OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading manufacturer of specialty
vehicles and vehicle bodies, today announced that retired General
Raymond T. Odierno has been appointed to its Board of Directors. With
the appointment of General Odierno, Oshkosh Corporation has 12 board
members.
General Odierno has 39 years of service in the United States Army and
has held many distinguished positions of increasing responsibility at
every level of the Army, with service in both the Persian Gulf and Iraq
Wars. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, General Odierno commanded the 4th
Infantry Division, the Army’s III Corps and the United States Forces –
Iraq. Since the Vietnam war, Odierno is one of only two American
military officers to command at the division, corps and army level
during the same conflict with distinction. General Odierno also served
as the senior military advisor to the Secretary of State providing
advice on international relations and politico-military concerns
worldwide. Prior to his retirement, Odierno served as the 38th
Chief of Staff for the United States Army.
“We are honored to have such a distinguished military leader join our
Board of Directors. General Odierno’s superior leadership experience,
expansive military and international expertise will enhance our Board
and our ability to serve our military customers,” said Wilson R. Jones,
Oshkosh Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer.
“Additionally, his commitment to serving others aligns with our people
first culture.”
General Odierno graduated from the United States Military Academy at
West Point and holds a master’s degree in Nuclear Effects Engineering
from North Carolina State University. Additionally, he holds a master’s
degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War
College and is a graduate of the Army War College.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Founded in 1917, Oshkosh Corporation is more than 100 years strong and
continues to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh brings
together a unique set of integrated capabilities and diverse end markets
that, when combined with the Company’s MOVE strategy and positive
long-term outlook, illustrate why Oshkosh is a different integrated
global industrial. The Company is a leader in designing, manufacturing
and servicing a broad range of access equipment, commercial, fire &
emergency, military and specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies under the
brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™,
CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®.
Today, Oshkosh Corporation is a Fortune 500 Company with manufacturing
operations on four continents. Its products are recognized around the
world for quality, durability and innovation and can be found in more
than 150 countries. As a different integrated global industrial, Oshkosh
is committed to making a difference for team members, customers,
shareholders, communities and the environment. For more information,
please visit www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are
trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
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