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Boeing Moves Missile Defense Headquarters To Alabama

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Monday, May 18th, 2009

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The Boeing Co. [BA] is moving its Missile Defense Systems (MDS) division headquarters from Arlington, Va., to Huntsville, Ala. Initially, Boeing will shift division management and support functions, such as human resources and finance, to Huntsville, and will evaluate moving other employees currently working on MDS programs in Arlington. Between 40 and 50 positions may be transferred by the end of this year. "Huntsville is a leader in the aerospace industry, and Boeing is proud of its 47-year partnership with…

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