September 25, 2014 - On September 18, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) presented its Wings of Liberty Awardto Representative Harold "Hal" Rogers (R-KY)to recognize his longtime support of aerospace and defense industry. AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey, citing his tenure as "a tremendous leader of our cause," said Rogers was "richly deserving of this years award" and notedhis Appropriations leadership as well as his emphasis on putting national security first. Aerospace Industries Association 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1700 Arlington, VA, 22209-3928 USA Press release date: September 18, 2014

Arlington, Va. The Aerospace Industries Association is presenting its prestigious Wings of Liberty Award September 18 to Rep. Harold Hal Rogers (R-Ky.), in recognition of his longtime support of the aerospace and defense industry.

Rep. Rogers is Chairman and a 30-year member of the House Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for oversight and passage of the annual appropriation bills that provide over $1 trillion annually to the federal government. Rogers has served on the Defense subcomittee, and as chairman of the Transportation, Commerce, Science, Justice and the Homeland Security subcommittees. During his tenure in office, he has been a strong advocate for national and homeland security, civil aviation and space programs.

The Wings of Liberty is our industrys highest award, said AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey. It is an honor to present it to Congressman Rogers who has been a tremendous leader of our cause and richly deserving of this years award. Through his leadership of Appropriations, he has served the House with great distinction and has always put national security first.

In response to receiving the Wings of Liberty Award, Rep. Rogers, said, I am honored to receive the Wings of Liberty award from the Aerospace Industries Association. Our nation is recognized as the global leader in defense systems and aerospace engineering due to the daily work of the innovative members of this industry. At a time when terrorist groups are growing in number and boldness around the world, we must continue to maintain the very best national defense efforts, which are heavily supported through aerospace technology. I commend the continued ingenuity and leadership of AIA, allowing this nation to be on the forefront of defense, air travel, and communication.

The Wings of Liberty award is presented annually to a member of Congress who has made significant contributions to help bolster aerospace and national defense. The award, which embodies the spirit of America and the drive to achieve any dream, will be made at a reception on Capitol Hill, one of several events celebrating National Aerospace Week. Past honorees include Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), Rep. Howard P. Buck McKeon (R-Calif.), Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Rep. Norm Dicks (D-Wash.), and Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii).

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-AIA- Founded in 1919 shortly after the birth of flight, the Aerospace Industries Association is the most authoritative and influential trade association representing the nations leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aircraft systems, space systems, aircraft engines, homeland and cybersecurity systems, materiel and related components, equipment services and information technology.

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AIA Presents 2014 Wings of Liberty Award to Representative Harold "Hal" Rogers