JUN - Bath Iron Works

NEWS
BIW
June
2012
View from
#16 Crane
See pg. 2.
INSIDE
From the Helm — 2
Performance — 3
BIW Visitors — 3
Cynthia Lobilkis on Ethics — 4
Wellness and Benefits — 5
Retirees — 5
Tuition Reimbursement — 6
Better Doors for the Class — 7
Recent Contract Awards — 7
From the Fleet — 8
A Veteran’s Wish — 9
5 Star Compliance — 9
Books A Million — 10
Service Anniversaries — 10
Performance Incentive — 11
Happy Ending — 12
From the Helm
Jeff Geiger, President, Bath Iron Works
n recent months, we have hosted a number of key Navy and
DOD visitors, all very interested in seeing DDG 1000 as it
takes shape on the Land Level and starts to resemble the
impressively capable surface combatant it is designed to be.
While key phases of construction lie ahead, we can all take
pride in the significant progress BIW has made on this new ship.
Years of diligent work by designers, engineers, planners, buyers
and mechanics are sending a very strong message that BIW can
be counted on to deliver the results needed by our Navy customer. As a result, the Navy is starting to anticipate DDG 1000 in
the fleet and those with future responsibilities for this ship want
to see it for themselves.
In early April, the Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Jonathan
Greenert, left BIW impressed with DDG 1000 following a visit
hosted by Senator Susan Collins where we started fabrication of
DDG 1002.
In the month of June we hosted Sean Stackley, Assistant
Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and
Acquisition; VADM Richard Hunt, Commander Naval Surface
Forces and Commander, Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet;
VADM John Blake, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations,
Integration of Capabilities and Resources; RADM Thomas
Rowden, Director, Surface Warfare; Ms Allison Stiller, Deputy
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Ships; RDML Dave Lewis,
Program Executive Officer Ships; RDML James Syring, Program
Executive Officer Integrated Warfare Systems; and Ms. Bilyana
Anderson, Executive Director Combatants.
It is gratifying to hear from our customers that they recognize
and appreciate the work we’ve done so far and have confidence
in our ability to deliver a great ship. We are fortunate to have the
opportunities the DDG 1000 Program brings to BIW and it will
be our ability to continue working safely and productively that
keeps opportunities coming our way.
Last month, Laura Mathisen, Director Environmental, Health
and Safety, reminded us of the need for constant vigilance
regarding safety. She mentioned that while we appropriately
spend a lot of time thinking about safety when preparing for big
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Norm Richard (D0140)
jobs that are potentially dangerous, we are more likely to be
injured when doing something we do every day, something so
commonplace that we don’t think about it until something goes
awry, an injury occurs and a report is being written up, or
worse, someone is on the way to the hospital. With warm
weather finally here and summer holidays ahead, I urge
everyone to be vigilant about both the big and small things that
contribute to working safely.
I wish all of you and your families a safe and enjoyable
Fourth of July.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
On the cover: This photo, taken by Mike Nutter in June, shows what the crane operator sees when the #16 crane lines up with #11 along the Kennebec waterfront.
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Performance
May 2012
Safety
RECORDABLE INJURIES
Cumulative Through May 2012
LOST-TIME INJURIES
Cumulative Through May 2012
10
25
21.8
20
8
15.7
15
6
10
4
5
2
5.2
4.5
0
Improvement
Target
Actual
0
Improvement
Target
Actual
NEWS
BIW
BIW NEWS is published monthly by the
Communications Department (D53) of
Bath Iron Works and is produced internally in the BIW Print Shop.
The primary objectives of BIW NEWS
are to recognize the service, accomplishments, innovation and contributions
of our employees and to provide information on matters that are of interest to
our workforce.
Comments and suggestions are
welcome and should be forwarded to
Dixie Stedman at Mail Stop 1210 or
by e-mail at dixie.stedman@biw.com.
Environmental
Year to date (YTD) progress toward achieving
our environmental performance goals under
the Maine DEP STEP UP and other environmental programs is displayed as follows:
Equal to or better than YTD goal
Above YTD goal; improved
from prior year
Cumulative Through May 2012
Hazardous Waste
Energy
Total Disposed Waste
Facility/Shift
Information Call Line
Toll free information on facility status,
work shift delays, and cancellations
1-866-630-BATH
(1-866-630-2284)
Above YTD goal; not improved
from prior year
BIW Visitors
In June, BIW hosted key Navy visitors shown below, as well as John Casey, below right, who recently was named Executive Vice President and
Group Executive of the General Dynamics Marine Systems Group, which includes BIW.
July 7, 2012: Sean Stackley, Assistant Secretary of the
Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition
(ASNRDA), right, with Captain Jim Downey, DDG 1000
Program Manager.
July 11, 2012: VADM Richard Hunt, Commander Naval
Surface Forces and Commander, Naval Surface Force,
US Pacific Fleet.
May 29, 2012: John Casey, Executive VP and Group
Executive, General Dynamics Marine Systems, formerly
President of General Dynamics Electric Boat.
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BIW NEWS June 2012 3
Cynthia Lobikis on Ethics
The previous service did not
let the caller ask a policy or
procedure question and the
Helpline does. Whether
reporting an incident of ethics
misconduct or asking a question, the caller may choose to
remain anonymous.
Cynthia Lobikis (D4630),
BIW’s Ethics Officer, offers her
thoughts on how we handle
ethics-related responsibilities.
Q. What does an Ethics
Officer do?
A. I am responsible for
implementing an effective
ethics program in compliance with the General
Dynamics Standards of
Business Ethics and Conduct, the “Blue
Book.” At BIW, this is done through new
employee orientation, ongoing ethics training, responding to questions, advising on
ethics and policy issues and managing the
Ethics Helpline.
I also regularly partner with my peers in
Human Resources, Legal, and Security.
Between us, we investigate allegations of
ethical misconduct, enforce legal/regulatory
compliance, and assess and mitigate ethics
and compliance risks.
Q. Why is awareness and adherence to
Ethics policies important?
A. All employees should be sensitive to
situations that could result in actions by
themselves or others that are illegal, unethical, or violate company policies. Each of
us has a responsibility to know and understand the company policies impacting our
job, as well as the GD Standards of Business
Ethics and Conduct, and be able to apply
them to our day-to-day business decisions.
Q. When someone comes to
you with an ethics issue, you
are essentially problem solving and sometimes dealing
with people under stress. What helps you
help them?
A. First, solving problems starts with good
communication between all parties.
Managers, in particular, are responsible for
maintaining a work environment where
employees feel confident they can ask questions and raise concerns about ethics and
compliance. Being a good listener is imperative. I rely on many resources to assist in
addressing ethics concerns, starting with
the Blue Book and our business ethics principles to use assets wisely, offer a fair deal,
deliver on promises and earn a fair return.
Company policies and procedures also offer
guidance, as do area experts in our Human
Resources, Safety, Security, Finance and
Legal departments. Finally, asking questions
such as the following help me and the
employee think through ethical dilemmas:
• Have I thought carefully about my options?
• Have I considered the consequences of my
choices?
• Will my decision stand the test of time?
Q. As a company, are we becoming more
knowledgeable and sensitive to ethics
issues?
A. Yes, I believe so. We consistently monitor
three key areas of concern: misuse of company assets, time charging and falsifying
company records. While we emphasize
knowing the right thing to do and always
taking correct action, violations have
occurred and disciplinary actions were
sometimes warranted. Fortunately, we are
becoming more aware of the impact of
these types of actions and our compliance
trends are improving.
Q. How does the way we react to the
reporting of an ethics issue affect overall
ethics reporting and performance?
A. Our success and performance depends
in great part on our work environment and
how we treat each other. Employees are
keen observers of their manager’s behavior.
If they believe their manager will be
annoyed, brush them off, assign blame
without facts or berate the messenger,
employees will be less likely to share
information.
Alternatively, a manager that sets employees
at ease, listens and remains calm will more
likely hear about issues sooner and be able
to solve problems at a lower level, optimize
performance, maintain a healthy work
environment and minimize risk for the
company.
Q. How are we doing regarding ethics
issues?
Q. Do we still have a hotline?
A. Yes, although it is now called a Helpline,
a name change that better reflects how the
Ethics Office functions as well as the services that are offered. In 2011, General
Dynamics transitioned to an ethics and
compliance reporting service that permits
anyone—customers, employees, vendors,
suppliers or members of the general public—to ask questions, report concerns or
follow up on reported matters.
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Q. Why do people sometimes fail to speak
up when they confront an ethics issue?
A. Fear of retaliation or suspicion that no
action will be taken often prevent people
from coming forward. We must be sure
employees are aware of the resources available to help them at any time, never dissuade them from using those resources, and
ensure that they do not suffer or fear that
anyone will “get even” as a result of raising
a concern.
A. BIW employees already have a strong
sense of values – they are respectful, honest,
hard-working, act with integrity and are
committed and connected to their communities and BIW. When employees bring
those values to a work environment that
continually fosters these qualities, employees are able to resolve whatever issues come
up, and the company’s reputation and high
performance remain intact.
Remember, when in doubt, ASK.
Wellness and Benefits
Prostate Cancer
Information
Earlier this month,
Mid Coast Hospital,
in collaboration with
your Health Improvement Team, offered a
series of informational sessions on prostate
cancer led by prostate
cancer survivor,
Michael Todd, shown
left, Director of
Development at Midcoast Health Services.
Michael shared his personal story and
offered information on resources available
for those who want to learn more about the
disease. He stressed the importance of talking with your doctor about health screenings
and offered suggestions on what to consider
if facing a diagnosis and making treatment
decisions. He said, “Over 1400 men are
diagnosed with prostate cancer every year in
Maine. It’s important for men to know how
to locate medical professionals, helpful
information, support groups and individual
survivors to talk with. There is no need to be
alone in facing prostate cancer.”
The session was videotaped. If you were
unable to attend but would like a video, stay
tuned for more information about how to
obtain a copy.
Building Healthy Ways
Reminds You...
Dept.
Name
09-00
William P. Merrill Jr.
38 Years, 9 Months
Outside Machinist III
10-00
David F. Brooks
33 Years, 4 Months
Chief Superintendent
10-00
Robert R. Garner
31 Years, 9 Months
Area Supervisor II
13-10
15-00
17-00
20-00
20-00
40-00
43-00
Retirees
May 2012
Dept.
Name
86-00
Donald R. Gagne
33 Years, 2 Months
Designer, 1st Class
Judith A. Golek
29 Years, 4 Months
Industrial Hygienist II
86-00
Burton A. Gilliam
42 Years, 10 Months
Sr. Tech, Engineering
Otto A. Hunt Jr.
32 Years, 9 Months
Pipefitter III
86-00
Ralph L. Rollins
36 Years, 2 Months
Designer, 1st Class
Gilbert W. Wildes Jr.
32 Years, 11 Months
Tinsmith III
86-00
Andre A. Sansoucy
36 Years, 3 Months
Designer, 1st Class
Allen L. Brawn
38 Years, 4 Months
Maintenance Electrician III
86-00
Richard Snowdoin
57 Years, 6 Months
Designer, 1st Class
Carl W. Truhel
31 Years, 2 Months
Maintenance Custodian III
86-00
Stephen R. Sprague
38 Years
Designer, 1st Class
Diana M. Bolton
30 Years
Project Manager, Principal
87-00
James F. Carleton
34 Years, 5 Months
Associate Engineer
James A. Furbish
45 Years
Welder III
87-00
June E. Chaisson
31 Years, 7 Months
Designer, 1st Class
Frederick J. Bernier
30 Years, 11 Months
Shipfitterr III
87-00
Roger E. Doucette
34 Years
Designer, 1st Class
Onsite Health Coaching
There are onsite health coaches at BIW to
help you with your health and weight loss
goals. You can meet with them one-on-one
during the workday to develop a plan that’s
right for you. For more information or to
schedule an appointment, call the Health
Improvement Team at ext. 2915, or call:
Maggie Kelley,
Nurse Practitioner
Health Advocate,
442-4939
50-00
50-00
Blinn B. McIntosh
18 Years, 2 Months
Shipfitter III
66-00
Ronald W. Maheux
38 Years, 1 Month
Insulator III
Amanda Hopkins,
Registered Dietician
Health Coach, 442-2182
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BIW NEWS June 2012 5
Reimbursement Options for Continuing Education
B
IW offers tuition reimbursement
to employees enrolled in higher
or continuing education who
meet certain requirements. The program was developed to assist employees
with college level courses, degree programs, and approved courses which are
directly related to the employee’s current position or assignment or which
enhance the employee’s value to BIW.
For more information, refer to BIW
Standard Procedure
02–09, Tuition
Reimbursement, available on the BIW
Intranet, or contact
Erik Archambault (D46), Employee
Development Specialist, shown above,
at ext. 1854.
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Erik said, “We currently have about 70
people receiving reimbursement for a
portion of their education costs. They are
enrolled in Associates, Bachelors and Masters
degree programs through accredited institutions as well as career enhancing programs
such as Professional Engineering license
preparation, leadership courses, and Project
Management certification.”
Any education course or program may be
a candidate for tuition reimbursement under
BIW Procedure 02-09 and may help you
manage the cost of pursuing a degree or
professional certification. Several programs
which may be of interest are described
below. Ken Faulter (D82), Manager
Engineering Services, who helped develop
the SMCC program to benefit BIW employees, had these comments regarding the two
programs: “The first two SMCC courses,
Southern Maine Community
College (SMCC) Certificate in
Marine Design
US Merchant Marine Academy
(USMMA) Master of Science in
Marine Engineering (MMarE)
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC)
offers a 35-credit certificate in marine design,
a program developed in collaboration with
BIW. While the certificate is intended to prepare students for entry-level shipyard positions as designers, the three marine-specific
courses developed for the program,
Introduction to Marine Design, Marine
Design II and Marine Parametric Modeling,
are designed to benefit anyone engaged in
shipbuilding.
Fall 2012 semester courses which include
Introduction to Marine Design and Marine
Parametric Modeling are offered at the SMCC
campus on Winship Street in Bath. For more
information, contact: Meredith Comeau,
Department Chair, Architectural and
Engineering Department at 207 742-5779.
Register for courses online at
www.smccME.edu.
The United States Merchant Marine
Academy’s Master of Science in Marine
Engineering program is in its 6th year of operation. The MMarE program, which is accredited by the Middle States Commission on
Higher Education, was recently ranked 12th in
“Student Engagement & Accreditation” in the
U.S. News 2012 Top Online Education
Program Rankings for Graduate Programs in
Engineering. Additionally, it was ranked 20th
in “Faculty Credentials & Training” and 21st in
“Student Services and Technology.” The program is unique in that it blends the application and theory of marine engineering at the
graduate level and consists almost entirely of
distance-learning courses.
This method of instruction enables working engineers to complete courses without
the need to take a leave of absence from
their jobs or relocate. Courses are taught by
subject-matter experts who are members of
the Academy’s full-time faculty or are
practicing professionals from industry and
are offered in the fall and spring. A limited
number of courses are also offered during a
summer semester.
Although many students enter the MMarE
program to build upon an undergraduate
education in marine engineering, the
program is also intended for practicing
marine engineers who do not have a B.S. or
B.E. in this discipline.
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Introduction to Marine Design and Marine
Design II, are especially recommended to
anyone who wants to learn more about shipbuilding, regardless of their current job. This
program is a valuable opportunity and so
far, most classes are held right here in Bath.”
By coincidence, Ken’s son recently graduated from USMMA. He said, “Their MMarE
Program was put together from industry
need (many serving in the Merchant Marine
do not have time to sit in a classroom, but
do have time for classes and studying
onboard ship) …. and the school has
assigned some of their best faculty to teach
the classes. In my opinion, this is a good
opportunity for those who wish to take
part.”
To earn the Academy’s Master of Science
Degree in Marine Engineering, a student
must successfully complete seven required
courses (Thermal System Design &
Optimization, Computational Methods,
Advanced Marine Power Plants, Advanced
Marine Materials, Electrical Power Systems,
Internal Combustion Engine Analysis & New
Technologies, and Maritime Industry Policy)
and five electives
(36 credits total).
A student may also elect to substitute an
appropriate thesis in an area that he or she
has an interest for one or two of the elective
courses. This provides students with an
opportunity to investigate contemporary
issues or new technologies that are relevant
to the marine industry.
In addition, a four-course, 12-credit
Electric Power Graduate Certificate program
is available, and some individuals have
enrolled in single courses as non-matriculated students.
Additional information about the
MMarE program can be found at
http://www.usmma.edu/gradcourse or
obtained by contacting the Program Director,
W.J. Sembler, at semblerw@usmma.edu.
Better Doors for the DDG 51 Class
RES Watertight doors onboard DDG
51 Class ships are a key factor in the
integrity of the ship. Over time,
corrosion of these doors in service has
required repair and replacement, pushing
lifecycle costs up and impacting the
strength and effectiveness of the doors. In
response, the Navy asked BIW to develop a
stainless steel door to combat rust and
lower maintenance costs. The Navy asked
that we also try to reduce the construction
cost of the doors in anticipation that they
could become widespread throughout the
class.
First, Engineering and Design upgraded
the standard drawings, then Materials
defined the components and worked with
Manufacturing to develop a detail plan for
62 doors from procurement through final
paint and assembly. The final doors of this
original group were completed on schedule
in April, passing all requirements for quality
and with an overall cost savings of 40%.
As completed, the doors were shipped to
Yokosuka, Pearl Harbor and San Diego for
installation on DDG 51 class ships.
For their efforts, the Door Team received
an Aegis Excellence Award at the recent
Program Review and the thanks of the
Navy community for its outstanding contribution to maintaining the operational
readiness of the Navy surface combatant
fleet. Captain Brian Eckerle said, “Anything
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The Manufacturing Doors Team with their Aegis Excellence Award includes, 1st row, l to r: Steve Blanchette, Dave
Rideout, Dan Blanchette, Doug Veilleux and Mark Aubi. 2nd/3rd row, l to r: Ozro Benner, Tim Welsh, Scott Maheux,
Phil Skillin, Carl Sutter, Mike Kipp, Louis Bourgeois, Mark Lancaster, Rick Johnson (partially hidden), Tim Garland and
Dan Rogers. Missing from photo: John Lesssard.
we can do to improve watertight doors is
HUGE and affects everyday life on the
ship.” And Paul Brown, DDG Type
Commander added, “One ship in Yokosuka
has changed all their doors from steel to
stainless—that ship will be around for a
long time.”
Afterwards, the Manufacturing Door
Team gathered for a pizza lunch at
Hardings to celebrate the successful completion of the job and a potentially new
product line. Additional proposals have
been submitted regarding the stainless steel
doors and those who supported the project
are standing by to hear if they will build
more.
Cliff Sawyer (D90), Planning Yard
Program Office, said, “As more people are
exposed to these doors in service and see
that they meet all the critical requirements
for structural integrity, testing and quality,
as well as cost less to maintain and reduce
weight, I think the Navy will want more of
them. From start to finish, the Door Team
rose to the challenge and did an excellent
job.”
Recent Contract Awards
DDG 1000 Class Services
On May 31, 2012, BIW received a $17.0
million modification for DDG 1000 class
services associated with the detail design
and construction of DDG 1000 class ships.
Littoral Combat Ship
On May 31, 2012, BIW received a $12.5
million modification to the LCS contract
for class design services, including engineering, program and technical support for
LCS Class ships.
On May 31, 2012, BIW received a $7.0
million modification for LCS 2 services for
engineering and management services for
advance planning and design in support of
post shakedown availability for LCS 2,
Independence.
DDG 51 Class and FFG 7 Class
Planning Yard Services
On June 18, 2012, BIW received a $66.1
million contract to continue Planning Yard
Services for the DDG 51 Class and FFG 7
Class through 2012. The contract includes
four options which, if exercised by the
Navy, could extend the performance period
through 2016. Work includes post-delivery
maintenance and modernization activities
for all DDG 51 class and all FFG 7 class
ships, including design, material kitting,
logistics, planning and execution. BIW is
currently supporting 84 ships under this
contract.
USS McCampbell (DDG 85)
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From the Fleet
USS Arleigh Burke Association
SS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), the
ship and the class, are named for
ADM Arleigh Burke, one of the
Navy lions of WWII and a respected and
beloved CNO. ADM Burke saw DDG 51
commissioned and enjoyed that rare
honor, infrequently bestowed by the
Navy, of having a ship named for him
while still living. ADM Burke and his
wife, Roberta (Bobbie), inspired many
during their trips to the Bath shipyard
during ship construction and they continue to influence sailors and shipbuilders
alike still associated with the DDG 51
class.
DDG 51 is homeported in Norfolk,
Virginia where former BIW employee,
Ray Weber and several senior plankowners have created the USS Arleigh Burke
Association (ABA), an organization dedicated to perpetuating the memory of
ADM and Mrs. Arleigh Burke and the
legacy of DDG 51. Ray, now Director of
Navy Programs at BAE Systems Ship
Repair in Norfolk, joined BIW in 1991
after retiring from the US Navy and was
the first BIW Fleet Service Engineer ship
rider on DDG 51 when the ship sailed
that June.
The Association seeks to highlight tactical and strategic contributions of the
DDG 51 Class to national security and to
promote liaison and communication
between the business, military and academic communities on this subject.
In 2011, the newly formed USS
Arleigh Burke Association provided its
first college scholarship in Admiral
Burke’s name and during the July 4, 2011
weekend, commemorated the ship’s
history with a 20 Years of Service and
Reunion celebration in Norfolk.
The Association is led by Captain
Roger “Rick” C. Easton, Jr. (USN Ret.),
the ship’s first Executive Officer and a
DDG 51 Plankowner. Recently retired
Vice Admiral John G. Morgan, Jr. (USN
Ret.), DDG 51’s first Commanding
Officer, is also involved in guiding the
establishment of the Association. Rick
said, “We presently have about 50 members and are working out the details of
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USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) as the ship completed its 6 month Modernization Sea Trial in June 2011, a few weeks
before the 20th Anniversary celebration. Photos courtesy of R. Weber.
establishing the Association, including
finalizing a charter.”
Rick is enthusiastic about involving all
of those who were connected with building
DDG 51 and stated, “I would like to get
word out to everyone who is or was once
involved with this ship, including the shipbuilders of BIW. They built a terrific ship—
one that was ‘built to fight.’ I look forward
to returning to Bath and seeing as many of
those individuals again as possible and I
extend an offer to every one of them to join
the Arleigh Burke Association.”
To learn more about the Association
and consider whether you might like
to become a member, visit
www.arleighburkeassociation.org.
Ray Weber (right) and his wife, Sherron, commissioned Navy artist Peter Hsu (left) to draw a post-modernization
rendering of DDG 51. The original was presented to Captain Corey Keniston, Commanding Officer of DDG 51, and
the initial proof was presented to Sean Stackley, USNRDA, at the July 2011 Reunion dinner.
A Veteran’s Wish to Visit BIW
n late May, Elmer Gould Twitchell, a
WWII Veteran, was treated to a tour of
several New England locations, including BIW, accompanied by his two daughters. Elmer is a native of Fairfield, Maine
and now lives in Beverly, Massachusetts. His
daughters, Susan Steinman and Mary Ann
McGrath, from New Mexico and New
Hampshire, respectively, put together a trip
for their father which included a visit to his
home town of Fairfield and participation in
the Memorial Day parade in the town of
Danvers, Massachusetts.
One of Mr. Twitchell’s requests was to
see BIW, in part because of his WWII service as a sailor onboard the USS Almaack
from 1942–45. Although not a Bath-built
ship, the Almaack came out of New
England, built by Bethlehem Steel in
Quincy, Massachusetts for the American
Export Lines and acquired by the Navy in
1941 for conversion to a cargo ship.
During the period of Mr. Twitchell’s
service, Almaack convoyed troops to Europe
and cargo to the Pacific, then was engaged
in many battles in the Pacific, including the
invasions of North Africa, Saipan, Guam
and the Philippines and the attack on Iwo
Jima. Despite being in near constant action
throughout the war and often under fire,
Almaack survived to be decommissioned in
1946, having received six battle stars for
service.
The Twitchell daughters originally
booked a BIW trolley tour through the
Maritime Museum but they ran into conflicts between their travel plans and the
scheduled MMM tour. Their MMM volunteer tour guide that morning was Ron Berry
(D97), and when Susan and Mary Ann contacted BIW to see if something else could be
done, Ron agreed to conduct the tour as
usual, just a little later that day.
Mr. Twitchell had his day as planned and
Susan Steinman said, “We had a wonderful
visit guided by the amazing Ron Berry. My
Dad truly enjoyed every minute of his tour.”
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Elmer Twitchell, seated, visited BIW in May on a Maine Maritime Museum Trolley Tour accompanied by his daughters, Susan Steinman, left, and Mary Ann McGrath.
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Shop Complex
ABC Plat (upper)
Buildings 18, 19 and MERG
Low Bay
Assembly Building
Panel Line
5-Skids
Aluminum Shop
Carpenter Shop
Blast I
Blast II
Blast III
Hyde South
Hazardous Waste Building
ACE/CW/Bissons
EBMF
Hardings
Facilities Building
A&B Plats (lower)
Metals Recycling
Maintenance Garage
Dry Dock
Hull 601 (DDG 1000)
Hull 506 (DDG 112)
MSC Warehouse/Service Shops
LLTF Pump House
LLTF
All OSTs
Preoutfit II
Ultra Hall
South Central Receiving
Compliant:
Star received in 2012
Compliant:
Star received in 2011
Preparing for Assessment
Lost Star
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Books A Million
very June, the Curtis Memorial
Library in Brunswick holds its
annual three-day book sale,
described as the largest in northern New
England. Before the doors open and
shoppers arrive, however, the books have
to be collected, sorted and moved.
The latter is where the hard working
individuals shown here got involved.
Several members of Local S6, including
one retiree, teamed with crew members
from Michael Murphy (DDG 112) to
help. This year’s sale involved over
70,000 books, 2,485 boxes and 230 volunteers. The group shown here and
another 15 community volunteers spent
an entire morning transferring the boxes
from a warehouse on Hennessey Avenue
in Brunswick to the Brunswick Jr. High
School where the sale was held.
John Portela (D27) said, “This was an
opportunity for members of the LS6
Community Services Committee to
work with young and enthusiastic Navy
personnel in an important community
volunteer project.”
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The LS6 / DDG 112 team that helped move the books included, l to r: PO2 Christopher Sewell, Dave Sparks (D30),
PO2 Nayeli Rodriguez, John Portela (D27), SA Cameron Bright and PO2 Kevin Mattingly, Dick Doyle (D81); and
kneeling, SA Shivraj Behari. Not pictured: Tom Deraspe, LS6, retired. Note: All LS6 individuals are members of the
LS6 Community Services Committee and Portela is a member of the Maine Commission for Community Service.
The following employees recently joined BIW. Please welcome them.
Name
Dept.
Name
Dept.
Name
Dept.
Ahern, John Anderson
Anderson, Eric Donald
Baxter, Nathan Aaron *
Beck, Isaac Jeffrey
Betts, Kenneth John *
Bickford, Michael Verne *
Bisson, Debra Lynne *
Bohunicky, Patricia Adrianna-Jean *
Bond, Gilbert Charles *
Boucher, Mark Roger
Bozeman, Peter Carey
Brackley, Justin Robert *
Cain, Brian Rocco
Campbell, John Edward *
Castonguay, Marc Roger *
Castonguay, Rena M *
Cloutier, Michael Brandon
Cole, Denzil Lee *
Collins, Michelle Dawn *
Cotton, John Patrick *
Crosman, Jeffrey Alan *
Croyle, Joseph Bruce *
Cunniff, John Hugh *
Deane, Allan Chase *
Demers, Marc Andrew *
4000
1000
6600
2000
1900
4300
2700
1900
1500
4000
2000
1500
4000
2700
2700
2700
1000
2700
1900
1500
1500
1900
1900
3200
2700
Dolan, Justin Joseph *
Eastman, Joshua Tyler
Ellis, Gregory Scott *
Engstrom Jr, Kraig Eric *
Fales, James Parsons *
Fisher, Anna James Duffy
Fleming, Craig Davidson *
Gauvin, Chris Paul
Giggey, Marc Ryan *
Hafford, Todd Alen *
Haggett, Glen Stuart *
Hardison, Clifford Edmund *
Hespe, John Robert *
Hiles, Brenda Lucille *
Hood, Robert Andrew
Huynh, Brian Bach
Hyatt, Aaron Anthony
Jeffords, Scott Andrew *
Jordan, Scott Gary Allen *
Karr, Grant John
Keach, Richard Maxwell *
Kuchinski, Kane Andrew *
LeBourdais, Audra Lee Seigars *
Mullen, Bruce Robert *
Murray, Edward Florence *
1900
2000
1700
5000
1900
8400
1900
5400
1900
1900
2700
4000
1900
1700
8600
4000
4000
1500
2900
8400
1700
2700
1900
1500
2900
Norton, David Lannes *
Obie, Mark Philip *
Oliver, Dylan Christopher *
Ouellette, Travis Carl *
Owens, Timothy Dale *
Phillips, Robert Allen *
Pooler, Nicholas Brandon
Reynolds, Daniel Poor
Severance, Edward Arnold *
Sewell Jr, Michael Lawrence *
Smith, Daniel Bernard *
Smith, Scott Robert *
Smith, Terence Mark *
Stewart, Stephen Benjamin *
Stimpson, Vicki Lee *
Taylor, Duane E *
Towe, Tracie Michelle *
Tribou, Michael Ray *
Vaccari, Carlo
Walker, Alan Augustus *
Waterman, William James *
Wright, Khristian Nicholas
Wyman, Jeffrey Charles *
1500
1900
2700
2700
1900
1900
0606
4000
2700
2700
1500
1900
1900
2700
8600
1900
2700
1900
8700
1900
1500
4000
1900
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10 June 2012 BIW NEWS
* Returning employees
May 2012
Service Anniversaries
Dept. Name
40 Years
Knight Jr, Donald Wilder
Wallace, Peter Ellis
Twitchell, Wayne Douglas
07
20
43
17
45
35 Years
Fortin Jr, Donald Joseph
Bailey, Alan Nickerson
20
86
30 Years
Phillips, William Paul
Lothridge, Stanford Lowell
30 Years
Bryant, Randy Weston
Ivens, William Edmund
Winchenbach, Allan Carl
Sciascia, Andrew David
Stanley, Kenneth Vincent
Murphy, Douglas Alan
Bolland, Agnes Lorraine
Connor, John Robert
Cournoyer, Raymond
Donald
Crossley, Stephen Ayer
Hilton, Ralph Alexander
Murphy, Michael John
Segars, Jeffrey Allan
Szurgot, Dennis Allen
Watson, Paul Stephen
07
07
07
09
09
10
11
11
15
15
15
17
17
17
17
Dept. Name
Dept. Name
17
19
19
19
19
19
19
20
20
20
25
25
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
29
29
30
30
30
32
32
45
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
84
Wells, Terry Lee
Bowe, Michael Patrick
Breton, Raymond Hamilton
Burke, James Allan
Gilliam, Jeffrey Alan
Owens, James Roy
Rodrigue, James Normand
Freeman, Terry Lee
Goulet, Robert Raymond
Hale, Robert Alton
Merrill, Dawson Eugene
Parsons Jr, Ernest Leonard
Aldrich, Paul William
Brewer, Scott Sidney
Davis, Anne Elizabeth
Dyer, Rita Dolores
Howard Sr, Dexter David
Jimino, David Richard
Kensell, Gerald Jack
Savage, George Edward
Torrey Jr, Edward
Bisson, Marc Walter
Tarr Jr, Gerald Richard
Beaule, Thomas Mark
Moore, Frank Everett
Ryan Sr, Leon Leroy
Best, Jeremy Bean
Dixon, Clifford Edward
Turgeon, Marc Pierre
Cripps, David Carl
84
84
84
84
86
86
87
87
87
91
19
27
27
40
50
50
81
86
86
97
Dept. Name
Frechette, James Claude
Groves, James Earle
Magee, Paul William
Mank Jr, Frank Albert
Mason, Mark Anthony
Vieira, Stephen Nelson
Falkenmeyer Jr, William
Rogers
Goodfellow, Brett Forrest
Russell, Dennis James
Schreiber, Mary Ellen
Witham, Michael Alan
Blais, Michael Eugene
Wolfe, Dale Blair
Bragdon, Peter Allen
Craige Jr, John Whitney
Dumont, Louis Gerald
Clark, Glenn Alan
25 Years
Owens, Timothy Dale
Blodgett, Jeffrey Hildreth
Campbell, Stewart Lee
Smith, Jeffrey Dean
MacMunn, Alan David
Whitehill Sr, Kendall Myron
Pottle IV, George Weston
Blais, Richard Roland
Bolduc, Claude Jean
Race, Karen Sue
40
20 Years
McLeod, Sean Francis
06
07
19
19
19
40
40
50
50
71
81
91
10 Years
Ames, Mathew Ryan
Jones, Ryan Scott
Capano, Anthony Robert
Giannelli, Clint Justin
Murray, Nathan Michael
Belanger, Robert Earl
Fisher, Christopher James
Bernier, Nathaniel Steven
Soucie, Nathan Alen
Hall, Garry Richard
Anderson, Rebekkah Michelle
Richardson, Sarah Marie
26
26
32
40
40
40
40
46
57
5 Years
Morris, Joshua Adam
Touchin, Roberta M
Steinman, Todd Elliot
Faustini, Nicholas Robert
Fletcher, Jay William
Masison, Stephen John
Ustaris, Cristina Michelle
Suggs, Adele Marie
Hume, Eric James
Performance Incentive
100
Performance Period
90
April 2, 2012 - September 30, 2012
% Complete
80
Period 5 Goals: Status as of June 10, 2012
70
1 Achieve 1,975,000 manufacturing earned hours by September 30, 2012
60
2 Receive 1,000 additional suggestions to the Employee Suggestion Program
that reduce costs and/or improve safety on all programs by September 30, 2012
50
3 Achieve 100% of the Housekeeping stars within the existing 5-Star Program
by September 30, 2012
40
30
4 DDG 1001: Complete 9 of 12 Ultra Unit 2200 erections by September 30, 2012
20
5 Planning Yard: Complete the engineering and design for all currently funded ship
availabilities on schedule, including DDG 57 and DDG 59 HM&E modernizations
10
0
6 Achieve Release to Kit cycle times of 5 days or less by September 30, 2012
Goal 1
Earned
Hours
Planned
Actual
On Track
Behind Plan
Did Not Complete
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Happy Ending
aul Jeffery (D2601) is a member of
the BIW Security Force. He previously
worked in law enforcement in
Brunswick and Topsham and has dealt with
many issues, large and small. Still, honesty
and doing the right thing is never more
appreciated than when the matter is
personal.
In late May while working at the South
Gate, Paul inadvertently left some money on
the counter of the Transportation office on
the second floor of the same building. The
amount of money was not terribly large but
it was just enough to make him groan when
he realized what had probably happened.
Unbeknownst to Paul, Andy Bernier
(D29) found the cash and asked everyone in
the area if they lost any, but had no takers.
Andy locked the money up and waited to
see if someone came looking for it. Next
day, Paul began back tracking and quickly
learned that the cash had been found and
secured. Andy returned the money in
person and it turns out, the two know each
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Paul Jeffery, left, with Andy Bernier.
other fairly well from working in the same
area. Paul said, “I was greatly pleased to
know that people at BIW are honest and
trustworthy.