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BENS-Chicago earlier this month was privileged to speak with Vice Admiral Doug Perry, Commander of Joint Force Command Norfolk and the U.S. 2nd Fleet. The discussion centered on rebuilding the U.S. industrial base, emphasizing the critical link between national security and our capacity to manufacture essential components for defense systems. Admiral Perry highlighted U.S. Naval innovation, specifically the introduction of a new sleep culture designed to keep seagoing forces rested and focused. To learn more, read: Fleet Finding New Sleep-Sensitive Watch Schedules Boosts Crew Performance, Efficiency.

A special thank you to BENS member John Cooper, Senior Vice President at AAR Corp., for hosting this roundtable.

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