremonths as work completes and the ship’s forcecontinues to train and plan for departure.Spruance will be commissioned in Key West,Florida on October 1, 2011 before proceedingto its homeport of San Diego.Refer to page 8 for information about an openhouse onboard DDG 111 the morning of May 7,2011, part of the pre-christening (DDG 112)shipyard tour available to BIW and SupShipemployees, family and friends.Service Anniversaries March 2011Dept. NameDept. NameDept. NameDept. Name45 Years75 Boisvert, Richard Theophile40 Years81 Smith, Sherman Merrill35 Years06 Beedy, Dennis Charles87 Muccino, Michael Paul87 Rollins, Ralph Lewis30 Years01 Coombs, Patricia Parks06 Willebeek-Lemair, Martin07 Dalton III, Ray Alfred07 Dowling Jr, James Alfred07 Morissette, Normand Phillip07 Savage, Ernest Carlton07 Wyman, Albert Dennis08 Brooker, Matthew George09 Coombs, Michael Wayne09 Painchaud, George Gerard09 Woodhouse, Stephen Edward10 Nygaard, Ronald Scott11 Donahue, Douglas Emmons15 Chapman, Gordon Keith17 Darling, Joseph Leon17 Hardwick, Wayne Glen19 Greenleaf Jr,Lawrence Weston20 Albright, Martin Brian20 Carter Jr, Russell Melville20 Fitch, Danny Russell20 Gagnon, Paul Maurice20 Ladd, David Austin20 Lyford, Michael George20 Norcross, Angus Neil20 Taylor, Julie Ann20 Truhel, Carl William20 Wallace Jr, Elisha Jethro20 Wilson, Marie Glenda20 Woodruff, Peter24 Bolton, Michael Owen24 Currie Jr, Frederick William24 Hildreth, Rusty Wayne24 Thurman, Michael A24 Wasilewski, Lynn Celeste25 Paquette, Donald Paul26 Hill, Donald Arthur26 Myers, Richard Allen27 Bubar, Wendall Ransford27 Huntington Jr, Paul Leonard29 Wyman, Stephen Howard32 Hodgkins, Larry Allan40 McCabe, James Willard43 Coombs, Darryl Chester45 Campbell, Stephen Herbert45 Higgins, Margaret Marie50 Alexander, JosephCharles Leon50 Carney Jr, Leo50 Jordan, Albert Fred50 Letourneau, Gary Lee50 Swift, Donald Richard80 Dwinal Jr, Robert Blinn80 Esancy, Everett Earland80 Knight, Jason Lee81 Boutot Jr, Enoil Rick81 Burnham Jr, Frederick Allen81 Jepson, Bradley Dale81 Pearson, Timothy Alan81 Ray, Scott Erwin82 Matthews, Donna Lee86 Crosby, Donna Maria86 Smith, Gary Steven86 Webb, Thomas Stephen87 Irish, John Jay87 Jewell, Dale Kirk87 Johnson Jr, GeorgeGregory87 Lamoreau, Donald Roy87 London, Eric Brian87 Perry, Jeffrey Merle87 Petley, Jeffrey Scott87 Rice, Roger Walter87 Violette, Roger Joseph87 Ward, James Lawrence90 Kaake, Bruce Howard91 Roy, Gerard Laurier25 Years08 Young, Joseph Alan45 Brey, Deborah Lee82 Nesbitt, Candyce Elaine86 DeLong, Robert Craig20 Years24 Riley, Christopher Shawn26 Cote, Daniel Lionel26 Waterman, Jere Lee27 Latter, Mickey Charles50 Brewer, Allan Richard87 White, John Leonard15 Years01 Kuklewicz, Joseph Charles10 Years20 Degroot, Lorna Jean27 Benner, Jolene Madelyn27 Bowles, Peter Jeffrey27 Shaunesey, Debra Ann32 Bond, Samuel Richardson43 Brackett, David Harold43 Dyer Jr, Kenneth Irvin43 Freeman, Joseph Cameron43 Giusto, Steven Angelo43 Konecny, Arthur43 McCourt, Jamey Fredrick43 Millett, James David43 Mitchell, James Patrick43 Ponziani, Michael Eugene43 Turcotte, Andrew James43 Willebeek-Lemair,Nathan Allen81 Roy, Celeste Joan86 Saucier, Derek Joseph91 Casey, Eric Paul5 Years01 Boyle, Cristina Rae10 Wheeler, Matthew Dean40 Brown, Robert Michael40 Wright, Shawn Trevor53 Berg, Henry James86 Ferreira, Christopher Charles86 Ouellette, John-Paul86 Wallace, Troy Blair87 Dyer III, Alfred William87 Grimaldi, David Louis87 Kay, Jared Scott93 Kenyon, Edward Francis10 | April 2011 | BIW NEWS

Race the RunwaysOn April 2, 2011, the first Race theRunways event, including a 1 Mile,5k and Half Marathon, was held onthe runways of NAS Brunswick. The eventwas sponsored by BIW in support of thestrong linkage between wellness and ahealthy lifestyle. It was organized by theMaine Track Club and MidCoast TriathlonClub who were approached in the fall bythe MidCoast Regional RedevelopmentAuthority (MRRA) to put on a series ofroad races to showcase the property of theNaval Air Station. MRRA is developingfacility reuse plans for NAS Brunswickwhich will close in 2011 per the 2005 BaseRealignment and Closure decision.The military runways closed in 2010 andthe draw of this race, according to Co-Racedirector, Jim Favreau (D10), was the long,flat race bed offered by the runways.Runners would be able to see the finishline from the starting point. What raceorganizers could not see, however, wasthe April Fool’s Day snow storm that layahead. Not just a spring storm, but asignificant, late winter trickster withimpressive bona fides.Post-race, the race web site posted thefollowing message: “The nor’easter onFriday nearly did us in. You have no ideahow close we came to canceling. We hadseveral people who used their own vehiclesto plow, salt and sand to ensure a safecourse. We can’t thank them enough.”Jim Favreau confirmed, “Friday afternoonwas a challenge. Our number oneobjective was to put on a safe race. A hugeeffort was put into plowing and salting therunway and race course right up until racetime Saturday morning. Glad to report, therace was incident free.”It also drew nearly 1,000 registrants,including 270 to the Half Marathon, 12%from out-of-state. Jim said, “Participantsincluded several hundred BIW employeesand family members from a broad crosssection of the BIW family. I saw runnersfrom all unions as well as management.”The health expo held in conjunctionwith the race was also successful and Jimpredicts that it will be even bigger next year.The charity selected to benefit fromthe event was Veterans/No Boundaries,a program of Maine HandicappedSkiing (MHS) which offers adaptiverecreation camps for veterans andactive duty military personnel alongwith their familiesPeter Adams, MHS ExecutiveDirector, said, “It was gratifying forMHS to receive the support of theracing community at the Race theRunways event. We have an ongoingrelationship with the Beach to Beaconracers...and for us to now be embracedby the runners and organizers of theinaugural Race the Runways is a realhonor. The approximately $1,500we received will go directly towardsupporting this year’s Veterans/NoBoundaries programs…. This donationwill help us to continue to offer thesehighly acclaimed programs at no costto these deserving men and women.”Jim concluded, “The feedback fromthe race was overwhelmingly favorableand runners were immediately askinghow to sign up for the next one. Itwas a great pleasure to serve as Co-Race Director and we look forwardto a bigger event next April.” Whiletempting Mother Nature is risky, thegroup hopes they’ve seen the worst.Top: Blane Fenderson and Dan Smith. Above, l to r: Jim Favreau, Brent West, Anthony Anderson, and Eric London; far right, Roger Ruff, Jay Allen, TaitBrown and Gil Rines. Photos (except sign) courtesy of Brillant Images (Michael Brillant).BIW NEWS | April 2011 | 11

700 Washington StreetBath, ME 04530PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE PAIDBATH, MAINE04530PERMIT NO. 31Red Sox vs. YankeesOn April 8–10, 2011, the Boston RedSox played three games against theNew York Yankees in Fenway Park.Even Massachusetts fans can’t out-fan adie-hard Maine Red Sox enthusiast, so it’soften hard to uncover a Yankees fan with asimilar, irreconcilable point of view withwhom to discuss the fine points of baseball.Nevertheless, Brian Lashua and WayneRice (both D50) have the good luck towork with Garrett Stewart (D50),a trueYankees fan who wouldn’t dream of sellinghis team short.That set the stage for a wager in earlyApril along the lines that if the Red Soxwon the 3-game series, Garrett would weara Red Sox shirt all week, and if the Yankeeswere on top, the reverse.The Red Sox won 2 games, enough forGarrett to wonder what kind of friendswould take so much pleasure in seeing himparade a Red Sox shirt around all week.The answer—friends who are also Red Soxfans, not a good combination if you preferthe other team in this longstanding rivalry.But wait, Garrett swings back later in theweek and promises to buy lunch for everyonein the Assembly Building if the Red Soxwin the World Series this year, indicatinghis disbelief in that outcome. So the seasonbegins.L to r: Brian Lashua, Garrett Stewart and WayneRice.