Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, April 5, 1999

NEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1 407 York Road, Suite 304 Lutherville, Maryland 21093 315 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Jill Homan April 5, 1999 202/225-3061 Congressman Ehrlich l auds New Development for Aberdeen Test Center WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. welcomed the recent selection of Aberdeen Test Center (АТС) by the Department of Defense as the Army’s premier site for a joint pilot program with universities and the private sector. The Department of Defense (DOD) named only one Test Center and one Science and Technology Laboratory from each branch of the military to conduct a pilot program to improve cooperative relationships with universities and other private sector entities for the performance of research and development functions. The DOD cited “strong programs” and “critical ties to the Research and Development and the Test and Evaluation community” at АТС as reasons for the designation. “This selection helps ensure a bright future and national recognition for Aberdeen Test Center. These military, public and private sector relationships are critical and have far-reaching applications. The designation is a reflection of the quality of work performed by the men and women of Aberdeen Test Center,” Congressman Ehrlich stated. m