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Is it too difficult or cumbersome for American manufacturing leaders to do business with our government? ?? I’m not claiming to have the answer, but we clearly have a tremendous gap that needs to be filled to build the submarines, ?? , ??, and ?? that we need for our military. We have thousands and thousands of capable manufacturers that don’t do military work because of the complexity required in qualifying to do so. My idea at the end of this video from our inaugural recording of MakingChips “At the Boring Bar” is possibly the worst potential solution to close this gap. Perhaps that’s what happens when you record with military legend Col. E.H. Taylor from Buffalo Trace Distillery at the center of the conversation? Had a lot of smart people with me breaking this down… Paul Van Metre Mike Payne Jason Zenger ???? ???? Nicole Wolter Manny P. Chris Luecke Peter Eelman Who’s got a better idea than I do? ???? #military #manufacturing #makingchips #cnc #machinetools #engineering #cadcam #itar #as9100 #metalworkingnation #machineshop

The Army-Navy "E" Award was an honor presented to companies and organizations during World War II whose production facilities achieved "Excellence in Production" ("E") of war equipment. The award was also known as the Army-Navy Production Award. All factories engaged in war production were eligible to receive the award. Government as well as privately owned plants were eligible, as were contractors. From 1942 to 1945, war workers in 4,283 of the nation’s top-flight war production facilities earned the Army-Navy “E” Award for their part in the defeat of the Axis Powers, which was announced by the War and Navy Departments. Representing only 5% of the estimated war plants in the nation, those plants meeting the stringent eligibility requirements ranged in size from a one-man plant to large corporations and included facilities that converted from peace to war production, as well as new plants built especially for war purposes. Approximately 50% of the Awards went to plants having less than 500 employees, generally considered as “smaller war plants”. The Army-Navy “E” Award was granted only to facilities which were particularly outstanding in production for the War and Navy Departments. Excellence in quality and quantity of production were two of the determining factors in granting Awards. Plants which maintained an outstanding record of performance for six months after receiving the original Army-Navy “E” Award were granted a Star Award, indicated by a white star on their “E” flag. Additional stars could be won by continued outstanding performance for succeeding six-month periods until the flag carried four stars, after which the interval was increased to one year. Of the 4,283 plants which were granted the Award, eight had won six Star Awards when the program ended. Of the remaining Awards, only 820 had been granted four Star Awards, one of which was Erie Press Systems (now Ajax/CECO/Erie Press) located in Erie, PA. Plants which have won the Award are at liberty to continue flying the Army-Navy “E” Award flag and do so proudly.

Read about the key takeaways from the book “No Excuses” by Brian Tracy to improve everyday life as shared through the eyes of Josiah Birchard, Mettle Ops Mechanical Engineer. https://bit.ly/450SGKt #MilitaryEngineering #MilitaryTechnology #MilitaryDesign #DefenseIndustry #DefenseContracting #DefenseSystems #DefenseEngineering #ArmyTech #Engineers #EngineeringTechnology #USMilitary #Warfighter #MadisonHeights #MacombCounty #OaklandCounty #MettleOps

Read about the key takeaways from the book “No Excuses” by Brian Tracy to improve everyday life as shared through the eyes of Josiah Birchard, Mettle Ops Mechanical Engineer. https://bit.ly/450SGKt #MilitaryEngineering #MilitaryTechnology #MilitaryDesign #DefenseIndustry #DefenseContracting #DefenseSystems #DefenseEngineering #ArmyTech #Engineers #EngineeringTechnology #USMilitary #Warfighter #MadisonHeights #MacombCounty #OaklandCounty #MettleOps

Read about the key takeaways from the book “No Excuses” by Brian Tracy to improve everyday life as shared through the eyes of Josiah Birchard, Mettle Ops Mechanical Engineer. https://bit.ly/450SGKt #MilitaryEngineering #MilitaryTechnology #MilitaryDesign #DefenseIndustry #DefenseContracting #DefenseSystems #DefenseEngineering #ArmyTech #Engineers #EngineeringTechnology #USMilitary #Warfighter #MadisonHeights #MacombCounty #OaklandCounty #MettleOps

Military Might for Hire: A Battle Cry for Veterans in Construction The war for talent, fierce and bold, In construction’s trenches, it’s taking hold. But there's a team we strive to see, Strong and prepared, like infantry. Veterans stand, their skills unmatched, In every task, no mission botched. With steel resolve and steady hand, They’ve built in deserts, sea, and sand. Their leadership, it shines so bright, Commanding teams through darkest night. With boots on ground, they make the call, And lift the team, never let them fall. A project’s chaos? They don’t flinch, From problem-solving, inch by inch. With discipline, they lead the way, And see each task to end of day. No shortcuts here, no second-guess, Their work is done with great finesse. Safety first, and time is kept, They honor plans with every step. The veteran spirit, strong and true, In every challenge, they break through. So why not bring their might to bear? Construction calls, they’re needed there. Some have seen the way they lead, A workforce built on grit and speed. Helmets to Hardhats shows the path, For soldiers strong, who've faced the wrath. The time is now, the call is clear, Veterans bring what we hold dear. Teamwork, honor, strength to last, To build a future, hold the mast. So let’s recruit, and let’s not wait, Their skills will surely elevate. The battle’s on, but victory’s near, When veterans lead, there’s nothing to fear. Hire them now, don’t let them go, Their might will make your projects glow. Construction’s future, standing tall, With veterans there, we’ll conquer all. #military #veterans #construction

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A quick BZ (Bravo Zulu, or "well done") to the veterans here on LinkedIn and across the world! I just had breakfast at Denny's restaurant (free Grand Slam breakfasts for veterans) filled with fellow vets. I sat next to an Air Force vet who worked with the survival gear of F-16 pilots. Though we were strangers and from different branches of the military (I'm a Navy vet who worked in Naval Aviation and recruiting), we were also brothers - adopted brothers, since I'm white and he's black, but brothers all the same - with shared "experiences". The bond between us was far stronger than what you'd find in any Ivy League alumnus group. To listen to us talk, you'd think we had grown up as next-door neighbors. Most people haven't served in the military and may have some preconceived notions about us. I'd like to provide the smallest snapshot of who we are. There are roughly 18M veterans in the U.S. today or 6% of the population. We come from all walks of life and every corner of America, and are arguably the largest and most diverse "organization" in the world. Many of us were given responsibilities as 20-year-olds that a civilian might not see in the corporate world until they had 20 years of experience. Quite literally, life and death decisions were commonplace to many of us, whether on the front lines of an infantry unit, certifying aircraft as being safe for flight, or tending to the nuclear reactors of a submarine. A common misconception is that we're "robots" trained to follow orders. Nothing could be further from the truth. Nothing. We're trained to think about the details of what we do and how that ties into a larger picture. In the Navy, I learned about Stephen Covey, Edward Deming, TQL/TQM, and how to manage a P&L, among many other "corporate" things. Through training, I received the equivalent of a BSEE, and was taught to lead people in dangerous situations most civilians couldn't even begin to comprehend. We make decisions while considering the legality and ethics of what we do and whether it supports our mission. Perhaps most importantly, we learn to function as a team. We work with limited resources and "adapt and overcome" when things get rough. We become jacks of all trades and masters of a few. If someone needs a hand, the word "no" isn't in our vocabulary. Yes, we train to defend the U.S. Constitution against its enemies and are incredibly effective at doing so. Despite what you may hear or read, there is no fighting force equivalent to the U.S. military. However, while we train to be protective and invincible, when we're not in a conflict we are helping the communities we visit. We live a life of service. We will help build a school or dig a well. We'll hand out candy to kids and strike up friendly conversations with those we meet. Today is Veteran's Day. Our oaths to protect and defend the Constitution, and you, never expire. Today and every day, take a moment to thank a vet for their continued service.

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