Ceremony to honor fallen firefighters and their families held at Fire Department Station House

May 21, 2009 - Appleton, WI ¾ Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, and Harley-Davidson Motor Company [NYSE: HOG], the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, today announced that $135,000 was raised through their Full Throttle Support campaign to assist the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). A special ceremony commemorating the conclusion of this three-month campaign was held in Washington, D.C. at the DC Fire and EMS Department, Engine 3 firehouse.

"The response we’ve received from across the country to the Full Throttle Support campaign is beyond our expectations and we are proud to put these funds to work through the vitally important efforts of the NFFF,” said Wilson Jones, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president Fire & Emergency. “We believe in and support the NFFF mission. This campaign is just one way we can honor those firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice to serve their fellow citizens.”

Proceeds from sales of officially licensed Pierce and Harley-Davidson merchandise supplemented the total commitment to the NFFF. In addition, in April the Oshkosh Corporation Foundation donated a check for $25,000 to the NFFF as part of the Full Throttle Support initiative.

Attending the event were representatives from the NFFF, Harley-Davidson, Pierce, members of the Red Helmet Ride (a group of motorcycle-enthusiast firefighters and friends), dignitaries from Washington D.C. and family members of fallen firefighters.

The NFFF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that remembers and honors America’s fallen firefighters by providing their survivors with a place to turn for help rebuilding their lives. Spouses and children of fallen firefighters are eligible, through NFFF, for education, scholarship assistance as well as job training. Furthermore, NFFF-established peer networks offer families and coworkers essential emotional support.

“The primary mission of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is to make a tangible difference in the lives of surviving families of these heroes,” said Ron Siarnicki, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation executive director. “Without the help of organizations like Oshkosh, Pierce and Harley-Davidson, we would not be able to sustain and grow our support programs.”

Photo Caption: Wilson Jones (Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president) and Steve

St. Thomas (Harley-Davidson Motor Company director of worldwide police and fleet sales) present check to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Also pictured are Tina Hauk, surviving spouse of a fallen firefighter and Brian Vickers, Full Throttle Support award winner and volunteer firefighter.

About Pierce Manufacturing

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is the leading North American manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. Products include custom and commercial pumpers, aerials, rescue trucks, wildland trucks, mini-pumpers, elliptical tankers, and homeland security apparatus. In addition, Pierce designs its own foam systems and was the first company to introduce frontal airbags and the Side Roll Protection system to fire apparatus. To learn more about Pierce, visit www.piercemfg.com.

About Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's Web site at www.harleydavidson.com.

About National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization with a Congressional mandate to honor all firefighters who die in the line of duty in the United States. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is the only fire service organization that represents every facet of the American fire service – career, volunteer and wildland. The Foundation has launched major initiatives to reduce firefighter deaths. The Foundation has no allegiance to any special interest. For more information, visit www.firehero.org.

About Oshkosh Corporation

Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, military, commercial and fire & emergency vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh’s products are valued worldwide by rental and construction companies, defense forces, fire & emergency units, municipal and airport support services, and concrete placement and refuse businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount.

* Harley-Davidson and Fat Boy are registered trademarks of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company

®, ™ All other brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

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