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“Bath Built is Best Built.”

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On June 2, join us and top government leaders defining the future of defense at #GDITEmerge: Battlespace of the Future event in Washington, DC: https://t.co/uKcOvw1TUv

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We are proud to accelerate delivery of the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) to the fleet.

“BIW is leaning into the country’s need for faster delivery of ships to the nation’s fleet,” BIW President Charles F. Krugh said. “Collaboration between our shipbuilders and the Navy’s Supervisor of Shipbuilding to accelerate delivery of Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) is just one example. Working with and listening to our employees to identify opportunities to build ships faster is delivering meaningful results.”

[Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao @SECNAV]

Building Ships Faster

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🚨📰⚓️ #USNAVY UPDATE: Navy Accepts Accelerated Delivery of Future USS Patrick Gallagher

WASHINGTON - The U.S Navy accepted delivery of future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), the final Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, from Bath Iron Works, May 28.

The delivery, which marks the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy, was accelerated by more than two months, due to exceptional builder’s sea trials. The trials executed hull, mechanical, electrical and combat systems at sea testing in series, during a single accelerated effort.

“Our nation’s leadership, including Secretary Hegseth and Acting Secretary Cao have been very clear—build ships faster,” said William Mahan, Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition. “Thanks to innovative collaboration between the Navy and industry, we’re doing exactly that.”

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#BathBuiltinAction | Bath-built Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) enforces a maritime blockade against an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, April 24, 2026.

📸 U.S. Navy photo

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Earn while you learn!

The Apprenticeship Program application deadline is midnight May 31. This four year program not only combines academics and on-the-job training but upon completion provides an Associate of Science degree from Maine Maritime Academy.

Apply Here: https://t.co/C0UQAZc8Z3

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#AMissionThatMatters | As an employer of choice in the state of Maine, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works offers competitive wages, benefits and unlimited advancement opportunity for those who seek a career instead of just a job.

⚓ Featured roles ⚓
American Sign Language Interpreter / HR Rep → https://t.co/wgO9mYnAJr
Design Apprenticeship (Enroll by May 31) → https://t.co/NnsQ1BvaK8
Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Enroll by May 31) → https://t.co/CzK1LjIPo3
Patrol Officers → https://t.co/UG1gjTWX5R

View all open position at https://t.co/RYqkd6CPMo

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BIW NOW is a digitized PDF for Apple and Android phones. Access company information such as emergency contacts, no-drive times, BEST events, raffles and more right at your fingertips anywhere, anytime.

Message us on social media or email [email protected] to gain access! (Note: BIW NOW is NOT available in any app store.)

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Recruiting, training, and retaining the next generation of shipbuilders is one of the maritime sector’s defining challenges.

Join us for a special afternoon session on June 2 at 2 p.m. at the GDIT EMERGE event in Washington, DC for a focused breakout discussion with @gdelectricboat, General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works and the Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Program Office on strategies that are driving real impact in building the next generation of shipbuilders.

#GDITEmerge #MaritimeSector

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Go Maine will be outside the new PSC building tomorrow during lunch, answering any questions our shipbuilders may have about the program.

Each week in May GO Maine will reward a different kind of green commute. Any GO MAINE member logging that week’s trip type will automatically be entered to win a $50 gift card. A new winner will be chosen every week!

Learn more at BIW’s GO MAINE website https://t.co/WXrjvH7DqH

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Honoring the courageous men and women of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation's security.

This Memorial Day, we extend our profound gratitude to them and to their families. Our cranes are proudly flying each military service flag in their honor.

#MemorialDay2026

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#BathBuiltinAction | At sea with Bath-built USS Gridley (DDG 101) 🌊

Bath-built Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) transits the Atlantic Ocean, April 30, 2026.

Gridley is deployed with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group as part of Southern Seas 2026 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the region through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation.

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Good weather is starting to show! Join the BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) for a hike on the weekend or after work! Take a look at the schedule and pick a hike that works best for you.

The BEST Hiking Group organizes hikes designed to be a casual gathering of BIW employees and their families and friends, exploring areas of Maine together.

To join a hike, employees just need to show up at the location at the specified start time. BIW swag is often provided before the hikes.

Next up on May 30, the BEST team will be hiking the Rockland Breakwater — for notifications in case of weather cancellation, email [email protected].

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Celebrating National Maritime Day by honoring 142 years of shipbuilding excellence at Bath Iron Works!

From ferries and patrol boats to iconic yachts, cruisers, and today’s U.S. Navy destroyers. BIW continues carrying on the Bath Built Best Built tradition. 🚢⚓

Explore our history at https://t.co/LGuP7ydli0

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Today, May 21, 2026 — we celebrated the start of fabrication of the future USS Thomas G. Kelley (DDG 140) at our Structural Fabrication Facility.

DDG 140 is the 48th of its class built at Bath Iron Works and the seventh Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyer to start construction at the Maine shipyard. Advancements in radar and combat systems make Flight III Arleigh Burkes the most technologically advanced surface combatants in the world. The ship’s namesake, retired Navy Capt. Thomas Kelley, a Medal of Honor recipient for heroism in in the Vietnam War, attended the Start of Fabrication ceremony, today.

BIW President Charles F. Krugh, stated, “Bath Iron Works is proud of its mission to build the finest surface combatants for the U.S. Navy,” Krugh said. “We take seriously our responsibility to adapt and evolve so we remain on the cutting edge of ship construction, building ships on schedule and with BIW quality so they perform when called upon – much as a young Lt. Kelley did while commanding a column of river assault craft in Vietnam.”

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Last Wednesday, May 13 — we recognized the commitment and contributions of our first-shift Bath Iron Works shipbuilders who celebrated 5 to 10 years of service in March.

Your dedication continues to uphold our 141-year tradition of excellence—Bath Built, Best Built!

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Today, May 19, 2026 — we celebrated the start of fabrication of the future USS J. WIlliam Middendorf (DDG 138) at our Structural Fabrication Facility.

DDG 138 is the 47th of its class built at Bath Iron Works and the sixth Flight III Arleigh Burke destroyer to start construction at the Maine shipyard. Frances Middendorf, daughter of the namesake and a sponsor of DDG 138, activated the burning machine to cut the ceremonial first steel for the ship.

BIW President Charles F. Krugh said construction of this ship, the latest in the Arleigh Burke class, will benefit from the accumulated skill and wisdom of thousands of talented shipbuilders.

The ship is named for the late J. William Middendorf, who served his country as a Navy officer, Secretary of the Navy, Ambassador to the Netherlands, Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States and U.S. Representative to the European Union.

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Collaboration drives mission innovation. We are excited to support @GDIT at the upcoming EMERGE: Battlespace of the Future event on June 2.

Join us: https://t.co/St36JUreHh

#GDITEmerge #BattlespaceOfTheFuture #MissionReady

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We are currently in the LEAD on greener trips for the #Way2GOMAINE Challenge going on this month!

Go Maine will be outside the new PSC building on May 27 during lunch, answering any questions our shipbuilders may have about the program.

Each week in May GO Maine will reward a different kind of green commute. Any GO MAINE member logging that week’s trip type will automatically be entered to win a $50 gift card. A new winner will be chosen every week!

This week, It’s transit week! Whether you take the bus, ferry, or train, all transit trips count towards this week’s prize.

Learn more at BIW’s GO MAINE website https://t.co/WXrjvH7DqH

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#DidYouKnow? | The AN/SPY-6 is a very powerful radar system being equipped on all Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. Variations are also being developed to retrofit on existing ships. So where does the name “AN/SPY-6” come from?

Under the Joint Electronics Type Designation System, which is used to name all Defense Department electronic systems, the "AN/SPY-6" designation represents the 6th design of an Army-Navy (hence the AN) electronic device for surface ship surveillance radar system.

SPY is not an acronym but refers to: S: Detection/Search; P: Radar; Y: Surveillance, in other words: a radar system for surveillance and search.