AIA Congratulates Ashton Carter on Defense Secretary confirmation.
Press Release Summary:
AIA congratulated Dr. Ashton "Ash" Carter on being confirmed by U.S. Senate to succeed Defense Secretary Charles "Chuck" Hagel. In comment, AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey said Carter's "extensive experience" will be suitably applied as U.S. "addresses critical decisions on national defense, the support of our armed forces and the men and women who serve." Speaking for aerospace and defense industry, Blakey also expressed anticipation for working closely with Carter.
Original Press Release:
AIA Congratulates Ashton Carter on Confirmation
Arlington, Va. — The Aerospace Industries Association offers its congratulations to Dr. Ashton “Ash” Carter on being confirmed by the United States Senate to succeed Defense Secretary Charles “Chuck” Hagel.
“Ash Carter brings extensive experience to the Department of Defense from his previous responsibilities there, most recently as Deputy Secretary of Defense,” said AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey. “His experience will be especially necessary as the country addresses critical decisions on national defense, the support of our armed forces and the men and women who serve.
Blakey added that the aerospace and defense industry will look forward to working closely with Secretary Carter. “Our industry stands ready to support Secretary Carter and the country’s national defense interests. It is an important time to ensure the nation has the funding needed to invest in new technology to address rising and unanticipated national security crises around the globe, as well as to keep our industry robust and internationally competitive. We also share a common commitment to acquisition reform where his expertise will be particularly vital.”
Blakey also recognized outgoing Secretary Hagel for his long dedication to serving his country. “Secretary Hagel served with distinction in the U.S. Army and continued to serve our nation in the Senate as well as in the Pentagon. Secretary Hagel performed his duties with honor and we’re grateful for his service.”
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Founded in 1919 shortly after the birth of flight, the Aerospace Industries Association is the most authoritative and influential trade association representing the nation’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aircraft systems, space systems, aircraft engines, homeland and cybersecurity systems, materiel and related components, equipment services and information technology.
