Jeff Geiger
July 03, 2018
On Wednesday, we will celebrate the 242nd birthday of our nation. It’s a traditional summer holiday celebration, and it’s also a reminder that after July 4, 1776, the world would never again be the same.
We’ve all read excerpts from the Declaration of Independence many times, but it’s important to understand the profound effect the specific language has made on our lives as Americans. These words really do matter:
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by
their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,
that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”
In a real sense, they describe the freedoms that define our nation.
As we’re all well aware, however, these freedoms are not free. They come at a steep cost – never-ending vigilance, constant preparation against aggression and, all too often, great sacrifices borne by our fellow Americans.
Throughout our nation’s history, we’ve relied on the men and women of our military to protect these freedoms and shoulder whatever burden that’s required.
At Electric Boat, we too do our part – designing and building the means for the U.S. Navy to provide that protection. The nuclear submarines we produce are foundational to our Navy’s effectiveness and our nation’s defense strategy.
Through your dedication, skills, and talents, you and your co-workers play an indispensable role in sustaining the powerful and far-reaching capabilities the Navy needs to keep our nation secure. What you do matters.
On July 4, we’ll have plenty of reasons to celebrate and just as many blessings to be thankful for. So while it’s important to discuss the serious issues of the day, it’s also important to have some fun and celebrate the country’s birthday. Please do it safely.
Thanks for all you do.
Have a great Independence Day!
Jeff Geiger
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