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Dear Commissioner Eisenhour,
This Veterans Day, we pause to express our sincere appreciation for the dedication and sacrifices of our veterans and their families. It is with profound respect that Walmart reaffirms
its commitment to supporting the veteran community <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/zzQk5xPZ2Pgh6N13S0W_PQ~~/AACYXxA~/_cWUFg6RQeMvLYkZRAbEecmAh_6JqB_AUyoCMFg9A-xs9ESFKsRnkm1DPoGVqbSoHP8ilprNgrE5
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Supporting Veteran Associates
Since 2013, we've hired over 500,000 veterans and military spouses. We are also proud to be recognized as a 2025 Veteran Friendly Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine.
We value the leadership and discipline veterans bring, and we've created a Skills Translator tool <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/4ezG8n0yvcXy_7FJe4WdBQ~~/AACYXxA~/TbUm-HzoZJqi_AKnVmgfZRJqvG1CjU
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kRqN9lsYtaEDj52QK2zYa4hIIccaQDHfjd_Y_oQf9c_4xP1Bw~~> to help them match their military experience to rewarding careers within Walmart. Additionally, our new Job Simulations Tool gives
candidates hands-on experience to ease the transition into civilian careers.
Supporting Veteran Entrepreneurs
We also actively support veteran entrepreneurs and know they make our company stronger. In FY2025, we invested over $1 billion with veteran-owned businesses.
Walmart collaborates with veteran owned certifying organizations like National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) and National Veteran Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) to
help these veteran-owned businesses succeed now and into the future.
Supporting Veteran-Serving Organizations
Since FY2022, Walmart has given $10 million to organizations that serve veterans and military families. We are funding projects through the Manufacturing Institute <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/
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gpyhUyVChZ1domuRjPZVZSq84ARCyATMDu0Fg4Q669V1WJC4gGIYPD2fHSbBoWXUAnIpAKkLBfW7utqryuZiz4ed6xR2LEQq0GzrHViIgDRm32GiwaKGvn7CD8YqtimH8mgu9TEI~> , Hire Heroes USA <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/ZYEJM
HgWiLH8SFGTnG6K_w~~/AACYXxA~/Gdjve3mE1ye0PfEDdcTULwWclkfZyXRxBvSFrwUjgvRnCZOzz3AfvRUj7fluQAF5WHv6sQIutjaWg9OyUM0GMqs8JyTQalx9Vha7TbMKxgOwlU8jTW_f3Vez026Zwj88> , and the Institute for
Veteran and Military Families (IVMF) <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/3Xeu8sXfKbk3tzVWRLcfRw~~/AACYXxA~/sceclzYv8QAEmiEqT3QkKnd4wslfr8RAp0sBeya3sv4C7s6QswyQBlI7wqL45Qt9QUm_FVNmtla7FLNFHLcqsDKx1H
FhYAdmLTJw16XmOHmR2w1RvHOIr0nBi0WxmwR4> at Syracuse University.
During the month of November, Walmart customers can round up their purchases at checkout on Walmart.com or in the Walmart app to support Operation Homefront <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/ZzsGx
Qm2kQfKs3uYxL9M6g~~/AACYXxA~/fRG-7Fz-ozhVfRe5g-SbvZCeaetrsqxL05_P4ZOTuf5WuOa9dc8RN0etuZ7-GIi4l_KpYEM6YN4Qdioh_Z5u8ICnUTSDY1QejxSpiui-OAjzPvB0U7MZ5WUNYZV0Hbs8M0WM0sVHAubXFihnFWw36jfkDmyHybrzBfn52qa4wU
2_jOqG7bKB5wW8y0cb4BCKUeawBAul9PW80Fp8IkhS_w~~> . Walmart will match customer contributions 2:1 up to $1 million. In the next week, over 1,100 military families will receive holiday
meals at events in Bremerton, Oak Harbor, Marysville, Fairchild AFB and Camp Murray.
Walmart has supported Wreaths Across America <https://link.quorumtracking.com/f/a/cwDdW3SAAqwHPPTB0oFShw~~/AACYXxA~/RzRyYiHLHPXtvJapnc_Q7GeABwZG6MUxEyDlu3W1DdE4KW4VBQgwGLpnEIQv6apHmkJ16eTwy2l_OpYY_5g
LPZoFwkkO2RJ2mWt4VjOJfu3c1skuyfn_bbaalMhIMJHqXiK5KfjIVQONpU9HYN_cmKXYqb2eRKcrTLm3aOXPljhFuuq_L9XgmT_0qdeeKYaA> since 2008 through cash and in-kind donations, including donating the
services of drivers and tractor trailers to transport veterans wreaths to participating cemeteries across the country. In 2023, we awarded Wreaths Across America with a $750,000 grant
to support the organization's mission through 2028.
We believe it is our duty to support those who have served our country, and we are dedicated to providing them with opportunities to thrive. Please feel free to reach out any time and
welcome interest in joining us at events to support military families.
Regards,
Debbie
Deborah Herron
Director, Public & Government Affairs Pacific & Mountain Northwest
C: 503-539-5333 | deborah.herron@Walmart.com <mailto:deborah.herron@Walmart.com>
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