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Marines Renew Navistar Defense Field Service Rep Contract

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

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Navistar Defense LLC yesterday said it received a $134 million delivery order for field service representatives (FSRs). The order from Marine Corps Systems Command renews the company’s in-theater FSR service contract to support International® MaxxPro® Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. “I’m proud to say that Navistar will not sell a truck if we can’t support it in theater,” said Archie Massicotte, president, Navistar Defense. “Sustainment of our vehicles is key--especially when vehicle lifecycles may run between 15 to 20…

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