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Memorial Day: Honoring the Fallen, Serving the Mission

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Memorial Day is not a celebration—it’s a day of remembrance.


It’s the day we pause to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to this country. They didn’t come home. And because they didn’t, generations of Americans have been able to live, work, build, and raise families in freedom.


At Simtek, Memorial Day carries weight. We don’t take our role in the defense and training ecosystem lightly. We build simulated avionics that support training systems used by military forces and defense partners around the world—but behind every cockpit, every program, and every mission is something more important than hardware:

People.


Remembering What Memorial Day Means

This day is about the cost of freedom. It’s about the service members who stood in the gap—some on foreign soil, some at sea, some in the air—who accepted a mission knowing they might not return. It’s about the families who carry that sacrifice for a lifetime.


Memorial Day reminds us that “supporting the mission” isn’t a slogan. It’s a responsibility.


Why It Matters to Us at Simtek

Simtek exists to deliver high-fidelity simulated avionics that help crews train realistically, repeatedly, and safely. Training is where competence becomes confidence.


It’s where procedures become instinct. And in many cases, it’s where lives are saved—because the right muscle memory and decision-making were forged long before the real moment arrived.


We’re proud to support training environments that demand realism and reliability. But today isn’t about us or what we build.


Today is about those who paid everything.


Honoring Through Action, Not Just Words

Respect isn’t just a post once a year. It’s how you operate every day.

For us, honoring the fallen means:

  • Building equipment that is durable, accurate, and mission-ready

  • Taking quality seriously—because training systems deserve it

  • Supporting customers with responsiveness and long-term sustainment

  • Remembering that our work ultimately serves the people who serve


A Moment of Gratitude

To the Gold Star families—those who have lost a son, daughter, spouse, parent, or friend—we acknowledge your sacrifice and your strength. Memorial Day is your day of remembrance, and we honor your loved one’s legacy.


And to those currently serving, we remain committed to doing our part with excellence and integrity.


From All of Us at Simtek

This Memorial Day, we remember the fallen.


We honor their courage.We recognize the sacrifice.And we recommit ourselves to building the kind of products—and running the kind of company—that respects the mission and the people behind it.


Simtek is honored to support training that protects lives—and we will never forget the ones who gave theirs.



 
 
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