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Col. Gavin Gardner, commander of Joint Munitions Command, toured Crane Army’s MK20 Rockeye conversion facility to witness how the Crane workforce is converting unserviceable munitions into leaflet dispensers. He spoke with Jayne Leahy, explosives operator supervisor, about the conversion process in addition to how Crane continues to keep the operation safe for employees working in the facility. Col. Gardner visited Crane Army Ammunition Activity on 22 and 23 March 2021 | Photo by Lindsay Grant, Crane Army Ammunition Activity Public Affairs Office

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