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FORT WORTH, Texas, June 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and the Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (TAME) unveiled the brand new Trailblazer II - a 40-foot trailer loaded with exhibits promoting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) - at a launch event at the Lockheed Martin Fort Worth facility. As the second unit in the Trailblazer fleet, the Trailblazer II is a mobile science lab equipped with five exhibits and hands-on activities...

MARIETTA, Ga., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] officials joined members of the South African Air Force (SAAF) in commemorating 50 years of continuous C-130 Hercules transport operations during an event near Pretoria, South Africa on June 1. In 1963, a new era of transport operations began in South Africa with the arrival of the original fleet of seven SAAF C-130B Hercules aircraft. Members of the SAAF's 28 Squadron (which also celebrated its 70th anniversary...

MARIETTA, Ga., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The worldwide community of Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] C-130J Super Hercules operators recently surpassed a landmark 1 million flight hours milestone, logging this time through numerous combat, special operations and humanitarian missions. Thirteen countries operating C-130Js, and members of Lockheed Martin's Flight Operations and the U.S. Government's Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) teams contributed to this achievement. Hours...

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company [NYSE: LMT] announced that Roderick "Rod" McLean has been selected vice president and general manager of the F-16/F-22 Integrated Fighter Group (IFG). Michael Cawood has been selected to serve as vice president and deputy for IFG. Both appointments are effective immediately. "Rod's most recent special assignment as vice president and program manager for the next-generation trainer (T-X) program,...

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced the redesign of www.F35.com, the official website of the F-35 Lightning II. The new design features enhanced functionality and compatibility with a variety of mobile devices while providing users the most up-to-date information on the F-35 program. "The new design stemmed from our desire to provide a site that makes it easy to get the latest news about the F-35 program," said Joe LaMarca,...

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company [NYSE: LMT] announced that Jeff Babione has been selected to serve as vice president and deputy program manager of the F-35 Lightning II program. Bridget Lauderdale, vice president and general manager of Aeronautics Operations, will lead the F-16/F-22 Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) programs in an acting capacity until a permanent replacement for Babione is named. Both appointments are effective...

MARIETTA, Ga., April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] delivered the first C-130J Super Hercules to the Republic of Tunisia today, marking the first delivery to an African country. Lockheed Martin signed a contract in 2010 with Tunisia to deliver two C-130Js between 2013 and 2014, in addition to providing training and an initial three years of logistics support. "Again we see a nation recapitalizing its airlift resources with the proven, unequaled C-130J," said...

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft were officially welcomed by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. during a commemorative ceremony today. The jets are assigned to the 422 Test and Evaluation Squadron of the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group. "For more than 50 years, it's been our privilege to support the Air Force mission, and we're honored to deliver the...

GREENVILLE, S.C., March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] delivered a P-3 Orion with new Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) modifications to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This is the seventh CBP P-3 the team has delivered ahead of or on schedule from its facility in Greenville, S.C., since July 2010. "This delivery continues to underscore our unique modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul capability to deliver on our commitments," said Ray Burick, Lockheed...

MARIETTA, Ga., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] delivered a C-130J Super Hercules to the Iraqi Air Force at formal ceremonies here today. This is one of the initial three aircraft of a total of six C-130Js ordered by Iraq. The other two of these initial three aircraft departed yesterday for Iraq. The remaining three C-130Js will be delivered in 2013. The Iraqi Air Force will use the airlifters for intra-theater support for its troops and to provide...