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26 May 20. Oshkosh Corporation Releases Fiscal Year 2019 Sustainability Report. Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and equipment, released its seventh annual Sustainability Report, showcasing the Company’s focus on operating in a socially responsible and sustainable way. Guided by a purpose of making a difference in people’s lives, the Company continues to focus on the key areas of sustainability including empowering people, building communities, delivering innovation, practicing strong governance and building a more sustainable future.
“Whether decreasing our greenhouse gas emission intensity, supporting the communities where our team members live and work or leveraging innovation across our portfolio of companies, each year we continue to strengthen our focus on delivering sustainability excellence,” said Kevin Tubbs, Oshkosh Corporation Vice President, Chief Ethics, Compliance and Sustainability Officer. “As we look to the future, we remain committed to doing our part to build a more sustainable world.”
Highlights from the Sustainability Report include:
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 18% since 2014
- Team members volunteering more than 12,500 hours in communities where they live and work
- Increased training hours by 30% compared to 2018
- Being named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the fifth consecutive year.
In addition to being named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, Oshkosh has also been named one of Barron’s “100 Most Sustainable Companies” for the third consecutive year, an “Industry Mover” in the S&P 500 Sustainability Yearbook, one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies of 2020” by Newsweek and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. To learn more, and access the fiscal year 2019 Sustainability Report, please click here: https://www.oshkoshcorp.com/en/impact/sustainability. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
27 May 20. USMC to Shut Down, Cut Back 7 MOSs as the Force Prepares for Change. Marines in several jobs will need to move into new fields — or even other branches of the military — as the service begins its first phase of ending or curbing long-standing missions in a force-wide reorganization to take on new threats.
The Marine Corps has released instructions to the more than 1,300 enlisted personnel and officers whose military occupational specialties will be affected by Force Design 2030, a sweeping review leaders say was needed to prep the service for future fights.
Four MOSs will be cut as part of the plan: 1812, armor Marine; 1869, senior armor staff noncommissioned officer; 2146, main battle tank repairer/technician; and 1802, tank officer. Three others — 5803, military police officer; 2110, ordnance vehicle maintenance officer; and 5805, criminal investigation officer — will see their billets reduced as part of the changes.
That comes as tank battalions, infantry units, bridging companies, law enforcement missions and some aircraft squadrons see their missions cut or reduced.
For now, the seven MOSs are the only ones that require “active force-shaping measures,” an administrative message states. More guidance will be released if future phases of the Force Design require similar action, it adds.
The Marine Corps is pledging to manage the reductions in a “measured and responsible way,” said Maj. Craig Thomas, a spokesman for Manpower and Reserve Affairs in Quantico, Virginia. That includes relying on some Marines choosing to leave the service, as well as voluntary force-shaping authorities, he said.
“The Marine Corps will remain faithful to our Marines and their families by maximizing opportunities for continued service for those in a military occupation slated for divestment,” Thomas said.
Of the seven MOSs facing cuts, the most highly populated include armor Marines, main battle tank repairer/technicians and military police officers. There are currently 421 armor Marines; 341 MBT repairer/technicians; and 308 military police officers.
Commandant Gen. David Berger first announced in March that the Marine Corps will eventually stop operating tanks, cut three infantry battalions, and shed about 7% of its overall force over the next decade. The cost savings will be used to pay for high-tech equipment leaders say Marines will need to counter China, Russia, Iran and others.
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith, the head of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, said the decision to cut or reduce some missions doesn’t mean leathernecks who serve in those fields aren’t important.
“We’re not saying that a tank or bridging company isn’t of value,” Smith told Military.com. “Tanks were a massive value in the past. I used them in and around Ramadi and in and around Fallujah [in Iraq]. They paid their dues in blood, right? These are Marine warriors from the Korean War to now.”
But the Marine Corps must reorganize to remain relevant, he added.
“It’s just that for the future fight, [those MOSs] are of less value than the things that we need most, such as long-range precision fire,” Smith said.
Marine administrative message 302/20 lays out several options for the personnel whose MOSs are closing or cutting billets, including lateral moves, early retirement options or interservice transfers to other military branches.
“The use of involuntary tools may also be used, as necessary,” the message states.
Berger said last month no one would be forced out because of the changes. Force Design 2030, he said, “is intentionally drawn out over time so we can make the right decisions.”
Thomas said manpower officials have briefed commanders across the fleet on the MOS closures and cuts. Monitors and occupational field sponsors are working with impacted units, he said, “to ensure Marines have all the information necessary to help them make informed decisions about their future.”
“The Marine Corps desires to retain its finest warriors, regardless of their current MOS,” Thomas added. “We will work with Marines on a case-by-case basis to find the best solution that meets the needs of the Marine Corps and the individual desires of each Marine.” (Source: Military.com)
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About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense is a leading provider of tactical wheeled vehicles and life cycle sustainment services. For decades Oshkosh has been mobilizing military and security forces around the globe by offering a full portfolio of heavy, medium, light and highly protected military vehicles to support our customers’ missions. In addition, Oshkosh offers advanced technologies and vehicle components such as TAK-4® independent suspension systems, TerraMax™ unmanned ground vehicle solutions, Command Zone™ integrated control and diagnostics system, and ProPulse® diesel electric and on-board vehicle power solutions, to provide our customers with a technical edge as they fulfill their missions. Every Oshkosh vehicle is backed by a team of defense industry experts and complete range of sustainment and training services to optimize fleet readiness and performance. Oshkosh Defense, LLC is an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE: OSK].
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