The Milan Army Ammunition Plant reached a peak workforce of roughly 11,000 employees and specialized in loading, assembling, and packing munitions, including artillery projectiles, grenades, and mortars. Established in 1941, the production mission ended at MLAPP in 2013. (Joint Munitions Command file photo)
CRANE, Ind. — Austin “Brad” Milton’s fascination with trains began as a childhood interest that eventually grew into a career shaping railroad safety.
“I have loved trains ever since I was about two years old,” Milton said. “My family has a long history of railroaders, so a lot of it is generational.”
The past two years, the 42-year-old has served as Crane Army Ammunition Activity’s railroad safety specialist, where he established and now oversees the installation’s railroad safety program.
“With the adoption of this program, we have been able to foster a better safety culture and provide positive results in mishap reduction and mission readiness,” Milton said. “Our program motto is ‘CAAA is on track for rail...
