Tobyhanna Army Depot

"Warfighters have reaped the benefits of the Armys mission at Tobyhanna for 100 years. Today, more than 5,600 employees sustain a global enterprise, providing Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) support from its home in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Tobyhannas commitment to excellence, quality, productivity and cost-efficient performance has resulted in $187.1 million in savings for the American taxpayer since 2002. From direct support in Southwest Asia to its sophisticated engineering, test and repair facilities, the depot sustains the joint warfighters C4ISR requirements, including the design, manufacture, repair and overhaul of thousands of systems and components. Tobyhanna requires 130 job skills to perform its missions, including engineers, electronics mechanics, computer specialists and industrial trade workers. The depot is the second-largest employer in a seven-county area, with a $4.4 billion annual economic impact."

STAND-TO! Edition: Thursday, June 21 2012