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As squadron and air station commander for the U.S. Navy, I remember my days flying in the Sikorsky H-60 and Boeing T-45. Back then, I took for granted the work of the original equipment manufacturers (OEM), and the role they played in building and maintaining the aircraft. I never understood the full scale of the materials and manpower that went into the making the aircraft. I simply viewed the OEM as the “fixer” for any issues. Now, as a strategic pursuits senior manager with Bell, I add six years of aviation industry experience to my perspective as a veteran and former naval aviator. As a result, I have a comprehensive view of how to help the warfighter fight and win. The V-22 Osprey is an example of industry...