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From the HelmJeff Geiger, President, Bath Iron WorksIn addition to an early spring, April ushered in a number ofimportant events and activities which confirm that ourefforts to continuously improve, reduce costs and maintainhigh quality standards are exactly what we need to be doing.It’s hard to imagine a better way to begin a new month atBIW than by hosting the Chief of Naval Operations, ADMJonathan Greenert, USN, and our own Senator Susan Collinsfor a visit. The DDG 1002 Start of Fabrication ceremony atHardings on the morning of April 4 and the tour of DDG 1000that followed gave them an opportunity to see where our shipbuildingprocess starts, greet many of you and observe firsthandour progress on the lead ship. We heard on more than oneoccasion that day about several things they felt were important.Their messages were clear. The Navy values Bath-built quality,wants us to continue building their ships and needs us to buildthem affordably. It was a great day for BIW—we should all bevery proud. About two weeks after the visit, Secretary of theNavy Ray Mabus announced on April 17 that DDG 1002 wouldbe named in honor of the 36 th President of the United States,Lyndon B. Johnson.In terms of our DDG 51 Program, the Navy issued a draftRequest for Proposal (RFP) for the upcoming competition forDDG 51s that the Navy will buy between now and 2018. We’vebeen studying the details of the document in preparation for therelease of the final RFP which is expected to be out in early May.We anticipate a 60-day window for developing and submittingour proposal. As I’ve mentioned in this space for the last twomonths, the results of this competition will decide which shipbuilderwill build each of the DDG 51s the Navy expects to buyfor the next five years. The importance of succeeding in thiscompetition cannot be overstated; affordability to the Navy willbe the principal factor in determining the ultimate outcome.We must continue to control and further reduce costs in allareas of the shipyard.Within the shipyard itself, the demolition of our inclinedways and reconfiguration of that area is essentially complete.The next major change in the north end of the shipyard beganon April 18 with the start of demolition of the Machine Shop,the oldest building in the yard. A quick look back at the historyof this building appears in the pages to follow. The demolitionproject will continue into May.Brian Levesque (D07) and Senator Susan CollinsEarly in the month, OSHA released its report of the wallto-wallinspection that was conducted here last fall. The resultstell us two very important things. First, we still have much workahead of us. Items cited in the final report are things that arewithin our control, and all of us need to remain vigilant inspotting and eliminating any unsafe condition. The secondthing they tell us is that we are making good progress in ourefforts to make BIW a safer place to work. In the words of theOSHA Regional Director as quoted in the newspapers, “It was avery, very good inspection. They have made some very, verygood strides in the past four to five years.”All of the these events and activities send a signal that we aredoing the kinds of things we need to do to positively influencethe future of the shipyard, keep quality shipbuilding jobs inMaine and preserve our rich heritage. We must continue topull together and keep moving forward.TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.On the cover: Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Jonathan Greenert and Paul Lebel (D07) at the Start Fab ceremony for DDG 1002 at Hardings.2 | April 2012 | BIW NEWS

Performance March 2012SafetyRECORDABLE INJURIESCumulative Through March 2012252015105015.3ImprovementTargetEnvironmentalYear 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 year20.3ActualAbove YTD goal; not improvedfrom prior yearLOST-TIME INJURIESCumulative Through March 201210864203.8ImprovementTarget4.9ActualCumulative Through March 2012Hazardous WasteEnergyTotal Disposed WasteBIW 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)CNO at BIW for DDG 1002 Start FabOn April 4, 2012, the Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Jonathan Greenert,was met by Senator Susan Collins at Hardings to attend the StartFabrication ceremony for DDG 1002. Following brief remarks, ADMGreenert joined burning machine operator Paul Lebel (D07) and burned thefirst piece of steel for DDG 1002.As they walked into Hardings, both the CNO and Senator Collins took timeto greet a number of BIW employees and the Senator remarked later that in hermany visits to BIW, she had never been to Hardings. She went on to say, “All Ican say is Wow!”ADM Greenert said that he could see the great pride that the people of BIWhave for the work that they are doing for their country and the US Navy.The visit also included a trip into Bath to see current progress on DDGs 1000and 1001 and concluded with a press conference where both ADM Greenert andSenator Collins expressed continued strong support for the DDG 1000 Program.ADM Greenert said, “DDG 1000 is a vessel that fits within our Defense StrategicGuidance. With its stealth, incredibly capable sonar system, strike capability andlower manning requirements, this is our future.”Right: ADM Greenert and Senator Collins, shown with Jeff Geiger at the DDG 1002 ceremony.BIW NEWS | April 2012 | 3

LDP ProgramMembers of the most recentLeadership DevelopmentProgram (LDP) class, shownright, began their work in April with akick-off session, represented BIW atthe Chamber of Commerce State ofMaine Business Day in Augusta, andvolunteered at a Habitat for Humanityhomebuilding project in Brunswick.Participants in the seventh LDPclass represent a wide cross sectionof the company. Pat Conley (D46),Director-Management Development andTraining, said, “This group representsthe diversity present within the companyin terms of their experience, both withinand outside BIW, and the variety of theirwork and career backgrounds.”Pat went on to say, “I think of BIW asa small company, but each LDP classbegins with participants getting to knoweach other, sometimes for the first time.They come together as peers and thenetworking that develops stays longafterwards.”Over the course of the next fewmonths, the class will be exposed to indepthinformation about various aspectsof the company, learn more about theirMembers of Class VII of the Leadership Development Program shown with Jeff Geiger, left, during their kick-off eventinclude, l to r: Chris Comora, Justin Clark, Rob VanGilder, Derek Hewson, Cynthia Lobikis, Stetson Everett, DavePeterson, Mike Winn and Mike Pontau.personal styles of leadership and have otheropportunities to represent BIW.Pat said, “LDP participants always arrivewith a great deal of enthusiasm. Some maybe a little surprised by the amount of workthat is required in addition to their regularday job, but all finish as strong supporters ofthe program and appreciative of the opportunity.We now have a good group of LDPalumni in place at BIW and they are a greatbenefit to the company.”A member of the Maine Chamber of Commerce isshown right, speaking with Stetson Everett and CynthiaLobikis during Business Day at the State House.Performance Incentive% Complete1009080706050403020100Goal 1EarnedHoursPerformance PeriodApril 2, 2012–September 30, 2012Period 5 Goals Status: Status as of April 23, 20121 Achieve 1,975,000 manufacturing earned hours by September 30, 20122 Receive 1,000 additional suggestions to the Employee Suggestion Programthat reduce costs and/or improve safety on all programs by September 30, 20123 Achieve 100% of the Housekeeping stars within the existing 5-Star Programby September 30, 20124 DDG 1001: Complete 9 of 12 Ultra Unit 2200 erections by September 30, 20125 Planning Yard: Complete the engineering and design for all currently funded shipavailabilities on schedule, including DDG 57 and DDG 59 HM&E modernizations6 Achieve Release to Kit cycle times of 5 days or less by September 30, 2012Planned Actual On Track Behind Plan Did Not Complete4 | April 2012 | BIW NEWS

Wellness and BenefitsLadies Wellness EventThe BIW Health Improvement Team is offering a LadiesWellness Event for employees and spouses on two differentdays and locations in May:Date Time LocationThurs, May 3 12:00–7:00 pm Ramada Conf Center,LewistonThurs, May 10 12:00–7:00 pm Taste of Maine, WoolwichJoin Stephanie Agne, Registered Dietitian (RD) and BIWHealth Coach for a night out and a chance to have some fun,Stephanie Agne, RDfood and learn about your health. Community partners willprovide activities (spa treatments, free massages, cooking and exercise demonstrations, doorprizes, etc). BIW is offering health screenings and a health coach will be available to go overthe results with you.To RSVP, email StephanieA@trestletree.com or call 442-3556. Walk-ins are also welcome.There is no charge to attend the event.An event for men is planned for this fall—stay tuned for details.Building Healthy Ways Reminds You...NAMI Maine WalkYour help is needed. Please consider joiningTeam BIW for the annual NAMI MaineWalk to help raise funds to support peopleliving with mental illness and their lovedones. The event is on Saturday morning,May 12, 2012 at Back Cove in Portland.The event is open to both walkers andbikers.Need a practice ride before the Trek?There’s a 25 mile course for bikers.Registered participants receive a freeTeam BIW T-shirt.To sign up, visit: www.nami.org/namiwalks12/MNE/BIWbikeandwalk. Formore information or to get your T-shirt,contact Anthony Anderson, BIW WellnessProgram Manager, at ext. 2915.NAMI Maine is the National Alliance onMental Illness state organization and worksto raise awareness and provide essentialeducation, advocacy and direct support topeople living with mental illness and theirloved ones.Return Soil Test Samplesby noon on May 3If you picked up a soil test kit, the final collectiondate to have your test sent to the testfacility in Orono and avoid paying postage isMay 3, 2012 at noon. (You can still returnthe kit after that date by mailing it yourself tothe address specified on the container.)Return the collection container, form and$15 test fee (make checks payable to MaineSoil Testing Service) to one of the designatedBIW locations below:POC Location BIW PhoneAnthony Anderson Main Yard, Conley Trng Ctr 2915Kathie Beaulieu Main Yard, Personnel Bldg 4786Hazel Meserve James 1893Liz Cray CROF 1771Tina Boulet Hardings 1422Deena Bennett EBMF / CW 5255If you take advantage of this offer, thesamples will be sent to the lab in Orono foryou. Results will be mailed to your homeand will include recommendations on how toimprove your soil.This offer is made possible by your localUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extensionoffice and your BIW Health ImprovementTeam.Dept.RetireesMarch 2012Name06-05 Kenneth L. Douglas44 Years, 2 MonthsTrades Inspector10-00 Gerard K. Gifford31 Years, 4 MonthsLeadperson II40-00 Stephen W. Herling38 Years, 9 MonthsDesigner, 1st Class43-00 Roger D. Charpentier37 Years, 7 MonthsWelder III66-00 David J. Fraser Sr.29 Years, 9 MonthsInsulator III86-00 Paul P. Cullen21 Years, 6 MonthsSection Manager86-00 Clayton R. Davis22 Years, 5 MonthsSection Manager86-00 Michael R. Olehowski30 Years, 8 MonthsDesigner, 1st Class86-00 Gerald D. York25 Years, 6 MonthsDesigner, 1st Class87-00 Paul R. Westleigh38 YearsDesigner, 1st Class97-00 Mark A. Curry29 Years, 7 MonthsManagerBIW NEWS | April 2012 | 5

The BIW Machine ShopOn April 18, BIW began the demolitionand removal of the old Machine Shop,which had become the oldest buildingin the shipyard. Andy Toppan (D40)recaps some of the highlights of thishistoric building and reminds us thatthen, as now, changes in this area led toimprovements in how ships were built atBIW.BIW in the 1890’s was a small andrelatively simple shipyard, tightlyclustered around the areabetween the ways and the MachineShop. Many of the yard’s small buildingsdated to the early 1880’s and theprior owner of the facility, Goss IronWorks. After a huge fire destroyedmost of the shipyard in 1894, BIWembarked on a series of facilitiesupgrades. More than just replacingthe ruined buildings, over the courseof five years, these projects nearlydoubled the size of the shipyard.The final step of this modernizationwas replacement of the old MachineShop building which dated from 1882.The task of designing the new facilityfell to John S. Hyde, son of founderand President General Hyde. To meetthe growing company’s needs, Hydedesigned a shop that was more thandouble the size of its predecessor andremained the largest building at BIWinto the 1950’s. To keep productionmoving, the new shop was literallybuilt around the old building whichwas then demolished.John Hyde was an advocate of newtechnology, so the shop included anumber of advancements includingelectric motors for the machines inplace of earlier steam engines and thenow-familiar use of compressed airtools. The shop also featured dualoverhead cranes, one above the other,and space at the east end for constructionof small-to-midsize vessels inside.BIW was already building small vesselsindoors—the adjacent Plate Shophad recently been enlarged to providespace for three torpedo boats—butthe Machine Shop provided a muchlarger space.The new shops gave BIW athoroughly modern facility and1929 view of the BIW shipyard from the Carlton Bridge with the Machine Shop the largest building on the waterfront.The yachts Paragon (Hull 122) and Althea (Hull 132) were both built in the Machine Shop and delivered in 1930.positioned the yard for success in the comingyears. Through a series of contractsincluding cruisers, a battleship, and manydestroyers, BIW built a reputation forexcellence and innovation in shipbuilding.Among the innovations were the first turbine-drivenwarship (the cruiser Chester),the first turbine-driven destroyer (Flusser),and the first destroyer with reduction gears(Wadsworth). The engines for each of theseships, and all ships of the era, were assembledand tested in the Machine Shop beforeinstallation on the ways.The years around World War I broughta small surge in work to BIW and an expansionof the Machine Shop. The buildingwas extended to the west by several bays,gaining the familiar “1917” marker on thewest wall. Unfortunately, the amount ofwork available in the post-war years couldnot keep the shipyard going and productionceased in 1925. The following year, theMachine Shop marked the close of an eraas auctioneers and bidders gathered inthe shop to sell off the yard’s tools andmachinery.6 | April 2012 | BIW NEWS

The Machine Shop saw some of itsbusiest years following BIW’s reopening in1927. Several of the smaller vessels andyachts of the era, along with a single CoastGuard cutter, were built in the shop andlaunched through doors at the east endof the building. Two among these wereespecially noteworthy. The yacht Seapine,at 496 tons and 155 feet long, was thelargest vessel built in the shop; and thegreat racing sloop Ranger, launched in1937 to defend the America’s Cup, wasthe last vessel to slide down the MachineShop ways.The WWII years saw BIW expandingdramatically, with new ways, shops, warehousesand offices, and the Hardings Plantconstructed in record time. With destroyersassembled on eight shipways at the sametime and several ships fitting out at thepiers, the Machine Shop was kept busyaround the clock. While no longer thecenter of BIW’s operations, the shop andits employees still played a key role indelivering a record-breaking number ofdestroyers—averaging one every 17 days.After the war, BIW invested in refurbishmentof facilities worn down by years ofhard use. By 1954 the Machine Shop hadbeen overhauled and outfitted with severalpieces of new equipment to prepare for anera of larger, more complex ships. Thisoverhaul updated the shop’s layout andequipment to a configuration similar tothat which remains today.Over the past 50 years as BIW expandedinto larger shipbuilding facilities, theMachine Shop became a survivor from aprior era. Contemporary shops dating fromthe 1890’s have gradually been replaced,such as the old plate shop which later wasthe pipe and tin shop, and today, houses thenew Machine Shop. Other, newer buildings,such as North Yard Assembly and NorthElectric Shop, have also vanished as shipbuildingat BIW has changed. This left theMachine Shop as the last major buildingfrom the earliest era of BIW’s history.The yacht Seapine (Hull 144, left) delivered in 1931 was the largest built in the Machine Shop and the sloopRanger (Hull 172) delivered in 1937 was the last built in this building, although possibly one of BIW’s most wellknown.The refurbished Machine Shop in 1954.The recovered 1899 marker from the south wall.The Machine Shop as demolition began in April.BIW NEWS | April 2012 | 7

From the FleetDDG 1002 Named Lyndon B. JohnsonOn April 16, 2012, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced that DDG 1002will be named USS Lyndon B. Johnson for the nation’s 36 th president. As a Texascongressman, Johnson was the first member of Congress to enlist in the militaryfollowing the start of WWII and served in the US Navy. After the war, he was elected tothe U.S. Senate where he served for 12 years. Johnson became president when PresidentKennedy was assassinated in 1963 and he was elected to a full term in 1964. Johnsonpresided over a period of significant legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964,the Voting Rights Act and legislation which established Medicare.US Navy illustration of DDG 1002.National Level Ergo AttentionIn late March, a BIW team comprisedof LS6 mechanics andmanagement attended the AppliedErgonomics Conference in Nashville,Tennessee and participated in theconcurrent ergonomics expo, demonstratinga BIW ergonomic solutionto a workplace problem.Even the invitation to attend theexpo was competitive. About 70companies submitted applicationsdealing with ergonomic risk reductionopportunities and 40 were selected,including General Electric, Johnson &Johnson, Boeing, Honda, Toyota,Caterpillar, Goodyear, Bridgestone,Lilly, Timken, Gulfstream and otherhighly recognizable companies.Steve “Bubba” Davis (D10) aManufacturing Process Engineerand member of the BIW team, said,“The conference is an opportunity toshare new technologies with a varietyof industries and a chance to highlightsuccessful ergonomic solutions, witha general theme across all categoriesbeing one of innovation.The BIW team presented the “Fisette2000” Tool for Mechanized Grindingwhich consists of attachments whichhold the grinders in place so thatmechanics don’t have to, greatly reducingthe risk of stress, vibration andrepetitive motion injuries. Thissolution was the overall 2011 winner ofthe BIW Ergonomic Cup competition.BIW won twice in Nashville. First inthe category of Team-Driven Work8 | April 2012 | BIW NEWSBIW representatives at the Applied Ergonomics Conference and Expo received two awards, shown here, and includedteam members, l to r: Dana McIntire, John Freitas, John Fisette, Jean Piche, Steve “Bubba” Davis, Dennis Hitchcockand Lou Bourgeois.place Solutions with Internal Competitionsas determined by conference judges. Entrieswere judged for innovation, simplicity,cost savings, ergonomic risk reductionand presentation quality. In the 15-yearhistory of this event, BIW was the first towin as a first year participant.In addition, five people’s choice awardswere given for Excellence in the specificareas of Simplicity, Innovation, CostSavings, Risk Reduction and Presentationbased on votes by conference attendees.BIW received the award for Excellence inErgonomic Risk Reduction.The Ergonomics Subcommittee, a subsetof the Joint LS6/Management Safety andHealth Steering Committee, initiated theErgo Cup Competition at BIW in 2010.Laura Mathisen (D52), Director EnvironmentalHealth and Safety and co-chair ofthe Ergo Committee said, “I was pleased,thrilled and awestruck: pleased with theinvolvement of employees and committeesregarding our internal Ergo Cup competitionof 2011, thrilled when the “Fisette 2000Mechanized Grinding Tool” was acceptedinto the Applied Ergonomics Competition,and awestruck with the team members thatparticipated in the competition.”Laura continued, “The results speakvolumes about the people who work atBIW. I applaud the team that attended thecompetition. They set the bar extremelyhigh, but I also understand good old Maineingenuity and I look forward to more outstandingideas entered in our internal 2012Ergo Cup competition.”Second quarter entries to the 2012 BIWErgo Cup competition are due May 25,2012. Contact Ben Zavitz (ext. 2219) formore information and to submit an entry.

Trek to SEAL TerritoryWhen Terry Smith (D19) wasassigned to work on DDG 112over a year ago, he learned thestory of LT Michael Murphy, USN,a NavySEAL and the ship’s namesake. That storyincluded Operation Red Wings, the 2005battle in Afghanistan that took the lives ofthree of the four members of the SEALteam present, including LT MichaelMurphy, as well as sixteen special operativeswho were part of a rescue operation.Terry dedicated his ride and his fundraisingin the Trek Across Maine last summerto the memory of LT Murphy and histeammates. At the May 2011 christeningof DDG 112, Terry met Michael Murphy’sparents and described his plans for theupcoming Trek event. Speaking of herson, Maureen Murphy told Terry, “Hecontinues to bring out the best in people.”This year, Terry plans to again ride theTrek and has doubled his goal, bolsteredby support from members of the MichaelMurphy PCU crew. CDR Tom Shultz, thePCU Commanding Officer, plans to ride theTrek and other crew members may jointhem as well.In March of this year, not long aftercompleting DDG 112 sea trials, Terry andhis wife, Karen (D05) visited San Diego ona family vacation. He thought it would beof interest to take a few DDG 112-relateditems to the SEAL community at NavalSpecial Warfare Command in nearbyCoronado and once back home, to shareaspects of that visit with BIW’s shipbuilders.Terry met with LCDR Mike Uyboco,Operations Director for SEAL School anda one time teammate of Michael Murphy.He also met with RADM Garry Bonelli,who led a SEAL team in Desert Shield andDesert Storm, was recalled to active dutyin 2006 and is now on extended recall asDeputy Force Commander of Naval SpecialWarfare Command. Terry shared photosfrom DDG 112 sea trials, stories of theship and how it is coming together, andpresented the SEALs with a banner fromlast year’s Trek event which was signed onthe reverse by many of the people, BIW,Navy and contractors alike, who wereonboard DDG 112 trials.In a letter of appreciation, shown above,RADM Bonelli said, “Your obvious andwell-deserved pride and enthusiasm inbuilding USS Michael Murphy from thekeel up speaks volumes about you and yourcoworkers at Bath Iron Works….The“Murph” will serve as a very visible symbolof our Nation’s strength, our rich Navylegacy, our Navy SEALs, and of course, theskilled labor of themen and women whobuilt her at Bath IronWorks, where “BathBuilt is Best Built.”Terry said, “It wasa great visit, everyonewas welcoming andeager to learn aboutthe ship that will carryLT Murphy’s name.”A Navy veteran himself,Terry said, “WhenI prepared for the Treklast year I was inspiredby LT Murphy’s storyand wanted to share it.I also wanted to showothers that BIW peoplehave a lot of pride in thequality and capability ofthe ships that we build.LT Murphy was knownas “The Protector.” Ithink it means a lot tothe Navy SEAL communityto know thatwe are building a mighty ship that willserve and protect its men and womenwhile honoring LT Murphy and the menof Operation Red Wings.”Terry Smith (white shirt), assisted by his granddaughter, presented RADM Bonelli with items associated with DDG112 sea trials, including a DDG 112 banner rolled out by Karen Smith which Terry used during the 2011 TrekAcross Maine and which was signed on the reverse by many participants during DDG 112 trials.BIW NEWS | April 2012 | 9

Geiger Cup ResultsBIW Engineer Days concluded theevening of April 5 with the thirdannual Geiger Cup, a competitionto design and build a small watercraftwhich would race the length of the tank,stop, and launch an orange ping pongball over a goal post.Paul Friedman (D40) said, “The purposeof this event is to have some fun atwork. It is a low pressure environmentwhere those who choose to participateget to actually build something and inthe process, test or confirm some basic5 Star ProgramCurrent statusto the 5 StarComplianceProgram is shownto the right.LegendCompliant:Star received in 2012Compliant:Star received in 2011Preparing for AssessmentLost Star10 | April 2012 | BIW NEWSApril 17, 2012Shop ComplexABC Plat (upper)Buildings 18, 19 and MERGLow BayAssembly BuildingPanel Line5-SkidsAluminum ShopCarpenter ShopBlast IBlast IIBlast IIIHyde SouthHazardous Waste BuildingACE/CW/BissonsEBMFHardingsFacilities BuildingA&B Plats (lower)Metals RecyclingMaintenance GarageDry DockH 601 (DDG 1000)H 506 (DDG 112)MSC Warehouse/Service ShopsLLTF Pump HouseLLTFAll OSTsPreoutfit IIUltra HallSouth Central Receivingengineering principles, this year hydrodynamics-relatedones.” Contestants competedin a double elimination process with bothspeed and accuracy factors in declaring thewinners. Elliott Cumming (D46) called therace and Paul, Mike Binekey and JohnWeisheit (both D40) served as judges.The event was complicated by the factthat this year’s criteria moved it from landto water. Sue O’Dare (D24), Jimmy Doyle(D20) and Dave Heath (D40) coordinatedmaterial and resources. The two race tankswere created by the Pipefitters on first andElectricalMachineGuardingFallProtectionFire, Health,SafetyHousekeepingAbove, left to right: Team RMA, Matt Callahan, left andMarshall Cole; James Crabtree of Team Froune’s Tridentwith Rick Perkins (CSC) and Mo Farag (of TeamShocker) looking on; Team Triple Threat, Ben Foster;and Mr. Creativity, Brad Totten.second shift, with saddles built by thesecond shift carpenters. Trials were heldoutside despite snow and ice in anticipationthat the event would also be outdoors.All went well until race day which arrivedclear but sufficiently windy that even if theboats ran as expected, launching of the pingpong balls surely would not. Paul consultedwith the organizing committee and it wasdecided that the event would be movedindoors to the lobby of the FitzgeraldConference Center where three elementsconsidered critical to success were available—room to arrange the two tanks in parallel,access to water to fill the tanks and space forthe food table.In the end, the first place finish wasrepeated by last year’s winner, Team RMA,which was Matt Callahan and MarshallCole. Team Triple Threat, consisting of BenFoster, took second (and received the newlynamed Cumming Cup), and Brad Tottenof Team Independent Mariner took thecreativity prize which was a unanimouschoice in recognition of his painstakingreplica of LCS 2. As in past years, thewinners will have lunch with Jeff Geigerand have one more opportunity to recountrace day.WelcomeThe following employees recently joined BIW.NameDept.Adams Jr, Robert Wilton * 0600Cantara, Ross Charles * 2400Coleman, Matthew 1310Cook, Jason Ryan 5000Dean, Andrew Gary 5000Hill, Randy Elwin 5000Washburn, Zachary Robert 5000* Returning employees

March 2012Service AnniversariesDept. Name40 Years50 Overlock, Carl Richard35 Years07 Washburn, Linwood Bruce80 Daigle, James Vernon86 Lemont, David Leon30 Years01 Thomas, Patrick Shawn09 Carlson, Lola Kathryn09 Hurd II, John Edward09 Pendleton, Dale Andrew09 Skelton Jr, Floyd Edwin09 Smith, Glenn David10 Jalbert, Edward Mark10 Peters Jr, Robert Anthony15 Joyner, Donald Lee15 Laslie, Carl Monroe15 Mott, Alan Kristopher19 Baise Jr, Golden Eugene19 Carter, Lee Michael19 Page, Robert Joseph19 Smith, Terence MarkA Navy FriendDept. NameOn April 13, Captain Mike Field andLT Stan Cielinski, both of the BathPolice Department, were atSupShip, Bath to present a citation to FCCJohn Friend for his quick actions whichcontributed to saving a life. On March 19,2012, two members of the DDG 112 PCU,FCC Friend and LT Jason Morgan,wereseparately leaving Bath and driving southat 6:30 pm when they witnessed anaccident in the Route 1 northbound lane.As reported by the Times Record, “a dramatictwo-vehicle crash closed Route 1 forseveral hours Monday evening and sentfour Brunswick residents to area hospitals,two with serious, life-threatening injuries.”As the event unfolded, LT Morgan called911 and began directing traffic while FCCFriend went to the overturned and mostseriously damaged vehicle. The car’s driverwas suspended upside down by his seatbelt, unresponsive and struggling tobreathe. According to the citationpresented by Captain Field, Chief Friendadministered first aid which included20 Desjardins, Peter Francis20 Sorenson, Scott Sterling24 Cummings, Pamela Jean25 Strout, Bradford Harris27 Chamberland, Richard Jean27 Gray, Paul Michael27 Temple, Richard Allen29 Russell III, William Howard29 Stanley, Craig Merlin38 Moriarty, Bruce West38 Ogden III, Walter Scott38 Stanchfield, Kerry Leroy40 Totten, Brad Earl45 Moore, Gregory Daken50 Rideout Sr, David Paul58 Callan, Cathy Ann84 Oliver, Shane Steven86 Dube Jr, Kenneth Andre86 Gagne, Randall Lee86 Provencher, Daniel Roy87 Beaulieu, Bruce Daniel91 Moulton, Thomas AlbertDept. Name25 Years09 Grierson, Darrell Carleton09 Lamontagne, Roland Maurice24 Lombardo, Jarine Ann38 Hein-Hansen, Carl40 Perry, David Orbeton43 Dow, David Daniel43 Michaud, Patrick David43 Wallace, Jeffrey Fredrick45 Baker, Tammy Sue45 Field, Laurie Louise50 Ball Jr, Francis Joseph50 Daley, Patrick Bedford50 Marshall, David Allen50 Salazar, Steven69 Libby, Craig Scott86 Baxter, Michael Everett86 Dickinson, Louise P86 Emerson, Donald Preston86 Lathan, Thomas Wright87 Chamberland, Michael Albert87 Molboski, Darlene Ann10 Years26 Morse, Timothy George26 Rodrigue, David Allenbreaking a windshield wiper and using it toopen the injured person’s airways to allowhim to breathe while creating a path forblood from internal injuries to be released.Captain Field said, “FCC Friend showedus by his actions that he was not afraid tostop and help and that he was a courageousperson willing to take action.”Dept. Name5 Years06 Petrie, Brian10 Goulette, Benjamin Hartford40 Collins, Carmen M40 Cyr, Michael Paul40 Lund, Eric John82 Alexander, Elizabeth Helen86 Beagan, Robert Brent86 Delano, Andrea Louise86 Marquis, Steve Michael86 Norris, Casey C86 Taisey, Philip Crawford87 Bailey, Margaret Small87 Benson, Andrew S87 Collins, Adam Scott87 Coombs Theriault, Danuta B87 Cormier, Jonathan Lewis87 Gladue, Matthew Robert87 Juliani Jr, Anthony Vincent87 McKinnon, Joseph Jerome87 Rolfe Sr, Frank Albert87 Spring, Nathaniel Stephen87 Veilleux, Savanna Jean87 Weymouth, Ian Millbrook91 Bechard, Deborah J97 Brennan, Ruth TDuring a DDG 112 crew ceremony at the PCU Building at SupShip, Bath, Bath Police Department Captain MikeField presented FCC John Friend, USN, with a citation for his actions in response to an April traffic accident inBath.CDR Tom Shultz, PCO of DDG112, and the entire DDG 112 precommissioningcrew gathered to thankFCC Friend for his quick actions.BIW NEWS | April 2012 | 11

700 Washington StreetBath, ME 04530PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE PAIDBATH, MAINE04530PERMIT NO. 312012 Earth Day Poster Contest WinnersThe 2012 Earth Day Poster Contest winners in the three age categories are shown here. All entries are posted on the BIW web site atgdbiw.com under What We Do; Environment, Health & Safety.Above: First place winner: K–3rd Grade: Willa K., a second grader.Right: First place winner: Grades 4–7: Michael G, a fifth grader.Far right: First place winner: Grades 8–12: Vanessa B, a tenthgrader.