U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly hosted U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson at Naval Support Activity Crane yesterday. (pictured l to r: Senator Joe Donnelly, Admiral John Richardson, Congressman Larry Bucshon)
Donnelly and Richardson toured the installation, focusing on the capabilities of the base’s Naval Surface Warfare Center, which is home to numerous research laboratories, testing facilities, and cutting-edge technology development centers. They also met with Hoosier service members and civilian employees.
Donnelly says Richardson was very impressed with the people at Crane
Donnelley and Richardson say the work at Crane is vital to our national security through strategic missions, electronic warfare and more. Richardson added that the workers keep us ahead of competitors because they learn fast and keep the fleet ready.
NSA Crane, which turns 75 years old this year is the third-largest U.S. Navy installation in the world and one of Indiana’s largest employers.
