Three days before the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, Sgt. Klay South spoke to over 130 employees of Raytheon, one of the nation’s top defense contractors, about his perspective as a war-fighter on mission assurance. Discussions included a “day in the life” of soldiers on the ground, the importance of defense products working right the first time and every time and leadership in extreme situations. He shared with them his story as a combat-wounded US Marine and his foundation, Veterans of Valor.

Klay was introduced by Jeff Hunt, retired Navy Commander and Raytheon Company Senior Counsel from Texas. Raytheon is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world.

Veterans of Valor is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization designed to assist service members who have been severely wounded in combat by providing unique items, services, and programs to meet their specific needs. Founded by a combat-wounded soldier, Klay South, he offers support and friendship and a Veterans of Valor backpack filled with items useful in long hospital stays. For more information, visit the website at www.veteransofvalor.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.