General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems Awarded Minnesota Governor's Safety Awards

FAIRFAX, Va., July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems recently received the Governor's Safety Award of Honor and the Outstanding Achievement Award by the Minnesota Safety Council for its two Bloomington, Minn., locations. General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).

The Governor's Safety Awards recognize Minnesota employers for excellence in safety. General Dynamics' Bloomington Lincoln Center location received the Award of Honor, the highest level of award, presented for exceptional accomplishment in reduction of injuries and illnesses in the workplace. The Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to the General Dynamics' Hampshire Manufacturing Center location, recognizing its continuing outstanding record in employee safety.

"We are honored to be recognized by the state of Minnesota for our continued efforts and safety practices for the eighth consecutive year," said Lou Von Thaer, president, General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems. "I want to congratulate and thank our Bloomington employees, especially the site committee members, for their dedication and commitment to creating safe work locations for our greatest asset – General Dynamics' employees."

General Dynamics has approximately 650 employees in Minnesota.  Please visit www.gdcareers.com to learn about employment opportunities in Minnesota.

For more information about General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, please visit www.gd-ais.com.

More information about General Dynamics is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.

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