Post by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)

It was just a small part, weighing only 16 pounds, but its absence grounded an entire fleet of vehicles critical to the warfighter. The military needed a solution, and it needed it fast. Enter the expert engineering team at EXWC's Expeditionary Department. They designed, tested, and manufactured custom D-Ring tie-downs from initial concept to full production in just four months! Under traditional contracting and using outside vendors, this process could have taken up to two years. This is how we maintain the edge - with rapid innovation, organic engineering, and a relentless focus on supporting those on the front lines.