Join ACIBC Action Days March 2–3, 2027, in Arlington, Virginia, and on Capitol Hill. Meet with your Members of Congress and highlight the importance of the aircraft carrier program. For ACIBC members only. Register: acibc.vivo360inc.com/ #ActionDays

A milestone for PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) on the U.S. Navy’s 251st birthday: the aircraft carrier recovered its first aircraft, an F-35C Lightning II from VX-23’s “Salty Dogs.” The first F-35C recovery aboard a Ford-class carrier reflects the progress of the Navy’s next-generation carriers and the industrial base workforce and suppliers behind them. Watch the flight operations: facebook.com/share/r/1E29Frn… #AircraftCarriers #USNavy #CVNs

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is home in San Diego after a record-breaking deployment. We recognize the sailors, families, and skilled industrial base workforce who help keep America’s carriers fleet-ready. #AircraftCarriers #USNavy #CVNs Watch the live feed of the ship's arrival here: youtube.com/watch?v=EZeyeNA9…

We are excited to announce Joe Mullen will be joining the ACIBC board as our representative of the Southern region! As CEO of @TridentMaritime, Joe brings invaluable experience and we are looking forward to having him join our leadership team.

We are excited to announce Michael Ripich will be joining the ACIBC board as our representative of the Midwest region! As CEO of AT&F, Michael brings invaluable experience and we are looking forward to having him join our leadership team.

The U.S. Navy’s $336M advance procurement award for CVN 82 underscores what a strong industrial base requires: predictable, on-time funding. As NNS Vice President of Program Management Bryan Caccavale said: “Ordering the materials necessary to build the world’s mightiest aircraft carriers is a critical first step as we begin planning for CVN 82. This contract sends an important demand signal to the thousands of suppliers across the nation who make up the aircraft carrier industrial base.” For America’s shipbuilding supply chain, stable demand supports workforce growth, supplier investment and resilient domestic manufacturing. Read the full HII press release: hii.com/news/hii-is-awarded-… The U.S. defense industrial base is ready to build. #Shipbuilding #USNavy #DefenseIndustry #NationalSecurity

Great to see @RepCarolMiller visiting ACIBC supplier Level 1 Fasteners in Huntington, WV! The strength of America’s aircraft carrier fleet depends on the skilled workers and suppliers behind every ship. We appreciate Rep. Miller’s engagement with West Virginia’s defense industrial base and her recognition of the critical work happening across our supplier network.

Building a 355+ ship Navy takes more than just funding. It takes a resilient industrial base. Recent @Bloomberg coverage highlights exactly what our supply chain needs to deliver the fleet of the future: · Predictable, on-time orders · Stable designs without mid-build changes · Continued investment in skilled labor The supplier base is ready to build, but Washington must provide the predictability and funding stability to make it happen. #Shipbuilding #USNavy #DefenseSupplyChain #NationalSecurity Watch the full Bloomberg segment here: youtube.com/watch?v=tbkN76xb…

Even after over 50 years at sea, USS Nimitz (CVN 68) showcases the unmatched resilience of our fleet. As CAPT Joseph Furco notes, keeping this indispensable centerpiece of our national defense mission-ready is "a badge of honor." Read Mike Fabey’s feature on how our Navy and skilled industrial base ensure our carriers remain prepared to safeguard global stability: fabeyoutposts.substack.com/p… #USSNimitz #AircraftCarriers #USNavy #FleetReady #DefenseIndustrialBase

Record-breaking readiness. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) has set a new post-Cold War deployment record, a testament to the resilience of the crew and the strength of the industrial base that supports them. This milestone highlights the essential demand for aircraft carriers, and ACIBC is proud to represent suppliers that have the capacity and expertise to meet this critical national security need. Read more: news.usni.org/2026/04/15/uss… #CVN78 #USNavy #RecordBreaker #Defense #IndustrialBase #FordClass

"Consistent, predictable, and stable funding is the most critical factor for the health of the aircraft carrier industrial base.” In a must-read article by @PeterSuciu, our Chair, @lisa_papini, discusses the importance of supporting the suppliers who ensure America's maritime dominance. ACIBC's latest data shows why this is so urgent as less than 10% of suppliers are operating at full capacity. Read the full article to learn more: forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/… #IndustrialBase #Defense #Shipbuilding #ACIBC

Our key message from Action Days is resonating on Capitol Hill: Aircraft carriers are indispensable. To sustain them, the industrial base that builds and maintains these vital national assets requires a strong, steady, and predictable demand signal. This was powerfully affirmed by Representative Trent Kelly during the inaugural hearing for the National Commission on the Future of the Navy, where he stressed the continued relevance of aircraft carriers in today's global environment: “People will say aircraft carriers are a thing of the past, and they're wrong. I think they're pretty relevant in the Gulf right now. I think they were pretty relevant off the coast of South America earlier. Our carriers provide us airfields when no one will give us access to their airfields.” This support underscores the critical need for stable investment in our naval capabilities and the industrial base that sustains them. Read more from the hearing via Inside Defense: insidedefense.com/daily-news… #AircraftCarriers #NavalDefense #NationalSecurity #ACIBC

Thank you for following along for this year’s #ACIBCActionDays! Our members have finished an eventful and impactful day filled with Congressional meetings to discuss the vital role of the industrial base. Stay tuned as we continue to advocate for aircraft carriers and the suppliers who build and support them, the cornerstone of national security.

We closed out our Congressional Breakfast this morning with remarks from Representative Emily Randall, who delivered powerful words about her experience growing up and serving a key shipbuilding state, which motivated suppliers as they headed to their Congressional meetings. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to @EmilyRandallWA and to all of our Congressional speakers for their support and action this morning! Their remarks inspired our suppliers as they hit the Hill to advocate for a clear, stable and predictable demand signal for our industrial base. #ACIBCActionDays

We were excited to have Representative Nick LaLota join us this morning at our ACIBC Action Days Congressional Breakfast! @RepLaLota, a U.S. Navy veteran and co-chair of the Navy and Marine Corps Caucus, spoke to our suppliers about the importance of strengthening our military industrial base. Thank you, Rep. LaLota for your energy and valuable insights! #ACIBCActionDays

ACIBC was honored to have Representative Nancy Mace, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, join us at our Congressional Breakfast this morning. Thank you, @RepNancyMace for enthusiastically supporting our nation and the industrial base that delivers America’s maritime dominance. #ACIBCActionDays

Thank you, Representative Jen Kiggins for your constant support of our military and industrial base! We are grateful for the powerful remarks and valuable insights @JenKiggans shared at our Congressional Breakfast this morning. #ACIBCActionDays

Delighted to have Representative Scott Franklin join our #ACIBCActionDays Congressional Breakfast this morning! Rep. Franklin spoke to our suppliers about his vast experience with aircraft carriers throughout his career as a Naval Aviator the valuable role they play in our nation’s defense. Thank you @RepFranklin for your support. #ACIBCActionDays

Thank you, Representative Rob Wittman, for your tireless support of our industrial base. Rep. @RobWittman has joined us at the Congressional Breakfast year after year and delivered incredible words about the critical role the aircraft carriers play in securing our nation from current and future threats. #ACIBCActionDays