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15
Wal-Mart is a loyal supporter of men and women in
uniform, carrying on a tradition that dates back to the
World War II military service of Sam and Bud Walton. And
in the past year, the Company has redoubled its efforts to
support those serving others in times of conflict.
On Nov. 21, 2003, this
support earned
Wal-Mart the
prestigious
Corporate Patriotism
Award at the
American Veteran
Award ceremony, the
nation’s pre-eminent
patriotic tribute.The
award is presented
each year to a
company that
exhibits exceptional
dedication to U.S.
service members and
their families.
One of the reasons Wal-Mart
was chosen for this award was
its support of military personnel
working within the Company.
Hundreds of reservists and
members of the National Guard
employed by Wal-Mart were
called to active duty in the past
year.To support the national
service of these Associates,
Wal-Mart continues their
benefits, provides assistance to
their families, and makes up the
difference between military pay
and regular Wal-Mart wages.
To help service men and women stay in touch with their
loved ones,Wal-Mart has supported the Veterans of
Foreign Wars’Operation Uplink by providing free phone
cards so they can call home from anywhere in the world.
Wal-Mart also made it possible for Customers nationwide
to send more than 331,000 messages of support to
military men and women through in-store gift
registry kiosks.
Wal-Mart has also provided millions of dollars in financial
aid to military family-support organizations and
continues to work with suppliers to send clothing to the
wounded and special-need items to the troops.
In these and many other ways, Wal-Mart cares for those
who proudly wear the uniform of their country.
Always.
Supporting our Service Men and Women
In the past year, the
Company has
redoubled its efforts
to support those
serving others in
times of conflict.
Jason Hamilton