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TRIREEFFAC-KB Plank Owner: Joseph Harvey

TRIDENT Refit Facility - Kings Bay

Dec. 20, 2024 | 1:52

A "Plank Owner" is someone who was a member of the crew (or an employee) of a ship (or organization) when that ship (or organization) was officially commissioned, or in the case of TRIDENT Refit Facility, Kings Bay (TRIREEFFAC-KB), when it achieved its planned Initial Operational Capability (IOC) on September 30, 1989.

TRIREEFFAC-KB marked its 35th Anniversary in 2024. We are not sure how many original Plank Owners there were, but we do know this core group of "Pioneers" paved the way for the outstanding organization that TRIREFFAC-KB has become today!

Joseph Harvey, an Inventory Management Supervisor in the Supply Department, recalls his first days at TRIREFFAC-KB as a Supply Clerk and the overwhelming sense of camaraderie and teamwork he experienced. Joseph also speaks about how much he learned over the years and the many great people he met.