IN SR0055

Recognizes Commander James Stewart and Crane Naval Base for their contributions to Indiana and the nation

Crane Naval Base is the third largest Naval installation in the world, covering 108 square miles across Martin, Greene, and Lawrence counties with over 1,000,000 square feet of office space

The base employs 3,068 Navy employees and 800 Army employees, making it the 11th largest single-site employer in Indiana and 3rd largest in Southwest Indiana, with 73% of Navy employees being scientists, engineers, and technicians

Crane Naval Base contributes over $400,000,000 in contract support services, adds $2,500,000 to Indiana's economy daily, and pays over $200,000,000 annually in salaries to employees from 24 Indiana counties

Commander James Stewart has received numerous military honors including two Meritorious Service Medals, three Air Medals, four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medals, and multiple unit citations