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Pierce Article

The NFFF sweepstakes for Custom Harley- Davidson Fat Boy

Flexible program features popular chassis and body combinations

Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation
[NYSE: OSK] company, and Harley-Davidson Motor
Company [NYSE: HOG], the only major U.S.-based
motorcycle manufacturer, announced that, to date,
participants in the NFFF Full Throttle Support campaign
have raised over $100,000 for the National Fallen Fighters
Foundation (NFFF). Surrounded by attendees at the Fire
Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis,
executives from the two companies presented a cheque
for the money that was raised by those who entered a
sweepstakes to win a custom, one-of-a-kind Harley-
Davidson® Fat Boy® Firefighter Special Edition motorcycle.
“The enthusiasm for the Full Throttle Support campaign
has been inspiring, and we are so proud to be able to
present to NFFF a check for $100,000 before the
program is even over,” said Wilson Jones, Oshkosh
Corporation executive vice president and president Fire
& Emergency. “Since the campaign launched in January,
people around the country have stepped forward to
support family members of fallen firefighters and the
firefighting community in general.”

In keeping with the Pierce tradition of giving back to
the firefighting community, Connie Stellmacher, Oshkosh
Corporation Foundation vice president, presented a
second check to the NFFF for $25,000 on behalf of the
Foundation. Created in 1960, the Oshkosh Corporation
Foundation is dedicated to supporting charitable nonprofit
organisations that improve and enhance the quality
of life. The Foundation focuses its efforts in communities
in which Oshkosh employees work and live, and also
supports organisations directly related to the corporation's
businesses.
    


FDIC attendees saw the grand-prize motorcycle at
the Pierce Manufacturing booth, number 9404. In addition,
kiosks were set up throughout the Lucas Oil Stadium for
donations and sweepstakes entries. Attendees also had
the opportunity to purchase limited-edition, Pierce and
Harley-Davidson Full Throttle Support merchandise including
jackets, hats and t-shirts. All profits from this merchandise
also benefit the NFFF.

‘The winner of the custom Harley was randomly selected following FDIC
and announced at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C, on May 21.'

The winner of the custom Harley was randomly selected
following FDIC and announced at a special ceremony in
Washington, D.C., on May 21.


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
organisation with a Congressional mandate to honour all
firefighters who die in the line of duty in the United States.
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is the only fire
service organisation 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, defence
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.