Kern to the company's Board, effective today.

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NEW YORK----The Board of Directors
of EDO Corporation (NYSE: EDO) has elected General (Retired) Paul J.S.edocorp.
Army's Future Cargo Aircraft (FCA) program.

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To support the future force, the FCA must
be a multifunctional and interoperable aircraft, able to
perform logistical re-supply, medevac , troop movement, airdrop
operations, humanitarian assistance, and missions in support of
Homeland Security.

WHERE: Eppley Airfield, Elliot Aviation
Omaha, Nebraska
Elliott is located on the East side of Eppley Airfield in Omaha
just off Abbott Drive on to Locust.

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The C-27J is considered the industry's leading
medium lift cargo aircraft, providing superior performance and
best value to the armed forces of the world.

WHEN: Friday, May 20, 2005
Technical Briefings and Flight Demonstration:
9:30 am -- 12:00 pm

RSVP: Due to airfield security requirements please RSVP to Ms.
Rebecca Phelps at 202-293-3433 by COB May 19, 2005 to secure
access to the air field.

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General Kern served two tours in Vietnam with the 11th Armored
Cavalry Regiment as a platoon leader and troop commander, and was a
battalion operations officer with the 3rd Armored Division in Germany. and L -3 Integrated
Systems (L-3 IS), a subsidiary of L-3 Communications, will
showcase the C-27J Spartan aircraft at Eppley Airfield in
Omaha, Nebraska.

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Prior to that, he served as the military deputy to the Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology and
was the senior military advisor to the Army Acquisition Executive and
the Army Chief of Staff on all research, development and acquisition
programs and related issues.
"Paul Kern brings a tremendous background of Army leadership,
engineering expertise and practical procurement experience to our
Board," said Chairman James M.

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General Kern, a native of New Jersey, was commissioned in 1967
following graduation from the United States Military Academy.. tour to
demonstrate the aircraft's capabilities in the U.

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identification upon arrival .

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Smith. "We are proud to welcome him to
EDO, and look forward to his guidance in reaching our growth
objectives and serving the needs of our military customers.
EDO Corporation designs and manufactures a diverse range of
products for the defense industry and commercial markets, and provides
related engineering and professional services. EDO's advanced systems are at the core of the
transformation to lighter, faster, and smarter defense capabilities..

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This brings the number
of Board members to 13, of which 12 are independent directors. Army Materiel Command. In this
capacity, he was responsible for research and development,
sustainment, and support to procurement for the entire U.

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General -Ret.- Paul J. Kern Joins EDO Board

Until his retirement in January 2005, General Kern, 59, was
commanding general of the U.

WHAT: GMAS is offering the C-27J Spartan as the solution for the U.

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He commanded the second brigade of the 24th Infantry Division during
Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and commanded the 4th Infantry Division
(Mechanized) as it developed the Army's networked battlefield
concepts.

----Global Military Aircraft Systems (GMAS):

FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2005 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM; Interview, Video and
Photo Opportunity

WHO: Global Military Aircraft Systems (GMAS), a joint venture of
Finmeccanica's Alenia North America, Inc.

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The company had revenues of $461 million in 2003 and
employs 2,700 people.

ADVISORY /C-27J Spartan Takes Flight in Omaha Nebraska; Global Military Aircraft Systems Showcases the C-27J Spartan the ``No Compromise'' True Military Medi

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Major product groups include: Aircraft Armament , Defense
Electronics, Communications, Undersea Warfare, and Integrated
Structures.com) was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in
New York City. The C-27J
demonstration in Omaha is part of a 6-city U. All attendees must provide media
credentials and a valid driver's license or state
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Army. In 1973
he earned master's degrees in mechanical and civil engineering from
the University of Michigan.

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ADVISORY .S. The FCA program is
a key component in the Army's transformation of its fixed wing
fleet which calls for the procurement of a new fleet of cargo
fixed wing aircraft.