The Defense Department and its Manufacturing USA institutes, other government agencies, as well as businesses and academic institutions are observing Manufacturing Day, Oct. 7, 2016. Participants will host events nationwide promoting manufacturing, and educating the public about the unique technologies used in modern manufacturing. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, center, tours a Boeing KC-46 aircraft at the Boeing facilities in Seattle, March 3, 2016. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee