by Joseph G.
My uncle, Carl Jenkins, worked directly for Glen L.
Martin, obviously throughout World War II, and invented navigation-related
technology. I followed in his footsteps. During the 1960s, I was one of the branch engineers for the Navy's
Strategic Systems Projects Office, transitioning from Polaris to Poseidon to
Trident. Lockheed, as one of the prime contractors, impressed me with
technology, ethics and talent. In the mid-1980s, the Lockheed Marine Systems
group offered me a position as Director of Business Development and Vice
President of Lockport Marine. I left Lockheed, only to return in 1998 and
retire 10 years later as the Corporate Director for Logistics under the CTO
(having spent time at MS2). My two "stints" with this great
corporation have too many events and amazing experiences to relate in 250
words. Suffice it to say, "what a ride" and what great people I had
the opportunity to work with.
