Newsletter from the Army's Oldest Arsenal ... Watervliet

By John B. SnyderDecember 7, 2016

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WATERVLIET ARSENAL, N.Y. -- In this Army newsletter called The Salvo is a gathering of key stories and photos that capture some of the action at the Army's manufacturing center at Watervliet, N.Y., for the month of November. The Arsenal has been in continuous operation supporting our troops since the War of 1812, and it still loves to tell its story.

The cover story is about the last remaining female machinist still active on the arsenal's production floors.

http://www.slideshare.net/Watervliet_Arsenal/us-army-newsletter-from-the-watervliet-arsenal-november-2016

The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned-and-operated manufacturing facility and is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations during the War of 1812. It celebrated its 200th anniversary on July 14, 2013. It is a subordinate command to TACOM LCMC and the Army Materiel Command.

Today's Arsenal is relied upon by U.S. and foreign militaries to produce the most advanced, high-tech, high-powered weaponry for cannon, howitzer, and mortar systems. This National Historic Registered Landmark had revenue in fiscal year 2015 that exceeded $138 million and provides an annual economic benefit to the local community in excess of $100 million.

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Watervliet Arsenal Slideshare Page

Watervliet Arsenal Newsletter

Watervliet Arsenal YouTube Page

Watervliet Arsenal Twitter Page

Arsenal Story: Army Arsenal: A place where a woman may be the best man for a job

Watervliet Arsenal Facebook Page

Watervliet Arsenal Flickr Page