General(R) Raymond T. Odierno has been appointed to the Oshkosh Corporation 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." Read More