GREENVILLE, SC—For 40 years, Lockheed Martin has proudly called Greenville, South Carolina home, embedding deep local roots while contributing to global security. As the company celebrates this significant milestone, Trish Pagan, vice president of F-16 programs and Greenville site lead, reflects on how the facility has grown from its modest beginnings to an internationally recognized hub, known as the Global Home of the F-16, driving economic growth and social impact in the region.

Q. What does the 40th anniversary of the Greenville site mean for Lockheed Martin and the local community?