CSXACe's video: NS 6920: Honoring Our Veterans Unveiling Ceremony

On November 8th, Norfolk Southern would be unveiling their highly anticipated Veteran's Unit. The unveiling ceremony coincided perfectly with our annual trip to the Altoona area, and we were fortunate to attend this special event as invited guests. Upon our arrival, we were escorted to the Juniata shops paint booth where the unveiling ceremony would take place. On the two adjacent tracks inside the paint booth Norfolk Southern had brand new SD60E 6936 and F7A 4270 on display for guests to view while waiting for the event to start. Leading up to the unveiling, the general superintendent of Juniata Locomotive Shops gave a speech on the values Norfolk Southern places on Veterans in the company. Following him were two veterans who presently work for Norfolk Southern, Tim Strickenberger, general foreman, and Calvin Law, trainmaster, who shared their personal stories. The keynote speaker was Colonel Grey Berrier, Deputy Commander of the Pennsylvania National Guard. He spoke about how integrated that skills developed through military service are with those required for successful railroad employment. After highlighting how important the railroad industry is to not only our national economy, but to the U.S. military as well, the Colonel asked for NS employee veterans who were in attendance to stand for a round of applause. Following his speech a time lapse video documenting the painting of the locomotive was shown to the crowd and the roll-out followed soon after the video concluded. It goes without saying that the 6920 instills a sense of pride amongst those who have served this country in any branch of the military. To all NS employees who are U.S. military veterans, and to all veterans in general, I thank you for your service.