Business Matters Summer 2018 | Page 28

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