December 2002

• EB has strong finish for 2002, opportunities for success in 2003
• Shock, vibration meeting highlights EB
• Special section: The volunteers of EB

November 2002

• SSN774 achieves major milestone
• EB submits its largest-ever bid to Navy
• Navy salutes two EB employees
• EB honors its veterans with plaque

October 2002

• EB honors Distinguished Shipbuilders
• Process mapping shows way to workplace improvement
• Strategic plan for 2003 unveiled

September 2002

• Former President Carter visits EB
• Defibrillator makes Quonset safer
• Blast and paint shops are spiffing up
• Literacy tutor helps man land EB job

August 2002

• EB resurrects apprentice program
• High-schoolers learn the ropes at EB
• Roving employees enhance safety
• USS Memphis work progressing well

July 2002

• EB wins quality improvement awards
• New tool makes sheetmetal safer
• Employee simplifies plug fabrication
• Continuous Improvement is thriving

June 2002

• Partnership generates success
• Electrical trades prepare for challenge
• EB has major presence at conference
• Employees attend welding show

May 2002

• Virginia on track for early delivery
• EB's submarine supply business is growing
• Battery removal job is smooth, quick

April 2002

• Navy commends EB for Nautilus work
• Piping trades enhance productivity
• Employees earn high marks in ISO audit
• GD honors EB technologists

March 2002

• U.S. Navy honors EB employee
• Management development has
  a new focus, a new approach
• Transportation employees praised

February 2002

• Employees talk, managers listen
• SSN23 diesel generator is an EB success story
• EB walkers raise $35K for charity

January 2002

• EB, employees are focused on safety
• New facility boosts Quonset Point's construction capabilities
• Scholarship fund receives holiday gift