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(Fond du Lac, WI) - Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah) released the following statement after Oshkosh Defense was awarded the contract to build the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) by the Pentagon. Grothman also gave brief remarks during a press conference at Oshkosh Defense Wednesday morning.

“Congratulations to Oshkosh on winning the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) award. The real winners from this announcement are our great servicemen and women, who protect us every day,” said Congressman Grothman. “Oshkosh is a part of the manufacturing heartbeat of this country, and is one of the greatest military manufacturers in the world.”

“The JLTVs built by Oshkosh Defense will play an important role protecting our soldiers on the front lines and assure the military remains mission ready in the future. The JLTV program award allows Oshkosh Corporation to continue to provide great jobs and support for not only itself, but for hundreds of suppliers in Wisconsin and across the country. It’s a win-win,” said Congressman Grothman.

Oshkosh Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Charles L. Szews added, “Throughout the 8-year $6.7 billion JLTV production contract, and potentially many years to follow, the Oshkosh JLTV program will support thousands of jobs in Wisconsin, as well as suppliers in more than 30 other states across the country. JLTV provides Oshkosh and hundreds of Wisconsin-based suppliers the opportunity to maintain and advance the critical skills that keep America’s military industrial base the best in the world.”

U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman is serving his first term representing Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Contact his Washington, D.C., office at (202) 225-2476, or online at grothman.house.gov.

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