Operation Half Pint is helping the Allen County Veteran Services Commission with their Christmas Cheer program.

General Dynamics gave Rotarians an update on the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center. Representatives from the tank plant spoke to the Lima Rotary Club about what's new at the plant and what the coming years could look like. They explained how the variety of vehicles in production has increased in recent decades, including vehicles other than tanks and prototypes. The plant is also working on upgrading technology, like robotics, to improve manufacturing quality and efficiency.

China has frozen the assets of General Dynamics Land Systems. They claim the reasoning behind the sanctions is because the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in Lima makes the Abrams tanks, some of which are being sold to Taiwan. China claims Taiwan as its own territory, which they say will be taken back by force if necessary.

Congressman Jim Jordan showing off the quality work done at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center. 

Saturday, President Barack Obama has signed off on funding for two military vehicles made at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center.