Veterans: America’s Greatest
Resource and Artisans
Contributed by: Quentin W. Johnson, Lead Public Affairs Specialist, CCAD
"Military veterans have
unique skills, experience,
and qualifications that
are invaluable to today's
workforce, including
teamwork and leadership
skills, the proven ability
to learn quickly, a strong
work ethic, dedication,
and the ability to work
under pressure."
- Tae Yoo, Senior VP, Corporate Affairs, Cisco
T
he Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) is a military
component, but also an industrial business known as the
premier rotary wing repair facility in the world. CCAD
excels by delivering the highest quality product on time at the
lowest possible cost. Its focus is on the customer, providing global
support by conducting accident investigations, troubleshooting
and repairing aircraft anytime, anywhere.
CCAD has more than three thousand employees, many
of whom are artisans, who contribute to its efficiency and
success each day. Approximately 50 percent of the workforce
are comprised of U.S. Military veterans. They serve in more
than one capacity, bringing with them a work ethic and technical
knowledge that is truly needed in the CCAD environment to
ensure warfighters can continue their missions successfully.
As with most companies, success stems from the right
balance of leadership, talent and drive. This is where veterans