The official account for General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. “Bath Built is Best Built.”

Bath, ME
Joined January 2015
BIW employees and their families are invited to enjoy free access to the Wiscasset Community Center’s gymnasium and swimming pool on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4–6 p.m.! Come play pickleball, basketball and more. Craft activities will be available for kids, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Sign up here: gdbiw.com/event/best-swim-gy…
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Congrats to Charlie Hallett and Hannah Corscaden, who won our United Way weekly drawing! A big thank you to them and to all the shipbuilders who are making a real impact by supporting our 2026 United Way campaign. Every dollar helps improve lives, from early childhood success to financial stability and community well‑being. Learn more: uwmcm.org/biw.html
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Eighty-four years ago, John Basilone – namesake of Bath-built DDG 122 – displayed the extraordinary heroism in World War II that would lead the President of the United States to award him the Medal of Honor. On Oct. 24, 1942, as Marines fought to hold Guadalcanal against Japanese forces, Sgt. Basilone and his fellow machine gunners fought off a fierce frontal attack by a numerically superior force for two days. Basilone then risked his life to secure additional ammunition so they could continue the fight – ultimately wiping out an entire enemy regiment. We’re honored to have built a ship for such a heroic namesake. USS John Basilone (DDG 122) recently moved its homeport to Rota, Spain, to enable it to be “ready, responsive, and prepared to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex security environment.”
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Last Friday and Saturday, we held our Occupations Trade Show at our Brunswick training facilities. Visitors had the chance to learn about our wide range of positions and speak directly with shipbuilders about what it’s like working at BIW. If you missed out, we'll be holding an on-the-spot interview event for trade positions on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Trades Learning Center at 8 Leavitt Drive.
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Earlier this month, we enjoyed an employee appreciation BBQ at the Trades Learning Center on Leavitt Drive, celebrating the incredible teams who keep us moving forward. The Training Academy and Trades Learning Center support employees at every stage – from pre-hire and orientation to advanced skills development.
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New Hampshire job seekers! This Saturday, BIW will be at the NH Job Fair at the Mall of New Hampshire in Manchester. Come on out and talk to our team about all of our open positions and the hiring process. October 24, 2026 10 a.m.-2 p.m. nhjobfair.com/
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Last chance for Flu Shots! 💉 The final day to grab your flu shot will be TOMORROW (Wednesday, Oct. 21)! The Make-up Flu Clinic will be held in the Fitzgerald Conference Center at the north end of the yard from 5 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and then from 1:45 p.m.–5 p.m. For questions, email [email protected].
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Today we celebrate the birthday of Admiral Arleigh Burke, a naval leader whose legacy continues to shape the U.S. Navy and Bath Iron Works. A WWII Navy Cross recipient and the only person to serve three terms as Chief of Naval Operations, he is the namesake of the Navy’s longest-running shipbuilding program – the DDG 51‑class destroyers. At BIW, we’re honored to build these ships and carry forward his legacy.
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Last month, our Mayport Homeport Team came together for their appreciation BBQ to celebrate the important work they do in maintaining America's fleet. BIW employees in Mayport, Florida, along with our seven other homeports across the United States and around the world, help increase the Navy's fleet operational readiness and keep ships at sea longer. Thank you for all you do!
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This Tuesday: Second-annual Focus on Your Future session for BIW employees. Learn how to advance your career with info about: • iCIMS tips for applying to your next role at BIW • Resume and interview tips, including how to sign up for professional development • The Navigate Your Future website • Project Management Professional® certification, training, and resources • Competency-based college opportunities from University of Maine at Presque Isle • Design Apprenticeship information When & Where: Tuesday, October 20, 4 to 6 p.m. at Maine Maritime Academy’s building at Brunswick Landing — 46 Burbank Ave. To find out how to register, email [email protected]. Co-Sponsored by the Project Management Employee Resource Group and the Anchor Women's Alliance
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🙌 Last week we held our Service Anniversary lunch to celebrate our employees with 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service in September and October. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to making Bath Built Best Built!
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The 2026 Navy Birthday Ball tickets are on sale now through Sunday, October 18. All are welcome to attend, but seating is limited. The guest speaker is CDR Shelby Nikitin, USN (Ret), Former Commanding Officer, USS Thomas Hudner, DDG 116 (Pictured during her visit to BIW in 2025) Presented by the Casco Bay Maine Council of the Navy League of the United States, the ball celebrates the 251st birthday of the United States Navy and the 250th birthday of the United States of America. General Public, Military Retirees, Active Duty O4 and Above, Master Chief: $75 Active Duty O1 - O3, Senior Chief: $65 Active Duty Chiefs: $55 Active Duty E6 and Below: Free Saturday, October 24, 2026 1700 – 2200 (5p.m. – 10 p.m.) Saint John’s Community Center, 43 Pleasant Street Brunswick, ME urldefense.us/v2/url?u=https…
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Congrats to two of our United Way prize winners, Isaiah Wilson and Mark Sleeper! Their support will help fund important initiatives, such as the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, Keep ME Warm, 2-1-1 Maine and much more. During our employee campaign, every donation to United Way of Mid Coast Maine enters you into a weekly gift card drawing. Donate or learn more here: uwmcm.org/biw.html
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Come on out to the Maine Hire-A Vet Job Fair in Alfred from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Nicole Benson, our Military and Veteran Recruiter, is ready to talk to you about all of the opportunities BIW has to offer. As Maine's largest employer of veterans, we value your service and experience! Join us in a mission that matters. This event is open to all job seekers. York County Regional Training Center, 79 First County Way, Alfred.
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Looking to advance your career at BIW? Not sure who to talk to? The Project Management Employee Resource Group and the Anchor Women's Alliance are co-hosting the second-annual Focus on Four Future session for BIW employees. BIW experts will share career-elevating opportunities including: • iCIMS tips for applying to your next role at BIW • Resume and interview tips, including how to sign up for professional development • The Navigate Your Future website • PMP® certification, training, and resources • Competency-based college opportunities from University of Maine at Presque Isle • Design Apprenticeship information When & Where: Tuesday, October 20, 4 to 6 p.m. at Maine Maritime Academy’s building at Brunswick Landing — 46 Burbank Ave. To find out how to register, email [email protected].
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2027 Summer PAID internships are accepting applications now through November 15! Spend a summer on the Kennebec River in Maine discovering what makes Bath Built Best Built at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works. Students majoring in Engineering, Business, Finance, IT/Cyber Security, Occupational Health, Communications and many other related majors are encouraged to apply. Program highlights: -Meaningful, real-world work experience -Mentorship, professional development, and learning opportunities -Cross-discipline networking with interns, employees, and BIW leaders -Exposure to different areas of the organization -Team-building events -Opportunities to explore future careers at BIW! We're hiring interns looking for careers in these fields of study: -Engineering/Design -Manufacturing and Manufacturing Support/Planning -IT -Business / Finance / Supply Chain -Occupational Health -HR -Communications Check out all of our opportunities here: careers-gdbiw.icims.com/jobs…
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Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy!⚓🎉 From the launch of our first Navy hulls, USS Machias (PG 5) and USS Castine (PG 6), to the recent launch of William Charette (DDG 130), BIW is proud to celebrate more than 130 years of partnership with the Navy. Here’s to 251 years of the United States Navy, and to the generations of BIW shipbuilders who have strengthened the Fleet and continue contributing to America's defense.
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We're in week two of the #WayToGoMaine Challenge, and this week's theme is Active Transportation. Do you walk, bike or scooter to work? Record it on the GO MAINE site to help us win against other Maine companies! Everyone who logs their trips during the month of October will automatically be entered to win gift cards. Learn more at gomaine.agilemile.com/BIW.
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Statement of BIW President Charles F. Krugh in response to the announcement today by Sen. Susan Collins and the Department of War assessing that BIW is ready to build an additional destroyer for the U.S. Navy: “This announcement recognizes BIW’s unprecedented improvements in our build process, our production schedule and the stability and skill of our shipbuilders,” said BIW President Charles F. Krugh. “Together these improvements are accelerating delivery of ships to the U.S. Navy, where they perform their critical role protecting our country and our families. We appreciate this clear and consistent demand signal, which will help propel our accelerated performance.” “At a time when our nation urgently needs more surface combatants and is even looking to shipyards overseas, this American shipyard is answering that call, delivering each destroyer to the Navy faster than the last. The announcement makes it clear that we are succeeding in our efforts to improve shipbuilding and that is leading to more work – which is good for the business and good for each and every one of us who works here,” Krugh said. “I’d like to specifically thank Sen. Susan Collins for her advocacy in her role as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee for working to show that BIW and each of you who work here have earned the privilege of building this ship for the U.S. Navy. We are fortunate to have a Congressional Delegation that actively supports our shipyard.”
Today’s decision by the Department validates the capacity of Bath Iron Works and the hard work of its highly skilled 6,800 employees who build the best ships in the world. I have advocated for a second destroyer to be included in this year’s budget, and I worked with the Administration during its careful review and repeated visits to BIW to verify the ability of the shipyard to construct another ship while continuing to complete its current workload. This certification will help keep our Navy strong and support BIW as a steady source of good-paying Maine jobs. I will continue to work to ensure our shipbuilders have the resources to meet the Navy’s needs at a time when China is relentlessly expanding its fleet. collins.senate.gov/newsroom/…
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Today’s decision by the Department validates the capacity of Bath Iron Works and the hard work of its highly skilled 6,800 employees who build the best ships in the world. I have advocated for a second destroyer to be included in this year’s budget, and I worked with the Administration during its careful review and repeated visits to BIW to verify the ability of the shipyard to construct another ship while continuing to complete its current workload. This certification will help keep our Navy strong and support BIW as a steady source of good-paying Maine jobs. I will continue to work to ensure our shipbuilders have the resources to meet the Navy’s needs at a time when China is relentlessly expanding its fleet. collins.senate.gov/newsroom/…
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