Team Anniston,

It's no secret that Anniston Army Depot continues to provide superior quality combat-ready vehicles, weapons, and secondary items that are built to win.

With a workforce of highly skilled personnel, our reputation always precedes us.

One of the things that amazes me is the dedication our employees possess, striving to get it get it right every time.

Those who work on the shop floor or in production facilities often see, first-hand, the end result.

But, there are several organizations which work behind the scenes to ensure our mission is being accomplished.

Like pieces of a puzzle, each part is important and it takes all the pieces to make it a complete and usable picture.

It's those organizations which go quietly go about their daily operation with little or no fanfare.

There are many but space only permits me to highlight a few.

Most of us have adapted well to the advances of automation. Where would we be without information technology services?

The Directorate of Information Management manages the entire spectrum of automation, telecommunications, printing, publishing, records management, official mail and information systems security.

And, when it comes to the maintenance and repair of our infrastructure, equipment and facilities, consisting of more than 15,000 acres, 2,300 buildings and structures, 240 roadways, 42 miles of railroad, six cemeteries, utility services and more, kudos to the Directorate of Public Works.

If you are a parent with young children, you understand the importance of quality child care services. ANAD's Child Development Center offers a safe child care environment that meets professional standards for early childhood education. Their services are many and the leadership and staff is superb.

Finally, it is great to know that if an emergency occurs, we are in capable hands.

The Directorate of Emergency Services' Fire and Emergency Services Division works around the clock to ensure they are ready to respond to fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, hazmat spills and other related incidents.

There is even a mutual aid agreement with surrounding communities.

As I said earlier, we are a highly skilled team, working together to ensure the mission is accomplished with safety in mind.

I look forward to seeing you at our Employee Appreciation Day and 75th Anniversary Celebration Sept. 1.

Pitcrew of the American Warfighter!