Ground Force One
Encyclopedia
Ground Force One is the code-name for the black armored buses used to transport the President of the United States
and other dignitaries. The two modified Prevost
coaches were purchased by the United States Secret Service
from Hemphill Brothers Coach Company
of Tennessee for US$1.1 million each in July 2010 during the administration of President Barack Obama
.
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
and other dignitaries. The two modified Prevost
Prevost Car
Prevost is a Quebec, Canada-based manufacturer of touring coaches and bus shells for high-end motorhomes and specialty conversions.The company now owns Nova Bus and in turn is owned by Volvo Bus Corporation.- History :...
coaches were purchased by the United States Secret Service
United States Secret Service
The United States Secret Service is a United States federal law enforcement agency that is part of the United States Department of Homeland Security. The sworn members are divided among the Special Agents and the Uniformed Division. Until March 1, 2003, the Service was part of the United States...
from Hemphill Brothers Coach Company
Hemphill Brothers Coach Company
Hemphill Brothers Coach Company is a motor coach sales and operations company that provides coach sales, leasing, maintenance, and custom conversion services...
of Tennessee for US$1.1 million each in July 2010 during the administration of President Barack Obama
Presidency of Barack Obama
The Presidency of Barack Obama began at noon EST on January 20, 2009 when he became the 44th President of the United States. Obama was a United States Senator from Illinois at the time of his victory over Arizona Senator John McCain in the 2008 presidential election...
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See also
- The Beast
- Official state carOfficial state carAn official state car is a car used by a government to transport its head of state in an official capacity, which may also be used occasionally to transport other members of the government or visiting dignitaries from other countries. On a state visit, the official state car might be transported...
- List of official vehicles of the President of the United States
- Federal vehicle fleet