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The Home Depot recently announced it has partnered with Hertz to honor military heroes during the month of May, which is Military Appreciation Month. The partnership is designed to support the everyday needs of military service members, veterans and their spouses with reliable transportation, special travel benefits and home upgrades.
“Hertz has a long history of supporting the transportation needs of military members and their families, and this partnership with The Home Depot builds on that commitment in a meaningful way,” says Jeff Adams, executive vice president, Hertz Car Sales. “By combining reliable transportation with practical support at home, we’re focused on honoring service members with solutions that make a real difference in everyday life.”
Hertz and The Home Depot are hosting a nationwide contest for military members and veterans who have gone above and beyond for their country and community. Three winners will receive a prize package including a car of their choice from Hertz Car sales, a limited-edition Husky workbench and Husky rolling job site box and a $1,000 The Home Depot gift card (plus a $1,000 gift card for the nominator).
One contest winner will also receive a garage storage upgrade and other home essentials from The Home Depot.
Hertz brand ambassador and seven‑time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is helping amplify the initiative by highlighting incredible stories of service and sacrifice, encouraging the public to nominate deserving heroes who go above and beyond in service to their country and communities.
“There are so many people who serve their country and then come home and keep showing up for their families and communities,” says Brady. “And behind every one of them are families making sacrifices as well. Their stories of service don’t always get told, but they’re the ones that matter—and being part of this effort is simply a way to say thank you.”
From May 1 through July 4, eligible military members can receive up to $1,000 off a vehicle purchase at Hertz Car Sales. In addition, Home Depot Verified Military Discount members will be upgraded to Hertz Five Star® status during the same period, allowing them to skip the counter and use enhanced rewards and benefits throughout the summer travel season and beyond.
“At The Home Depot, taking care of the military community is core to our values, and we’re always looking for meaningful ways to recognize service members,” says Erin Izen, senior director, community investments at The Home Depot. “By teaming up with Hertz, we’re proud to give members of our Home Depot Military Discount program access to Hertz Five Star status and the chance to be celebrated in a special way. It’s one more way we’re saying thank you—by delivering exclusive benefits that reflect the respect and appreciation they deserve.”
