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ON FRONT COVER: THE VIRGINIA-CLASS ATTACKSUBMARINE MISSISSIPPI (SSN-782) ARRIVES INPASCAGOULA, MISS. FOR ITS JUNE 2 COMMISSIONINGCEREMONY. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO)ABOVE: SAILORS ASSIGNED TO USS MISSISSIPPI(SSN-782) MAN THE SHIP DURING THE COMMISSIONINGCEREMONY FOR THE NAVY’S NINTH VIRGINIA-CLASSATTACK SUBMARINE. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO)PASCAGOULA, MISS.USS Mississippi (SSN-782), the ninth Virginia-class attacksubmarine, joined the fleet in a commissioning ceremonyheld here last month.More than 7,500 people braved the typical tropical Mississippiweather to witness the ceremony in Pascagoula,while others viewed it live on the Internet.Secretary of the Navy RAY MABUS, a native Mississippianand former governor of the state, was the ceremony’skeynote speaker.“I am so glad to be home to commission the wonderfully namedMississippi”, said Mabus. “When you look at Mississippi you knowthat American exceptionalism, to paraphrase Mississippian WilliamFaulkner, will not only survive, it will prevail,” he said.Electric Boat President KEVIN J. POITRAS noted that onemonth earlier the Virginia team delivered the submarine Mississippialmost a year ahead of schedule and more than $60 millionunder cost. “That’s the kind of performance which defines theVirginia program, and enables us to provide solid support for theNavy’s shipbuilding goals,” Poitras said.“It took just over 62 months to build Mississippi, which sets arecord for the Virginia-class program, and is a testament to theskill and dedication of the shipbuilders,” Mabus said.“The reason we have the edge that we do and the reason that nonavy on earth can touch us, is because of the sailors that representthe United States Navy,” he said. “The sailors standing before youare the best skilled, the highest trained, and most dedicated that theworld has ever known.”Continuing the longstanding Navy traditional first order, ShipSponsor ALLISON STILLER, deputy assistant secretary of theNavy for Ship Programs, proclaimed, “Man our ship and bring herto life.” For the Navy and for the state of Mississippi, the wait wasover.Last December, Stiller broke the traditional champagne bottleagainst the submarine’s sail during the christening ceremony at theGroton shipyard. Her initials were welded onto a plaque inside thesubmarine during the keel-laying ceremony at Quonset Point in2010.In his remarks, Poitras described Stiller’s extensive involvementwith USS Mississippi and its crew.“Since she was named sponsor of Mississippi, Ms. Stiller hasparticipated in the important milestones marking this ship’s younglife – its keel laying, float-off, christening, and now its commissioning,”Poitras said. “These activities have helped her develop a par-ticularly strong bond with the crew of Mississippi and the ElectricBoat shipyard.“Her warmth and personal engagement with the submarine Mississippiand its crew will be remembered by everyone associatedwith this fine ship,” he said.As the Navy’s newest Virginia-class attack submarine, Mississippiis a flexible, multi-mission platform designed to carry out theCONTINUED ON PAGE 5ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JULY 2012 | 368708_EBoat_News.indd 38/2/12 4:02 PM

HTHE FACES OFEBEARNEDHOURS TODATEJUNE 2012Black EngineeringCouncil AwardsScholarshipsAT ITS 17TH ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPBANQUET, ELECTRIC BOAT’S BLACKENGINEERING COUNCIL PRESENTEDSCHOLARSHIPS TO TWO LOCAL HIGHSCHOOL SENIORS. SHOWN IN THEPHOTO ABOVE ARE, FROM LEFT, DR.GRACE JONES, PRESIDENT OF THREERIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANDTHE EVENT’S PRINCIPAL SPEAKER;SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS TANDAICHISOWA AND JESSICA FORT; ANDBEC PRESIDENT DARRELL COMENA.FTLHsdresUt4 | JULY 2012 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS68708_EBoat_News.indd 48/3/12 1:24 PM

EBNEWSCONTENTS1-3445677789101112/13141516USS Mississippi Joins Navy FleetEarned HoursBlack Engineering CouncilHealth Fairs Draw EmployeesSea Shuttle Mileage MilestoneFirst Under Weigh CompetitionIt All Counts RaffleRepository Replacement / ReductionMarine Systems News60th Anniversary of Nautilus Keel LayingEB Business Ethics and ConductGD Reports Second-Quarter 2012 ResultsHealth Matters / RetireesNew HiresService AwardsSafety PerformanceHealth Fairs Draw More Than 1,000 EmployeesFEATURING CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS, BLOOD-PRESSURE SCREENINGS, MASSAGE THERAPY, GLUCOSETESTING, BODY-FAT ANALYSIS AND MORE, TWO HEALTH FAIRS HELD RECENTLY IN GROTON AND NEWLONDON ATTRACTED MORE THAN 1,000 EMPLOYEES. IN THE PHOTO ABOVE, WILLIAM WOOD (453) HASHIS CHOLESTEROL LEVEL CHECKED.MISSISSIPPI IS COMMISSIONED CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3seven core competencies of the Submarine Force: anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare,delivery of special operations forces, strike warfare, irregular warfare, intelligence, surveillance andreconnaissance and mine warfare. Mississippi will support these capabilities for years to come.“During the time Mississippi is in the fleet, she may patrol the waters of the North Atlantic to the West-ern Pacific and under the Arctic ice to work with the Coast Guard and our international partners, andshe’ll support our carrier strike groups around the world,” said Mabus.Mississippi is the fifth Navy ship, and first submarine, to be named for the Magnolia state. The most recentUSS Mississippi was a nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser (CGN-40) that was in service from August 1978to July 1997.EB FACT:ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS is publishedmonthly by 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) 433-8054The currentworkforce atElectric Boat ismore than 11,000employees.Source: http://www.gdeb.com/about/historyEmail dbarrett@gdeb.comELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JULY 2012 | 568708_EBoat_News.indd 5

THE BOW SECTION OF MISSISSIPPI (SSN-782) ARRIVESIN GROTON ABOARD THE SEA SHUTTLE.SEA SHUTTLE CLOSES IN ON MILEAGE MILESTONEThe Virginia Submarine Programand Electric Boat’s SeaShuttle will pass a milestonein September when the bargemakes its 100th trip betweenSouthern New Englandand Virginia.Altogether, said Chief DockingEngineer LIAM M. FARRAGHER(502), the Sea Shuttle has completedmore than 1,000 trips, includingruns between the Quonset Pointmanufacturing facility and the Grotonshipyard.Built in Quincy, Mass., for Electric Boat in 1983, the Sea Shuttlewas designed to move large submarine modules. The barge now isclosing in on 150,000 miles traveled and uncounted thousands oftons of material transported between various locations.“This is a very unique heavy lift capability for Electric Board thatfacilitates modular construction,” said Farragher. “It is a linchpin formodular construction methods.”Typically the Sea Shuttle accommodates one load per week,depending on its maintenance requirements and the needfor transport.“Right now, we’re in a maintenance window,” said Farragher. “Inthe September / October 2012 time frame, our usage will be veryhigh,” he said.“It’s usually a two-day cycle betweenQuonset Point and Groton,” he said.“We load during the day; sail that night,and offload the next day.”The Sea Shuttle has three legs thatratchet down to underwater concretepads in the locations where it loads andunloads. This enables Electric Boatto use transporters to drive 2,000-tonmodules and other smaller pieces ofmaterial on and off quickly and safely.Before modular construction theshipyard used deck barges, employing cranes to load and unload,which limited the weight of whatwas moved.“Moving to two submarines a year is going to require us toselectively target the loads for heavy-lift capability and return tothe deck barge model that we had before for smaller loads,”Farragher said.Farragher said after almost 30 years of operating the Sea ShuttleEB has finely tuned the maintenance procedures and there is nocurrent need to consider a replacement.“Over the last five years we have increased our maintenance, andwith this increased investment the shuttle will be able to meet all ofits obligations indefinitely,” Farragher said.6 | JULY 2012 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS68708_EBoat_News.indd 68/2/12 4:02 PM

FIRST UNDERWEIGHCOMPETITIONCONCLUDESTThe Under Weigh exercise programrecently completed its first year ofcompetition. Between May 1 andJune 30, more than 120 teams totalingjust over 1,000 employees participatedin various exercise activities. Over thetwo-month competition, participatingemployees logged more than 5 millionminutes of physical activity.This program represents the latest initiativeto encourage Electric Boat employeesand their dependents to improve theiroverall well-being by choosing healthybehaviors.For their efforts, employees who completedin the Under Weigh program areautomatically enrolled in the 2013 “It AllCounts” raffle program.CHANGES COMING TOTHE IT ALL COUNTS RAFFLE PROGRAMTTo enter the 2013 raffle, employees and their eligible dependents must completeone of the following:P Participate in Know Your Numbers health screeningsP Complete an annual physicalPComplete P a smoking-cessation programPFill or re-fill a prescription at the EB Family PharmacyPComplete the Under Weigh programBeginning with the 2013 It All Counts raffle, the level of cash award employeesand dependents can win will tied to the level of their participation. This is designedto promote increased participation in the program, and recognize and reward individualswho take steps to improve their health.Cash awards will be based on the following criteria:Number of Activities Completed Maximum Cash Awardone $1,000two $5,000three or more $7,500“Since health and wellness initiatives were introduced in 2006, participationlevels have increased every year” said AL AYERS, director of Health, Wellness andDisability. “We’ve had good success with employee participation, but there is stillroom for improvement.“By increasing their level of participation, employees and their dependentsbenefit by potentially winning more cash and leading healthier lives. The companybenefits by better controlling its health care costs. It’s a win-win situation,”Ayers said.SECURITY BRIEFREPOSITORY REPLACEMENT / REDUCTION PROJECTOOver the last four years, Electric Boat has executed a major project to ensure compliance with theDoD directive to replace substandard (bar and padlock) classified security containerswith new GSA approved safes. The DoD standard prohibits the use ofnon-GSA approved security containers for storing classified material afterOctober 31, 2012.When the number of substandard repositories EB started with and the amount ofclassified material stored in those cabinets is taken into account, the replacement/reduction should be considered an overwhelming success.ELECTRIC BOAT REPOSITORIES:P Started with: 1243P Replaced: 550P Reduced: 603P Remain to be replaced: 90PEB scheduled completion dateJuly 2012PClassified waste reductionefforts to date:: 44 tons ofpaper destroyedIf you have questions about this project, or want to schedule a pick-up of classifiedwaste for destruction, contact: FRANK TOMKO (433-3978 or ftomko@gdeb.com).ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | MAY/JUNE 2012 | 768708_EBoat_News.indd 78/2/12 4:02 PM

MARINE SYSTEMS NEWStivation and disposal. Additional work will be performed inment technology options, future submarine concepts and coreGeneral Dynamics has entered an agreement to acquire theShip Repair and Coatings Division of Earl Industries, a leadingAwarded $11 MillionElectric Boat has been awarded an $11 million contractmodification from the U.S. Navy to support research and develexercised and funded.This work will engage Electric Boat’s Groton, Conn.,Welcwh“awtbaftaEwucapesu8 | JULY 2012 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS68708_EBoat_News.indd 88/2/12 4:02 PM

ATTENDINGTHE 60THANNIVERSARYOF THENAUTILUS KEELLAYING WERERETIREES, FROMLEFT,HENRYNARDONE,JOHN J. KELLYAND PAULTRANCHIDA.ELECTRIC BOAT COMMEMORATES60TH ANNIVERSARY OF NAUTILUS KEEL LAYINGlWhen workers at Electric Boatlaid the keel for the Nautilussix decades ago, there were stillsome who wondered whether anuclear-powered warship waseven a possibility. Speaking at the keellaying, President Harry S. Truman made itclear he was impressed:“I wish I could convey to everyonewhat a tremendous and wonderful thinghas been accomplished,” Truman said.“All of this has been accomplished in anamazingly short period of time. When itwas started four years ago, most peoplethought it would take 10 years if it couldbe done at all … but one tough problemafter another has been conquered in afashion that seems almost miraculous, andthe work has forged ahead.”At a ceremony marking the 60thanniversary of the keel laying on June 14,EB President KEVIN J. POITRAS saidwhile Nautilus was an enormous technicalundertaking, the company was up to thechallenge.“With Admiral (Hyman G.) Rickoveras a guiding force, Electric Boatproduced the first vessel to embody theessential elements of U.S. Navy nuclearsubmarines – stealth and virtuallyunlimited endurance,” Poitras said.“In contributing to this remarkableachievement, Electric Boat establisheda reputation it maintains to this day asthe world leader in submarine designand construction,” Poitras said. “It …represented the first in a succession ofinnovations that have come to defineElectric Boat and the submarine force.”The ceremony was held in front of aplaque on the former South Yard waysthat commemorates the keel laying. Theplaque has been restored and remountedin a new display case.“During her 25 years of operations,Nautilus proved her value and earned herplace in history alongside the ironcladMonitor … the first flight at Kitty Hawk . . .and the aircraft carrier Langley, CV-1,” saidLt. Cmdr. Robert Sawyer, officer in chargeat the Historic Ship Nautilus. “Of Nautilus,we can say that the men and women whobuilt her were a credit to American skill,hard work, and innovation. These were theartisans of Electric Boat, Westinghouse,and hundreds of other industry andNavy partners.”Sawyer noted that just over four yearspassed from Congressional authorizationin July 1951 to Nautilus’ commissioningon Sept. 30, 1954. Despite the shorttimeline, the ship shattered submergedspeed and endurance records. Duringan 84-hour shakedown cruise, Nautilustraveled submerged 1,300 miles to SanJuan, Puerto Rico, averaging about 16knots, covering 10 times the distance ofany previous submarine; and 84 timesfurther than any submarine had done atsuch a high submerged speed.“But beyond the records, the pioneeringfirsts, and the headlines, Nautilus shouldbe best known for frontline service in thecause of America’s security and freedomfor nearly a quarter century and for half amillion miles safely steamed on nuclearpower,” Sawyer said. “Combining her speedand endurance with unmatched stealth thatonly nuclear propulsion could provide,Nautilus was the most capable warship ofher generation. There can be no doubt thatNautilus and those who sailed in her waketransformed naval warfare.”Also present at the ceremony were threemen who played a role in the history ofNautilus at EB: HENRY NARDONE, anaval officer assigned to the Supervisorof Shipbuilding office at Groton who laterjoined EB and retired as Trident programmanager after a 37-year career; JOHNJ. KELLY, retired director of nuclearquality control who participated in thesubmarine’s last major repair period at theshipyard; and PAUL TRANCHIDA, whomade valves, manifolds and torpedo-tubeELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JULY 2012 | 968708_EBoat_News.indd 98/2/12 4:02 PM

EB BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCTTIME CHARGINGElectric Boat has earned anexcellent reputation for ethicalbusiness conduct through theefforts of its employees. Asyou know, our business principlesare clearly stated in the Blue Book,otherwise known as our companycode of conduct. Although each ofus must be familiar with the contentsof the Blue Book, an occasionalreminder regarding specific ethicaltopics, helps to reinforce our training.It is your responsibility to recordyour time promptly and accurately.When direct charging time youshould be sensitive to the differencesbetween those things you do for thegovernment and those things you dofor yourself.With that said, you must always bemindful of the following points.1. Be certain that you are charging the correct shop order.2. The ATA system records your time in six-minute increments.3. The government is invoiced for all billable labor dollars.4. The government should not be paying for your lunch break, coffee break, smoke break, daily walk,exercise time, personal browsing of the internet or time taken to do some other personal business.5. When leaving your work area to conduct personal business, clock out.6. Lunch periods are 30 minutes, not 60 minutes or more in length.7. The ATA Working Lunch function is not intended to be used to achieve a 40-hour work week.8. If you do not have enough work, speak to your supervisor.9. You are responsible for charging your time correctly – do not be misled by anyother employee.10. If you knowingly make false time charges, you may be guilty of a crime.11. Time-charging misconduct can also result in termination of your employment.12. If you suspect or witness time charging issues, use good judgment and immediately reportthe matter to your supervisor, manager, Human Resources or Security.You can also report time-charging issues to EB Ethics Director FRANK CAPIZZANO(860-433-1278) and/or the GD Ethics Hotline which is available 24/7 at 800-433-8442 or 503-619-1815 forinternational callers. Online access to the Ethics Hotline is available at www.gd.ethicspoint.com.Remember – When in doubt, always ask.ELECTRIC BOAT PRESIDENT KEVINPOITRAS AND NAVY LT. CMDR. ROBERTSAWYER DELIVERED REMARKS AT THENAUTILUS COMMEMORATION.NAUTILUSdoors for Nautilus while working in the shipyard foundry.Tranchida, 96, who started at EB before World War II, said his first job was pouringlead ballast, but with the help of a foundry supervisor he quickly qualified to be a molder.By the beginning of construction on Nautilus, he had a reputation for quality that landedhim a place on the team, pouring the torpedo tube doors.“You had to know how to take the gas out of the metal before it turned solid,”Tranchida said. “If it showed pinholes, the inspector would toss it right out. Those doorshad to be absolutely perfect.”But he never got to see the doors being installed. Because of the high securitysurrounding the project, a special badge was required to go aboard Nautilus and he didn’thave one.“The first time I got onto the Nautilus was after it came back to Groton (as a museumship),” Tranchida said. “I took my grandchildren to see it, and finally got to see thetorpedo tube doors on the ship.”Poitras noted that the tradition of innovation at EB continues today, as the companyputs its best minds to work on a problem that is key to its future, bringing down the costof the next-generation SSBN so that the Navy can afford to build that fleet.“With construction of the Ohio Replacement submarine now scheduled for a 2021start, this 12-ship class will remain in service until at least 2080, employing costeffective,state-of-the-art technology to maintain an at-sea strategic deterrent,” Poitrassaid. “The rigorous technical discipline and unyielding quality standards required todesign and build the world’s first nuclear vessel represent the fundamental values we relyon today to provide the submarines our Navy needs for the nation’s defense.”10 | JULY 2012 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS68708_EBoat_News.indd 108/2/12 4:02 PM

HELECTRIC BOATRECOGNIZED FORMISSILE DEFENSECONTRIBUTIONSElectric Boat has been recognized byThe Boeing Company as a “superiorsupplier” for its overall contributionto the Missile Defense Program. Thecompany received Boeing’s Silver PerformanceExcellence Award for its perfor-mance during the FY 11 time period.Boeing said Electric Boat was selectedfor the award on the basis of its “dedicationto the high performance standardsnecessary to meet customer expectationsin the global economy.”According to TOM BERRY, the GeneralDynamics Missile Defense program manager,the award recognizes both the engineeringexcellence that GD brings to bearas well as proficiency in contract management.Electric Boat was one of 400 suppliersselected for the award from Boeing’snetwork of more than 26,000 vendors.EB manages the Missile DefenseNational Team (Systems EngineeringTeam) for all of General Dynamics, whichincludes participants from AIS, C4S andGDIT. The GD team is based in Huntsville,Ala.In addition to Boeing, the NationalTeam comprises representatives fromLockheed Martin, Northrop Grummanand Raytheon, all developing capabilitiesfor Ballistic Missile Defense for the MissileDefense Agency.GENERAL DYNAMICS REPORTSSECOND-QUARTER 2012 RESULTSP OPERATING EARNINGS INCREASE TO $970 MILLIONP COMPANY-WIDE OPERATING MARGINS EXPAND TO 12.2 PERCENTFALLS CHURCH, VA.General Dynamics has reported second-quarter 2012 earnings from continuingoperations of $634 million, or $1.77 per share on a fully dilutedbasis, compared with 2011 second-quarter earnings from continuingoperations of $666 million, or $1.79 per share fully diluted. Revenues inthe quarter were $7.9 billion. Net earnings for the second quarter of 2012 were$634 million, compared to $653 million in the second quarter of 2011.MarginsCompany-wide operating margins for the second quarter of 2012 were 12.2 percent,which reflected 90-basis-point increases in each of the Aerospace, Combat Systems andMarine Systems groups over the year-ago period. Operating margins in the InformationSystems and Technology group were 8.9 percent.CashNet cash provided by operating activities in the quarter totaled $789 million.Free cash flow from operations, defined as net cash provided by operating activitiesless capital expenditures, was $703 million in second-quarter 2012, or approximately111 percent of earnings from continuing operations.BacklogFunded backlog declined slightly in the second quarter, compared to first-quarter2012. However, demand for information technology (IT) services was strong inthe quarter, and other significant awards received included an indefinite delivery,indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Federal Aviation Administration forair traffic control radios which has a maximum potential value of $365 million over10 years; a $270 million order for Hydra-70 rockets in support of Army requirements;$115 million for conversion of additional Stryker vehicles to the new double-V-hulled configuration and contractor logistics support; and a $125 million contractfor continued development of the U.S. Navy’s next-generation ballistic-missilesubmarine (SSBN(X)).The company’s total backlog at the end of second-quarter 2012 was $52.4 billion,and the estimated potential contract value was an additional $26.2 billion,representing management’s estimate of value under unfunded IDIQ contractsand unexercised options. The sum of all backlog components exceeded $78billion at the end of the quarter.“General Dynamics’ operating results in the second quarter reflect our continuedfocus on disciplined execution and effective cash conversion across the corpora-tion,” saidJAY L. JOHNSON , chairman and chief executive officer.“Heading into the second half of 2012, I remain very confident in our continuedability to execute. However, given the impact of first-half award delays inIS&T’s tactical communications business, as well as the likelihood of furtherdelays in the second half, I believe it is prudent to revise the full-year earningsguidance range downward to $7.00 to $7.10 per share, fully diluted.”ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JULY 2012 | 1168708_EBoat_News.indd 118/2/12 4:02 PM

HEARING CONSERVATION PROTECTIONAND PRESERVATIONOccupational NoiseEvery day more than 5 million manufacturing-industry workers are exposed to averagenoise levels of 85 decibels and higher. The need for awareness about noise exposure in theworkplace is crucial since noise-induced hearing loss is painless, gradual and preventable.If left unprotected, a developing hearing loss may have a negative impact on a person’sability to work. Even after some damage has been done, it is never too late to protectresidual hearing.Recreational/Non-Occupational NoiseWhile employers are more effectively promoting the use of hearing protection and providingeducation about noise-induced hearing loss, employees need to use this informationat home as well as at work. Lawn equipment, saws, motorcycles, driving with the windowsdown and loud music are just some of the noise hazards at or near home. To determinewhether a sound is loud enough to warrant hearing protection, snap your fingers behindyour back. If you cannot hear the sound of your fingers snapping over the backgroundnoise, then the use of hearing protection is advised.HEALTHMATTERSBy Carol Kisner, Au.DHearing ProtectionProper hearing protection is a valuable tool for preventing hearing loss and is essential bothat work and at home. When used properly it prevents damage to the inner ear where there aresensitive structures called hair cells. Hair cells can be damaged slowly over time from noise, orcan die quickly from a sudden loud blast like a gunshot.Hearing Protection is available in different types, shapes, sizes; some is even made forchildren.Disposable Ear PlugsDisposable earplugs will conform to the shape of your ear and come in different sizes.The technique for inserting them into the ear canal is quite simple. You roll almost theentire earplug between your fingers until it is very thin and looks like a golf tee, then youpull up on your outer ear and push the rolled portion as far as you can into the ear canal.Once the earplug is inserted, hold it in place for about 30 seconds then release. It willexpand to seal off the entire ear canal. To test the seal, cup your hands over the outsideof your ears, then move them in front of, then away from your ear canals. You should nothear any difference. If the surrounding noise gets louder as you move your hands away,then the earplugs are not inserted or fitting your ear properly. Additionally, if the earplugswork their way out of your ear canal while you’re chewing, talking or for no reason at all,they do not fit properly. Find a different pair. At the end of your day or when you are doneusing them, throw them away. In the summer you will have to change the disposable ear-plug often since they absorb moisture and will swell in your ear.Reusable Ear PlugsReusable earplugs are one-size-fits-all and usually made of a rubber or a silicone typematerial. But there are variations. Since they come in a variety of shapes it is importantto try these on in the presence of a trained hearing technician to ensure a proper fit. The12 | JULY 2012 | ELECTRIC BOAT NEWS68708_EBoat_News.indd 128/3/12 1:24 PM

EVERY DAY MORE THAN 5 MILLION MANUFACTURING-INDUSTRY WORKERS ARE EXPOSED TO AVERAGE NOISE LEVELSOF 85 DECIBELS AND HIGHER. THE NEED FOR AWARENESSABOUT NOISE EXPOSURE IN THE WORKPLACE IS CRUCIALSINCE NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS IS PAINLESS, GRADUALAND PREVENTABLE.correct fit with this type of hearing protection relies on an air tight seal. Whenyou pull slightly on the earplug it should not come out of your ear canal easily. Itshould also be comfortable. Use the cup method previously mentioned to verifythe fit. When removing these earplugs you need to break the air tight seal bywiggling them out. These earplugs are washable.Specialty Ear PlugsReusable plugs come in specialized designs for gun users, musicians andelectricians. These varieties also come with filters inside that control the amountof noise entering the ear at any given time especially if a sudden loud blastoccurs. Musician or speech enhanced reusable ear plugs give an equal and steadyamount of protection throughout the speech range. Reusable earplugs designedfor gun use have an innovative diaphragm within the earplug that reduces loudimpulse noise while permitting normal conversation.EarmuffsEarmuffs are a popular form of hearing protection, but they are not appropriatefor all wearers. If you work in confined spaces, they may not be the best choiceand can be uncomfortable in hot weather. Earmuffs come in three basic styles:over the head with a band, behind the neck, or attached to a hard hat. They canalso come with differing amounts of protection. There is not as much concernabout errors in fit as there are with plugs. There is concern about noise gettingthrough the muff if there is a break in the seal of the earmuff around the ear, e.g.,if you wore thick eyeglass frames or similar things on your head.In additional to wearing hearing protectors, you can decrease the chance ofdeveloping a noise-induced hearing loss by:P Moving away from speakers that are uncomfortably loudP Using sound absorbing materials such as carpetsP Avoiding the use of several noisy machines at the same timeWhen choosing hearing protection look for a comfortable fit, ability to hearenvironmental sounds and a product that will protect and preserve your veryimportant sense of hearing.Contact the Hearing Conservation Program (ext. 36107) if you are interestedor in need of a personalized hearing protection fitting or evaluation. And safelyenjoy your summer!RETIREES100 Michael S. Whitehead38 yearsIsm-Assembly Mac 1/C229 Russell B. Thompson38 yearsWelder Struct. 1/C230 Robert D. Coats21 yearsRigger 1/C241 Fred J. Braten33 yearsO S Electrician 1/C241 Peter J. Silver Jr.47 yearsElec Trade Tech242 Harry E. Moore III14 yearsOperations Supervisor243 Daniel P. Bonelli Jr.43 yearsPipefitter 1/C251 Willie Burrell7 yearsPainter 1/C252 Michael J. Degrazio39 yearsCarpenter 1/C271 Daryl R. Judish38 yearsSuperintendent, Area330 Percy E. Tucker Jr.38 yearsPlanning Spec, Matl.355 Keith L. Bradshaw49 yearsProd Planner355 David J. Piver38 yearsSupv. Of Planning403 David A. Gauthier26 yearsT/A Tech Writing431 James L. Fonk43 yearsR&D Test Man-Mec 1/C449 Deborah L. Fortunato25 yearsAdmin Specialist452 Ronald C. Langlais28 yearsSupervisor, Design455 Deborah P. Welles28 yearsA/A AdministrativeAide456 Duane Tyree25 yearsElect S/Des Sr Spec459 Leroy R. Bliven Jr.32 yearsStruct Sr Designer459 Gary A. Riebesehl24 yearsStruct Sr Designer459 Harold C. Duncan29 yearsStruct Sr Designer495 Elisabeth W. Herzig27 yearsLogist Tech Aide642 Richard A. Compton Jr.23 yearsHR Specialist660 Thomas P. Roch3 yearsSecur Off G/1 Sarf901 John S. Woodard36 yearsInstall Tech III904 Kenneth J. Capotosto35 yearsInstall Mech I904 Paul J. Supinski36 yearsPipefitter Appr911 Jose D. DoCouto24 yearsStruct Fab Mech I915 John D. Iannone36 yearsStruct Fab Tech III931 Robert J. Imbruglio29 yearsChief – ProcessImprovement962 Chester R. Tobojka24 yearsMaint Tech IELECTRIC BOAT NEWS | JULY 2012 | 1368708_EBoat_News.indd 138/3/12 1:24 PM

WELCOME TOPLEASEELECTRIC BOATHELP WELCOME THE FOLLOWINGEMPLOYEES, WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINEDTHE COMPANY229 Craig ColemanMichael GahrmanJoseph GianniniJohn JennettAlbert JohnsonPaul PlanchonAlfred RoseAlan Smith Jr.Robert TruaxJoseph White251 Ryan BarronPhilip BrownRichard Chioccola, Jr.Joseph CourchaineStephen CrosbyDiane DonovanPatrick DurettChristopher Evers Sr.Gary FessSteve HaydenWalter HirtleWillie HortonJoshua JessopWilliam KorcakSteven LachanceJeffrey LalloCarl LaroseDaniel LavalleeRichard LittlefieldJames MarshJohn McIverMario MendoncaKenneth MoffittJustin MongeauJeffrey NewlonRobin PachecoGerald RenaudDaniel RiversDonald RiversDara SallsMark ScepanskiDale SchaarschmidtFred ShukisWayne SilvernailRobert SochaOza Ray Stewart IIINeil TalmontBrett TonnancourScott WatsonTroy WheelerMichael WhiteRandy Williams252 Edwin AlbinoWilliam AudetteWilliam CliffordRichard Cole Jr.Judy ExleyAdam HuntCharles KucharskiRoger PepinKelly WhitmorePeter WilletteBenjamin York III330 Ryan AngeliniAmanda ArnoldJoshua CaraccioloChristopher ChenardCatherine MatyasPieter SchoenLaura Sottile355 Eric Haarala400 Laura B. 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