General Dynamics Bath Iron Works and the Bath Area Family YMCA are partnering to expand childcare availability in the MidCoast. This effort will include the redevelopment of a property near Cooks Corner in Brunswick, with 120 spaces in the new facility set aside for the children of shipyard workers and additional availability for the broader Read More >
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General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Celebrates Keel Plate Signing Ceremony with DDG 140 Namesake
On Friday, August 30, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works held a keel plate signing ceremony for the future USS Thomas G. Kelley (DDG 140). The ceremony was attended by the ship’s namesake, retired Navy Capt. Thomas Kelley. Kelley is a Medal of Honor recipient who commanded a river assault division in the Vietnam War and Read More >
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Lays Keel of future William Charette (DDG 130)
BATH, Maine – Today, August 29, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works celebrated the keel laying of the future USS William Charette (DDG 130). The U.S. Navy named the ship in honor of the Navy master chief hospital corpsman, who received the Medal of Honor during the Korean War. Charette repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire Read More >
Julie Berry Joins General Dynamics Bath Iron Works as Vice President and Chief Information Officer
BATH, Maine – General Dynamics Bath Iron Works announced today that Julie Berry is joining the organization as Vice President, Chief Information Officer. In that role, Berry is responsible for the Bath Iron Works Information Technology (IT) organization, cybersecurity and associated vendors and will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Berry worked for Read More >
Navy Awards General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Contract for Three DDG 51 Destroyers
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that the U.S. Navy has awarded it a contract for the construction of three Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. “We appreciate the opportunity to build on our history of providing these highly advanced ships for the U.S. Navy fleet and Read More >
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Christens Future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr.
BATH, Maine – On Saturday, July 29, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works christened the U.S. Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124). The ship is named for Col. Harvey C. Barnum, Jr., who received the Medal of Honor for his heroism on the battlefield during Operation Harvest Moon Read More >
General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Awarded $54 Million Contract to Continue Providing DDG 51 Lead Yard Services
BATH, Maine – General Dynamics Bath Iron Works announced today that it was awarded a $54 million contract extension from the U.S. Navy to provide configuration management, logistics, supply chain, engineering and design services for new construction Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyers through June 2023. Bath Iron Works has provided design and technical expertise for Read More >
General Dynamics Appoints Krugh as President of Bath Iron Works
RESTON, Virginia – General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) announced today that it has appointed Gulfstream Aerospace executive Charles F. Krugh as president of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. “Chuck’s leadership, proven track record in manufacturing and expertise in managing complex supply chains will be an enabler to Bath Iron Works as it expands and increases the pace Read More >
Future USS Daniel Inouye Sails Away from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
BATH, Maine – On Monday, October 4, the U.S. Navy’s newest guided missile destroyer, Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) sailed away from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. The ship will be commissioned in December at its home port in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Dirk Lesko, president of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, said: “We are proud to Read More >
Passing of Sen. Carl M. Levin Namesake of DDG 120
We are saddened to announce the passing of Senator Carl Levin, the namesake of DDG 120, and send our deepest condolences to the Levin family. The men and women of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works remain incredibly honored to be building the ship that bears Senator Levin’s name, which will carry the spirit of a Read More >