By Gerald O’Keefe, CMP Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 

CMP Competitors, Customers and Friends: I’m writing this over Memorial Day Weekend. I hope you all enjoyed the Holiday, the unofficial start to summer and most importantly reflected on those Service Members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country. In addition to Memorial Day, the country is about to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Army. Established on 14 June 1775 — more than a year before the Declaration of Independence — the U.S. Army has played a vital role in the growth and development of the American nation. Having spent most of my adult life in the Army, I believe this is an important milestone not only for Soldiers but for every American.