Maj. Gen. Gwen Bingham, commanding general of the United States Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, visited the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) on July 24.
This was Bingham's first visit to RIA-JMTC since assuming command on June 25. Upon her arrival, she received a command brief from Col. David Luders and the corporate board. The focus of the briefing was reviewing the factory's command structure and 16 critical manufacturing capabilities.
Bingham toured 10 out of the 28 buildings that make up more than three-million sq. ft of manufacturing and warehouse space at the Arsenal and met the workforce. She was shown more than 16 capabilities that RIA-JMTC has under one roof including: assembly, plating, painting, foundry operations, welding, fabrication, small arms repair part manufacturing, heat treating, non-destructive testing and many others.
Throughout her visit, Bingham stressed the importance of taking care of all employees and maintaining a high morale.
"All of what we do here begins and ends with people," Bingham said. "Who gets it done? People."
Bingham met and talked with many of the employees who work on the factory floor, as well as Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) coordinators. Bingham said that SHARP and creating a balanced workload are two of Maj. Gen. Gwen Bingham, commanding general of the United States Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, visited the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) on July 24.
This was Bingham's first visit to RIA-JMTC since assuming command on June 25. Upon her arrival, she received a command brief from Col. David Luders and the corporate board. The focus of the briefing was reviewing the factory's command structure and 16 critical manufacturing capabilities.
Bingham toured 10 out of the 28 buildings that make up more than three-million sq. ft of manufacturing and warehouse space at the Arsenal and met the workforce. She was shown more than 16 capabilities that RIA-JMTC has under one roof including: assembly, plating, painting, foundry operations, welding, fabrication, small arms repair part manufacturing, heat treating, non-destructive testing and many others.
Throughout her visit, Bingham stressed the importance of taking care of all employees and maintaining a high morale.
"All of what we do here begins and ends with people," Bingham said. "Who gets it done? People."
Bingham met and talked with many of the employees who work on the factory floor, as well as Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) coordinators. Bingham said that SHARP and creating a balanced workload are two of her top priorities for RIA-JTMC.
Edward Flinn, director of industrial engineering, had lunch with Bingham and said the visit went well.
"Major General Bingham was very personable and I was delighted that she asked what she can do to help us. You don't always find that," Flinn said.
After her visit, Bingham said she was impressed with RIA-JMTC's manufacturing capabilities and highly-trained employees.
"She was enthusiastic about being an advocate for the Arsenal and that she is looking forward to return visits and to sharing our story and mission across the Army, "Luders said.her top priorities for RIA-JTMC.
Edward Flinn, director of industrial engineering, had lunch with Bingham and said the visit went well.
"Major General Bingham was very personable and I was delighted that she asked what she can do to help us. You don't always find that," Flinn said.
After her visit, Bingham said she was impressed with RIA-JMTC's manufacturing capabilities and highly-trained employees.
"She was enthusiastic about being an advocate for the Arsenal and that she is looking forward to return visits and to sharing our story and mission across the Army, "Luders said.
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