Today , Navy and Marine Corps pilots , trained on Boeing ’ s T-45 trainer , can engage across the globe in Boeing F / A- 18 Super Hornets armed with Harpoon missiles and EA-18G Growlers both with JDAM tail kits , each produced by Boeing employees .
The next Air Force One , VC-25B , will support presidential travel in the 21st century , upholding the proud tradition and distinction of serving as the presidential aircraft .
U . S . Navy submarine hunters scour the oceans and coastlines for dangerous predators in the P-8A Poseidon . Based on Boeing ’ s Next Generation 737-800 and featuring an advanced mission system to detect and eliminate enemy submarines , the P-8 is an innovative example of Boeing ’ s ability to use proven commercial platforms to meet our nation ’ s and our allies ’ security needs .
Keeping all of those planes in the fight will be the responsibility of the soon-tobe delivered KC-46A Pegasus , Boeing ’ s game-changing , multirole tanker . Another commercial derivative , the KC-46A can refuel all U . S ., allied and coalition military aircraft while in flight to increase efficiency and expand reach . With unmatched capability and operational flexibility , KC-46A can also carry cargo , passengers or patients .
Men and women across the country also support Ground-based Midcourse Defense , our nation ’ s only protection against long-range ballistic missile threats . This system defends all 300 + million Americans 24 / 7 , 365 days a year .
Boeing ’ s Defense , Space , & Security and our supplier partners support thousands of valuable jobs across the country and here in the Northwest , building products that keep Americans safe at home and warfighters safe on the battlefield .
Our commitment to our military doesn ’ t end with the products we build . Boeing proudly employs about 20,000 veterans across the country and recently announced a three-year commitment of more than $ 25 million in support of veterans ’ recovery and rehabilitation programs and transition services . This year alone , Boeing is committing nearly $ 8 million in veterans ’ grant investments , representing a year-over-year increase of 50 percent from 2016 to 2017 .
This level of community support and the creation of these amazing products relies on more than the men and women of Boeing . We need you and your voice to ensure the Pentagon and Capitol Hill lawmakers are aware of the latest developments with Boeing programs and the critical role those products play in ensuring our nation ’ s security .
How can you help ?
Join Watch U . S . Fly , a grassroots advocacy network that supports smart investments in national defense and the high-tech military aircraft and technologies that our country needs to win on the battlefield .
Help shine a spotlight on the critical needs of our nation ’ s military . Visit www . watchusfly . com and make your voice heard .
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