#  @GDBIW General Dynamics Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath Iron Works posts on X about $4732t, $gd, future, in the the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [---] [#](/creator/twitter::2968078125/interactions)  - [--] Week [-----] +335% - [--] Month [-----] -60% - [--] Months [---------] +9,723% - [--] Year [---------] -97% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::2968078125/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +41% - [--] Month [--] +53% - [--] Months [---] +81% - [--] Year [---] +853% ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::2968078125/followers)  - [--] Week [-----] +0.19% - [--] Month [-----] +0.82% - [--] Months [-----] +4.70% - [--] Year [-----] +18% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::2968078125/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [stocks](/list/stocks) [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [mlb](/list/mlb) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [gaming](/list/gaming) [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands) [events](/list/events) **Social topic influence** [$4732t](/topic/$4732t) #1076, [$gd](/topic/$gd) #7, [future](/topic/future), [in the](/topic/in-the), [sea](/topic/sea), [hosted](/topic/hosted), [employees](/topic/employees), [crew](/topic/crew), [iron](/topic/iron) #216, [united states](/topic/united-states) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@gdbiwcom](/creator/undefined) [@usnavy](/creator/undefined) [@gomaine](/creator/undefined) [@adolfo32287955](/creator/undefined) [@bathymcaorg](/creator/undefined) [@generaldynamics](/creator/undefined) [@wayup](/creator/undefined) [@bathvmcaorg](/creator/undefined) [@maineccedu](/creator/undefined) [@skillsusa](/creator/undefined) [@usairforce](/creator/undefined) [@usnationalguard](/creator/undefined) [@maineedu](/creator/undefined) [@usarmy](/creator/undefined) [@seaairspace](/creator/undefined) [@snoweinstitute](/creator/undefined) [@gpmetroorg](/creator/undefined) [@mainegov](/creator/undefined) [@yello](/creator/undefined) [@southcom](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [General Dynamics Corporation (GD)](/topic/$gd) [Crane Holdings, Co. (CR)](/topic/$cr) [The Official [--] Coin (67)](/topic/$67) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "USS Gettysburg (CG 64) was launched at Bath Iron Works in [----]. OTD (20 Mar 09) USS Gettysburg (CG 64) apprehends six pirates in the Gulf of Aden after a distress call from two nearby merchant vessels. The pirates are handed over to USS Boxer for questioning before transfer to civilian authorities for trial. https://t.co/VB93CvDHO4 OTD (20 Mar 09) USS Gettysburg (CG 64) apprehends six pirates in the Gulf of Aden after a distress call from two nearby merchant vessels. The pirates are handed over to USS Boxer for questioning before transfer to civilian authorities for trial." [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1108342297933037568) 2019-03-20T12:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "On this day in [----] Bath-built USS Gettysburg (CG 64) was delivered to the Navy. The ship launched in Bath in July [----] and was commissioned in June [----] in Philadelphia the same state where the historic battle took place. Check out our BIW Legacy Vault: https://gdbiw.com/legacyvault/ https://gdbiw.com/legacyvault/" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1511409618811035650) 2022-04-05T18:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The best prepared win the second best prepared lose and by God the Barnum is going to be the best prepared said DDG [---] namesake and Medal of Honor recipient Harvey C. Barnum to shipbuilders this week. Barnum's wife ship's sponsor Martha Hill also spoke to the shipbuilders" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1530235599046721543) 2022-05-27T17:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Tara ONeal decorated BIWs 442lb pumpkin for the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta this weekend grown by Matt Holmes & located at Riverside Butcher. BIWs hiring team will be on Elm Street from 10-4 tomorrow. Stop by learn about our many opportunities & see giant pumpkins" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1578840688804114432) 2022-10-08T20:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Senior leadership threw barbecue lunches for crews both from 2nd Shift on Tuesday & 1st Shift on Wednesday. These events allow us to recognize & celebrate the great work being done by thousands of dedicated BIW shipbuilders every day. Thank you for making Bath Built Best Built" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1674548132091142147) 2023-06-29T22:39Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Want to learn more about a fulfilling career building ships that protect our nation Stop by a special hiring event at Kennedy Park in Lewiston Wednesday July [--] from noon3 p.m. Our Hiring Team will be on-site ready to answer questions about BIW careers" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1678464294235586560) 2023-07-10T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Norfolk VA Homeport Rep Michael showed his patriotism during our Red White and Blue Spirit Day in July This Wednesday show your BIW spirit by wearing tie-dye. Spirit Days planned by the BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) are generally held the last Wednesday of each month" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1695898249876369698) 2023-08-27T20:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "We rolled out our grills at our Church Road Office Facility in Brunswick during 2nd shift last night where senior leadership celebrated our employees at CROF Tech Center and the Training Academy with a BBQ. Thanks for all the important work you do for our company and nation" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1697023228605005978) 2023-08-30T23:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Last Friday the new food truck Shut up N' Eat It served up delicious comfort food at our Outfit Fabrication facility. This Friday they'll be at the Tech Center for first shift lunch. Check out our food truck page to view their schedule and other updates:" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1699189689176002662) 2023-09-05T22:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Happy birthday to the @USAirForce Established in [----] its roots go back to [----] when the Army Signal Corps created an aeronautical division. In [----] the Army received its 1st plane & since then the USAF's fleet has grown to over [----] aircraft. Here's to [--] years of aiming high" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1703829535743955079) 2023-09-18T17:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Join us for another BIW employee hike brought to you by the BIW Employee Spirit Team We'll be exploring Ovens Mouth Preserve in Boothbay this Saturday Sept. [--]. Start time is 9:3010 a.m. at the Dover Cross Road parking area. Friends family and leashed dogs are welcome" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1707782561110405175) 2023-09-29T15:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Fryeburg Fair has begun and we have Shipbuilder [--] our new mobile training facility parked on the grounds where we are providing a taste of what it's like being a BIW shipbuilder through VR training. Stop by today until October [--] [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. to check it out" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1708872566339678522) 2023-10-02T15:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "October is the #Way2GoMaine Challenge BIW will have @go_maine staff in the shipyard outside the MSC tomorrow Oct. [--] and again on Oct. [--] to answer your questions about ride sharing car and van pools emergency rides home and rewards" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1708944717625294971) 2023-10-02T20:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Swing by the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta tomorrow to see the 346-lb BIW pumpkin featuring our ships and Crane [--]. Its located at the Stetson House on Main Street. Then meet our hiring team from [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. next to King Eiders Pub on Elm Street" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1710777126046093474) 2023-10-07T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which is an important reminder to be proactive and schedule a mammogram and other biometric screenings. GDBIW has many resources to help you do just that. Learn more by reading this month's Health Beat:" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1712197150279410175) 2023-10-11T20:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Tomorrow Oct. [--] view the beautiful fall foliage during an employee hike hosted by the BIW Employee Spirit Team Join us as we explore Camden Hills State Park. We'll meet in the parking area on the east side of Route [--] at 9:30 a.m" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1712849513541476778) 2023-10-13T15:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) launched Oct. [--] after [--] months on the drydock. Launching a ship is a complex process but thanks to the tremendous effort from our shipbuilders Harvey C. Barnum Jr. now joins John Basilone (DDG 122) in the water. Great work to all" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1715787542883160260) 2023-10-21T17:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Third shift employees who are affected by the shelter in place orders for Lewiston and Auburn and Androscoggin County should not report to third shift on Wednesday Oct [--]. Time will be excused per collective bargaining agreements. We will continue to monitor the situation" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1717366940560171099) 2023-10-26T02:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "All of us at Bath Iron Works are heartbroken to share that we have lost a member of our BIW family. We send our deepest condolences thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of our employee Peyton Brewer-Ross who was killed in Lewiston on Wednesday night. Peyton was a valuable part of our team a member of the pipe shop test crew and recently assisted in the launch of Hull [---] Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124). Peyton completed the grueling coursework and on-the-job training of BIWs rigorous apprenticeship program graduating in [----]. He was hired just five years ago and was making a positive" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1717658306511069463) 2023-10-26T21:43Z [----] followers, 22.1K engagements "Today we celebrated the start of fabrication of John E. Kilmer (DDG 134). DDG [---] is the 45th of its class built in Bath and the 4th Flight III to start construction at BIW. 59-year BIW employee Les Waltz activated the burning machine to cut the first steel for the ship" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1722398682748682568) 2023-11-08T23:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Sailors aboard Bath-built USS Decatur (DDG 73) rendered honors to the USS Arizona memorial during a pass-in-review at yesterday's commemoration of the 82nd anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. [--] survivors were at the ceremony to remember the more than [----] servicemen killed" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1733254653419065421) 2023-12-08T22:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bath-built USS Mason was the last ship launched in Bath on the inclined ways. It was christened by then-Sen. Olympia Snowe in [----] and when it came time to hammer the wedges to launch the ship instead of [---] shipbuilders there were about [---] taking turns for the historic event" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1733969954527907926) 2023-12-10T22:00Z [----] followers, 19.2K engagements "It was a merry time at the BEST Family Holiday Party at the Wiscasset Community Center on Saturday BIW families enjoyed many holiday festivities including cookie/ornament decorating swimming games & more. Thank to our volunteers & the businesses that made this event possible" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1734357986217206174) 2023-12-11T23:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Happy 387th birthday to the @USNationalGuard Since [----] they have been Always Ready Always There for our country. We're proud to have National Guard members on our team serving our country in the military and as BIW shipbuilders. (Photo via U.S. Air Force) #Guard387" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1735034881313255814) 2023-12-13T20:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Our Technology Center has transformed into Whoville The CMDM Group got into the holiday spirit and decked out their cubicles complete with the Grinch Peanuts and more. Happy holidays everyone" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1738688015331905642) 2023-12-23T22:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Yesterday the crew of Bath-built USS Carney received the Combat Action Ribbon for their Red Sea performance. Vice Adm. Brad Cooper also presented medals to [--] Sailors for their Dec. [--] actions when Carney shot down [--] Houthi drones. #BathBuiltinAction" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1742683300102095057) 2024-01-03T23:04Z [--] followers, [----] engagements "Welcome back USS Thomas Hudner The Bath-built ship returned to Mayport Florida on Jan. [--] after an eight-month deployment in the Europe-Africa area of operations including in the Red Sea where it shot down multiple one-way attack drones last November" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1745219490852323673) 2024-01-10T23:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Today we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from his contributions to our society to his powerful message and vision that continues to inspire generations of Americans" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1746920451111035071) 2024-01-15T15:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "On Jan. [--] Houthi rebels fired a missile toward Bath-built USS Laboon (DDG 58) but was taken out by a U.S fighter jet in the Red Sea. On Monday they struck U.S.-owned container ship Gibraltar Eagle off the coast of Yemen. #BathBuiltinAction" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1747767263971688777) 2024-01-17T23:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Aloha from Hawaii Earlier in January Pearl Harbor homeport reps and members of our Planning Yard management team got together for a barbecue during a work visit. We're thankful for the great work our employees do servicing destroyers at U.S. Navy homeports around the world" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1749200283333165187) 2024-01-21T22:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Yesterday was the birthday of Gen. Louis H. Wilson Jr. and what better place to recognize this war hero's birthday than on his ship DDG [---] Today shipbuilders celebrated with cake and recognized Wilson's heroism in the Battle of Guam in [----] earning him the Medal of Honor" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1757187924846686678) 2024-02-12T23:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "We're holding an Open House for the BIW Apprentice School on Saturday March [--] at [--] a.m.4 p.m BIW apprentices earn while they learn and upon completion receive an Associate of Science degree from the Maine Maritime Academy. More info:" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1761375535974752601) 2024-02-24T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Last Saturday was the [----] Engineers Week Expo where we had the opportunity to show younger generations all the exciting places that STEM education can take them At our booth they tried out the AR Sandbox Mixed Reality demonstration 3D Printing/Scanning VR training & more" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1764771638510276992) 2024-03-04T21:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "GULF OF OMAN (May [--] 2022) The guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) receives personnel from the Bath Built guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) in the Gulf of Oman. 📸 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Catie Coyle #BathBuiltInAction" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1781459849894654136) 2024-04-19T23:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Throwback to last weekend when the Bath Iron Works Employee Spirit Team (BEST) and our raffle winners cheered on the Red Sox at Fenway ⚾ #BIWSpiritTeam #BathIronWorks #RedSox #Boston" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1785818319724962189) 2024-05-01T23:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Tomorrow May [--] @go_maine staff will be in the main yard to answer questions about the program and to enroll employees who need a ride or who currently carpool vanpool or take the BlueLine Express bus from Lewiston/Lisbon Falls. #GoMaine #BathIronWorks #CommuteME #GDBIW" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1787512939907305856) 2024-05-06T16:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Honoring the courageous men & 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 the American flag in their honor. #MemorialDay2024" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1795116361787523576) 2024-05-27T15:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Join us today as we honor National Flag Day a celebration of the Resolution of [----] that established the beloved emblem of our nation. #BathIronWorks #GDBIW #NationalFlagDay #Patriotism" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1801727597123903526) 2024-06-14T21:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Join us as we witness a truly special moment the Christening ceremony of Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127). Live stream starts at [--] a.m. today. Tap the link to watch live: ☘ #ChristeningCeremony #LiveEvent #BathIronWorks #DDG127 #PatrickGallagher https://vimeo.com/event/4279175 https://vimeo.com/event/4279175" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1817166567827759392) 2024-07-27T11:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Happy Labor Day to all our shipbuilders Thank you for your hard work and dedication to making Bath Built Best Built" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1830714150483300690) 2024-09-02T21:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "We are excited to be participating tomorrow October [--] in the [----] Maritime Industry Day at the USS Albacore in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Hundreds of high school students from New Hampshire and Maine will visit the event to learn about careers in the maritime industry. We are excited to showcase all BIW has to offer students including trades and design positions internships and our world-class apprenticeship program. Learn more about the event: #BathIronWorks #GDBIW #BIW #NowHiring https://mainemfg.com/event/2024-maritime-industry-day/ https://mainemfg.com/event/2024-maritime-industry-day/" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1841139511775854985) 2024-10-01T15:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Welcome to Spain Sailors Last Tuesday Bath-built USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) arrived at its new homeport Naval Station Rota. This switch follows a May [----] pact to increase U.S. destroyer presence in Spain from four to six. One of the ships already homeported there is our very first DDG [--] destroyer USS Arleigh Burke which launched in [----]. Read more: #BathBuiltinAction https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-10-16/destroyer-spain-oscar-austin-rota-15523438.html https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-10-16/destroyer-spain-oscar-austin-rota-15523438.html" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1848474368575164447) 2024-10-21T21:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Venturing into the mysterious fog of our shipyard today. 👻 🎃 Here's to a thrillingly spooky Halloween from Bath Iron Works Happy Halloween #BathBuiltBestBuilt #Spooky #Halloween #BIW #GeneralDynamics" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1852092271153320147) 2024-10-31T20:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Its that time of year again. Daylight Savings Time (DST) is just around the corner Heres what you need to know: 🕑 Date and Time Change: - Tomorrow on Sunday November [--] at [--] a.m. our clocks will fall back by one hour. So set your alarms accordingly ⚠ Safety First: - With the time change be mindful of your sleep schedule. A well-rested team is a productive team Adjust your routines gradually to ease into the new time" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1852807171370549509) 2024-11-02T20:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Get set for an action-packed Saturday on November [--] 🏈🐻 We alongside the Maine Black Bears are thrilled to honor our active military members veterans and their families at Alfond Stadium as part of the University of Maine's Military Appreciation Day football game. Expect to see us with our advanced Mobile Training Unit Shipbuilder [--] before the game Step up connect with us and delve into our mission that matters - designing and constructing ships for the U.S. Navy. 🎟 All current and former military members and their families are eligible for free tickets to the game. Tickets can be requested" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1854288926770332084) 2024-11-06T22:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Last Friday November [--] Vice Chief of Naval Operations James Kilby toured BIW and visited with members of the DDG [---] crew prior to its sail away. Kilby a four-star admiral who reports to Chief of Naval Operations Lisa Franchetti had a briefing on how the Kitting Terminal is improving material delivery to the mechanics and learned about the construction of a new Pier Support and Trade Center where the former Boiler Shop was located. He also toured production buildings where he learned about efforts to recover schedule. Kilby is familiar with BIW workmanship. He has served on BIW-built ships" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1855017540491055318) 2024-11-08T22:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Heads up Bath-Built DDG [---] the future USS John Basilone begins its commissioning ceremony into the U.S. Navy fleet this morning at 9:45 a.m. This event will be livestreamed on DVIDS Tap the link to watch LIVE ➡ 📸 DoD Photos by: EJ Hersom http://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/35147 http://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/35147" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1855219118338609284) 2024-11-09T12:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Happy 249th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps We are proud to have just delivered one ship and look forward to delivering three more named for Marine Corps heroes. Pictured here is the future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr (DDG 126). General Wilson was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Guam in World War II. He served as the 26th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Semper Fi #MarineCorpsBirthday2024" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1855687141873078518) 2024-11-10T19:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Bath-Built USS John Basilone - DDG [---] was brought to life by its crew during a formal commissioning ceremony in New York City on Saturday November [--]. This marks the second naval vessel to proudly bear the name of Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone of the United States Marine Corps - recipient of the Medal of Honor and celebrated hero of World War II. Heartfelt salutations to all team members and participants in this monumental occasion. 📸 U.S. Marine Corps photos by Staff Sgt. Danny Gonzalez 📸 U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Theoplis Stewart II #BathBuiltisBestBuilt" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1857197153275293958) 2024-11-14T23:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Two Bath-Built U.S. Navy destroyers came under attack by missiles and drones launched by Houthi rebels while they were sailing through a strait located between Yemen and Djibouti on Monday November [--] according to the Pentagon. "During the transit the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stockdale and USS Spruance were attacked by at least eight one-way attack uncrewed aerial systems five anti-ship ballistic missiles and three anti-ship cruise missiles which were successfully engaged and defeated" Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder the Pentagon press secretary told reporters Tuesday. Despite the" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1857926394073731386) 2024-11-16T23:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "United in our mission at Bath Iron Works but tomorrow we are divided by choice: @USarmy or @USNavy - which football team are you cheering for tomorrow 🏈 #GoNavy #GoArmy #BathIronWorks #ArmyNavy" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1867693633874378803) 2024-12-13T22:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Studying Marketing Communications or Graphic Design Join our Communications team as a paid summer intern in [----] This position will work with the Communications team and assist with initiatives to include content/graphic design and promotion social media and digital reporting/analytics as well as assist in executing major events. Apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/49Ij9ix https://bit.ly/49Ij9ix" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1869877147852050876) 2024-12-19T22:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BIWs holiday gift distribution took place earlier this month. Getting the right size sweatshirt - small through 6XL - to each of almost [----] employees is quite a challenge and takes great coordination between organizers administrators and supervisors. The most popular size There were [----] extra larges ordered. Happy Holidays" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1870975128747602365) 2024-12-22T23:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The PCU Team from Patrick Gallagher wishes you all very Happy Holidays 🎄 Here are few highlights from their festivities. The crew put together a holiday potluck and then had an ugly sweater contest We love to see the holiday spirit. Results were: [--] CS1 Lownes (2nd from the right) [--] LS2 Chase (middle) [--] FCC Woody (2nd from the left)" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1871338583186984997) 2024-12-23T23:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Let the luminous Christmas lights of Crane [--] illuminate your holidays even on the darkest days. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Bath Iron Works" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1871873588891898254) 2024-12-25T11:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Dockmaster/Waterfront Manager Are you a maritime industry leader with experience in waterfront management We would love to talk with you about our Waterfront Operations Manager/Dockmaster position. This key role oversees waterfront safety and operations for our shipyard which proudly produces the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer for the U.S. Navy. As the principal expert directly responsible for executing the transfer undocking and docking of all vessels in the shipyard the successful candidate should have experience in the shipbuilding industry as well as experience in the operation of floating" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1877450406286012560) 2025-01-09T20:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Are you all about alignment We're hiring Surveyors to help us build the Arleigh Burke destroyer for the U.S. Navy. Surveyors play a key role in shipbuilding working with all levels of our organization and with Accuracy Control Engineers to provide required data to support the construction process. Ship construction surveyors are responsible for the layout of plate unit and ship construction control lines installation and alignments of major equipment and the monitoring of the ship in its various stages of construction to ensure construction and fit-up tolerances are met. Join us in a mission" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1877459548362948903) 2025-01-09T20:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Did you know 💭 Sailors assigned to the Bath-built USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) reunited with family on Dec. [--] at Pearl Harbor Hawaii after a five-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. During deployment Michael Murphy traveled [-----] nautical miles completed [---] hours of flight operations executed [--] replenishments-at-sea and completed [--] strait transits totaling [--] hours in restricted waters. #FastFact #BIW #BathIronWorks" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1881080713727893973) 2025-01-19T20:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "It's BACK by popular demand The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) is happy to announce the next iteration of the BIW Tabletop Game Day this time at Chocolate Church Arts Center located in Bath. Join us on Sunday February [--] from [--] p.m. to [--] p.m. Our highlighted game for the afternoon will be Magic: The Gathering specifically the (casual) Commander format. If you're not into Magic no worries You're more than welcome to bring your favorite games and share the fun with friends. We had plenty of others join us last time with many different games being played. Space is limited; we can only" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1881770258043711586) 2025-01-21T18:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "On Thursday we were thrilled to bring the world of virtual reality engineering and 3D printing to the students of Mt. Ararat High School's STEM night - an unforgettable evening filled with science and technology. Thank you for having us Mt. Ararat High School. #STEMeducation #BathIronWorks" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1885801382046732476) 2025-02-01T21:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Take your family and friends for a round of bowling 🎳 The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) is hosting bowling at Interstate Bowling Center in Hallowell on Sunday February [--] from [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. just for BIW employees and their family and friends. Admission is $8 per person via payroll deduction. The venue formerly known as Sparetime Recreation is also equipped with an arcade and sports grill. There are six people per lane so if your party doesnt fill a lane you may be paired with other employees and their guests. 🎟 Sign up now at http://gdbiw.com/best http://gdbiw.com/best" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1885844353261744354) 2025-02-02T00:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Are you interested in working at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works but haven't seen a role you were interested in posted on recently Be the first to know when a position within your fields of interest is newly posted by signing up for automatic notifications Follow the steps and click the link below to sign up. ➡ Click here to create your profile today: http://careers-gdbiw.icims.com/connecteventId=67983&shareLink=1 http://biwcareers.com http://biwcareers.com http://careers-gdbiw.icims.com/connecteventId=67983&shareLink=1 http://biwcareers.com http://biwcareers.com" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1886917927305121950) 2025-02-04T23:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Tonight's the night shipbuilders Join the BIW Women's Employee Resource Group for their first networking event We'll be at Flight Deck Brewing tonight getting to know our female leadership. They'll be sharing the stories of their journeys and the steps that led them to BIW. Do note - attending this event is optional and will be during your personal time. All employees of all genders are welcome to attend. Location: Flight Deck Brewing - Brunswick ME Date: February [--] [----] Time: [--] p.m. 6:30 p.m. RSVP: https://bit.ly/40RdmEB https://bit.ly/40RdmEB" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1887204817791009244) 2025-02-05T18:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In case you missed it. 👀 The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) is hosting bowling at Interstate Bowling Center in Hallowell on Sunday February [--] from [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. just for BIW employees and their family and friends. Admission is $8 per person via payroll deduction. The venue formerly known as Sparetime Recreation is also equipped with an arcade and sports grill. There are six people per lane so if your party doesnt fill a lane you may be paired with other employees and their guests. 🎟 Sign up now at http://gdbiw.com/best http://gdbiw.com/best" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1887648239744172267) 2025-02-06T23:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Womens Employee Resource Group (WERG) held its first networking session on Wednesday Feb. [--] at Flight Deck Brewing in Brunswick. More than [--] employees from across the company participated in the informal meet and greet that featured the female directors and vice president of BIW. The group was also joined by some members of the Veterans Employee Resource Group. Members of the WERG received valuable feedback from attendees to improve communication to help connect more employees to the WERG and future events. The WERG was launched last year. Thank you to everyone who came out and look for" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1888002388717429177) 2025-02-07T23:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Did you know 💭 The recently discontinued King Street at the north end of BIWs main parking lot wasnt named for the king of England - far from it. The street was actually named in [----] for William King a Bath shipbuilder merchant and Army officer. An outspoken advocate for Maine statehood King became Maines first governor when it separated from Massachusetts in [----]. #FastFact #BIW #BathIronWorks" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1888730369479909645) 2025-02-09T23:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Final reminder quantities are getting low ⚠ The remaining sweatshirts from this years holiday gift are still 50% OFF (Only $20) at the Employee Store while supplies last. Remaining sizes: 2XL and 4XL" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1889060302890627235) 2025-02-10T21:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Coming soon BIW Spouses can get a free confidential health screening to check important health information. Review your results with a Fit for Life health coach and receive a $100-value reward Dates / Locations / Times: Feb. [--] and [--] - The Senator Inn Augusta - [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. March [--] and [--] - Hampton Inn Bath - [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. March [--] - Wiscasset Community Center - [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. March [--] and [--] - Hampton Inn Lewiston - [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. Rewards: $100 L.L. Bean Gift Card $100 Irving Gas Card Leatherman Multitool To Register: Text: 207-844-1229 Call: 207-442-3145 Email:" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1889094531854791043) 2025-02-10T23:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Another successful Tabletop Gaming Day is in the books From Magic: The Gathering to Dungeons and Dragons the fun and laughs were endless 🎲 A special thank you to everyone who joined us and to the Chocolate Church Arts Center for their wonderful hospitality. We're eagerly looking forward to the next tabletop event" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1889431051056853348) 2025-02-11T21:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Happy Presidents Day On this day we honor those who served as presidents of the United States today we look back to [----] when BIW shipbuilders had the opportunity to show their family one of ships they helped buildZumwalt-class DDG [----] named after President Lyndon B. Johnson" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1891702746652282982) 2025-02-18T04:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Congratulations to all our shipbuilders for being voted Best Shipyard in the Best of the [---] competition put on by Portland Media Group Every day our shipbuilders show why theyre the best and why Bath Built is Best Built. A special shoutout to our dedicated shipbuilders and community your votes made this possible. Thank you #BestOf207" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1892262909130019237) 2025-02-19T17:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bath Iron Works shipbuilders enjoyed seeing the Maine Mariners light up the ice in Portland on [---] night earlier this month. And guess what else happened A ship race Take a look and slide into the fun 👇" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1893427907080364155) 2025-02-22T22:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Calling all hikers 🍃 The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) needs your expertise to help plan our upcoming hiking schedule. Share your favorite trails and hikes in the comments below and help shape this year's adventure schedule. #HikingClub #BIWEmployeeSpiritTeam" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1894816223696695572) 2025-02-26T18:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Join the BIW Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG) at Flight Deck Brewing on March [--] at [--] p.m. for a night of food drink and good discussion with your fellow shipbuilders This is the first networking event hosted by the BIW VERG. Whether you're already part of the BIW Veterans Employee Resource Group or interested in joining this is the perfect opportunity to meet others and learn more. Where: Flight Deck Brewing - [--] Atlantic Ave Brunswick ME [-----] When: Thursday March [--] 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3QwFO8L https://bit.ly/3QwFO8L" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1894877877331439799) 2025-02-26T22:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BIW welcomed a visit on Feb. [--] from Cdr. Joseph Trager commanding officer of USS Augusta the Littoral Combat Ship named for Maines capital city. Trager toured the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) which is nearing completion here at BIW. Tragers current ship was built in Alabama but is a design that was created by BIW engineers naval architects and designers. The ship sponsor is former Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court Leigh Saufley who is currently Dean of the University of Maine School of Law. In honor of its connection with the Pine Tree state the ship commissioned" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1895608001219674525) 2025-02-28T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "General Dynamics Bath Iron Works was awarded a $21.7 million option to continue providing DDG 1000-class Planning Yard services to maintain modernize and sustain the class. Read more here: https://envzone.com/award-record/general-dynamics-bath-iron-works-secures-21-7m-contract-ddg-1000-class-support/ https://envzone.com/award-record/general-dynamics-bath-iron-works-secures-21-7m-contract-ddg-1000-class-support/" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1895884741271818517) 2025-03-01T17:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BIWs High School Workforce Development Coordinator Meridith Gray has been all over the state since the start of this year visiting eight Career and Technical Education schools from Lincoln to Biddeford bringing presentations activities and engaging curriculum to students. One of the popular activities is the Tinfoil Regatta where students engage in a fun presentation about why our steel ships float. After learning about buoyancy displacement and different hull shapes they separate into teams to build a ship made of tinfoil which they then race. Its amazing to go into these programs and see" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1895968857036104165) 2025-03-01T22:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Did you know 💭 A recent headline at The Warzone website describes how a Bath-built Navy destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) has been the first to deploy an artificial intelligence system. This system isnt making combat decisions for the commander or replacing the skills of the Navys highly-trained Sailors but it is helping to predict and remedy maintenance needs. The system aims to reduce surprise equipment casualties and ensure more of the fleet is available should the nation need to surge its forces. Enterprise Remote Monitoring Version [--] seeks to leverage machine learning to help ship crews" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1896296727474278706) 2025-03-02T20:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In case you missed it 👇 Join the BIW Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG) at Flight Deck Brewing on March [--] at [--] p.m. for a night of food drink and good discussion with your fellow shipbuilders This is the first networking event hosted by the BIW VERG. Whether you're already part of the BIW Veterans Employee Resource Group or interested in joining this is the perfect opportunity to meet others and learn more. Where: Flight Deck Brewing - [--] Atlantic Ave Brunswick ME [-----] When: Thursday March [--] 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1896706426388582855) 2025-03-03T23:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "We're celebrating our winners for January and February's Go Maine members raffle 🎉 Congrats to Travis and Rachel on winning a $25 BIW Employee Store gift voucher. Go Maine is a statewide commuter program where people can earn rewards for logging their green commutes as well as finding carpools/vanpools emergency rides home and much more. Be in the running for March by joining the green commute fun and stay tuned for the upcoming raffle Sign up here: https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1896991325360095734) 2025-03-04T18:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Former Bath Iron Works President William Bill Haggett who led the shipyard from [----] to [----] passed away on Saturday March [--] [----]. Haggett grew up in Bath and graduated from Morse High School. His father worked as a lead man in the tin shop for [--] years and he had uncles and grandfathers that worked at the shipyard in the 1940s and 1950s. His son is an assistant foreman in ships completion. After studying history government and economics at Colby College Haggett joined BIW in [----] in the Purchasing Department. He worked in contracts public relations marketing operations and was named to" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1897043252760436846) 2025-03-04T21:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The new has officially launched This new website is more mobile-friendly and is better able to display dynamic and engaging content. The site also introduces a new menu structure to make navigation easier. In conjunction with this website launch we have made changes to BIW NOW and our discount page. Along with updated links BIW NOW has a new button on the homepage called Latest Updates for highlighting news and happenings. Our employee discounts page is now password-protected. You can find the password on BIW NOW. We hope this new website offers a better user experience so that our employees" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1897435983290761504) 2025-03-05T23:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This month we're bringing Spirit Day forward to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Don't forget to join the shipyard on Monday March [--] and wear your best GREEN attire to celebrate with us. 🍀" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1897800132571156671) 2025-03-07T00:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Bath Iron Works Spirit Team is renting out the Thomas College Ice Vault for an afternoon of ice skating On Saturday March [--] [--] to [--] p.m. take to the ice with your family and friends. The Thomas College Ice Vault (formerly Maine Ice Vault) is located in Hallowell and is an indoor ice arena. It is equipped with a snack bar where you can purchase refreshments such as hot cocoa hot dogs and pizza. The admission cost is $5 per person with skate rentals included in the price. People who dont skate can also tag along at no cost. The cost of admission will be payroll-deducted. No refunds will be" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1898029432620601365) 2025-03-07T15:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The days grow longer . . . its that time of year again. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is just around the corner. Heres what you need to know: 🕑 Date and Time Change: - On Sunday March [--] [----] at [--] a.m. our clocks will leap forward by one hour. Set your alarms accordingly ⚠ Safety First: - With the time change be mindful of your sleep schedule to be sure you get enough rest" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1898141633910116585) 2025-03-07T22:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inspiring the future of shipbuilding Last Wednesday Bath Iron Works paid a visit to Penobscot JobCorps in Bangor to teach students about our mission and provide hands-on experience with our mobile training unit Shipbuilder [--]. We were thrilled to see the excitement from the students and the fun they had learning. Check out some of the photos below 👇 #Shipbuilder1 #BathIronWorks" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1898502573117599890) 2025-03-08T22:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Did you know 💭 When a 46-year old fisherman sent out a distress call at [--] a.m. in the morning after having chest pains while on his boat Danny Boy he didnt expect to wind up on the most technologically advanced ship in the world. But on Dec. [--] [----] USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) was performing alpha trials [--] miles away and heard the Coast Guards call for assistance. DDG [----] sped towards the boat and got to it just as a rescue helicopter arrived. Because there was too much structure on the aft deck of the fishing boat for the helicopter to lower a small group of BIW shipbuilders launched a" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1898837468595572760) 2025-03-09T20:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Last Thursday the Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) hosted their first networking event at Flight Deck Brewing which included food drink and good discussion amongst veterans and shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works. The BIW Veterans Employee Resource Group provides a supportive community and strives to improve workplace culture. Interested in joining the VERG or learning more Visit https://www.gdbiw.com/employees/programs/ https://www.gdbiw.com/employees/programs/" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1899243665496715328) 2025-03-10T23:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inspiring the future of shipbuilding Over the weekend Bath Iron Works We had the pleasure of sharing our mission with future engineers at the Maine Engineering Expo at University of Maine in Orono. We provided them a sneak peek into the shipbuilding world with our Augmented Reality Sand Table Wave Table and Virtual Reality. Take a look #BathIronWorks #EngineeringExcellence" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1899583949170524584) 2025-03-11T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Next Monday Don't forget to join the spirit in the shipyard and wear your best GREEN attire to celebrate for St. Patrick's Day. 🍀" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1899951811265474974) 2025-03-12T22:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Lighten Your Load When stress weighs you down our Healthy Partners and Fit for Life health coaches at Bath Iron Works can connect you to resources care and emotional support. Contact your health coach or Fit for Life at 207-442-3145 or fitforlife@gdbiw.com to get started" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1900171259108794821) 2025-03-13T13:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Celebrating our shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works at this month's Service Anniversary luncheon. Your hard work and dedication doesn't go unnoticed Thank you for proudly making Bath Built Best Built" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1900318288678199692) 2025-03-13T22:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Get ready for a deep dive into the science and technology at Bath Iron Works Tune into WABI TV5 tonight at [--] p.m. for a special premiere of Discover that reveals the science behind the shipyard. Don't miss it" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1900318505599140057) 2025-03-13T22:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) is hosting an employee Ice Skating day on Saturday March [--] Take your family and friends for an afternoon on the ice at Thomas College Ice Vault in Hallowell $5 per person and includes skate rentals (payroll-deducted). Tap the link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehGhaAVKpqytu012_h1y4S3CLDGnv3egMm0bl3WDedAsevuQ/viewform https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehGhaAVKpqytu012_h1y4S3CLDGnv3egMm0bl3WDedAsevuQ/viewform" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1900628024917114944) 2025-03-14T19:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Yesterday Kiley Cyr BIWs Benefits Manager spoke about our work with the YMCA to provide dedicated childcare for shipbuilders at the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues discussion on childcare. This childcare project includes the redevelopment of a property on [--] Farley Road near Cooks Corner in Brunswick with [---] spaces in the new facility set aside for the children of BIW employees. In total including the Bath YMCA facility there will be [---] childcare slots available to the children of BIW employees. The facility is projected to open in September [----]. We are honored to speak" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1900676083676311772) 2025-03-14T22:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In case you missed it Bath Iron Works was featured on WABI TV5 this Thursday in a new segment called Discover-Science Learn more about the science behind the shipyard below: https://www.wabi.tv/video/2025/03/14/discover-science-episode-1-2025/ https://www.wabi.tv/video/2025/03/14/discover-science-episode-1-2025/" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1900967739046719660) 2025-03-15T17:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "On Thursday evening Brandon Glazier Director of Manufacturing inspired SkillsUSA Maine students at the competition's opening ceremony with his personal story of discovering in middle school that he wanted to work with metal for a career. He told the students that their education and skills will bring future success because of the positive choices they have already made while still in high school. SkillsUSA plays a pivotal role in shaping these future leaders. As an integral part of Career and Technical Education (CTE) instruction the organization provides students with opportunities to" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1901044321882714291) 2025-03-15T22:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Final reminder Don't forget to join the spirit in the shipyard tomorrow and wear your best GREEN attire to celebrate for St. Patrick's Day. 🍀" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1901308247845585384) 2025-03-16T16:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Did you know 💭 Both the great-great-grandniece and the great-great-grandnephew of Father John Francis Laboon (19211988) namesake of Bath-built DDG [--] and recipient of the Silver Star in World War II have been baptized in the bell of the USS Laboon. Using the ship's bell as a baptismal font is an old naval tradition dating back hundreds of years. Baptisms with a ship's bell were important because the vessels were considered to be sovereign territory. Ceremonies conducted for babies born at sea or in foreign ports usually granted them citizenship. Today these ceremonies are seen as signs of" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1901373679566778671) 2025-03-16T20:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "#BathBuiltBestBuilt USS Gettysburg (CG 64) delivered lethal precision March [--] on Houthi targets in Yemen. America's Navy is ready and fully committed to defending freedom of navigation around the world. #NavyReady https://t.co/GNqPEaZgtj USS Gettysburg (CG 64) delivered lethal precision March [--] on Houthi targets in Yemen. America's Navy is ready and fully committed to defending freedom of navigation around the world. #NavyReady https://t.co/GNqPEaZgtj" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1901608663741039099) 2025-03-17T12:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Happy St. Patricks Day 🍀 Pictured below is Sarah Richardson Chief Superintendent of Ships Completion wearing shamrocks sent all the way from Irelanda thoughtful gift from the Sponsors of the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) the sisters of Patrick Gallagher. We look forward to seeing the completion of the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) Thank you for the shamrocks" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1901758968902390209) 2025-03-17T22:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for BIW families at Bath Library Park On Saturday April [--] from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. kids [--] and under can have fun looking for eggs prizes treats and more BIW employees and their families can RSVP or learn more by visiting Employees must register in advance to ensure we have enough treats for all the kids We hope to see you there http://gdbiw.com/BEST http://gdbiw.com/BEST" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1902115064762572901) 2025-03-18T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Spirit in the shipyard We love to see those who dress up for our BIW Spirit Days. Take a look at the spirit shown for St. Patrick's Day this past Monday ☘" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1902431403633209428) 2025-03-19T18:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The BIW Employee Spirit Team presents our spring bus trip to see the Red Sox play at Fenway on Saturday April [--] Watch them take on the Chicago White Sox as well as enjoy Faneuil Hall before the game. Tickets are $67 each which includes the round-trip bus ride and Red Sox ticket. Seating is limited so a raffle will be held to see who will be able to purchase tickets for this trip. Enter the raffle here: ⚠ Refunds will NOT be issued after Wednesday April [--]. Please keep in mind that the Red Sox does not offer refunds if their games get postponed but will usually allow you to attend the makeup" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1902839840887992817) 2025-03-20T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The BIW Employee Spirit Team presents our spring bus trip to see the Red Sox play at Fenway on Saturday April [--] Watch them take on the Chicago White Sox as well as enjoy Faneuil Hall before the game. Tickets are $67 each (payroll deducted) which includes the round-trip bus ride and Red Sox ticket. Seating is limited so a raffle will be held to see who will be able to purchase tickets for this trip. Enter the raffle here: ⚠ Refunds will NOT be issued after Wednesday April [--]. Please keep in mind that the Red Sox does not offer refunds if their games get postponed but will usually allow you to" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1903059245245009969) 2025-03-21T12:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In celebration of Rosie The Riveter day today let's take a look back in January when our IAM Locals S6 and S7 hosted a Rosie The Riveter celebration in Bath at various locations. Pictured below are the hardworking women of Bath Iron Works enjoying the celebrations at JR Maxwell & Co Rosie the Riveter Day is an observation honoring the hard work and sacrifices American women made in the workplace during World War Two. During this time women across the nation traded their pre-war activities for work in factories electronics welding facilities and many other industries supporting the American" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1903218902017909090) 2025-03-21T22:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Last weekend Vice President of Programs & Engineering Chris Waaler paid a visit to Boston for a visit to Bath-Built USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). The ship made a scheduled port visit after conducting operations in U.S. 4th Fleet. Commissioned in Boston Harbor in [----] the ship was named after Medal of Honor recipient Captain Thomas J. Hudner Jr. a Massachusetts native for his heroic actions during the Korean War. #BathBuiltIsBestBuilt" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1903551551022493784) 2025-03-22T20:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Did you know 💭 Jan. [--] was National Lego Day and that got Engineering Technician Catalina OlivoCuevas and her team thinking: How many Legos would it take to build an Arleigh Burke destroyer They did a rough calculation based on the length (509 feet) width (66 feet) and height (roughly [---] feet from keel to radar mast) and came up with about [--] billion bricks (if each brick were just under a cubic centimeter.) That would be a solid shape made from Legos with no tanks passageways or compartments or the space fore and aft of the mast so that would actually be much heavier than the steel" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1903875668707860729) 2025-03-23T18:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Call and Enroll Today Announcing the YMCA Childcare Administrative Assistant Jenny who is available to help with your enrollment and answer questions about the process. Jenny is available by phone at 207.443.4112 ext. [--] or by email at childcareadmin@bathymca.org. Financial aid and subsidies are available to those who qualify. Families are encouraged to contact the YMCA during or after submitting an enrollment packet to request financial assistance. The YMCA is committed to ensuring that every family has access to what they need and will never turn anyone away from the programs or services" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1904149721221898409) 2025-03-24T12:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Today is National Medal of Honor Day when we recognize those who have received our nations highest honor for bravery people like Thomas Kelley namesake of DDG [---]. During the Vietnam War Lt. Cdr. Kelley commanded a river assault division. While extracting infantrymen from the banks of the Ong Muong Canal his column of boats was attacked and one of the craft suffered a mechanical failure. Kelley maneuvered his craft into the line of fire and despite a head injury from an enemy rocket that left him on the deck unable to move he continued commanding the defense until the enemy attack was" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1904652578505343024) 2025-03-25T21:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Micro moves are brief intentional activities that can be added to your daily life and can improve your wellbeing increase your energy help you build social connections and more. Each micro move is a step towards better health and over time these steps can add up to significant improvements in your well-being. Please join Life365 our Employee Assistance Program administered by Cigna for a 25-minute webinar where well introduce micro moves explore techniques that may be helpful to you and talk about the benefits available through the Life365 Employee Assistance Program. View the webinar here:" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1904990521862295990) 2025-03-26T20:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bath-built Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) flies the ships battle flags during operations on March [--] in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. #BathBuiltinAction" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1905017691162759532) 2025-03-26T22:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Find us at the Northern Maine Community College Career Fair in Presque Isle TODAY We'll be here until 1:00 p.m. eagerly waiting to meet you. Stop by say hello and join us in a mission that matters at Bath Iron Works" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1905274173447897176) 2025-03-27T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BEST Hikes are BACK 🌲 ⛰ Join the BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) this season for any of the outdoor hikes planned below From Acadia to the woods of Phippsburg the BEST Hiking team is excited to share these adventures with BIW employees friends and family. New this year Submit selfies to BEST@gdbiw.com from six different BEST hikes and receive some cool BIW swag End of the year photo contest Share your favorite pictures with BEST@gdbiw.com friends trees flowers wildlife mushrooms whatever to win our end of the year photo contest. View all upcoming hikes:" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1905422357184889143) 2025-03-28T00:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Tomorrow night Fiddle bluegrass and country band Tricky Britches featuring BIWs very own Jacob Henning will be headlining the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath for a night filled with good music and good company. Show starts at 7:30pm tickets are STILL available at: https://www.chocolatechurcharts.org/events/tricky-britches-15-feb https://www.chocolatechurcharts.org/events/tricky-britches-15-feb" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1905724633686663185) 2025-03-28T20:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Today National Vietnam War Veterans Day Bath Iron Works honors all of the brave members of our Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam War. Of the DDG 51s currently under contract to BIW three have been named for individuals who received our nation's highest honors for their service under fire in Vietnam. - Future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) honors Marine Corps veteran Harvey C. Barnum Jr. who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions after taking command of a rifle company when its commander has been killed in action. - Future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) honors Patrick" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1906025081744089173) 2025-03-29T16:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Students in Cheshire Connecticut will soon be attending an elementary school named for the towns most famous resident Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr. the namesake of DDG 124.The Cheshire Town Council voted unanimously on Feb. [--] to name the towns new north end school due to be completed in [----] the Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr. School. Col. Barnum was born and raised in Cheshire. He was his senior class president and played football and baseball for Cheshire High. Barnum [--] was awarded the Medal of Honor in [----] for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1906410115864965266) 2025-03-30T18:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bath Iron Works had the pleasure of meeting some brilliant students from Narraguagus Highschool at a career fair hosted by Maine Seacoast Mission last Friday Their fascination in Engineering and eagerness to learn about the roles at BIW was truly great to see. The future of engineering and shipbuilding looks bright with such promising talent. Keep striving we cant wait to see where your journey takes you" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1906745117051855179) 2025-03-31T16:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BIW Commuters Now through April [--] take the Maine Commuter survey. As the states largest single-site manufacturer how you get to work has a big impact on our state. The information this survey gathers helps Maines transportation leaders plan for future improvements and access. Scan the QR code or visit the link: Let your voice be heard https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5X2HXJJ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5X2HXJJ" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1906836927937958167) 2025-03-31T22:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "To celebrate Earth Day April [--] [----] BIW is sponsoring the Earth Day Poster Contest for relatives of BIW employees in grades K-12. Entries are due by next Friday April [--]. The theme of this years contest is "Our Power Our Planet" The global theme calls for everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by [----]. Use this years Earth Day Poster Contest to demonstrate how innovative investment can help restore the worlds ecosystems and benefit generations to come. To grab your form and submit your posters send us a message -" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1907224796758212678) 2025-04-02T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "On Wednesday April [--] last Wednesday of the month the shipyard celebrates TWIN DAY for Spirit Day in the shipyard We're excited to see what you all dress up as 👀" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1907557928803922231) 2025-04-02T22:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "On April [--] [--] years ago in [----] BIW received a contract to build USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) lead ship in the most successful and longest-running class of Navy surface combatants. The Navy has since awarded contracts for an additional [--] destroyers in the class split evenly between BIW and Huntington Ingalls Industries. We celebrate [--] years and counting of providing Bath-Built excellence to the Arleigh Burke class of guided-missile destroyers. #BathBuiltBestBuilt #DDG51 #USNavy #BathIronWorks #BIW" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907933427308839234) 2025-04-03T23:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Next month on Saturday May [--] at [--] p.m. our friends at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick are hosting a Cornhole tournament fundraiser at Flight Deck Brewing in Brunswick When: - Saturday May [--] at 2:00 p.m. Where: - Flight Deck Brewing [--] Atlantic Ave. Brunswick ME Details: - Teams of two. - Entry is $60 per team. - No payout this is a fundraising event. This event is NOT a BIW sponsored event and anyone at any age can join the fun" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1908286481967288825) 2025-04-04T22:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "One ocean two stories. The Bath-built Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) sails next to the Italian training ship Amerigo Vespucci. #BathBuiltBestBuilt #BathBuiltInAction" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1908568905351585991) 2025-04-05T17:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Did you know 💭 In [----] Bath-built cruiser Chester (CL-1) participated in a unique sea trial. It competed against two ships built at a competing yard. They were identical except for their propulsion plants with Chester and one competitor featuring different types of steam turbines while the third used traditional reciprocating steam engines. First the ships steamed side-by-side at various speeds to evaluate coal consumption then they conducted a 24-hour high-speed endurance test. Chester finished first with an average speed of [-----] knots [--] miles ahead of the second-place finisher while the" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1909017797981577476) 2025-04-06T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Its #SAS2025 Discover why #BathBuiltIsBestBuilt at the General Dynamics booth. We build and support the workhorse of the Navy the Arleigh Burke destroyer. Dont forget to visit us at tomorrows Transition Connection Job Fair were hiring #SeabedtoSpace #NavyLeague #DDG51 #DDG1000 @SeaAirSpace" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1909258462560649413) 2025-04-07T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Celebrating World Health Day todayApril [--] we proudly highlight our phenomenal medical team at Bath Iron Works Our devoted health professionals actively contribute to the wellness of our employees through comprehensive educational programs and treatments for illnesses and injuries that occur in the shipyard. Thank you for all you do to support health and wellbeing within the shipyard. 👏 Interested in joining our medical team We're looking for a Nurse: https://careers-gdbiw.icims.com/jobs/4558/nurse-ii%2c-occupational-health/job" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1909344954255650955) 2025-04-07T20:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Find us at the #SeaAirSpace Transitions Connection Job Fair today in the Riverview Ballroom Come talk to our recruiters and learn about our opportunities building DDG 51s and supporting them around the globe. We'll be on-site until [--] P.M. Join us in a mission that matters" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1909628275422343579) 2025-04-08T15:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Today April [--] [----] is Winston Churchill Daythe day in [----] when President John F. Kennedy and Congress presented Winston Churchill with honorary U.S. citizenship. Today we acknowledge Churchill's monumental achievements his impact on history his courage his friendship and his honor. Featured below is Bath-built USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) a first of its kind as a destroyer named after a British citizen. A ship tailored to match the resilience of its namesake #BathBuiltBestBuilt #USSWinstonChurchill" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1910091375531470935) 2025-04-09T22:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Proudly Bath-built It's National Winston Churchill Day to commemorate when the British Prime Minister became an honorary U.S. citizen. USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81) flies the Royal Navy White Ensign on special occasions and always has a Royal Navy officer as a member of the ship's company. https://t.co/tXZwwbkbmB It's National Winston Churchill Day to commemorate when the British Prime Minister became an honorary U.S. citizen. USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81) flies the Royal Navy White Ensign on special occasions and always has a Royal Navy officer as a member of the ship's company." [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1910294537668375036) 2025-04-10T11:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Upcoming events from our friends at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath BIW employees can get discounted tickets read below for more information. Tomorrow Friday April 11: The Eagles Experience - The Eagles Experience aims to be the most authentic tribute show to the Eagles available today. The Eagles Experience only plays songs written and recorded by the Eagles as a band from their biggest hits to hidden gems. (Doors at [--] p.m. - Show starts at 7:30 p.m.) Next Friday April 18: Diaspora Radio - Diaspora Radio brings Bruce Springsteens legendary Born to Run album to lifeplayed in its" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1910405723936239861) 2025-04-10T18:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Recently Julie Berry BIWs CIO met with the @SnoweInstitute sophomore cohort (and a few juniors and seniors as well) at Boothbay Region High School. BIWs Deb Arrington Manager of Transformation is one of the co-leaders of this group of girls. Julie shared her experience in developing as a leader and what has lead her to her current role today as a vice president at BIW and answered questions from the group. We hope these Olympia's Leaders will consider working at BIW in their future careers too. The Institute works to raise the confidence and aspirations of high school girls across Maine at no" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1910678038938779939) 2025-04-11T12:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Due to rain and snow being forecasted for the entire weekend Bowdoin College has kindly allowed us to use their Farley Field House this Sunday April [--] at [--] a.m. We apologize for the change in time but hope you can still join us this weekend Farley Field House is located at: [--] Watson Dr. Brunswick ME - Tap to view it on a campus map (#56): Dont forget to bring your own basket. There will also be a special visit from the Easter Bunny and prizes for those who find special eggs. Happy egg hunting https://www.bowdoin.edu/about/campus-location/maps/campus-map.pdf" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1910822944235807077) 2025-04-11T22:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Learn about financial aid for childcare available to BIW shipbuilders BIW is excited to be partnering with the Bath Area YMCA on a new childcare facility in Brunswick that will support our shipbuilders. This facility at Farley Road scheduled to open this September will welcome [---] children into the YMCAs nationally-accredited early childhood education program. To assist BIW parents with answering questions and navigating the enrollment process the YMCA will be on-site in April to host Childcare Informational Sessions. The YMCA will present information about the program and current offerings" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1911105305867333768) 2025-04-12T17:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Did you know 💭 The 154-foot yacht Seapine holds the distinction of being the largest vessel built entirely indoors at BIW and of having two different owners before leaving the shipyard. Frank Goodyear ordered the yacht but passed away before its completion in [----] so it was sold to a Mr. Hollander. Later the yacht was renamed Rhodolite. It was purchased by the U.S. Navy in [----] and served as a patrol ship off Hawaii during WWII. In the 1980s Rhodolite was rebuilt. It is still in service today under the name Yanbu and is registered in the port of Southampton England" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1911554513284014347) 2025-04-13T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Healthy Kids Day is coming up at the Bath Area Family YMCA The event is free and will include open family swim time bounce houses climbing wall and fun family activities You can also learn about the BIW childcare partnership and ask about whether your family would qualify for financial aid. Don't forget BIW employees have a 10% discount on Bath YMCA memberships. Where & When Bath Area Family YMCA on Saturday April [--] from [--] a.m. to noon" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1911885948456927592) 2025-04-14T20:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Proudly built by the shipbuilders of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works #BathBuiltinAction #BathBuiltIsBestBuilt #USNavyPhotooftheDay [--] USS Shiloh (CG 67) steams across the Pacific Ocean after completing Oceania Maritime Security Initiative. #AmericasNavy250 #Warfighting #Readiness #USNavy #Lethality VIEW the U.S. Navy photo gallery at: https://t.co/aZddB6hxYf https://t.co/Oz00NTEvUO #USNavyPhotooftheDay [--] USS Shiloh (CG 67) steams across the Pacific Ocean after completing Oceania Maritime Security Initiative. #AmericasNavy250 #Warfighting #Readiness #USNavy #Lethality VIEW the U.S. Navy photo" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1911893983292239903) 2025-04-14T21:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A special thanks to everyone who came out and joined the BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) on Sunday for the BIW Easter Egg Hunt A visit from the Easter Bunny and lots of colored eggs made the morning a little brighter despite the rain. A big thank you to our BEST team for making the weekend extra special for our BIW families. Last a special thank you to Bowdoin College for shielding us from the rain at their Farley Field House" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1911910925101109339) 2025-04-14T22:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Hikers We have a schedule update for this weekend 📅 Due to a road closure our planned hike for this Saturday April [--] has changed locations from LittleJohn Island to Winslow Memorial Park in Freeport. Well meet at the parking lot across from the boat launch at 9:30 a.m. To learn more about this hike and those upcoming tap here: https://www.gdbiw.com/events/list/tribe-bar-search=hike https://www.gdbiw.com/events/list/tribe-bar-search=hike" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1912289923786293743) 2025-04-15T23:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BIW has been working with the Tri County Technical Center in Dexter whose welding program is attracting high school juniors and seniors looking for careers in the trades. This program including some students looking to become future BIW shipbuilders was featured in the news this week. Tap to read the full story from FOX ABC Maine: https://www.foxbangor.com/news/sparking-an-interest-in-welding/article_f6860aa4-561e-4e1e-9b7f-3a6d2876d983.html https://www.foxbangor.com/news/sparking-an-interest-in-welding/article_f6860aa4-561e-4e1e-9b7f-3a6d2876d983.html" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1912596610623721533) 2025-04-16T19:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Social Wellness is Health BIW's Fit for Life health coaches employee assistance program and employee resource groups can help you build and strengthen your social health. Contact your health coach or Fit for Life at 207-442-3145 or fitforlife@gdbiw.com to get connected. Additionally you can visit for more resources and information. https://www.gdbiw.com/employees/fit-for-life/ https://www.gdbiw.com/employees/fit-for-life/" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1913007588632932597) 2025-04-17T23:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Honoring the dedicated shipbuilders of Bath Iron Works at this month's Service Anniversary luncheon. ⚓ Your commitment ranging from [--] to [--] years carries forward our 141-year legacy of unmatched quality. Thank you for making "Bath Built Best Built." Your hard work and dedication doesn't go unnoticed" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1913720599152656806) 2025-04-19T22:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan visited General Dynamics Bath Iron Works on Friday where he met with shipbuilders and senior leadership and toured production facilities. During a walk through the shipyard Sec. Phelan saw firsthand the investments being made at BIW and process improvements being implemented in the production. This was a great opportunity to show Secretary Phelan how our shipbuilders are coming up with effective ways of improving our build cycle so these ships can sail down the river to protect our country and our families said BIW President Chuck Krugh. Im looking" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1914806757609578545) 2025-04-22T22:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and were joining the National Safety Council to #JustDrive and create safer roads for all. Avoiding distracted driving is easier than youd think. Help keep each other safe by enabling Do Not Disturb mode on your phone and waiting until youre safely parked to snack answer messages or set your GPS" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1915161028020629861) 2025-04-23T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Shipbuilders Friendly reminder next Wednesday April [--] the shipyard celebrates TWIN DAY for Spirit Day in the shipyard Comment below who you plan on twinning with" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1915818359549055083) 2025-04-25T17:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Earth Day Poster Contest results are HERE 🌎 BIW's annual Earth Day Poster Contest for our employees' families once again showcases the talent of our BIW family This year's submissions amazed us with their creativity The theme for this year was: Our Power Our Planet KGrade [--] Winners: 1st Place Holden C. 2nd Place Brooklyn L. 3rd Place Elias C. Grade [--] Winners: 1st Place Addyson P. 2nd Place Lucy M. 3rd Place Ingrid S. Grade [--] Winners: 1st Place Harper S. 2nd Place Dhianbir K. 3rd Place Cassie M. Congrats to the winners and a big round of applause to everyone that participated Visit to view" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1915877043645907287) 2025-04-25T21:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "TodayApril [--] is National Drone Safety Day. Drone Safety Day (DSD) is the FAAs annual campaign dedicated to educating the drone community of the importance of flying safely and highlight the good that drones contribute to our community. Rick Grover Principal Engineer Surveying explains how drones are used at Bath Iron Works and the safety planning involved when flying within our airspace" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1916201300607328648) 2025-04-26T18:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "On December [--] [----] Bath-built USS Georgia (BB 15) was commissioned into "The Great White Fleet" a group of [--] U.S. Navy battleships painted white that embarked on a world tour from [----] to [----]. Ordered by President Theodore Roosevelt the voyage started as a diplomatic mission to the Pacific to bolster the American presence. It was extended as a way to bring the fleet back to Hampton Roads in Norfolk Virginia and to show the flag to more foreign countries. The ships were painted white as a peacetime color scheme rather than the darker colors used for Navy ships during wartime. USS Georgia is" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1916632222330744861) 2025-04-27T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Today we recognize Workers Memorial Day a day to honor those who lost their lives on the job and renew our collective commitment to workplace safety. In the shipyard the BIW flag was flown at half-staff and horns sounded off at 12:30 p.m. as we gave pause to remember the time when Nathan Marsh lost his life in [----]. He was the last person who lost his life on the job at BIW. We must always Safely Execute High-Quality Work so we can go home in the same condition in which we arrive to work each day" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1916959490189955202) 2025-04-28T20:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "April is Community College Month 🎓 BIW has a strong partnership with Maines community colleges which play a key role in helping us hire and train a skilled workforce. If you are interested in working at BIW you can learn more about our current training programs here: #CCMonth #BestDecisionEver https://www.gdbiw.com/careers/programs/community-college-training/#courses https://www.gdbiw.com/careers/programs/community-college-training/#courses" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1917345399955755402) 2025-04-29T22:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Today is National Apprenticeship Day Did you know Since [----] BIW's Apprenticeship program has been shaping the future of shipbuilding producing more than [----] graduates who've been instrumental to the operational success of Bath Iron Works. Combining academic and hands-on-training our program shapes student's futures offering an Associate of Science degree from Maine Maritime Academy that could pave the way to Bachelor's or Master's degrees. Don't just take our word for it hear from the apprentices themselves. 👉 #Apprenticeship #BathIronWorks #GDBIW https://vimeo.com/1046792564share=copy" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1917695457876205946) 2025-04-30T21:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Spirit Day in the shipyard was a great success Shipbuilders across multiple Bath Iron Works facilities joined together for Twin Day yesterday take a look below 👇" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1918028979375628398) 2025-05-01T19:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "We're kicking off the #Way2GOMAINE Challenge this month @go_maine will be outside the MSC building today 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 weeks trip type will automatically be entered to win a $50 gift card. A new winner will be chosen every week Starting next week May [--] carpool and vanpool week begins. Carpool with your spouse your partner friend co-worker fellow GO MAINE member and/or working age kids. Learn more at BIWs GO MAINE website" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1918312059806101879) 2025-05-02T14:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Bath Iron Works plans to make a number of investments in the Washington Street corridor including a parking garage near the north end expansion of two surface lots and safety and efficiency enhancements to the roadway and intersections. Please join us at the Maine Maritime Museum on Monday May [--] at 5:30 p.m. for a community conversation around our plans. We welcome your input and feedback. This open-invitation gathering is one of a series of meetings BIW is holding with neighborhood community and municipal groups as we seek information from a broad range of stakeholders. To RSVP and learn" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1918383262545711200) 2025-05-02T19:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Clara has her cucumber seedlings all labeled and ready for the upcoming Plant Swap/Sale on Sunday hosted by our Women's Employee Resource Group Interested in participating Contact Meridith Gray at meridith.gray@gdbiw.com to reserve a $5 table space. There will also be refreshments by donation and a 50/50 raffle Swing by grab a present for your Mom buy some veggie seedlings from Clara and help support our Women's Employee Resource Group. This Sunday May [--] at the BIW Training Academy8 Leavitt Drive Brunswick from [--] to [--] Rain or shine this event will be held in the garage bay of our Training" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1918413737821606015) 2025-05-02T21:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "It was a privilege to welcome students from the University of Maine's Business of Defense Course to our shipyard last week. These students had the opportunity to tour our shipyard and experience the craftsmanship and dedication that is poured into the construction of an Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer at Bath Iron Works. #UMaine #BathBuiltisBestBuilt #BathIronWorks" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1918739419231584483) 2025-05-03T18:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This Friday Join Bath Area Family YMCA staff for an open house and tour of our current childcare program in Bath. Learn more about our BIW-YMCA childcare partnership at our new Brunswick center what financial assistance you may qualify for and how to enroll in the program. When: Friday May [--] [--] p.m. to [--] p.m. Where: Bath YMCA [---] Centre St. Bath This event is open to BIW Families. For more information contact Annie Colaluca at annie@bathymca.org or call (207) 443-4112" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1919095958018593219) 2025-05-04T18:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Did You Know 💭 Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh namesake of DDG [---] now taking shape on Shipway [--] wrote about his exploits in World War II where he referred to himself as a BIGOT but not in the way that might jump to mind. During the planning for D-Day people who were authorized to have information classified above Top Secret were called BIGOTs which reportedly stood for "British Invasion of German Occupied Territory." Walsh was tasked with planning the reconnaissance and repair of deepwater ports on the European mainland for use in resupplying the invasion effort. In his Memoirs of a BIGOT" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1919161387412074797) 2025-05-04T22:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "We've been featured Bath Iron Worksspecifically Engineering landed in the number two spot for Maine's coolest careers Read more below and learn about joining us in mission that matters. https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/maines-coolest-careers-think-boots-boats-beer https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/maines-coolest-careers-think-boots-boats-beer" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1919489789197250994) 2025-05-05T20:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A round of applause for our shipbuilders who graduated from our apprenticeship program over the weekend 🎉🌟 They've each dedicated [----] hours to perfecting their craft and obtained an Associate's Degree from Maine Maritime Academy. We're excited to see their future contributions at Bath Iron Works Curious about our apprenticeship program Dive in here: https://gdbiw.com/careers/apprenticeship-programs/ https://gdbiw.com/careers/apprenticeship-programs/" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1919875405713956932) 2025-05-06T22:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Today May [--] [----] is National Skilled Trades Day At Bath Iron Works our shipbuilders are the backbone of our 141-year-old journey. Let's take a moment to appreciate the skilled tradespeople within our shipyard that make us #BathBuiltBestBuilt #NationalSkilledTradesDay" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1920117754792689806) 2025-05-07T14:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Morse Shipbuilders Athletics have made it to the National Championship of the Sports Illustrated Best Mascot Challenge Support your fellow shipbuilders and VOTE Let's help get them to the number one spot Voting for this matchup will conclude Monday May [--] at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. #GoShipbuilders https://www.si.com/high-school/national/high-school-mascot-bracket-national-championship-vote-morse-shipbuilders-or-center-point-urbana-stormin-pointers-01jtgce7n50j" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1920209529792323920) 2025-05-07T20:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Reminder This Friday Join Bath Area Family YMCA staff for an open house and tour of our current childcare program in Bath. Learn more about our BIW-YMCA childcare partnership at our new Brunswick center what financial assistance you may qualify for and how to enroll in the program. When: Friday May [--] [--] p.m. to [--] p.m. Where: Bath YMCA [---] Centre St. Bath This event is open to BIW Families. For more information contact Annie Colaluca at annie@bathymca.org or call (207) 443-4112" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1920236974251683906) 2025-05-07T21:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Today Bath Iron Works recognizes VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces; it marked the official surrender of all German military operations. During World War II Bath Iron Works (BIW) in Bath Maine built [--] destroyers and destroyer-minelayers making it the largest destroyer producer in the US at the time. We were known for our rapid production building a destroyer every [--] days at peak. Many of the Bath-built ships including the Fletcher-class destroyers were assigned to Destroyer" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1920498741670248676) 2025-05-08T15:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "As always safety takes no time off from work. This week is National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Workplace Falls let's take a moment to talk about preventing falls at Bath Iron Works. Plan ahead to get the job done safely use the right equipment and ensure everyone is trained to use the equipment safely. ⚠ FALLS FROM LADDERS CAN BE PREVENTED: ✔ Choose the right ladder for the job. ✔ Maintain three points of contact. ✔ Secure the ladder. ✔ Always face the ladder. ⚠ FALLS FROM SCAFFOLDS CAN BE PREVENTED: ✔ Use fully planked scaffolds. ✔ Ensure proper access to scaffold. ✔ Plumb and level. ✔" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1920865870923890778) 2025-05-09T15:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In case you missed it the #Way2GOMAINE Challenge has begun Each week in May GO Maine will reward a different kind of green commute. Any GO MAINE member logging that weeks trip type will automatically be entered to win a $50 gift card. A new winner will be chosen every week Next week May [--] is Bike to Work Day For our riders in the shipyard sign up below and log your commute if you're biking in to work. You could win a $50 gift card Learn more at BIWs GO MAINE website https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1920944207927103649) 2025-05-09T20:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Shipbuilders is your emergency contact information up to date Use the employee self service link in BIW NOW to update it today What is BIW NOW A digitized PDF for Apple and Android phones. Access company information right at your fingertips anywhere anytime. Message us on social media or email communications@gdbiw.com to gain access. (Note: BIW NOW is NOT available in any app store.)" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1921276073079111794) 2025-05-10T18:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Celebrating the women who build ships and raise families the mothers of BIW are truly extraordinary Whether you're a mother in the shipyard or a mother who supports a shipbuilder We're wishing you all a heartfelt Happy Mother's Day #BathBuiltBestBuilt #MothersDay #BIW #BIWPride" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1921566199315386759) 2025-05-11T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Mind your mental health. When life's a bit much lean on Life365 for support. Life365 is a free and confidential support program that can help you navigate life and common challenges. Life365 has mental health professionals therapists budgeters child and elder care providers and more. Its available to all employees (from date of hire) and their families even if youre not enrolled in a GDBIW medical plan. When you need a hand call the Life365 team at 1-877-622-4327 or call/text our on-site Life365 Coordinator at 1-207-330-5128. Alternatively you can visit them in the Main Office of Bath Iron" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1922250492190572659) 2025-05-13T11:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BIW is teaming up with our local American Red Cross to support area blood drives through our BloodLink program. Now through June [--] click the link below to locate a blood drive happening nearest you and sign up to donate blood. The Red Crosss online tools make it easy to find sign up and track your participation. Every two seconds someone in America needs blood. You or someone you know may have received donated blood. You can be a part of the solution. Sign up here: https://rcblood.org/4mcfhMv https://rcblood.org/4mcfhMv" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1923117005491642371) 2025-05-15T20:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Spring into a mission that matters with Bath Iron Works during Main Street Bath's Spring Into Summer event Find us next to City Hall tomorrow Saturday May [--] and join us for a full range of engaging activities designed for all ages From activity books and pads to keep the little ones entertained to a thrilling measuring competition there's something for everyone. Don't forget you can also enjoy a game of corn hole for some outdoor fun with us. We look forward to seeing you there" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1923401832501489726) 2025-05-16T15:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Another week of the #Way2GOMAINE Challenge Each week in May GO Maine will reward a different kind of green commute. Any GO MAINE member logging that weeks trip type will automatically be entered to win a $50 gift card. A new winner will be chosen every week This week on Wednesday May [--] GO MAINE will be on-site in the shipyard ready to answer any questions you may have. Find them outside the MSC during lunch to learn more Interested in participating Visit BIWs GO MAINE website https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1923812116730925415) 2025-05-17T18:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Have questions about childcare and financial assistance❓ Get answers at work on company time❗ The Bath Area Family YMCA is committed to ensuring that every individual has access to what they need and will never turn anyone away from programs or services based on their ability to pay. They'll be on-site in May and June for Childcare Informational Sessions to answer questions about enrollment and provide information about financial assistance. Grandchildren of BIW Employees now eligible Eligibility has also been expanded to include grandparents employed by BIW. Upon enrollment grandparents will" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1924801802773409829) 2025-05-20T12:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Today May [--] General Dynamics Bath Iron Works celebrated the Keel Laying of the future USS Quentin Walsh (DDG 132). The U.S. Navy named the ship in honor of the Coast Guard captain who received the Navy Cross for bravery and leadership during World War II. Walsh and a small band of Seabees helped secure the Normandy port of Cherbourg following D-Day as a base to resupply the Allied invasion force. In taking the town Walsh bluffed that he had a force of [---] men prepared to attack securing the surrender of [---] Germans and the release of [--] prisoners of war. The ships sponsor is Madison Ann" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1924903044652679219) 2025-05-20T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Mark your calendars and dust off your floral outfits Shipbuilders🌺 Next Wednesday we're celebrating the arrival of spring with Spirit Day. Join us for a blooming good time #BIWSpiritDay" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1925309650355867661) 2025-05-21T21:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BIW is proud to support and participate in this years Memorial Day Parade in Bath sponsored by Baths Smith-Tobey American Legion Post [--]. Members of BIWs Veterans Employee Resource Group will walk alongside our BIW pick-up to honor members of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. BIW employees interested in walking with our group should meet at the BIW pick-up truck on May [--] at the Bath Legion Post at 9:45. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. and ends in Library Park for the wreath-laying ceremony" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1925672813987303446) 2025-05-22T21:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "It's National Maritime Day In our 141-year history we have built both commercial and naval vessels. Discover our proud shipbuilding heritage: from ferries to patrol boats America's Cup-winning yachts to cruisers and the U.S. Navy destroyers we build today See what makes Bath Built Best Built" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1925684851136401536) 2025-05-22T22:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This Memorial Day weekend here's a reminder about what we do at BIW and why we do it. Bath Built is Best Built" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1926231880472387783) 2025-05-24T11:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Where's our Disc Golfers at 🥏 The BIW Shipbuilder Classic has arrived Presented by the BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) this unsanctioned 1-round disc golf tournament will be a fun and friendly disc golf event you won't want to miss Each player will receive a player pack and prizes for the top finishers in both RECREATIONAL and ADVANCED divisions. This will be a DOUBLES tournament non-employees may join the fun as long as one person on each team works at BIW. Date: Saturday June [--] [----] Location: CR Farms - West Gardiner ME Divisions: Recreational (AM Teepads) & Advanced (PRO Teepads) Sign up" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1926320057354723544) 2025-05-24T16:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Did You Know 💭 You may have heard of the term fantail being used to name the aftermost part of a ships stern that overhangs the propellers and rudders. This term seems to be a purely American term stemming from the mid-nineteenth century. During this time period many passenger liners and yachts had an elliptical-shaped stern much like the shape of a hand fan when opened. #BIWFastFact" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1926725981693194489) 2025-05-25T19:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "In addition to flying the U.S. flag from our cranes as part of BIWs Memorial Day recognition of the bravery and sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service we share this message from our Veterans Employee Resource Group with all members of our BIW family: As we approach this Memorial Day please keep in mind the men and women who made significant sacrifices and paid the ultimate price for our homeland. Please also keep in mind the loved ones of the fallen; although their lives were altered forever and they continue to grieve they provide steadfast" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1926983746827252038) 2025-05-26T12:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "BIWs currently in 3rd place for Greener Trips for large employers [--] trips behind Maine Med lets take top spot and win the Spirit Award We know many employees rideshare take vanpools carpool with friends and relatives or work from home a couple days a week. Those all count as greener trips plus you earn rewards for what you're already doing You can set your communing schedule up when you register and GO Maine will log those trips for you. Signing up is fast and easy. Don't forget to log the trips you have already taken this month to count for the contest. And everyone who enrolls this month" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1927651118407913893) 2025-05-28T09:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "We're partnering with the University of Maine System (UMS) to offer significant discounts to shipbuilders pursuing postsecondary education and training through Maines public universities. The new Deckplates to Degrees partnership provides eligible BIW employees a 10% discount on all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Maines public universities including those online. Read more at https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/biw-offers-deckplates-to-degrees-tuition-break-for-employees https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/biw-offers-deckplates-to-degrees-tuition-break-for-employees" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1927847853759623268) 2025-05-28T22:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Start those engines Shipbuilders Last chance to WIN tickets to any race upcoming at the Wiscasset Speedway The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) is giving away [---] tickets These tickets are good for any race during the [----] season which includes the upcoming Shipbuilder [---] on Saturday June [--]. Fill out the form at the link below for a chance at winning five tickets to the race track. We will draw the raffle tomorrow Friday May [--]. If your name is drawn we will contact you via email. Enter the raffle:" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1928201705679679654) 2025-05-29T21:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Let's go shipbuilders BIW is in it to win it 🏁 🏆 The race to win the #Way2GoMaine Challenge has tightened. We've pulled ahead of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard BIW is now in 2nd place only [--] trips behind Maine Med We have until May [--] to register and log our carpools ride shares vanpools and work from home days don't forget bicycling or walking to work too When you register you also benefit: Earn rewards for what you're already doing and get covered for emergency rides home if you carpool or vanpool Signing up is fast and easy. Enroll and check the results of the contest by scrolling to the WAY" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1928221087290036624) 2025-05-29T22:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Mental health affects every one of usour wellbeing our families and our communities. Mental health and physical health are deeply connected. We know that regular activity good nutrition and quality sleep are just as important to mental health as they are to physical health. Similarly preventive care and strong support systems like your Life365 Employee Assistance program can help you stay on track and feeling your best. Please join Life365 our Employee Assistance Program administered by Cigna for a 25-minute webinar where well introduce the concepts of mental health and self-care review the" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1928554792269263024) 2025-05-30T20:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) and Bath-built USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) conducted two separate live-fire events as part of exercise At Sea Demonstration (ASD) / Formidable Shield (FS) [--]. U.S. Navy destroyers are equipped with the Aegis weapons systems designed for ballistic missile defense. On May [--] [----] Bath-built Thomas Hudner successfully engaged a short-range ballistic missile (IAMD-T) target with an SM-6 missile. On May [--] [----] Bulkeley and Bath-built Thomas Hudner successfully engaged a medium-range ballistic missile target (ARAV-B) and a simulated target (EDTT) with an SM-3 missile. The two" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1928885503962571117) 2025-05-31T18:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Get ready to aim throw and set sail disc golfers of BIW 🥏 Gear up for the Shipbuilder Classic a doubles disc golf tournament coming your way on June [--] All players will receive a player pack featuring our first-ever custom stamped "BURKE" (2-3-0-0) disc Master your putts with this versatile putter from Thought Space Athletics featuring an eye-catching design inspired by a Bath-built ship. So pick your division we've got Recreational & Advanced spots up for grabs at the beautiful CR Farm Disc Golf. Sign up now while spots remain To sign up and view detailed event information visit the link:" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1928936611179339828) 2025-05-31T22:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Have you noticed the new cover for the Battleship board game 💭 It features Bath-built USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) though Hasbro took some artistic license on the ships characteristics. The game was originally a pencil and paper game dating back to War World I either in Russia or France. In [----] Milton Bradley came out with the plastic board game that many people are familiar with today. The game features each side searching for and destroying the other players aircraft carriers destroyers submarines patrol boats and of course battleships. No word on whether the Zumwalts stealth characteristics" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1929240802481328427) 2025-06-01T18:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Find us at the Lewiston CareerCenter Hiring Event on June [--] and [--] We'll be on-site ready to answer any questions you may have about careers within General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. Join us in a mission that matters Play a part in defending our nation by delivering the most advanced naval ships in the world. When: Friday June 13: [--] a.m. [--] p.m. Saturday June 14: [--] a.m. [--] p.m. Location: Lewiston CareerCenter [--] Mollison Way Lewiston ME [-----] Learn more or apply to an open position at http://biwcareers.com http://biwcareers.com" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1929305730504392867) 2025-06-01T22:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "We did it Thank you Shipbuilders. 🥇 🏆 BIW dramatically rose from third place in the last week of the #Way2GoMaine May Challenge to WIN the large employer category for the most green trips. Check out all the results at the GO MAINE website Bath Built Is Best Built https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1929583903058035075) 2025-06-02T17:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Celebrating the graduates of our latest Manufacturing Technician Training program In collaboration with Southern Maine Community College they have developed high-demand skills. Now they're off to new journeys in the manufacturing world Interested in joining this training opportunity Tap the link https://www.smccme.edu/academics/pathways/industrial-technology-transportation/manufacturing-technician-short-term-training/ https://www.smccme.edu/academics/pathways/industrial-technology-transportation/manufacturing-technician-short-term-training/" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1930028242955542535) 2025-06-03T22:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inspiring the next generation of shipbuilders Rick Grover from BIW's Accuracy Control Department recently shared his expertise on drone technology with 8th grade students at Bath Middle School. The Gifted and Talented Class at Bath Middle School has been learning about flight and drone technology; they've gone over most of the FAA [---] certification program and the students conducted research for a career field that uses drones. It's always a pleasure to showcase how we're using cutting-edge tools at Bath Iron Works with our community and potential next-generation shipbuilders. A special thank" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1930384148088136019) 2025-06-04T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Introducing future BIW shipbuilders As senior students from Tri-County Technical Center Alex and Haylee are ready to enter the world of shipbuilding. Alex is stepping up to the challenge as a Grade [--] Welder and Haylee embarks on her journey as a Welding apprentice Welcome aboard Pictured below are Alex and Haylee beside their Welding Instructor Jason as well as BIW's Kyle JellisonTrade Training Program Manager and Meridith GrayTraining Coordinator" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1930747736355221570) 2025-06-05T22:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Today we remember the bravery and sacrifice of the Allied forces that landed during the D-Day invasion of Europe during World War II. Five Bath-built ships were among the ones that played important roles during the invasion of Normandy France on June [--] [----]. Sumner-Class destroyers USS Barton USS Walke USS Laffey USS OBrien and USS Meredith were built between December [----] and February [----]. Of these the USS Meredith took a tremendous amount of damage before breaking apartspeaking to the superior craftmanship of BIW ships. While supporting troops on Utah Beach a mine ripped a 65-foot hole in" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1931026571390865778) 2025-06-06T16:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "We welcomed thousands of friends family and employees today to our Family Day Open House today. Our visitors enjoyed more than [--] booths highlighting our Trades Engineering Design and many other critical functions as well as walked through a ship under construction: Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) or Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127). Take a look at some of our favorite moments A full reveal of all the fun will be posted soon" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1931418482341478534) 2025-06-07T18:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A little rain couldn't dampen the Best Built spirit We had an incredible time welcoming friends and family into our shipyard yesterday. Stay tuned for more exciting photos from the BIW Family Day Open House" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1931781105062949078) 2025-06-08T18:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This past Thursday Bath Iron Works' Summer Interns who include many students from other areas of Maine and the United States explored the City of Bath. The event introduced our interns to local community organizations and businesses. Their enthusiasm and teamwork were great to see Main Street Bath Bath Sweet Shoppe Renys ChocolateChurchArts Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine The Fountain Ice Cream & Deli Maine's First Ship" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1932138220319277307) 2025-06-09T18:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Today June [--] is National Forklift Safety Day 🚧 Want to see what a forklift driver sees The BIW Material Handling Safety Action Team will host a Touch a Truck on the north side of the MSC today until 4:30 p.m. Employees will have the opportunity to climb into four different models of power industrial trucks to get a feel for what forklift operators see when they're driving around the yard. For operators: Remember to prioritize safety when operating forklifts. Proper training regular equipment checks and awareness of your surroundings are key to preventing accidents." [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1932354579917606972) 2025-06-10T08:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A special congratulations to our very own Jacob HarrimanManager Capital Projects Facilities for completing the Build a Better Maine leadership program The program is designed to provide leaders with the skills needed to solve the most pressing global and local challenges and to strengthen Maines economy and workforce" [X Link](https://x.com/GDBIW/status/1932571564651725141) 2025-06-10T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"USS Gettysburg (CG 64) was launched at Bath Iron Works in [----]. OTD (20 Mar 09) USS Gettysburg (CG 64) apprehends six pirates in the Gulf of Aden after a distress call from two nearby merchant vessels. The pirates are handed over to USS Boxer for questioning before transfer to civilian authorities for trial. https://t.co/VB93CvDHO4 OTD (20 Mar 09) USS Gettysburg (CG 64) apprehends six pirates in the Gulf of Aden after a distress call from two nearby merchant vessels. The pirates are handed over to USS Boxer for questioning before transfer to civilian authorities for trial."
X Link 2019-03-20T12:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"On this day in [----] Bath-built USS Gettysburg (CG 64) was delivered to the Navy. The ship launched in Bath in July [----] and was commissioned in June [----] in Philadelphia the same state where the historic battle took place. Check out our BIW Legacy Vault: https://gdbiw.com/legacyvault/ https://gdbiw.com/legacyvault/"
X Link 2022-04-05T18:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The best prepared win the second best prepared lose and by God the Barnum is going to be the best prepared said DDG [---] namesake and Medal of Honor recipient Harvey C. Barnum to shipbuilders this week. Barnum's wife ship's sponsor Martha Hill also spoke to the shipbuilders"
X Link 2022-05-27T17:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Tara ONeal decorated BIWs 442lb pumpkin for the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta this weekend grown by Matt Holmes & located at Riverside Butcher. BIWs hiring team will be on Elm Street from 10-4 tomorrow. Stop by learn about our many opportunities & see giant pumpkins"
X Link 2022-10-08T20:12Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Senior leadership threw barbecue lunches for crews both from 2nd Shift on Tuesday & 1st Shift on Wednesday. These events allow us to recognize & celebrate the great work being done by thousands of dedicated BIW shipbuilders every day. Thank you for making Bath Built Best Built"
X Link 2023-06-29T22:39Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Want to learn more about a fulfilling career building ships that protect our nation Stop by a special hiring event at Kennedy Park in Lewiston Wednesday July [--] from noon3 p.m. Our Hiring Team will be on-site ready to answer questions about BIW careers"
X Link 2023-07-10T18:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Norfolk VA Homeport Rep Michael showed his patriotism during our Red White and Blue Spirit Day in July This Wednesday show your BIW spirit by wearing tie-dye. Spirit Days planned by the BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) are generally held the last Wednesday of each month"
X Link 2023-08-27T20:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"We rolled out our grills at our Church Road Office Facility in Brunswick during 2nd shift last night where senior leadership celebrated our employees at CROF Tech Center and the Training Academy with a BBQ. Thanks for all the important work you do for our company and nation"
X Link 2023-08-30T23:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Last Friday the new food truck Shut up N' Eat It served up delicious comfort food at our Outfit Fabrication facility. This Friday they'll be at the Tech Center for first shift lunch. Check out our food truck page to view their schedule and other updates:"
X Link 2023-09-05T22:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy birthday to the @USAirForce Established in [----] its roots go back to [----] when the Army Signal Corps created an aeronautical division. In [----] the Army received its 1st plane & since then the USAF's fleet has grown to over [----] aircraft. Here's to [--] years of aiming high"
X Link 2023-09-18T17:53Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Join us for another BIW employee hike brought to you by the BIW Employee Spirit Team We'll be exploring Ovens Mouth Preserve in Boothbay this Saturday Sept. [--]. Start time is 9:3010 a.m. at the Dover Cross Road parking area. Friends family and leashed dogs are welcome"
X Link 2023-09-29T15:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Fryeburg Fair has begun and we have Shipbuilder [--] our new mobile training facility parked on the grounds where we are providing a taste of what it's like being a BIW shipbuilder through VR training. Stop by today until October [--] [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. to check it out"
X Link 2023-10-02T15:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"October is the #Way2GoMaine Challenge BIW will have @go_maine staff in the shipyard outside the MSC tomorrow Oct. [--] and again on Oct. [--] to answer your questions about ride sharing car and van pools emergency rides home and rewards"
X Link 2023-10-02T20:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Swing by the Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta tomorrow to see the 346-lb BIW pumpkin featuring our ships and Crane [--]. Its located at the Stetson House on Main Street. Then meet our hiring team from [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. next to King Eiders Pub on Elm Street"
X Link 2023-10-07T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which is an important reminder to be proactive and schedule a mammogram and other biometric screenings. GDBIW has many resources to help you do just that. Learn more by reading this month's Health Beat:"
X Link 2023-10-11T20:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tomorrow Oct. [--] view the beautiful fall foliage during an employee hike hosted by the BIW Employee Spirit Team Join us as we explore Camden Hills State Park. We'll meet in the parking area on the east side of Route [--] at 9:30 a.m"
X Link 2023-10-13T15:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) launched Oct. [--] after [--] months on the drydock. Launching a ship is a complex process but thanks to the tremendous effort from our shipbuilders Harvey C. Barnum Jr. now joins John Basilone (DDG 122) in the water. Great work to all"
X Link 2023-10-21T17:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Third shift employees who are affected by the shelter in place orders for Lewiston and Auburn and Androscoggin County should not report to third shift on Wednesday Oct [--]. Time will be excused per collective bargaining agreements. We will continue to monitor the situation"
X Link 2023-10-26T02:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"All of us at Bath Iron Works are heartbroken to share that we have lost a member of our BIW family. We send our deepest condolences thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of our employee Peyton Brewer-Ross who was killed in Lewiston on Wednesday night. Peyton was a valuable part of our team a member of the pipe shop test crew and recently assisted in the launch of Hull [---] Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124). Peyton completed the grueling coursework and on-the-job training of BIWs rigorous apprenticeship program graduating in [----]. He was hired just five years ago and was making a positive"
X Link 2023-10-26T21:43Z [----] followers, 22.1K engagements
"Today we celebrated the start of fabrication of John E. Kilmer (DDG 134). DDG [---] is the 45th of its class built in Bath and the 4th Flight III to start construction at BIW. 59-year BIW employee Les Waltz activated the burning machine to cut the first steel for the ship"
X Link 2023-11-08T23:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sailors aboard Bath-built USS Decatur (DDG 73) rendered honors to the USS Arizona memorial during a pass-in-review at yesterday's commemoration of the 82nd anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. [--] survivors were at the ceremony to remember the more than [----] servicemen killed"
X Link 2023-12-08T22:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bath-built USS Mason was the last ship launched in Bath on the inclined ways. It was christened by then-Sen. Olympia Snowe in [----] and when it came time to hammer the wedges to launch the ship instead of [---] shipbuilders there were about [---] taking turns for the historic event"
X Link 2023-12-10T22:00Z [----] followers, 19.2K engagements
"It was a merry time at the BEST Family Holiday Party at the Wiscasset Community Center on Saturday BIW families enjoyed many holiday festivities including cookie/ornament decorating swimming games & more. Thank to our volunteers & the businesses that made this event possible"
X Link 2023-12-11T23:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy 387th birthday to the @USNationalGuard Since [----] they have been Always Ready Always There for our country. We're proud to have National Guard members on our team serving our country in the military and as BIW shipbuilders. (Photo via U.S. Air Force) #Guard387"
X Link 2023-12-13T20:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Our Technology Center has transformed into Whoville The CMDM Group got into the holiday spirit and decked out their cubicles complete with the Grinch Peanuts and more. Happy holidays everyone"
X Link 2023-12-23T22:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Yesterday the crew of Bath-built USS Carney received the Combat Action Ribbon for their Red Sea performance. Vice Adm. Brad Cooper also presented medals to [--] Sailors for their Dec. [--] actions when Carney shot down [--] Houthi drones. #BathBuiltinAction"
X Link 2024-01-03T23:04Z [--] followers, [----] engagements
"Welcome back USS Thomas Hudner The Bath-built ship returned to Mayport Florida on Jan. [--] after an eight-month deployment in the Europe-Africa area of operations including in the Red Sea where it shot down multiple one-way attack drones last November"
X Link 2024-01-10T23:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Today we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from his contributions to our society to his powerful message and vision that continues to inspire generations of Americans"
X Link 2024-01-15T15:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On Jan. [--] Houthi rebels fired a missile toward Bath-built USS Laboon (DDG 58) but was taken out by a U.S fighter jet in the Red Sea. On Monday they struck U.S.-owned container ship Gibraltar Eagle off the coast of Yemen. #BathBuiltinAction"
X Link 2024-01-17T23:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Aloha from Hawaii Earlier in January Pearl Harbor homeport reps and members of our Planning Yard management team got together for a barbecue during a work visit. We're thankful for the great work our employees do servicing destroyers at U.S. Navy homeports around the world"
X Link 2024-01-21T22:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Yesterday was the birthday of Gen. Louis H. Wilson Jr. and what better place to recognize this war hero's birthday than on his ship DDG [---] Today shipbuilders celebrated with cake and recognized Wilson's heroism in the Battle of Guam in [----] earning him the Medal of Honor"
X Link 2024-02-12T23:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"We're holding an Open House for the BIW Apprentice School on Saturday March [--] at [--] a.m.4 p.m BIW apprentices earn while they learn and upon completion receive an Associate of Science degree from the Maine Maritime Academy. More info:"
X Link 2024-02-24T13:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Last Saturday was the [----] Engineers Week Expo where we had the opportunity to show younger generations all the exciting places that STEM education can take them At our booth they tried out the AR Sandbox Mixed Reality demonstration 3D Printing/Scanning VR training & more"
X Link 2024-03-04T21:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"GULF OF OMAN (May [--] 2022) The guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) receives personnel from the Bath Built guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) in the Gulf of Oman. 📸 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Catie Coyle #BathBuiltInAction"
X Link 2024-04-19T23:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Throwback to last weekend when the Bath Iron Works Employee Spirit Team (BEST) and our raffle winners cheered on the Red Sox at Fenway ⚾ #BIWSpiritTeam #BathIronWorks #RedSox #Boston"
X Link 2024-05-01T23:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tomorrow May [--] @go_maine staff will be in the main yard to answer questions about the program and to enroll employees who need a ride or who currently carpool vanpool or take the BlueLine Express bus from Lewiston/Lisbon Falls. #GoMaine #BathIronWorks #CommuteME #GDBIW"
X Link 2024-05-06T16:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Honoring the courageous men & 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 the American flag in their honor. #MemorialDay2024"
X Link 2024-05-27T15:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Join us today as we honor National Flag Day a celebration of the Resolution of [----] that established the beloved emblem of our nation. #BathIronWorks #GDBIW #NationalFlagDay #Patriotism"
X Link 2024-06-14T21:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Join us as we witness a truly special moment the Christening ceremony of Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127). Live stream starts at [--] a.m. today. Tap the link to watch live: ☘ #ChristeningCeremony #LiveEvent #BathIronWorks #DDG127 #PatrickGallagher https://vimeo.com/event/4279175 https://vimeo.com/event/4279175"
X Link 2024-07-27T11:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy Labor Day to all our shipbuilders Thank you for your hard work and dedication to making Bath Built Best Built"
X Link 2024-09-02T21:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"We are excited to be participating tomorrow October [--] in the [----] Maritime Industry Day at the USS Albacore in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Hundreds of high school students from New Hampshire and Maine will visit the event to learn about careers in the maritime industry. We are excited to showcase all BIW has to offer students including trades and design positions internships and our world-class apprenticeship program. Learn more about the event: #BathIronWorks #GDBIW #BIW #NowHiring https://mainemfg.com/event/2024-maritime-industry-day/ https://mainemfg.com/event/2024-maritime-industry-day/"
X Link 2024-10-01T15:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Welcome to Spain Sailors Last Tuesday Bath-built USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) arrived at its new homeport Naval Station Rota. This switch follows a May [----] pact to increase U.S. destroyer presence in Spain from four to six. One of the ships already homeported there is our very first DDG [--] destroyer USS Arleigh Burke which launched in [----]. Read more: #BathBuiltinAction https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-10-16/destroyer-spain-oscar-austin-rota-15523438.html https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-10-16/destroyer-spain-oscar-austin-rota-15523438.html"
X Link 2024-10-21T21:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Venturing into the mysterious fog of our shipyard today. 👻 🎃 Here's to a thrillingly spooky Halloween from Bath Iron Works Happy Halloween #BathBuiltBestBuilt #Spooky #Halloween #BIW #GeneralDynamics"
X Link 2024-10-31T20:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Its that time of year again. Daylight Savings Time (DST) is just around the corner Heres what you need to know: 🕑 Date and Time Change: - Tomorrow on Sunday November [--] at [--] a.m. our clocks will fall back by one hour. So set your alarms accordingly ⚠ Safety First: - With the time change be mindful of your sleep schedule. A well-rested team is a productive team Adjust your routines gradually to ease into the new time"
X Link 2024-11-02T20:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Get set for an action-packed Saturday on November [--] 🏈🐻 We alongside the Maine Black Bears are thrilled to honor our active military members veterans and their families at Alfond Stadium as part of the University of Maine's Military Appreciation Day football game. Expect to see us with our advanced Mobile Training Unit Shipbuilder [--] before the game Step up connect with us and delve into our mission that matters - designing and constructing ships for the U.S. Navy. 🎟 All current and former military members and their families are eligible for free tickets to the game. Tickets can be requested"
X Link 2024-11-06T22:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Last Friday November [--] Vice Chief of Naval Operations James Kilby toured BIW and visited with members of the DDG [---] crew prior to its sail away. Kilby a four-star admiral who reports to Chief of Naval Operations Lisa Franchetti had a briefing on how the Kitting Terminal is improving material delivery to the mechanics and learned about the construction of a new Pier Support and Trade Center where the former Boiler Shop was located. He also toured production buildings where he learned about efforts to recover schedule. Kilby is familiar with BIW workmanship. He has served on BIW-built ships"
X Link 2024-11-08T22:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Heads up Bath-Built DDG [---] the future USS John Basilone begins its commissioning ceremony into the U.S. Navy fleet this morning at 9:45 a.m. This event will be livestreamed on DVIDS Tap the link to watch LIVE ➡ 📸 DoD Photos by: EJ Hersom http://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/35147 http://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/35147"
X Link 2024-11-09T12:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy 249th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps We are proud to have just delivered one ship and look forward to delivering three more named for Marine Corps heroes. Pictured here is the future USS Louis H. Wilson Jr (DDG 126). General Wilson was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Guam in World War II. He served as the 26th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Semper Fi #MarineCorpsBirthday2024"
X Link 2024-11-10T19:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Bath-Built USS John Basilone - DDG [---] was brought to life by its crew during a formal commissioning ceremony in New York City on Saturday November [--]. This marks the second naval vessel to proudly bear the name of Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone of the United States Marine Corps - recipient of the Medal of Honor and celebrated hero of World War II. Heartfelt salutations to all team members and participants in this monumental occasion. 📸 U.S. Marine Corps photos by Staff Sgt. Danny Gonzalez 📸 U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Theoplis Stewart II #BathBuiltisBestBuilt"
X Link 2024-11-14T23:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Two Bath-Built U.S. Navy destroyers came under attack by missiles and drones launched by Houthi rebels while they were sailing through a strait located between Yemen and Djibouti on Monday November [--] according to the Pentagon. "During the transit the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stockdale and USS Spruance were attacked by at least eight one-way attack uncrewed aerial systems five anti-ship ballistic missiles and three anti-ship cruise missiles which were successfully engaged and defeated" Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder the Pentagon press secretary told reporters Tuesday. Despite the"
X Link 2024-11-16T23:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"United in our mission at Bath Iron Works but tomorrow we are divided by choice: @USarmy or @USNavy - which football team are you cheering for tomorrow 🏈 #GoNavy #GoArmy #BathIronWorks #ArmyNavy"
X Link 2024-12-13T22:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Studying Marketing Communications or Graphic Design Join our Communications team as a paid summer intern in [----] This position will work with the Communications team and assist with initiatives to include content/graphic design and promotion social media and digital reporting/analytics as well as assist in executing major events. Apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/49Ij9ix https://bit.ly/49Ij9ix"
X Link 2024-12-19T22:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BIWs holiday gift distribution took place earlier this month. Getting the right size sweatshirt - small through 6XL - to each of almost [----] employees is quite a challenge and takes great coordination between organizers administrators and supervisors. The most popular size There were [----] extra larges ordered. Happy Holidays"
X Link 2024-12-22T23:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The PCU Team from Patrick Gallagher wishes you all very Happy Holidays 🎄 Here are few highlights from their festivities. The crew put together a holiday potluck and then had an ugly sweater contest We love to see the holiday spirit. Results were: [--] CS1 Lownes (2nd from the right) [--] LS2 Chase (middle) [--] FCC Woody (2nd from the left)"
X Link 2024-12-23T23:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Let the luminous Christmas lights of Crane [--] illuminate your holidays even on the darkest days. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Bath Iron Works"
X Link 2024-12-25T11:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Dockmaster/Waterfront Manager Are you a maritime industry leader with experience in waterfront management We would love to talk with you about our Waterfront Operations Manager/Dockmaster position. This key role oversees waterfront safety and operations for our shipyard which proudly produces the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer for the U.S. Navy. As the principal expert directly responsible for executing the transfer undocking and docking of all vessels in the shipyard the successful candidate should have experience in the shipbuilding industry as well as experience in the operation of floating"
X Link 2025-01-09T20:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Are you all about alignment We're hiring Surveyors to help us build the Arleigh Burke destroyer for the U.S. Navy. Surveyors play a key role in shipbuilding working with all levels of our organization and with Accuracy Control Engineers to provide required data to support the construction process. Ship construction surveyors are responsible for the layout of plate unit and ship construction control lines installation and alignments of major equipment and the monitoring of the ship in its various stages of construction to ensure construction and fit-up tolerances are met. Join us in a mission"
X Link 2025-01-09T20:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Did you know 💭 Sailors assigned to the Bath-built USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) reunited with family on Dec. [--] at Pearl Harbor Hawaii after a five-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. During deployment Michael Murphy traveled [-----] nautical miles completed [---] hours of flight operations executed [--] replenishments-at-sea and completed [--] strait transits totaling [--] hours in restricted waters. #FastFact #BIW #BathIronWorks"
X Link 2025-01-19T20:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It's BACK by popular demand The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) is happy to announce the next iteration of the BIW Tabletop Game Day this time at Chocolate Church Arts Center located in Bath. Join us on Sunday February [--] from [--] p.m. to [--] p.m. Our highlighted game for the afternoon will be Magic: The Gathering specifically the (casual) Commander format. If you're not into Magic no worries You're more than welcome to bring your favorite games and share the fun with friends. We had plenty of others join us last time with many different games being played. Space is limited; we can only"
X Link 2025-01-21T18:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On Thursday we were thrilled to bring the world of virtual reality engineering and 3D printing to the students of Mt. Ararat High School's STEM night - an unforgettable evening filled with science and technology. Thank you for having us Mt. Ararat High School. #STEMeducation #BathIronWorks"
X Link 2025-02-01T21:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Take your family and friends for a round of bowling 🎳 The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) is hosting bowling at Interstate Bowling Center in Hallowell on Sunday February [--] from [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. just for BIW employees and their family and friends. Admission is $8 per person via payroll deduction. The venue formerly known as Sparetime Recreation is also equipped with an arcade and sports grill. There are six people per lane so if your party doesnt fill a lane you may be paired with other employees and their guests. 🎟 Sign up now at http://gdbiw.com/best http://gdbiw.com/best"
X Link 2025-02-02T00:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Are you interested in working at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works but haven't seen a role you were interested in posted on recently Be the first to know when a position within your fields of interest is newly posted by signing up for automatic notifications Follow the steps and click the link below to sign up. ➡ Click here to create your profile today: http://careers-gdbiw.icims.com/connecteventId=67983&shareLink=1 http://biwcareers.com http://biwcareers.com http://careers-gdbiw.icims.com/connecteventId=67983&shareLink=1 http://biwcareers.com http://biwcareers.com"
X Link 2025-02-04T23:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tonight's the night shipbuilders Join the BIW Women's Employee Resource Group for their first networking event We'll be at Flight Deck Brewing tonight getting to know our female leadership. They'll be sharing the stories of their journeys and the steps that led them to BIW. Do note - attending this event is optional and will be during your personal time. All employees of all genders are welcome to attend. Location: Flight Deck Brewing - Brunswick ME Date: February [--] [----] Time: [--] p.m. 6:30 p.m. RSVP: https://bit.ly/40RdmEB https://bit.ly/40RdmEB"
X Link 2025-02-05T18:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In case you missed it. 👀 The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) is hosting bowling at Interstate Bowling Center in Hallowell on Sunday February [--] from [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. just for BIW employees and their family and friends. Admission is $8 per person via payroll deduction. The venue formerly known as Sparetime Recreation is also equipped with an arcade and sports grill. There are six people per lane so if your party doesnt fill a lane you may be paired with other employees and their guests. 🎟 Sign up now at http://gdbiw.com/best http://gdbiw.com/best"
X Link 2025-02-06T23:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Womens Employee Resource Group (WERG) held its first networking session on Wednesday Feb. [--] at Flight Deck Brewing in Brunswick. More than [--] employees from across the company participated in the informal meet and greet that featured the female directors and vice president of BIW. The group was also joined by some members of the Veterans Employee Resource Group. Members of the WERG received valuable feedback from attendees to improve communication to help connect more employees to the WERG and future events. The WERG was launched last year. Thank you to everyone who came out and look for"
X Link 2025-02-07T23:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Did you know 💭 The recently discontinued King Street at the north end of BIWs main parking lot wasnt named for the king of England - far from it. The street was actually named in [----] for William King a Bath shipbuilder merchant and Army officer. An outspoken advocate for Maine statehood King became Maines first governor when it separated from Massachusetts in [----]. #FastFact #BIW #BathIronWorks"
X Link 2025-02-09T23:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Final reminder quantities are getting low ⚠ The remaining sweatshirts from this years holiday gift are still 50% OFF (Only $20) at the Employee Store while supplies last. Remaining sizes: 2XL and 4XL"
X Link 2025-02-10T21:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Coming soon BIW Spouses can get a free confidential health screening to check important health information. Review your results with a Fit for Life health coach and receive a $100-value reward Dates / Locations / Times: Feb. [--] and [--] - The Senator Inn Augusta - [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. March [--] and [--] - Hampton Inn Bath - [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. March [--] - Wiscasset Community Center - [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. March [--] and [--] - Hampton Inn Lewiston - [--] a.m. to [--] p.m. Rewards: $100 L.L. Bean Gift Card $100 Irving Gas Card Leatherman Multitool To Register: Text: 207-844-1229 Call: 207-442-3145 Email:"
X Link 2025-02-10T23:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Another successful Tabletop Gaming Day is in the books From Magic: The Gathering to Dungeons and Dragons the fun and laughs were endless 🎲 A special thank you to everyone who joined us and to the Chocolate Church Arts Center for their wonderful hospitality. We're eagerly looking forward to the next tabletop event"
X Link 2025-02-11T21:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy Presidents Day On this day we honor those who served as presidents of the United States today we look back to [----] when BIW shipbuilders had the opportunity to show their family one of ships they helped buildZumwalt-class DDG [----] named after President Lyndon B. Johnson"
X Link 2025-02-18T04:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Congratulations to all our shipbuilders for being voted Best Shipyard in the Best of the [---] competition put on by Portland Media Group Every day our shipbuilders show why theyre the best and why Bath Built is Best Built. A special shoutout to our dedicated shipbuilders and community your votes made this possible. Thank you #BestOf207"
X Link 2025-02-19T17:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bath Iron Works shipbuilders enjoyed seeing the Maine Mariners light up the ice in Portland on [---] night earlier this month. And guess what else happened A ship race Take a look and slide into the fun 👇"
X Link 2025-02-22T22:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Calling all hikers 🍃 The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) needs your expertise to help plan our upcoming hiking schedule. Share your favorite trails and hikes in the comments below and help shape this year's adventure schedule. #HikingClub #BIWEmployeeSpiritTeam"
X Link 2025-02-26T18:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Join the BIW Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG) at Flight Deck Brewing on March [--] at [--] p.m. for a night of food drink and good discussion with your fellow shipbuilders This is the first networking event hosted by the BIW VERG. Whether you're already part of the BIW Veterans Employee Resource Group or interested in joining this is the perfect opportunity to meet others and learn more. Where: Flight Deck Brewing - [--] Atlantic Ave Brunswick ME [-----] When: Thursday March [--] 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3QwFO8L https://bit.ly/3QwFO8L"
X Link 2025-02-26T22:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BIW welcomed a visit on Feb. [--] from Cdr. Joseph Trager commanding officer of USS Augusta the Littoral Combat Ship named for Maines capital city. Trager toured the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) which is nearing completion here at BIW. Tragers current ship was built in Alabama but is a design that was created by BIW engineers naval architects and designers. The ship sponsor is former Chief Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court Leigh Saufley who is currently Dean of the University of Maine School of Law. In honor of its connection with the Pine Tree state the ship commissioned"
X Link 2025-02-28T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"General Dynamics Bath Iron Works was awarded a $21.7 million option to continue providing DDG 1000-class Planning Yard services to maintain modernize and sustain the class. Read more here: https://envzone.com/award-record/general-dynamics-bath-iron-works-secures-21-7m-contract-ddg-1000-class-support/ https://envzone.com/award-record/general-dynamics-bath-iron-works-secures-21-7m-contract-ddg-1000-class-support/"
X Link 2025-03-01T17:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BIWs High School Workforce Development Coordinator Meridith Gray has been all over the state since the start of this year visiting eight Career and Technical Education schools from Lincoln to Biddeford bringing presentations activities and engaging curriculum to students. One of the popular activities is the Tinfoil Regatta where students engage in a fun presentation about why our steel ships float. After learning about buoyancy displacement and different hull shapes they separate into teams to build a ship made of tinfoil which they then race. Its amazing to go into these programs and see"
X Link 2025-03-01T22:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Did you know 💭 A recent headline at The Warzone website describes how a Bath-built Navy destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) has been the first to deploy an artificial intelligence system. This system isnt making combat decisions for the commander or replacing the skills of the Navys highly-trained Sailors but it is helping to predict and remedy maintenance needs. The system aims to reduce surprise equipment casualties and ensure more of the fleet is available should the nation need to surge its forces. Enterprise Remote Monitoring Version [--] seeks to leverage machine learning to help ship crews"
X Link 2025-03-02T20:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In case you missed it 👇 Join the BIW Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG) at Flight Deck Brewing on March [--] at [--] p.m. for a night of food drink and good discussion with your fellow shipbuilders This is the first networking event hosted by the BIW VERG. Whether you're already part of the BIW Veterans Employee Resource Group or interested in joining this is the perfect opportunity to meet others and learn more. Where: Flight Deck Brewing - [--] Atlantic Ave Brunswick ME [-----] When: Thursday March [--] 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m"
X Link 2025-03-03T23:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"We're celebrating our winners for January and February's Go Maine members raffle 🎉 Congrats to Travis and Rachel on winning a $25 BIW Employee Store gift voucher. Go Maine is a statewide commuter program where people can earn rewards for logging their green commutes as well as finding carpools/vanpools emergency rides home and much more. Be in the running for March by joining the green commute fun and stay tuned for the upcoming raffle Sign up here: https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW"
X Link 2025-03-04T18:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Former Bath Iron Works President William Bill Haggett who led the shipyard from [----] to [----] passed away on Saturday March [--] [----]. Haggett grew up in Bath and graduated from Morse High School. His father worked as a lead man in the tin shop for [--] years and he had uncles and grandfathers that worked at the shipyard in the 1940s and 1950s. His son is an assistant foreman in ships completion. After studying history government and economics at Colby College Haggett joined BIW in [----] in the Purchasing Department. He worked in contracts public relations marketing operations and was named to"
X Link 2025-03-04T21:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The new has officially launched This new website is more mobile-friendly and is better able to display dynamic and engaging content. The site also introduces a new menu structure to make navigation easier. In conjunction with this website launch we have made changes to BIW NOW and our discount page. Along with updated links BIW NOW has a new button on the homepage called Latest Updates for highlighting news and happenings. Our employee discounts page is now password-protected. You can find the password on BIW NOW. We hope this new website offers a better user experience so that our employees"
X Link 2025-03-05T23:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This month we're bringing Spirit Day forward to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Don't forget to join the shipyard on Monday March [--] and wear your best GREEN attire to celebrate with us. 🍀"
X Link 2025-03-07T00:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Bath Iron Works Spirit Team is renting out the Thomas College Ice Vault for an afternoon of ice skating On Saturday March [--] [--] to [--] p.m. take to the ice with your family and friends. The Thomas College Ice Vault (formerly Maine Ice Vault) is located in Hallowell and is an indoor ice arena. It is equipped with a snack bar where you can purchase refreshments such as hot cocoa hot dogs and pizza. The admission cost is $5 per person with skate rentals included in the price. People who dont skate can also tag along at no cost. The cost of admission will be payroll-deducted. No refunds will be"
X Link 2025-03-07T15:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The days grow longer . . . its that time of year again. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is just around the corner. Heres what you need to know: 🕑 Date and Time Change: - On Sunday March [--] [----] at [--] a.m. our clocks will leap forward by one hour. Set your alarms accordingly ⚠ Safety First: - With the time change be mindful of your sleep schedule to be sure you get enough rest"
X Link 2025-03-07T22:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inspiring the future of shipbuilding Last Wednesday Bath Iron Works paid a visit to Penobscot JobCorps in Bangor to teach students about our mission and provide hands-on experience with our mobile training unit Shipbuilder [--]. We were thrilled to see the excitement from the students and the fun they had learning. Check out some of the photos below 👇 #Shipbuilder1 #BathIronWorks"
X Link 2025-03-08T22:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Did you know 💭 When a 46-year old fisherman sent out a distress call at [--] a.m. in the morning after having chest pains while on his boat Danny Boy he didnt expect to wind up on the most technologically advanced ship in the world. But on Dec. [--] [----] USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) was performing alpha trials [--] miles away and heard the Coast Guards call for assistance. DDG [----] sped towards the boat and got to it just as a rescue helicopter arrived. Because there was too much structure on the aft deck of the fishing boat for the helicopter to lower a small group of BIW shipbuilders launched a"
X Link 2025-03-09T20:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Last Thursday the Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) hosted their first networking event at Flight Deck Brewing which included food drink and good discussion amongst veterans and shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works. The BIW Veterans Employee Resource Group provides a supportive community and strives to improve workplace culture. Interested in joining the VERG or learning more Visit https://www.gdbiw.com/employees/programs/ https://www.gdbiw.com/employees/programs/"
X Link 2025-03-10T23:39Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inspiring the future of shipbuilding Over the weekend Bath Iron Works We had the pleasure of sharing our mission with future engineers at the Maine Engineering Expo at University of Maine in Orono. We provided them a sneak peek into the shipbuilding world with our Augmented Reality Sand Table Wave Table and Virtual Reality. Take a look #BathIronWorks #EngineeringExcellence"
X Link 2025-03-11T22:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Next Monday Don't forget to join the spirit in the shipyard and wear your best GREEN attire to celebrate for St. Patrick's Day. 🍀"
X Link 2025-03-12T22:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Lighten Your Load When stress weighs you down our Healthy Partners and Fit for Life health coaches at Bath Iron Works can connect you to resources care and emotional support. Contact your health coach or Fit for Life at 207-442-3145 or fitforlife@gdbiw.com to get started"
X Link 2025-03-13T13:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Celebrating our shipbuilders at Bath Iron Works at this month's Service Anniversary luncheon. Your hard work and dedication doesn't go unnoticed Thank you for proudly making Bath Built Best Built"
X Link 2025-03-13T22:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Get ready for a deep dive into the science and technology at Bath Iron Works Tune into WABI TV5 tonight at [--] p.m. for a special premiere of Discover that reveals the science behind the shipyard. Don't miss it"
X Link 2025-03-13T22:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) is hosting an employee Ice Skating day on Saturday March [--] Take your family and friends for an afternoon on the ice at Thomas College Ice Vault in Hallowell $5 per person and includes skate rentals (payroll-deducted). Tap the link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehGhaAVKpqytu012_h1y4S3CLDGnv3egMm0bl3WDedAsevuQ/viewform https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehGhaAVKpqytu012_h1y4S3CLDGnv3egMm0bl3WDedAsevuQ/viewform"
X Link 2025-03-14T19:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Yesterday Kiley Cyr BIWs Benefits Manager spoke about our work with the YMCA to provide dedicated childcare for shipbuilders at the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues discussion on childcare. This childcare project includes the redevelopment of a property on [--] Farley Road near Cooks Corner in Brunswick with [---] spaces in the new facility set aside for the children of BIW employees. In total including the Bath YMCA facility there will be [---] childcare slots available to the children of BIW employees. The facility is projected to open in September [----]. We are honored to speak"
X Link 2025-03-14T22:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In case you missed it Bath Iron Works was featured on WABI TV5 this Thursday in a new segment called Discover-Science Learn more about the science behind the shipyard below: https://www.wabi.tv/video/2025/03/14/discover-science-episode-1-2025/ https://www.wabi.tv/video/2025/03/14/discover-science-episode-1-2025/"
X Link 2025-03-15T17:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On Thursday evening Brandon Glazier Director of Manufacturing inspired SkillsUSA Maine students at the competition's opening ceremony with his personal story of discovering in middle school that he wanted to work with metal for a career. He told the students that their education and skills will bring future success because of the positive choices they have already made while still in high school. SkillsUSA plays a pivotal role in shaping these future leaders. As an integral part of Career and Technical Education (CTE) instruction the organization provides students with opportunities to"
X Link 2025-03-15T22:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Final reminder Don't forget to join the spirit in the shipyard tomorrow and wear your best GREEN attire to celebrate for St. Patrick's Day. 🍀"
X Link 2025-03-16T16:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Did you know 💭 Both the great-great-grandniece and the great-great-grandnephew of Father John Francis Laboon (19211988) namesake of Bath-built DDG [--] and recipient of the Silver Star in World War II have been baptized in the bell of the USS Laboon. Using the ship's bell as a baptismal font is an old naval tradition dating back hundreds of years. Baptisms with a ship's bell were important because the vessels were considered to be sovereign territory. Ceremonies conducted for babies born at sea or in foreign ports usually granted them citizenship. Today these ceremonies are seen as signs of"
X Link 2025-03-16T20:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"#BathBuiltBestBuilt USS Gettysburg (CG 64) delivered lethal precision March [--] on Houthi targets in Yemen. America's Navy is ready and fully committed to defending freedom of navigation around the world. #NavyReady https://t.co/GNqPEaZgtj USS Gettysburg (CG 64) delivered lethal precision March [--] on Houthi targets in Yemen. America's Navy is ready and fully committed to defending freedom of navigation around the world. #NavyReady https://t.co/GNqPEaZgtj"
X Link 2025-03-17T12:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy St. Patricks Day 🍀 Pictured below is Sarah Richardson Chief Superintendent of Ships Completion wearing shamrocks sent all the way from Irelanda thoughtful gift from the Sponsors of the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) the sisters of Patrick Gallagher. We look forward to seeing the completion of the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) Thank you for the shamrocks"
X Link 2025-03-17T22:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for BIW families at Bath Library Park On Saturday April [--] from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. kids [--] and under can have fun looking for eggs prizes treats and more BIW employees and their families can RSVP or learn more by visiting Employees must register in advance to ensure we have enough treats for all the kids We hope to see you there http://gdbiw.com/BEST http://gdbiw.com/BEST"
X Link 2025-03-18T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Spirit in the shipyard We love to see those who dress up for our BIW Spirit Days. Take a look at the spirit shown for St. Patrick's Day this past Monday ☘"
X Link 2025-03-19T18:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The BIW Employee Spirit Team presents our spring bus trip to see the Red Sox play at Fenway on Saturday April [--] Watch them take on the Chicago White Sox as well as enjoy Faneuil Hall before the game. Tickets are $67 each which includes the round-trip bus ride and Red Sox ticket. Seating is limited so a raffle will be held to see who will be able to purchase tickets for this trip. Enter the raffle here: ⚠ Refunds will NOT be issued after Wednesday April [--]. Please keep in mind that the Red Sox does not offer refunds if their games get postponed but will usually allow you to attend the makeup"
X Link 2025-03-20T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The BIW Employee Spirit Team presents our spring bus trip to see the Red Sox play at Fenway on Saturday April [--] Watch them take on the Chicago White Sox as well as enjoy Faneuil Hall before the game. Tickets are $67 each (payroll deducted) which includes the round-trip bus ride and Red Sox ticket. Seating is limited so a raffle will be held to see who will be able to purchase tickets for this trip. Enter the raffle here: ⚠ Refunds will NOT be issued after Wednesday April [--]. Please keep in mind that the Red Sox does not offer refunds if their games get postponed but will usually allow you to"
X Link 2025-03-21T12:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In celebration of Rosie The Riveter day today let's take a look back in January when our IAM Locals S6 and S7 hosted a Rosie The Riveter celebration in Bath at various locations. Pictured below are the hardworking women of Bath Iron Works enjoying the celebrations at JR Maxwell & Co Rosie the Riveter Day is an observation honoring the hard work and sacrifices American women made in the workplace during World War Two. During this time women across the nation traded their pre-war activities for work in factories electronics welding facilities and many other industries supporting the American"
X Link 2025-03-21T22:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Last weekend Vice President of Programs & Engineering Chris Waaler paid a visit to Boston for a visit to Bath-Built USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116). The ship made a scheduled port visit after conducting operations in U.S. 4th Fleet. Commissioned in Boston Harbor in [----] the ship was named after Medal of Honor recipient Captain Thomas J. Hudner Jr. a Massachusetts native for his heroic actions during the Korean War. #BathBuiltIsBestBuilt"
X Link 2025-03-22T20:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Did you know 💭 Jan. [--] was National Lego Day and that got Engineering Technician Catalina OlivoCuevas and her team thinking: How many Legos would it take to build an Arleigh Burke destroyer They did a rough calculation based on the length (509 feet) width (66 feet) and height (roughly [---] feet from keel to radar mast) and came up with about [--] billion bricks (if each brick were just under a cubic centimeter.) That would be a solid shape made from Legos with no tanks passageways or compartments or the space fore and aft of the mast so that would actually be much heavier than the steel"
X Link 2025-03-23T18:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Call and Enroll Today Announcing the YMCA Childcare Administrative Assistant Jenny who is available to help with your enrollment and answer questions about the process. Jenny is available by phone at 207.443.4112 ext. [--] or by email at childcareadmin@bathymca.org. Financial aid and subsidies are available to those who qualify. Families are encouraged to contact the YMCA during or after submitting an enrollment packet to request financial assistance. The YMCA is committed to ensuring that every family has access to what they need and will never turn anyone away from the programs or services"
X Link 2025-03-24T12:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Today is National Medal of Honor Day when we recognize those who have received our nations highest honor for bravery people like Thomas Kelley namesake of DDG [---]. During the Vietnam War Lt. Cdr. Kelley commanded a river assault division. While extracting infantrymen from the banks of the Ong Muong Canal his column of boats was attacked and one of the craft suffered a mechanical failure. Kelley maneuvered his craft into the line of fire and despite a head injury from an enemy rocket that left him on the deck unable to move he continued commanding the defense until the enemy attack was"
X Link 2025-03-25T21:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Micro moves are brief intentional activities that can be added to your daily life and can improve your wellbeing increase your energy help you build social connections and more. Each micro move is a step towards better health and over time these steps can add up to significant improvements in your well-being. Please join Life365 our Employee Assistance Program administered by Cigna for a 25-minute webinar where well introduce micro moves explore techniques that may be helpful to you and talk about the benefits available through the Life365 Employee Assistance Program. View the webinar here:"
X Link 2025-03-26T20:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bath-built Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) flies the ships battle flags during operations on March [--] in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. #BathBuiltinAction"
X Link 2025-03-26T22:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Find us at the Northern Maine Community College Career Fair in Presque Isle TODAY We'll be here until 1:00 p.m. eagerly waiting to meet you. Stop by say hello and join us in a mission that matters at Bath Iron Works"
X Link 2025-03-27T15:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BEST Hikes are BACK 🌲 ⛰ Join the BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) this season for any of the outdoor hikes planned below From Acadia to the woods of Phippsburg the BEST Hiking team is excited to share these adventures with BIW employees friends and family. New this year Submit selfies to BEST@gdbiw.com from six different BEST hikes and receive some cool BIW swag End of the year photo contest Share your favorite pictures with BEST@gdbiw.com friends trees flowers wildlife mushrooms whatever to win our end of the year photo contest. View all upcoming hikes:"
X Link 2025-03-28T00:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Tomorrow night Fiddle bluegrass and country band Tricky Britches featuring BIWs very own Jacob Henning will be headlining the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath for a night filled with good music and good company. Show starts at 7:30pm tickets are STILL available at: https://www.chocolatechurcharts.org/events/tricky-britches-15-feb https://www.chocolatechurcharts.org/events/tricky-britches-15-feb"
X Link 2025-03-28T20:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Today National Vietnam War Veterans Day Bath Iron Works honors all of the brave members of our Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam War. Of the DDG 51s currently under contract to BIW three have been named for individuals who received our nation's highest honors for their service under fire in Vietnam. - Future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) honors Marine Corps veteran Harvey C. Barnum Jr. who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions after taking command of a rifle company when its commander has been killed in action. - Future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127) honors Patrick"
X Link 2025-03-29T16:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Students in Cheshire Connecticut will soon be attending an elementary school named for the towns most famous resident Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr. the namesake of DDG 124.The Cheshire Town Council voted unanimously on Feb. [--] to name the towns new north end school due to be completed in [----] the Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr. School. Col. Barnum was born and raised in Cheshire. He was his senior class president and played football and baseball for Cheshire High. Barnum [--] was awarded the Medal of Honor in [----] for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the"
X Link 2025-03-30T18:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bath Iron Works had the pleasure of meeting some brilliant students from Narraguagus Highschool at a career fair hosted by Maine Seacoast Mission last Friday Their fascination in Engineering and eagerness to learn about the roles at BIW was truly great to see. The future of engineering and shipbuilding looks bright with such promising talent. Keep striving we cant wait to see where your journey takes you"
X Link 2025-03-31T16:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BIW Commuters Now through April [--] take the Maine Commuter survey. As the states largest single-site manufacturer how you get to work has a big impact on our state. The information this survey gathers helps Maines transportation leaders plan for future improvements and access. Scan the QR code or visit the link: Let your voice be heard https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5X2HXJJ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5X2HXJJ"
X Link 2025-03-31T22:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"To celebrate Earth Day April [--] [----] BIW is sponsoring the Earth Day Poster Contest for relatives of BIW employees in grades K-12. Entries are due by next Friday April [--]. The theme of this years contest is "Our Power Our Planet" The global theme calls for everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by [----]. Use this years Earth Day Poster Contest to demonstrate how innovative investment can help restore the worlds ecosystems and benefit generations to come. To grab your form and submit your posters send us a message -"
X Link 2025-04-02T00:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On Wednesday April [--] last Wednesday of the month the shipyard celebrates TWIN DAY for Spirit Day in the shipyard We're excited to see what you all dress up as 👀"
X Link 2025-04-02T22:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On April [--] [--] years ago in [----] BIW received a contract to build USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) lead ship in the most successful and longest-running class of Navy surface combatants. The Navy has since awarded contracts for an additional [--] destroyers in the class split evenly between BIW and Huntington Ingalls Industries. We celebrate [--] years and counting of providing Bath-Built excellence to the Arleigh Burke class of guided-missile destroyers. #BathBuiltBestBuilt #DDG51 #USNavy #BathIronWorks #BIW"
X Link 2025-04-03T23:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Next month on Saturday May [--] at [--] p.m. our friends at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick are hosting a Cornhole tournament fundraiser at Flight Deck Brewing in Brunswick When: - Saturday May [--] at 2:00 p.m. Where: - Flight Deck Brewing [--] Atlantic Ave. Brunswick ME Details: - Teams of two. - Entry is $60 per team. - No payout this is a fundraising event. This event is NOT a BIW sponsored event and anyone at any age can join the fun"
X Link 2025-04-04T22:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"One ocean two stories. The Bath-built Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) sails next to the Italian training ship Amerigo Vespucci. #BathBuiltBestBuilt #BathBuiltInAction"
X Link 2025-04-05T17:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Did you know 💭 In [----] Bath-built cruiser Chester (CL-1) participated in a unique sea trial. It competed against two ships built at a competing yard. They were identical except for their propulsion plants with Chester and one competitor featuring different types of steam turbines while the third used traditional reciprocating steam engines. First the ships steamed side-by-side at various speeds to evaluate coal consumption then they conducted a 24-hour high-speed endurance test. Chester finished first with an average speed of [-----] knots [--] miles ahead of the second-place finisher while the"
X Link 2025-04-06T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Its #SAS2025 Discover why #BathBuiltIsBestBuilt at the General Dynamics booth. We build and support the workhorse of the Navy the Arleigh Burke destroyer. Dont forget to visit us at tomorrows Transition Connection Job Fair were hiring #SeabedtoSpace #NavyLeague #DDG51 #DDG1000 @SeaAirSpace"
X Link 2025-04-07T14:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Celebrating World Health Day todayApril [--] we proudly highlight our phenomenal medical team at Bath Iron Works Our devoted health professionals actively contribute to the wellness of our employees through comprehensive educational programs and treatments for illnesses and injuries that occur in the shipyard. Thank you for all you do to support health and wellbeing within the shipyard. 👏 Interested in joining our medical team We're looking for a Nurse: https://careers-gdbiw.icims.com/jobs/4558/nurse-ii%2c-occupational-health/job"
X Link 2025-04-07T20:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Find us at the #SeaAirSpace Transitions Connection Job Fair today in the Riverview Ballroom Come talk to our recruiters and learn about our opportunities building DDG 51s and supporting them around the globe. We'll be on-site until [--] P.M. Join us in a mission that matters"
X Link 2025-04-08T15:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Today April [--] [----] is Winston Churchill Daythe day in [----] when President John F. Kennedy and Congress presented Winston Churchill with honorary U.S. citizenship. Today we acknowledge Churchill's monumental achievements his impact on history his courage his friendship and his honor. Featured below is Bath-built USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) a first of its kind as a destroyer named after a British citizen. A ship tailored to match the resilience of its namesake #BathBuiltBestBuilt #USSWinstonChurchill"
X Link 2025-04-09T22:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Proudly Bath-built It's National Winston Churchill Day to commemorate when the British Prime Minister became an honorary U.S. citizen. USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81) flies the Royal Navy White Ensign on special occasions and always has a Royal Navy officer as a member of the ship's company. https://t.co/tXZwwbkbmB It's National Winston Churchill Day to commemorate when the British Prime Minister became an honorary U.S. citizen. USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81) flies the Royal Navy White Ensign on special occasions and always has a Royal Navy officer as a member of the ship's company."
X Link 2025-04-10T11:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Upcoming events from our friends at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath BIW employees can get discounted tickets read below for more information. Tomorrow Friday April 11: The Eagles Experience - The Eagles Experience aims to be the most authentic tribute show to the Eagles available today. The Eagles Experience only plays songs written and recorded by the Eagles as a band from their biggest hits to hidden gems. (Doors at [--] p.m. - Show starts at 7:30 p.m.) Next Friday April 18: Diaspora Radio - Diaspora Radio brings Bruce Springsteens legendary Born to Run album to lifeplayed in its"
X Link 2025-04-10T18:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Recently Julie Berry BIWs CIO met with the @SnoweInstitute sophomore cohort (and a few juniors and seniors as well) at Boothbay Region High School. BIWs Deb Arrington Manager of Transformation is one of the co-leaders of this group of girls. Julie shared her experience in developing as a leader and what has lead her to her current role today as a vice president at BIW and answered questions from the group. We hope these Olympia's Leaders will consider working at BIW in their future careers too. The Institute works to raise the confidence and aspirations of high school girls across Maine at no"
X Link 2025-04-11T12:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Due to rain and snow being forecasted for the entire weekend Bowdoin College has kindly allowed us to use their Farley Field House this Sunday April [--] at [--] a.m. We apologize for the change in time but hope you can still join us this weekend Farley Field House is located at: [--] Watson Dr. Brunswick ME - Tap to view it on a campus map (#56): Dont forget to bring your own basket. There will also be a special visit from the Easter Bunny and prizes for those who find special eggs. Happy egg hunting https://www.bowdoin.edu/about/campus-location/maps/campus-map.pdf"
X Link 2025-04-11T22:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Learn about financial aid for childcare available to BIW shipbuilders BIW is excited to be partnering with the Bath Area YMCA on a new childcare facility in Brunswick that will support our shipbuilders. This facility at Farley Road scheduled to open this September will welcome [---] children into the YMCAs nationally-accredited early childhood education program. To assist BIW parents with answering questions and navigating the enrollment process the YMCA will be on-site in April to host Childcare Informational Sessions. The YMCA will present information about the program and current offerings"
X Link 2025-04-12T17:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Did you know 💭 The 154-foot yacht Seapine holds the distinction of being the largest vessel built entirely indoors at BIW and of having two different owners before leaving the shipyard. Frank Goodyear ordered the yacht but passed away before its completion in [----] so it was sold to a Mr. Hollander. Later the yacht was renamed Rhodolite. It was purchased by the U.S. Navy in [----] and served as a patrol ship off Hawaii during WWII. In the 1980s Rhodolite was rebuilt. It is still in service today under the name Yanbu and is registered in the port of Southampton England"
X Link 2025-04-13T22:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Healthy Kids Day is coming up at the Bath Area Family YMCA The event is free and will include open family swim time bounce houses climbing wall and fun family activities You can also learn about the BIW childcare partnership and ask about whether your family would qualify for financial aid. Don't forget BIW employees have a 10% discount on Bath YMCA memberships. Where & When Bath Area Family YMCA on Saturday April [--] from [--] a.m. to noon"
X Link 2025-04-14T20:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Proudly built by the shipbuilders of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works #BathBuiltinAction #BathBuiltIsBestBuilt #USNavyPhotooftheDay [--] USS Shiloh (CG 67) steams across the Pacific Ocean after completing Oceania Maritime Security Initiative. #AmericasNavy250 #Warfighting #Readiness #USNavy #Lethality VIEW the U.S. Navy photo gallery at: https://t.co/aZddB6hxYf https://t.co/Oz00NTEvUO #USNavyPhotooftheDay [--] USS Shiloh (CG 67) steams across the Pacific Ocean after completing Oceania Maritime Security Initiative. #AmericasNavy250 #Warfighting #Readiness #USNavy #Lethality VIEW the U.S. Navy photo"
X Link 2025-04-14T21:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A special thanks to everyone who came out and joined the BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) on Sunday for the BIW Easter Egg Hunt A visit from the Easter Bunny and lots of colored eggs made the morning a little brighter despite the rain. A big thank you to our BEST team for making the weekend extra special for our BIW families. Last a special thank you to Bowdoin College for shielding us from the rain at their Farley Field House"
X Link 2025-04-14T22:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hikers We have a schedule update for this weekend 📅 Due to a road closure our planned hike for this Saturday April [--] has changed locations from LittleJohn Island to Winslow Memorial Park in Freeport. Well meet at the parking lot across from the boat launch at 9:30 a.m. To learn more about this hike and those upcoming tap here: https://www.gdbiw.com/events/list/tribe-bar-search=hike https://www.gdbiw.com/events/list/tribe-bar-search=hike"
X Link 2025-04-15T23:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BIW has been working with the Tri County Technical Center in Dexter whose welding program is attracting high school juniors and seniors looking for careers in the trades. This program including some students looking to become future BIW shipbuilders was featured in the news this week. Tap to read the full story from FOX ABC Maine: https://www.foxbangor.com/news/sparking-an-interest-in-welding/article_f6860aa4-561e-4e1e-9b7f-3a6d2876d983.html https://www.foxbangor.com/news/sparking-an-interest-in-welding/article_f6860aa4-561e-4e1e-9b7f-3a6d2876d983.html"
X Link 2025-04-16T19:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Social Wellness is Health BIW's Fit for Life health coaches employee assistance program and employee resource groups can help you build and strengthen your social health. Contact your health coach or Fit for Life at 207-442-3145 or fitforlife@gdbiw.com to get connected. Additionally you can visit for more resources and information. https://www.gdbiw.com/employees/fit-for-life/ https://www.gdbiw.com/employees/fit-for-life/"
X Link 2025-04-17T23:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Honoring the dedicated shipbuilders of Bath Iron Works at this month's Service Anniversary luncheon. ⚓ Your commitment ranging from [--] to [--] years carries forward our 141-year legacy of unmatched quality. Thank you for making "Bath Built Best Built." Your hard work and dedication doesn't go unnoticed"
X Link 2025-04-19T22:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan visited General Dynamics Bath Iron Works on Friday where he met with shipbuilders and senior leadership and toured production facilities. During a walk through the shipyard Sec. Phelan saw firsthand the investments being made at BIW and process improvements being implemented in the production. This was a great opportunity to show Secretary Phelan how our shipbuilders are coming up with effective ways of improving our build cycle so these ships can sail down the river to protect our country and our families said BIW President Chuck Krugh. Im looking"
X Link 2025-04-22T22:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and were joining the National Safety Council to #JustDrive and create safer roads for all. Avoiding distracted driving is easier than youd think. Help keep each other safe by enabling Do Not Disturb mode on your phone and waiting until youre safely parked to snack answer messages or set your GPS"
X Link 2025-04-23T21:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Shipbuilders Friendly reminder next Wednesday April [--] the shipyard celebrates TWIN DAY for Spirit Day in the shipyard Comment below who you plan on twinning with"
X Link 2025-04-25T17:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Earth Day Poster Contest results are HERE 🌎 BIW's annual Earth Day Poster Contest for our employees' families once again showcases the talent of our BIW family This year's submissions amazed us with their creativity The theme for this year was: Our Power Our Planet KGrade [--] Winners: 1st Place Holden C. 2nd Place Brooklyn L. 3rd Place Elias C. Grade [--] Winners: 1st Place Addyson P. 2nd Place Lucy M. 3rd Place Ingrid S. Grade [--] Winners: 1st Place Harper S. 2nd Place Dhianbir K. 3rd Place Cassie M. Congrats to the winners and a big round of applause to everyone that participated Visit to view"
X Link 2025-04-25T21:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"TodayApril [--] is National Drone Safety Day. Drone Safety Day (DSD) is the FAAs annual campaign dedicated to educating the drone community of the importance of flying safely and highlight the good that drones contribute to our community. Rick Grover Principal Engineer Surveying explains how drones are used at Bath Iron Works and the safety planning involved when flying within our airspace"
X Link 2025-04-26T18:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On December [--] [----] Bath-built USS Georgia (BB 15) was commissioned into "The Great White Fleet" a group of [--] U.S. Navy battleships painted white that embarked on a world tour from [----] to [----]. Ordered by President Theodore Roosevelt the voyage started as a diplomatic mission to the Pacific to bolster the American presence. It was extended as a way to bring the fleet back to Hampton Roads in Norfolk Virginia and to show the flag to more foreign countries. The ships were painted white as a peacetime color scheme rather than the darker colors used for Navy ships during wartime. USS Georgia is"
X Link 2025-04-27T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Today we recognize Workers Memorial Day a day to honor those who lost their lives on the job and renew our collective commitment to workplace safety. In the shipyard the BIW flag was flown at half-staff and horns sounded off at 12:30 p.m. as we gave pause to remember the time when Nathan Marsh lost his life in [----]. He was the last person who lost his life on the job at BIW. We must always Safely Execute High-Quality Work so we can go home in the same condition in which we arrive to work each day"
X Link 2025-04-28T20:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"April is Community College Month 🎓 BIW has a strong partnership with Maines community colleges which play a key role in helping us hire and train a skilled workforce. If you are interested in working at BIW you can learn more about our current training programs here: #CCMonth #BestDecisionEver https://www.gdbiw.com/careers/programs/community-college-training/#courses https://www.gdbiw.com/careers/programs/community-college-training/#courses"
X Link 2025-04-29T22:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Today is National Apprenticeship Day Did you know Since [----] BIW's Apprenticeship program has been shaping the future of shipbuilding producing more than [----] graduates who've been instrumental to the operational success of Bath Iron Works. Combining academic and hands-on-training our program shapes student's futures offering an Associate of Science degree from Maine Maritime Academy that could pave the way to Bachelor's or Master's degrees. Don't just take our word for it hear from the apprentices themselves. 👉 #Apprenticeship #BathIronWorks #GDBIW https://vimeo.com/1046792564share=copy"
X Link 2025-04-30T21:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Spirit Day in the shipyard was a great success Shipbuilders across multiple Bath Iron Works facilities joined together for Twin Day yesterday take a look below 👇"
X Link 2025-05-01T19:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"We're kicking off the #Way2GOMAINE Challenge this month @go_maine will be outside the MSC building today 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 weeks trip type will automatically be entered to win a $50 gift card. A new winner will be chosen every week Starting next week May [--] carpool and vanpool week begins. Carpool with your spouse your partner friend co-worker fellow GO MAINE member and/or working age kids. Learn more at BIWs GO MAINE website"
X Link 2025-05-02T14:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Bath Iron Works plans to make a number of investments in the Washington Street corridor including a parking garage near the north end expansion of two surface lots and safety and efficiency enhancements to the roadway and intersections. Please join us at the Maine Maritime Museum on Monday May [--] at 5:30 p.m. for a community conversation around our plans. We welcome your input and feedback. This open-invitation gathering is one of a series of meetings BIW is holding with neighborhood community and municipal groups as we seek information from a broad range of stakeholders. To RSVP and learn"
X Link 2025-05-02T19:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Clara has her cucumber seedlings all labeled and ready for the upcoming Plant Swap/Sale on Sunday hosted by our Women's Employee Resource Group Interested in participating Contact Meridith Gray at meridith.gray@gdbiw.com to reserve a $5 table space. There will also be refreshments by donation and a 50/50 raffle Swing by grab a present for your Mom buy some veggie seedlings from Clara and help support our Women's Employee Resource Group. This Sunday May [--] at the BIW Training Academy8 Leavitt Drive Brunswick from [--] to [--] Rain or shine this event will be held in the garage bay of our Training"
X Link 2025-05-02T21:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It was a privilege to welcome students from the University of Maine's Business of Defense Course to our shipyard last week. These students had the opportunity to tour our shipyard and experience the craftsmanship and dedication that is poured into the construction of an Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer at Bath Iron Works. #UMaine #BathBuiltisBestBuilt #BathIronWorks"
X Link 2025-05-03T18:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This Friday Join Bath Area Family YMCA staff for an open house and tour of our current childcare program in Bath. Learn more about our BIW-YMCA childcare partnership at our new Brunswick center what financial assistance you may qualify for and how to enroll in the program. When: Friday May [--] [--] p.m. to [--] p.m. Where: Bath YMCA [---] Centre St. Bath This event is open to BIW Families. For more information contact Annie Colaluca at annie@bathymca.org or call (207) 443-4112"
X Link 2025-05-04T18:25Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Did You Know 💭 Coast Guard Capt. Quentin Walsh namesake of DDG [---] now taking shape on Shipway [--] wrote about his exploits in World War II where he referred to himself as a BIGOT but not in the way that might jump to mind. During the planning for D-Day people who were authorized to have information classified above Top Secret were called BIGOTs which reportedly stood for "British Invasion of German Occupied Territory." Walsh was tasked with planning the reconnaissance and repair of deepwater ports on the European mainland for use in resupplying the invasion effort. In his Memoirs of a BIGOT"
X Link 2025-05-04T22:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"We've been featured Bath Iron Worksspecifically Engineering landed in the number two spot for Maine's coolest careers Read more below and learn about joining us in mission that matters. https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/maines-coolest-careers-think-boots-boats-beer https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/maines-coolest-careers-think-boots-boats-beer"
X Link 2025-05-05T20:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A round of applause for our shipbuilders who graduated from our apprenticeship program over the weekend 🎉🌟 They've each dedicated [----] hours to perfecting their craft and obtained an Associate's Degree from Maine Maritime Academy. We're excited to see their future contributions at Bath Iron Works Curious about our apprenticeship program Dive in here: https://gdbiw.com/careers/apprenticeship-programs/ https://gdbiw.com/careers/apprenticeship-programs/"
X Link 2025-05-06T22:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Today May [--] [----] is National Skilled Trades Day At Bath Iron Works our shipbuilders are the backbone of our 141-year-old journey. Let's take a moment to appreciate the skilled tradespeople within our shipyard that make us #BathBuiltBestBuilt #NationalSkilledTradesDay"
X Link 2025-05-07T14:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Morse Shipbuilders Athletics have made it to the National Championship of the Sports Illustrated Best Mascot Challenge Support your fellow shipbuilders and VOTE Let's help get them to the number one spot Voting for this matchup will conclude Monday May [--] at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time. #GoShipbuilders https://www.si.com/high-school/national/high-school-mascot-bracket-national-championship-vote-morse-shipbuilders-or-center-point-urbana-stormin-pointers-01jtgce7n50j"
X Link 2025-05-07T20:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Reminder This Friday Join Bath Area Family YMCA staff for an open house and tour of our current childcare program in Bath. Learn more about our BIW-YMCA childcare partnership at our new Brunswick center what financial assistance you may qualify for and how to enroll in the program. When: Friday May [--] [--] p.m. to [--] p.m. Where: Bath YMCA [---] Centre St. Bath This event is open to BIW Families. For more information contact Annie Colaluca at annie@bathymca.org or call (207) 443-4112"
X Link 2025-05-07T21:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Today Bath Iron Works recognizes VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces; it marked the official surrender of all German military operations. During World War II Bath Iron Works (BIW) in Bath Maine built [--] destroyers and destroyer-minelayers making it the largest destroyer producer in the US at the time. We were known for our rapid production building a destroyer every [--] days at peak. Many of the Bath-built ships including the Fletcher-class destroyers were assigned to Destroyer"
X Link 2025-05-08T15:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"As always safety takes no time off from work. This week is National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Workplace Falls let's take a moment to talk about preventing falls at Bath Iron Works. Plan ahead to get the job done safely use the right equipment and ensure everyone is trained to use the equipment safely. ⚠ FALLS FROM LADDERS CAN BE PREVENTED: ✔ Choose the right ladder for the job. ✔ Maintain three points of contact. ✔ Secure the ladder. ✔ Always face the ladder. ⚠ FALLS FROM SCAFFOLDS CAN BE PREVENTED: ✔ Use fully planked scaffolds. ✔ Ensure proper access to scaffold. ✔ Plumb and level. ✔"
X Link 2025-05-09T15:38Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In case you missed it the #Way2GOMAINE Challenge has begun Each week in May GO Maine will reward a different kind of green commute. Any GO MAINE member logging that weeks trip type will automatically be entered to win a $50 gift card. A new winner will be chosen every week Next week May [--] is Bike to Work Day For our riders in the shipyard sign up below and log your commute if you're biking in to work. You could win a $50 gift card Learn more at BIWs GO MAINE website https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW"
X Link 2025-05-09T20:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Shipbuilders is your emergency contact information up to date Use the employee self service link in BIW NOW to update it today What is BIW NOW A digitized PDF for Apple and Android phones. Access company information right at your fingertips anywhere anytime. Message us on social media or email communications@gdbiw.com to gain access. (Note: BIW NOW is NOT available in any app store.)"
X Link 2025-05-10T18:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Celebrating the women who build ships and raise families the mothers of BIW are truly extraordinary Whether you're a mother in the shipyard or a mother who supports a shipbuilder We're wishing you all a heartfelt Happy Mother's Day #BathBuiltBestBuilt #MothersDay #BIW #BIWPride"
X Link 2025-05-11T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Mind your mental health. When life's a bit much lean on Life365 for support. Life365 is a free and confidential support program that can help you navigate life and common challenges. Life365 has mental health professionals therapists budgeters child and elder care providers and more. Its available to all employees (from date of hire) and their families even if youre not enrolled in a GDBIW medical plan. When you need a hand call the Life365 team at 1-877-622-4327 or call/text our on-site Life365 Coordinator at 1-207-330-5128. Alternatively you can visit them in the Main Office of Bath Iron"
X Link 2025-05-13T11:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BIW is teaming up with our local American Red Cross to support area blood drives through our BloodLink program. Now through June [--] click the link below to locate a blood drive happening nearest you and sign up to donate blood. The Red Crosss online tools make it easy to find sign up and track your participation. Every two seconds someone in America needs blood. You or someone you know may have received donated blood. You can be a part of the solution. Sign up here: https://rcblood.org/4mcfhMv https://rcblood.org/4mcfhMv"
X Link 2025-05-15T20:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Spring into a mission that matters with Bath Iron Works during Main Street Bath's Spring Into Summer event Find us next to City Hall tomorrow Saturday May [--] and join us for a full range of engaging activities designed for all ages From activity books and pads to keep the little ones entertained to a thrilling measuring competition there's something for everyone. Don't forget you can also enjoy a game of corn hole for some outdoor fun with us. We look forward to seeing you there"
X Link 2025-05-16T15:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Another week of the #Way2GOMAINE Challenge Each week in May GO Maine will reward a different kind of green commute. Any GO MAINE member logging that weeks trip type will automatically be entered to win a $50 gift card. A new winner will be chosen every week This week on Wednesday May [--] GO MAINE will be on-site in the shipyard ready to answer any questions you may have. Find them outside the MSC during lunch to learn more Interested in participating Visit BIWs GO MAINE website https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW"
X Link 2025-05-17T18:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Have questions about childcare and financial assistance❓ Get answers at work on company time❗ The Bath Area Family YMCA is committed to ensuring that every individual has access to what they need and will never turn anyone away from programs or services based on their ability to pay. They'll be on-site in May and June for Childcare Informational Sessions to answer questions about enrollment and provide information about financial assistance. Grandchildren of BIW Employees now eligible Eligibility has also been expanded to include grandparents employed by BIW. Upon enrollment grandparents will"
X Link 2025-05-20T12:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Today May [--] General Dynamics Bath Iron Works celebrated the Keel Laying of the future USS Quentin Walsh (DDG 132). The U.S. Navy named the ship in honor of the Coast Guard captain who received the Navy Cross for bravery and leadership during World War II. Walsh and a small band of Seabees helped secure the Normandy port of Cherbourg following D-Day as a base to resupply the Allied invasion force. In taking the town Walsh bluffed that he had a force of [---] men prepared to attack securing the surrender of [---] Germans and the release of [--] prisoners of war. The ships sponsor is Madison Ann"
X Link 2025-05-20T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Mark your calendars and dust off your floral outfits Shipbuilders🌺 Next Wednesday we're celebrating the arrival of spring with Spirit Day. Join us for a blooming good time #BIWSpiritDay"
X Link 2025-05-21T21:56Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BIW is proud to support and participate in this years Memorial Day Parade in Bath sponsored by Baths Smith-Tobey American Legion Post [--]. Members of BIWs Veterans Employee Resource Group will walk alongside our BIW pick-up to honor members of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. BIW employees interested in walking with our group should meet at the BIW pick-up truck on May [--] at the Bath Legion Post at 9:45. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. and ends in Library Park for the wreath-laying ceremony"
X Link 2025-05-22T21:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It's National Maritime Day In our 141-year history we have built both commercial and naval vessels. Discover our proud shipbuilding heritage: from ferries to patrol boats America's Cup-winning yachts to cruisers and the U.S. Navy destroyers we build today See what makes Bath Built Best Built"
X Link 2025-05-22T22:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This Memorial Day weekend here's a reminder about what we do at BIW and why we do it. Bath Built is Best Built"
X Link 2025-05-24T11:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Where's our Disc Golfers at 🥏 The BIW Shipbuilder Classic has arrived Presented by the BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) this unsanctioned 1-round disc golf tournament will be a fun and friendly disc golf event you won't want to miss Each player will receive a player pack and prizes for the top finishers in both RECREATIONAL and ADVANCED divisions. This will be a DOUBLES tournament non-employees may join the fun as long as one person on each team works at BIW. Date: Saturday June [--] [----] Location: CR Farms - West Gardiner ME Divisions: Recreational (AM Teepads) & Advanced (PRO Teepads) Sign up"
X Link 2025-05-24T16:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Did You Know 💭 You may have heard of the term fantail being used to name the aftermost part of a ships stern that overhangs the propellers and rudders. This term seems to be a purely American term stemming from the mid-nineteenth century. During this time period many passenger liners and yachts had an elliptical-shaped stern much like the shape of a hand fan when opened. #BIWFastFact"
X Link 2025-05-25T19:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"In addition to flying the U.S. flag from our cranes as part of BIWs Memorial Day recognition of the bravery and sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service we share this message from our Veterans Employee Resource Group with all members of our BIW family: As we approach this Memorial Day please keep in mind the men and women who made significant sacrifices and paid the ultimate price for our homeland. Please also keep in mind the loved ones of the fallen; although their lives were altered forever and they continue to grieve they provide steadfast"
X Link 2025-05-26T12:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"BIWs currently in 3rd place for Greener Trips for large employers [--] trips behind Maine Med lets take top spot and win the Spirit Award We know many employees rideshare take vanpools carpool with friends and relatives or work from home a couple days a week. Those all count as greener trips plus you earn rewards for what you're already doing You can set your communing schedule up when you register and GO Maine will log those trips for you. Signing up is fast and easy. Don't forget to log the trips you have already taken this month to count for the contest. And everyone who enrolls this month"
X Link 2025-05-28T09:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"We're partnering with the University of Maine System (UMS) to offer significant discounts to shipbuilders pursuing postsecondary education and training through Maines public universities. The new Deckplates to Degrees partnership provides eligible BIW employees a 10% discount on all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Maines public universities including those online. Read more at https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/biw-offers-deckplates-to-degrees-tuition-break-for-employees https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/biw-offers-deckplates-to-degrees-tuition-break-for-employees"
X Link 2025-05-28T22:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Start those engines Shipbuilders Last chance to WIN tickets to any race upcoming at the Wiscasset Speedway The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) is giving away [---] tickets These tickets are good for any race during the [----] season which includes the upcoming Shipbuilder [---] on Saturday June [--]. Fill out the form at the link below for a chance at winning five tickets to the race track. We will draw the raffle tomorrow Friday May [--]. If your name is drawn we will contact you via email. Enter the raffle:"
X Link 2025-05-29T21:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Let's go shipbuilders BIW is in it to win it 🏁 🏆 The race to win the #Way2GoMaine Challenge has tightened. We've pulled ahead of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard BIW is now in 2nd place only [--] trips behind Maine Med We have until May [--] to register and log our carpools ride shares vanpools and work from home days don't forget bicycling or walking to work too When you register you also benefit: Earn rewards for what you're already doing and get covered for emergency rides home if you carpool or vanpool Signing up is fast and easy. Enroll and check the results of the contest by scrolling to the WAY"
X Link 2025-05-29T22:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Mental health affects every one of usour wellbeing our families and our communities. Mental health and physical health are deeply connected. We know that regular activity good nutrition and quality sleep are just as important to mental health as they are to physical health. Similarly preventive care and strong support systems like your Life365 Employee Assistance program can help you stay on track and feeling your best. Please join Life365 our Employee Assistance Program administered by Cigna for a 25-minute webinar where well introduce the concepts of mental health and self-care review the"
X Link 2025-05-30T20:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) and Bath-built USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) conducted two separate live-fire events as part of exercise At Sea Demonstration (ASD) / Formidable Shield (FS) [--]. U.S. Navy destroyers are equipped with the Aegis weapons systems designed for ballistic missile defense. On May [--] [----] Bath-built Thomas Hudner successfully engaged a short-range ballistic missile (IAMD-T) target with an SM-6 missile. On May [--] [----] Bulkeley and Bath-built Thomas Hudner successfully engaged a medium-range ballistic missile target (ARAV-B) and a simulated target (EDTT) with an SM-3 missile. The two"
X Link 2025-05-31T18:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Get ready to aim throw and set sail disc golfers of BIW 🥏 Gear up for the Shipbuilder Classic a doubles disc golf tournament coming your way on June [--] All players will receive a player pack featuring our first-ever custom stamped "BURKE" (2-3-0-0) disc Master your putts with this versatile putter from Thought Space Athletics featuring an eye-catching design inspired by a Bath-built ship. So pick your division we've got Recreational & Advanced spots up for grabs at the beautiful CR Farm Disc Golf. Sign up now while spots remain To sign up and view detailed event information visit the link:"
X Link 2025-05-31T22:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Have you noticed the new cover for the Battleship board game 💭 It features Bath-built USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) though Hasbro took some artistic license on the ships characteristics. The game was originally a pencil and paper game dating back to War World I either in Russia or France. In [----] Milton Bradley came out with the plastic board game that many people are familiar with today. The game features each side searching for and destroying the other players aircraft carriers destroyers submarines patrol boats and of course battleships. No word on whether the Zumwalts stealth characteristics"
X Link 2025-06-01T18:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Find us at the Lewiston CareerCenter Hiring Event on June [--] and [--] We'll be on-site ready to answer any questions you may have about careers within General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. Join us in a mission that matters Play a part in defending our nation by delivering the most advanced naval ships in the world. When: Friday June 13: [--] a.m. [--] p.m. Saturday June 14: [--] a.m. [--] p.m. Location: Lewiston CareerCenter [--] Mollison Way Lewiston ME [-----] Learn more or apply to an open position at http://biwcareers.com http://biwcareers.com"
X Link 2025-06-01T22:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"We did it Thank you Shipbuilders. 🥇 🏆 BIW dramatically rose from third place in the last week of the #Way2GoMaine May Challenge to WIN the large employer category for the most green trips. Check out all the results at the GO MAINE website Bath Built Is Best Built https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW https://gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW"
X Link 2025-06-02T17:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Celebrating the graduates of our latest Manufacturing Technician Training program In collaboration with Southern Maine Community College they have developed high-demand skills. Now they're off to new journeys in the manufacturing world Interested in joining this training opportunity Tap the link https://www.smccme.edu/academics/pathways/industrial-technology-transportation/manufacturing-technician-short-term-training/ https://www.smccme.edu/academics/pathways/industrial-technology-transportation/manufacturing-technician-short-term-training/"
X Link 2025-06-03T22:26Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inspiring the next generation of shipbuilders Rick Grover from BIW's Accuracy Control Department recently shared his expertise on drone technology with 8th grade students at Bath Middle School. The Gifted and Talented Class at Bath Middle School has been learning about flight and drone technology; they've gone over most of the FAA [---] certification program and the students conducted research for a career field that uses drones. It's always a pleasure to showcase how we're using cutting-edge tools at Bath Iron Works with our community and potential next-generation shipbuilders. A special thank"
X Link 2025-06-04T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Introducing future BIW shipbuilders As senior students from Tri-County Technical Center Alex and Haylee are ready to enter the world of shipbuilding. Alex is stepping up to the challenge as a Grade [--] Welder and Haylee embarks on her journey as a Welding apprentice Welcome aboard Pictured below are Alex and Haylee beside their Welding Instructor Jason as well as BIW's Kyle JellisonTrade Training Program Manager and Meridith GrayTraining Coordinator"
X Link 2025-06-05T22:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Today we remember the bravery and sacrifice of the Allied forces that landed during the D-Day invasion of Europe during World War II. Five Bath-built ships were among the ones that played important roles during the invasion of Normandy France on June [--] [----]. Sumner-Class destroyers USS Barton USS Walke USS Laffey USS OBrien and USS Meredith were built between December [----] and February [----]. Of these the USS Meredith took a tremendous amount of damage before breaking apartspeaking to the superior craftmanship of BIW ships. While supporting troops on Utah Beach a mine ripped a 65-foot hole in"
X Link 2025-06-06T16:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"We welcomed thousands of friends family and employees today to our Family Day Open House today. Our visitors enjoyed more than [--] booths highlighting our Trades Engineering Design and many other critical functions as well as walked through a ship under construction: Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) or Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127). Take a look at some of our favorite moments A full reveal of all the fun will be posted soon"
X Link 2025-06-07T18:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A little rain couldn't dampen the Best Built spirit We had an incredible time welcoming friends and family into our shipyard yesterday. Stay tuned for more exciting photos from the BIW Family Day Open House"
X Link 2025-06-08T18:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This past Thursday Bath Iron Works' Summer Interns who include many students from other areas of Maine and the United States explored the City of Bath. The event introduced our interns to local community organizations and businesses. Their enthusiasm and teamwork were great to see Main Street Bath Bath Sweet Shoppe Renys ChocolateChurchArts Lisa-Marie's Made in Maine The Fountain Ice Cream & Deli Maine's First Ship"
X Link 2025-06-09T18:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Today June [--] is National Forklift Safety Day 🚧 Want to see what a forklift driver sees The BIW Material Handling Safety Action Team will host a Touch a Truck on the north side of the MSC today until 4:30 p.m. Employees will have the opportunity to climb into four different models of power industrial trucks to get a feel for what forklift operators see when they're driving around the yard. For operators: Remember to prioritize safety when operating forklifts. Proper training regular equipment checks and awareness of your surroundings are key to preventing accidents."
X Link 2025-06-10T08:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A special congratulations to our very own Jacob HarrimanManager Capital Projects Facilities for completing the Build a Better Maine leadership program The program is designed to provide leaders with the skills needed to solve the most pressing global and local challenges and to strengthen Maines economy and workforce"
X Link 2025-06-10T22:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
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