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Massachusetts Hosts U.S. Army Chief of Staff to Foster Military-Industry Partnerships

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The Massachusetts military-industry partnership was highlighted in a visit by U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, where Governor Charlie Baker, U.S. Representatives Niki Tsongas and Katherine Clark, and the Massachusetts Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force showcased the state's efforts to support key initiatives at Natick Soldier Systems Center. The visit aimed to demonstrate the importance of Massachusetts's highly skilled workforce, strong military tradition, and top-tier educational institutions in the military-industry partnership.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership between the U.S. Army and Massachusetts's best academic, industrial, business, and technology firms provides a key foundation for success and economic growth.
  • Natick Soldier Systems Center is a Department of Defense installation responsible for the technology, development, engineering, fielding, and sustenance of food, clothing, shelter, airdrop systems, and soldier support items that protect and sustain America's military forces.
  • The Army has several research facilities under the Research Development and Engineering Command, each with differing focuses and objectives.
  • Natick Soldier Systems Center creates more than 1,600 direct and nearly 13,000 indirect jobs for a total of 14,500 jobs, with a 2011 economic impact of $4.4 billion for the Commonwealth's economy.
  • The visit by Gen. Milley highlights the benefits of the high-level interaction between the Commonwealth's military installations and the Department of Defense.
  • Massachusetts is home to six military installations with more than $13 billion in total economic activity and support for more than 61,000 jobs.

Statistics:

  • Natick Soldier Systems Center creates more than 1,600 direct and nearly 13,000 indirect jobs for a total of 14,500 jobs.
  • The 2011 economic impact of Natick Soldier Systems Center for the Commonwealth's economy was $4.4 billion.
  • Massachusetts is home to six military installations with more than $13 billion in total economic activity.
  • These installations support more than 61,000 jobs in the Commonwealth.

Sources:

  • "BOSTON, MA -- The following information was released by MassDevelopment: Governor Charlie Baker, U.S. Representatives Niki Tsongas and Katherine Clark, and members of the Massachusetts Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force on Tuesday welcomed U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley to Massachusetts to discuss the Army's presence in the Commonwealth and to highlight the state's ongoing efforts to promote and support key initiatives at Natick Soldier Systems Center."
  • Massachusetts House of Representatives - Congressional Record - Statement of Rep. Tsongas on Gen. Milley's visit.

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