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The Lockheed Martin Corporation 
This action follows an announcement on Nov. 23, 2004 regarding Vance Coffman's intent to retire as Chairman of the Board after 37 years with the company, including seven years as CEO.
Stevens assumes his new duties as Chairman of the Board, while retaining his position as President and CEO.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 130,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2004 sales of $35.5 billion.
              For additional information, visit our website:
                      http://www.lockheedmartin.com/
  Editor's Note:
  Robert Stevens' full biography -
  http://www.lockheedmartin.com/stevens
  Robert Stevens' high-res photo -
  http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/3410.jpg
		   SOURCE: Lockheed Martin
CONTACT:  Tom Jurkowsky, +1-301-897-6352, 
Adams, +1-301-897-6308, 
+1-301-897-6195, 
Web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/
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