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Wednesday, 09/21/2005 5:50:55 AM

Wednesday, September 21, 2005 5:50:55 AM

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Homeland Security Technology, Inc. Receives First Order from US Army; HST To Ship Garmin Hand-Held GPS Systems to Army Units Stationed In Iraq

DEL MAR, Calif., Sep 21, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Homeland Security Technology, Inc., (a Division of Amnis, Inc. (Pink Sheets: AMNI)), announced today the company has received an order to supply US Army Units stationed in Iraq Hand-Held GPS systems pre-loaded with Iraqi street maps. HST has previously provided various GPS models to both Marine Corps units and contractors to test in Iraq. HST has received positive feedback on the Garmin systems from its military customers. Further requests regarding the utilization of the GPS systems have been fielded from Marine Corps units ready to deploy to Iraq and private organizations involved in disaster relief operations in the gulf coast area devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
"This order marks our first order from the US Army. The size of the army market for military equipment and gear is significantly larger than other military branches. We have been actively pursuing business with the US Army since last year and we intend to market expand sales of the Combat Trauma Bag and HST's Breacher Kits to the Army. The Garmin GPS systems HST offers are unique because of the software. The demand for our system from a wide variety of combat and combat support units is encouraging and indicative of the value of the Iraqi street map software for any unit maneuvering or conducting logistical operations in Iraq," states Col Jeff Powers USMC (ret)/ CEO HST, Inc.

HST, Inc. offers an extensive line of GARMIN GPS models preloaded with proprietary Iraq and Afghanistan databases. HST, Inc. is an authorized government contractor and is registered with Central Contractor Registration under cage code 3V7U9. Military units wishing to order GARMIN GPS devices with Iraq or Afghanistan databases can obtain equipment and services quickly with superior savings through simplified acquisition methods using Government Credit Card, MILSTRIP, MIPR, or similar funds obligation vehicles. For more information visit the company's website at: http://www.hstinc.us/ or call the Military Products Division at 858-436-2480.

About GPS World Supply and GARMIN GPS Systems:

GPS World Supply is dedicated to providing exceptional service and sales expertise on the GARMIN product line. GPS World Supply is the only true exclusive GARMIN retailer in business today. GARMIN International Inc. is a member of the GARMIN Ltd. (Nasdaq:GRMN) group of companies, which designs and manufactures navigation, communication and information devices -- most of which are enabled by GPS technology. GARMIN is a leader in the general aviation and consumer GPS markets and its products serve aviation, marine, outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and OEM applications. GARMIN Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit GARMIN's virtual pressroom at http://www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200.

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