[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 170 (Tuesday, November 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1535]
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   IN RECOGNITION OF CAMDEN, ARKANSAS'S AEROJET ROCKETDYNE EMPLOYEES

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 2016

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 675 
employees at Aerojet Rocketdyne's Camden, Arkansas, production facility 
and their upcoming achievement of the milestone shipment of the 2,700th 
PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative Rocket Motor, 500,000th PAC-3 Attitude 
Control Motor, and completion of the first full rate production 
contract of the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement Rocket 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 8, 
2016.
  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, 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.
  Aerojet Rocketdyne has manufactured the PAC-3 Solid Rocket Motors and 
Attitude Control Motors since 1998 at its Camden facility. Production 
of the Missile Segment Enhancement Rocket Motor began in 2014. 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.

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