“The entire workforce — the government, the shipbuilders and the entire supply chain — ought to be viewed and invested in as a national strategic asset.” – Navy Acquisition Chief Nickolas Guertin on supply chain changes. defensenews.com/naval/2024/04/…

The single greatest way that Congress can support the Department of Defense and our troops is to pass predictable, adequate, sustained, and timely appropriations.

U.S. shipbuilding has declined since Federal policies supporting a robust American shipbuilding industry were abandoned. Of the U.S. companies manufacturing large medium-speed diesel engines before 1980, FMD is the only remaining.

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At such a crucial time for the aircraft carrier industrial base, we greatly appreciate all the suppliers who attended Action Days this year.  Please fill out the brief survey below about your experience so we can ensure we put on an even better event next year.…

'When production lines go cold, we know companies will have to lay off workers. We're trying to avoid that, so our specific request is $175 million in fiscal year 2025. The people who are part of this community (Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition) are some of the most…

Since the onset of the global age, there have been two kinds of nations: those that can determine the nature of the global order and those that cannot. bit.ly/3VJj74N

“Delaying aircraft carriers courts disaster at a time when their deterrence value is higher than ever. The Navy has a budget plan for new aircraft carriers that can launch drones, carry lasers and face down China, but President Biden’s budget took out so much money that the whole…

“I look forward to working with ACIBC. With thousands of businesses across the nation, every single worker contributes to our national security.” – Congressman Chris Deluzio on creating jobs in Pennsylvania and across the country to protect our national security at #ACIBCActionDays .

“I want to make sure you not only have the resources but the stability to continue shipbuilding.” – Rep. Andrew Garbarino on the importance of the supplier industrial base at #ACIBCActionDays .

“We know these multi-ship buys save billions of dollars in shipbuilding and for the industrial base. Seeing the impact suppliers have had across the Commonwealth has been extraordinary.” – Rep. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan at #ACIBCActionDays .

“The constitution states that Congress supplies the Navy. We can’t talk about 2025 until the FY24 spending bill gets passed.” – Rep. Joe Courtney on the negative impact of CRs on the industrial base at #ACIBCActionDays .

“We do need 2-carrier buys. We do need consistency for our industrial base. You know how important it is to have a steady workforce that has work ahead. What used to take a year now takes a year and a half or 18 months; we have to have that consistency.” - Trent Kelly at…

“When we build aircraft carriers at the right pace, we know we can build them at the most cost-effective rate possible. We know 6-year centers is not the way to do that. We know 5-year centers is closer to where we need to be. That needs to be the demand signal we send to the…

“We’re not going to meet our needs and the needs of our allies if we don’t fix this.” – Sen. Tim Kaine on the FY25 budget and exclusion of carrier funding at #ACIBCActionDays .

This week, I discussed priorities of our great Nation’s aircraft carrier program with Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition suppliers. I am proud of the coalition and suppliers who provide parts to build aircraft carriers and bring jobs to Mississippi.

I had the pleasure of discussing priorities of the nation’s aircraft carrier program w/ Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition suppliers. I proudly support ACIBC & suppliers who provide parts to build aircraft carriers, contribute to our national defense, bolster our economy & bring jobs to NY. #ACIBCActionDays

Virginia plays a critical role in the development of our Navy’s aircraft carriers, and now more than ever, we must preserve the strength of our carrier force.

It was great to speak at the Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition breakfast yesterday on Capitol Hill.

It was a pleasure to join Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition's Congressional Breakfast!

Virginia is the largest recipient of Aircraft Carrier Program investments. As a member of House Armed Services Democrats, I am fighting to ensure that our armed forces receive the support they need to continue their critical work.

Today, my office had the pleasure of discussing priorities of the nation’s aircraft carrier program with Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition suppliers. I proudly support the coalition & suppliers who provide parts to build aircraft carriers, contribute to our economy & bring jobs to Georgia. #ACIBCActionDays

It’s always an honor to spend the week at the ACIBC representing the U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base in Washington DC. Will Albenesius and Jonathan Faia are representing LTI and our support in mission-critical material testing for the Navy. #ACIBCActionDays