A Commitment to Service
SAMANTHA CART
West Virginia ’ s Defense Manufacturing and Maintenance Companies
A commitment to service and a sense of patriotism are often byproducts of living in West Virginia . Mountaineers are loyal and selfless , and it is no surprise that these values draw in defense industry companies dedicated to creating and maintaining apparatus for the U . S . military and its allies .
Some of the biggest names in defense retain top-tier facilities on Mountain
State soil , a little-known fact that may surprise some . Whether it is Northrop Grumman ’ s Allegany Ballistics Laboratory manufacturing tactical rocket motors or Pratt & Whitney repairing an aircraft engine damaged in combat , these powerhouse companies have a significant impact on West Virginia and the nation in terms of security and economy .
Aurora Flight Sciences
Some brands have made an indelible mark on the public consciousness , and Boeing — the world ’ s largest aerospace company — is certainly one . Aurora Flight Sciences , a Boeing Company , works on the cutting edge of aircraft technology from its advanced manufacturing facility in Bridgeport , WV .
For the defense industry in particular ,
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