AAR Wins Award from U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) for Repair of ISU® Containers
May 10, 2018
CADILLAC, Michigan, May 10, 2018 – AAR (NYSE: AIR) Mobility Systems has been awarded a $1.2 million contract to repair more than 500 ISU® containers for the U.S. Army’s 1st Special Forces Command (1 SFC). This contract will provide support to units located at Ft Bragg, N.C.; Eglin AFB, Fla.; Stuttgart, Germany; and Torii Station (Okinawa), Japan.
"We are committed to adding value to our products by extending their lifecycle through global repair, refurbishment, and sustainment operations,” said Jeffery Jackson, Vice President of Business Development, AAR Mobility. "The U.S. Army Special Operations Command’s footprint stretches across all continents, and we are honored to be able to assist them in being able to deploy at a moment’s notice.”
AAR Mobility Systems will leverage its Mobile Field Service Teams, Regional Support Facility (RSF) located in Fayetteville, N.C., and European Container & Shelter Repair Center located in Jelenia Gora, Poland, to support this contract.
About AAR Mobility Systems
AAR Mobility Systems is a leading global supplier of rapid deployment equipment including mobile tactical shelters, pallets and expeditionary containers that enhance the military’s ability to mobilize, deploy, maneuver and sustain forces. AAR Mobility also manufactures large lightweight structural assemblies and platforms that support mission essential functions. Products are supported through a network of service centers, field service teams and strategic partners. More information can be found at www.aarmobilitysystems.com.
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About AAR
AAR is a global aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial aviation and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s Aviation Services include inventory management; parts supply; OEM parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; engineering services and component repair. AAR’s Expeditionary Services include airlift operations; mobility systems; and command and control centers in support of military and humanitarian missions. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.
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