DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - ATK, an aerospace, defense, and commercial products company, has committed $100,000 to the Air Force Museum Foundation , Inc. to support the expansion of the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
The
announcement made Jan. 4, 2013, said the funding will be used for the
construction of a 224,000 square-foot LEED Silver certified building to
house three galleries: the Space Gallery, the Presidential Aircraft
Gallery, and the Global Reach Gallery.
“We are thrilled to
receive this generous gift from ATK," said Lt Gen Richard V. Reynolds,
USAF (Ret.) and Chairman of the Air Force Museum Foundation Board of
Managers. "The addition of a fourth building will significantly enhance
the Museum’s ability to tell the full Air Force story and will provide a
platform to increase the education of students and teachers in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Donations like this
one will help us expand our reach and inspire young people to consider
education and careers in STEM fields.”
“We are proud to
support this important effort in the Miami Valley,” said Michael Pekar,
leader of ATK’s Dayton site. “ATK focuses on projects that support and
honor our military service members and their families; increase student
interest and achievement in STEM; and create better, stronger
communities."
With ATK's
donation, the Foundation has secured $38.7 million of the $48.7 million
project goal. Plans call for construction to begin in 2013 and the new
building to open in 2015.
Source: http://www.wdtn.com
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