ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Texas at Arlington issued the following news release:
Six months after securing an $86 million Navy contract, The University of Texas at Arlington welcomed senior Navy officials, a member of Congress and industry leaders to its South Arlington research facility for a firsthand look at the university's growing role in developing power systems for the Navy's next generation of ships.
The Honorable Benjamin C. Kohlmann, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASN M&RA) was joined by Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Chris Grisafe, other senior Navy officials, U.S. Rep. Jake Ellzey and defense industry representatives for the Oct. 13 visit, which included a laborato...