The Amphibious Warship Industrial Base Coalition (AWIBC) hosted its Congressional Forum on March 7th, 2024, with key Members of Congress, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps leadership, and industry leaders to discuss the importance of cost-effectively and efficiently constructing amphibious warships required by our nation.
The forum highlighted the importance of U.S. Navy amphibious warships and their critical role of enabling the Navy-Marine Corps team to deploy swiftly and aggressively from sea and air in times of crisis. Amphibious warship suppliers and key leadership had the opportunity to raise awareness and discuss the challenges facing the industrial base when it comes to inconsistent funding, the impact of the supply chain, and the importance of maintaining a steady production line for workforce stability. View more photos and event materials here.
Assistant Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, General Christopher J. Mahoney, delivered the keynote address. We’d like to thank Senator Roger Wicker (MS), Senator Tammy Baldwin (WI), Senator Dan Sullivan (AK), Representative Trent Kelly (MS-01), Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01), and Representative Joe Courtney (CT-02) for their remarks at the event and support for the amphibious warship industrial base.
Assistant Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps
General Christopher J. Mahoney
Sen. Roger Wicker (MS)
Sen. Tammy Baldwin (WI)
Sen. Dan Sullivan (AK)
Rep. Trent Kelly (MS-01)
Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01)
Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02)
Virginia plays a critical role in safeguarding our national security through modernizing our amphibious warship fleet.
— Rep. Rob Wittman (@RobWittman) March 10, 2024
It was a pleasure to discuss ways Congress can continue to support our Navy-Marine Corps team readiness at the #AWIBCForum this week. pic.twitter.com/lZzul3FzVH
Thank you to all of our speakers for their remarks at yesterday’s Amphibious Warship Congressional Forum. Support from Congress is crucial for the sustained and stable construction of amphibious warships and vital to the mission of the @USNavy and @USMC #AWIBCForum pic.twitter.com/oudR753YDN
— Amphibious Warship Industrial Base Coalition (@amphibwarships) March 8, 2024
General Christopher J. Mahoney is doing an excellent job closing out #AWIBCForum, noting that “In an uncertain and unpredictable world, our Nation requires flexible, adaptable naval platforms and combat-credible forces who are postured forward, where presence matters most.… pic.twitter.com/Gfjw4nQpI6
— Amphibious Warship Industrial Base Coalition (@amphibwarships) March 7, 2024
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