It took awhile to find out but the DD code on the front of the new Tennessee license stands for document discriminator. The 16 digit code is a new security measure added to each driver's license in the Volunteer State. New holograms on the front and bar codes on the back of each state issued card as well as the DD code have been put in place by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
Lockheed Martin Biggest US Government Contractor in 2015. WASHINGTON â The Pentagonâs top 100 contractors raked in $175.1 billion in obligated contracts in 2015, down slightly from 2014âs total of $177.6 billion, according to government figures released this week.
The defense, biotech and construction companies that are leading the war effort. From the Tomahawk cruise missile to the B-2 stealth bomber, war is big business. Of course, while government expenditures can seem staggering, the effect on the big defense contractors are muted. Most have commercial aviation businesses that are suffering.