American Iron and Steel Institute, WASHINGTON: The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) honors U.S. veterans this November 11 for their service — both past and present — in preserving America's national security. American steel and specialty metals also play a role in securing our nation as they are found in virtually every military platform.
“The domestic steel industry has transformed itself into an innovative industry that produces more versatile steels, which serve our military,” said Andrew G. Sharkey, III, president and CEO of AISI. “This Veterans Day, AISI and its member companies want to acknowledge the pride both U.S. veterans and the steel industry take in ensuring national security.”
A solid force in U.S. national security, steel helps arm military Humvees, helicopters, ships, as well as the soldiers themselves. For example, some might be unaware that the hull of the USS New York contains 20 tons of steel that were salvaged from the remnants of the World Trade Center. As Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) has stated, “
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