[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16981]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF AEROJET'S ORANGE, VIRGINIA EMPLOYEES

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                            HON. ERIC CANTOR

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 28, 2010

  Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the employees of 
Aerojet-General Corporation's Orange, Virginia production facility and 
their achievement of the milestone delivery of the 1,000th solid 
propellant rocket motor for the Nulka active ship decoy system to the 
United States Navy.
   Aerojet 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 Orange, Virginia on Thursday, September 
30, 2010.
  Nulka is a rapid response active expendable decoy system that 
protects naval surface combatants from the threat of anti-ship 
missiles. The Nulka solid rocket motor is the prime propulsion system 
for the U.S., Royal Australian and Canadian navies, and has been 
manufactured in Orange, Virginia since 2004. Nulka is one of a number 
of U.S. and allied Navy propulsion programs produced at Orange which 
utilize advanced technologies to protect our Nation's servicemembers 
and those of our allies, while also generating significant employment 
opportunities for the area.
   On the occasion of this milestone, I am proud to recognize the 
dedicated, hardworking employees of Aerojet in Orange and this latest 
of their many achievements in support of our courageous men and women 
who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. These Virginians are working hard 
to ensure our men and women in uniform are protected and have the 
resources they need to carry out their missions effectively and quickly 
and they are most deserving of our sincere appreciation.

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