WATERVLIET ARSENAL, N.Y. -- A gathering of key stories and photos that capture some of the action at the Army's manufacturing center at Watervliet, New York for October 2017. Lead story is about how the U.S. Army is investing to improve the Arsenal's readiness to better support Soldier Readiness.
Link to the newsletter: https://www.slideshare.net/Watervliet_Arsenal/newsletter-from-the-armys-oldest-operating-arsenal-october-2017
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 U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command and the Army Materiel Command.
Today's Arsenal is relied upon by U.S. and allied armies 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 2017 that exceeded $125 million and provides an annual economic benefit to the local community in excess of $90 million.
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