Secretary of Navy Recognizes Force Protection, Inc., at Marine Corps Systems Command Ceremony
Friday August 27, 12:30 pm ET
QUANTICO, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 2004--Secretary of the Navy Gordon England has recognized the Marine Corps Systems Command for meritorious achievement in planning, acquiring and fielding essential war-fighting equipment in support of Iraqi combat operations, including Force Protection Inc.'s (OTCBB:FRCP - News) Cougar mine and blast protected vehicle.
Force Protection, Inc. was one of several organizations recognized by Secretary England during a visit to Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 29, 2004.
"We are proud to work with Marine Corps Systems Command in support of the Marines in Iraq and around the world," said Michael Watts, CEO of Force Protection, Inc. "Force Protection is committed to making vehicles that keep our troops safe, and we are deeply appreciative of this recognition given by Secretary England."
For the presentation, Commanding General, BGen William D. Catto of Marine Corps Systems Command displayed much of the equipment that the command provides to Marines in Iraq and selected pieces of equipment scheduled for deployment in the near future. The display included Force Protection's mine and blast protected Cougar Hardened Engineer Vehicle (Cougar HEV). The Cougar HEV will meet the immediate need for Marine engineer mine clearing and explosive ordnance disposal teams to combat the threat of landmines and improvised explosive devices in known threat areas. The first vehicles are scheduled for delivery to deployed Marine units this fall. |
