Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby (center right) and Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, Department of the Navy/Department of Energy Adm. Bill Houston (center) tours General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, Oct. 29, 2024. Electric Boat is the prime contractor and lead design yard for the Navy’s Virginia-class fast-attack submarines. Kilby visited the Northeast to engage with Sailors and meet with Navy and industry leadership to discuss Navy readiness, Sailor Quality of Service and the CNO’s Navigation Plan 2024. (Photo credit General Dynamics Electric Boat)