FORT WORTH, Texas, April 9 -- Angeles Composite Technologies, Inc. (ACTI) and Lockheed Martin won the DoD Nunn-Perry award for their accomplishments as a mentor-protege team. This partnership is a result of the U.S. Air Force Mentor-Protege agreement with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics of Fort Worth, Texas.

An event is scheduled Tuesday, April 14, at ACTI, located at 2138 W. 18th St. in Port Angeles beginning at 10 a.m. to commemorate this accomplishment. During this event, news media will have the opportunity to learn more about the program and how ACTI has enhanced its skills while providing more employment opportunities in the city of Port Angeles

Congressman Norm Dicks is expected; Port Angeles Councilwoman Karen Rogers and representatives of the U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin Corp. are confirmed to participate. Following a brief ceremony, photo opportunities will be provided in ACTI's manufacturing facility. Plant tours are also available.

Composite materials produced by ACTI will now be incorporated in the world's newest, most technologically advanced 5th generation military aircraft. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is the prime contractor for the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, F-16, C-130J and other advanced military aircraft.

Media who wish to cover the event should arrive at ACTI's main entrance no later than 9:45 a.m. Tuesday. (The ceremony is not open to the general public.)

  To arrange attendance or for questions, please contact:


  Rachel White, Lockheed Martin Communications
  Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
  (817)-777-8890 - office
  (817) 307-6086 - cell
  Rachel.m.white@lmco.com

  /PRNewswire-FirstCall -- April 9/

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SOURCE: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company