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 […]
OSHKOSH DEFENSE DISPLAYS NEW TACTICAL WHEELED VEHICLES AND TECHNOLOGIES AT U.S. ARMY ANNUAL MEETING
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Oct. 22, 2010) – Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), will showcase new technologies and vehicles at the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Washington Convention Center October 25 – 27 in booth 2639. The displays illustrate Oshkosh’s commitment to innovation and providing the U.S. Army with leaner, more mobile […]
OSHKOSH DEFENSE EXPANDS U.S. ARMY HEAVY FLEET WITH ADDITIONAL VEHICLE ORDERS
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2010) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), is increasing the U.S. Army’s Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicle (FHTV) fleet with the addition of 1,200 trucks following orders from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC). The bulk of the orders are for the Oshkosh Palletized Load […]
OSHKOSH DEFENSE OPENS NEW E-COAT FACILITY TO SUPPORT U.S. ARMY VEHICLE PROGRAM
Political and military leaders join Oshkosh to commemorate facility’s grand opening OSHKOSH, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2010) — Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), officially opened the doors of its new electrodeposition (E-coat) facility today in Oshkosh, welcoming political and military guests as part of a grand-opening ceremony. The facility was built specifically to […]