FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Watervliet Arsenal, New York ~ 04 JUNE 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Watervliet Arsenal, New York

Watervliet Arsenal, known as "America's Cannon Factory" is an Army owned and operated manufacturing facility located in New York, just outside Albany. Constructed in 1813, the Arsenal has played a vital role in America's defense throughout its long history producing large bore cannon and a wide variety of other products for military needs.

 The billion dollar Arsenal manufacturing complex is situated on a 42 acre site and spans 72 buildings with 1.2 million square feet of manufacturing space. It is also home to the Army's Benet Laboratories, whose mission includes the development of Arsenal products and technology.

As a component of the Army Armament, Munitions and Chemical Command, Watervliet's products include tank cannon, artillery cannon, battleship guns, marine drives, scissor bridges, and rocket motors. This 72-building arsenal encompasses over 1.2 million square feet of manufacturing space and employs almost 2,000 personnel.

WVA's capabilities allow it to employ the latest manufacturing technologies to support rapid design, development, and testing of new products. It has extensive capabilities in metalworking as well as specialized processes.

The Arsenal underwent a substantial modernization program called Project REARM - or Renovation of Armament Manufacturing - in the 1980s which included building new facilities, procuring new manufacturing equipment, and implementing a new training program. In addition, a computer-integrated manufacturing program was initiated which includes shop floor and above-the-shop-floor systems.

WVA is also home to the Army's Benet Laboratories, part of the Army Research, Development, and Engineering Center at Picatinny, NJ. Benet maintains the primary mission of development of advanced cannon. Benet performs scientific and engineering activities which range from basic research through design for producibility.

It is responsible for the research, design, and development of tank cannon, tank mounts, tank autoloaders, artillery cannon, mortars, recoilless rifles and tank turret items. It also provides engineering support for the production of these items. Benet's collocation with the production facilities at WVA provides an excellent opportunity for concurrent engineering and rapid prototyping.

Learn More About Watervliet Arsenal HERE!!

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Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Lauren. How's it going?

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...you and Bo have a great day.

And nice weather.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Kathy1

*HUGS*

Getting ready to head out the door to another day of mirth and frivolity! I hope you have a great day!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good Morning To Our Valiant Troops, To Our Vets, To Our Families, Our FRiends, Our Allies And To All Canteen Denizens!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe, especially those in combat!


An American Soldier Patrolling At Sunrise, Dabay Province, Afghanistan

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GOOD MORNING!
Some People Wake Up, Stretch and Enjoy Freedom -
Some People Wake Up, Stretch and Defend It!

May The Lord Protect And Uphold Our Troops In Their Vital Mission!

May He Keep Safe Their Families During Their Time Of Separation!

May He Preserve And Uphold The American Nation In This Time Of Adversity!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[E.G.C.]

Tuesday Morning Coffee Bump.

[luvie]

Yes, I do, and I verified that they were the right ones! :)

[luvie]

Gooood Tuesday morning, Early Birds!
Yes, Conor..it is finally the right day! :)
It's gonna be a scorcher here...104. Blech!
Hope y'all have cooler, nicer weather!
...and get home on time!
((((hugs))))

[left that other site]

I REALLY wish I could send you some of my rain.

The overabundance here is getting a little nasty.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 72º this morning and headed for the mid 90s again.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning LUV and (((HUGS))). We won’t be quite as warm here, but hot enough.

[PROCON]

Howdy Beachie!

Quick Tuesday morning fly-by...

[beachn4fun]

ROTFLOL. Good one.

Happy Tuesday morn, Pro ((HUGS))

This is a fly-by hello too!

[beachn4fun]

A quick good morning dear ((HUGS))

Day is already taking off and leaving me behind. Gotta rush to catch up. LOL

[beachn4fun]

Good morning (soggy) LTOS ((HUGS))

LOL

[left that other site]

(((((HUGS)))))
Back atcha, Beachy! :-)
{{{{{SQUISHHH}}}}}

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Luvy ((HUGS))

We’ve caught a nice break in the weather after the storm passed through last night. Much needed rain, too. Cool and clear this morning.

[beachn4fun]

YIKES! anyone got a towel?

(turning blow dryer on my wet clothes)

hehe