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Joint Strike Fighter Built on 50 Year Old Equipment

Because of the decision to accelerate the JSF production Alcoa Aluminum will have to invest over a hundred million dollars in refurbishing a twenty-five ton press used to make structural components for the F-35. This was built in the Fifties and illustrates how industrial base investments are critical even when they were made five decades ago.

New Jobs: 8 Lessons from Real-Life Career Switchers

Changing careers is never easy, and it’s all the more challenging in a recession, but reinvention is becoming more and more necessary as the employment landscape shifts so dramatically. Fortunately, there are some time-tested tips for making a successful transition, from looking for on-the-job training to taking advantage of educational tax breaks. Learn these lessons from those who’ve made the switch before.