by Dennis
M.
I can remember as if it were it was just yesterday, my dad was
bringing me out to the plant in Marietta for all of the Christmas festivities
and free toys. Occasional "open houses" were always events to look
forward to in our community to see what was going on at as my dad put it,
"the bomber plant." This,
coupled with almost daily C-5s screaming across the skies with their signature
sound above my house, laid the foundation for my love for airplanes. What a
treat to go to the local drugstore and buy a model airplane as a kid to build what
had been built and flown less than five miles away. Some 45 years later,
coupled with 28 years of seniority at Air Force Plant #6, I have come to call
this place my home and career. Untold priceless relationships have been made,
as well as monetary compensation to live a comfortable life putting two
daughters through college. Sure, it's had some good times and sad ones as well,
but I would have to say "if it all
ended today, it has been a good ride and I am thankful for the opportunities
presented me," not to mention my love for aircraft and knowledge
gleaned has expanded greatly. Thank you, Lockheed Martin.
