[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 169 (Monday, December 2, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1757]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF CAMDEN, ARKANSAS'S AEROJET ROCKETDYNE EMPLOYEES

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. TOM COTTON

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 2, 2013

  Mr. COTTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the nearly 525 
employees at Aerojet Rocketdyne's Camden, Arkansas, production facility 
and their upcoming achievement of the milestone shipment of their 
2,000th PAC-3 Solid Rocket Motor and 400,000th PAC-3 Altitude Control 
Motor to Lockheed Martin and the United States Army.
   Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense 
leader principally serving the missile, space propulsion, and armaments 
markets. This most significant milestone will be commemorated with a 
celebration ceremony held in Camden, Arkansas, on Thursday, December 5, 
2013.
   The PAC-3 missile, powered by Aerojet Rocketdyne propulsion, is a 
high velocity interceptor that defeats incoming targets by direct, 
body-to-body impact. The ``hit-to-kill'' PAC-3 missile is the world's 
most advanced, capable, and powerful terminal air defense missile, and 
when deployed in a Patriot battery, significantly increases the Patriot 
system's firepower. It is capable of defeating the entire threat of 
tactical ballistic missiles (TBMs), cruise missiles, and aircraft. One 
hundred percent effective in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the PAC-3 missile 
is a quantum leap ahead of any other air defense missile when it comes 
to the ability to protect the warfighter.
   Since 1998, Aerojet Rocketdyne has manufactured the PAC-3 SRM and 
ACM rocket motors at its Camden facility. The PAC-3 rocket motors are a 
noteworthy element of Aerojet Rocketdyne's industry-leading tactical 
propulsion portfolio produced in Camden, generating significant 
employment opportunities for the area.
   On the occasion of this milestone, I am proud to recognize the 
dedicated, hardworking employees of Aerojet Rocketdyne in Camden and 
their achievements so far. These Arkansans are working hard to ensure 
our men and women in uniform have the resources they need to carry out 
their missions effectively and quickly, and they deserve our sincere 
appreciation.

                          ____________________