Rob Thompson, a machinist apprentice at the Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center, stands inside historic Building 220 with a piece of metal, explaining how he will transform it into parts for the M1A1 Abrams tank. The Abrams is a full-tracked, low-profile, land combat assault weapon enabling expeditionary Warfighters to dominate their adversaries through lethal firepower, unparalleled survivability and audacious maneuver. Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center develops, manufactures and delivers readiness solutions through conventional and advanced manufacturing processes for the U.S. Army and Department of Defense systems globally.
Date Taken: | 07.14.2023 |
Date Posted: | 08.21.2023 12:31 |
Photo ID: | 7982421 |
VIRIN: | 230714-O-XF347-4545 |
Resolution: | 5676x4000 |
Size: | 15.11 MB |
Location: | ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ILLINOIS, US |
Web Views: | 20 |
Downloads: | 5 |
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