U.S. MILITARY ORDERS FIRST M-ATV AMBULANCES FROM OSHKOSH DEFENSE
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Dec. 6, 2010) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), will provide the U.S. Armed Forces with the first MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) tactical ambulances, giving military medics new capabilities for reaching injured military personnel in otherwise inaccessible battlefield environments. Oshkosh received an order for 250 of the armored, highly mobile […]
OSHKOSH TO REFURBISH HEAVY VEHICLES IN THEATER FOR THE U.S. ARMY
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Dec. 2, 2010) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), will refurbish an additional 140 vehicles and trailers in theater for the U.S. Army under a new order from the Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC). Through the Theater-Provided Equipment Refurbishment (TPER) program, Oshkosh works with the Army to return […]
OSHKOSH DEFENSE INTRODUCES NEW INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LEADER
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Dec. 01, 2010) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), announced today that Ron Ziebell, the head of international programs for the Defense division will be retiring after a successful 40-year tenure with the organization. Taking his place will be Serge Buchakjian, who recently joined the organization to lead its International […]
G.I. JOBS NAMES OSHKOSH DEFENSE A TOP MILITARY-FRIENDLY EMPLOYER
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Nov. 23, 2010) – Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has been named one of G.I. Jobs’ 2011 Top 100 Military-Friendly Employers. The annual list recognizes companies for their efforts to recruit and support military employees. Oshkosh employs more than 300 active-duty military members and many retired veterans. “Members of the […]
OSHKOSH DEFENSE TO SUPPLY MORE THAN 4,700 FMTV TRUCKS AND TRAILERS TO THE U.S. ARMY
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Nov. 22, 2010) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), will supply more than 4,700 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) trucks and trailers to the U.S. Army under a new delivery order from the Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC). The FMTV supports Army and National Guard units at […]
OSHKOSH TECHNOLOGIES TACKLE 1,000-MILE OFF-ROAD DESERT RACE
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Nov. 20, 2010) — Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) announced today its Extreme Racing team has completed the 43rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race course in Mexico. The Oshkosh Extreme Racing team ran its Light Concept Vehicles (LCV) through the rugged 1,061-mile desert course and one crossed the finish line in La Paz […]
OSHKOSH CORPORATION PUTS CONCEPT VEHICLE TO THE TEST IN THE 43RD ANNUAL TECATE SCORE BAJA 1000
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Nov. 15, 2010) — Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) announced today its first participation in the 43rd Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 off-road race Nov. 18-20 in Mexico. The Oshkosh Extreme Racing team will run its Light Concept Vehicles (LCV) through the rugged 1,061-mile desert course from Ensenada to La Paz. Oshkosh engineers have designed […]
OSHKOSH DEFENSE HOSTS U.S. ARMY UNDER SECRETARY WESTPHAL
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Nov. 8, 2010) – Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), today welcomed U.S. Army Under Secretary Dr. Joseph Westphal to the company’s Wisconsin campus. During his visit, Dr. Westphal addressed Oshkosh employees, toured the recently completed E-coat facility and drove an Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) on the company’s test and […]
OSHKOSH SUPPORTS FISHER HOUSE WITH SIGNATURE CAMPAIGN LAUNCH AT AUSA
Campaign to Raise $100,000 Follows $200,000 Donation in Support of Military Families OSHKOSH, Wis. (Oct. 26, 2010) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), is showing its support of Fisher House Foundation by kicking off a Signature Campaign fundraiser at the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Washington Convention Center Oct. 25 […]
OSHKOSH DEFENSE SHOWCASES LIGHT MILITARY VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES TO ADDRESS THE EVOLUTION OF THE MODERN BATTLEFIELD
Technologies Include Next-Generation TAK-4® Independent Suspension System OSHKOSH, Wis. (Oct. 25, 2010) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), today unveiled a vehicle to demonstrate the future of light tactical wheeled vehicles at the AUSA 2010 Annual Meeting & Exposition. This vehicle, called the Light Combat Tactical Vehicle (LCTV), features the company’s latest […]