ATLANTA, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Home Depot(R), the world's
largest home improvement retailer, today announced that the Company is
offering all active duty personnel, reservists, retired military, veterans and
their families a 10 percent discount off their purchases in honor of Veteran's
Day. The offer is valid on purchases of up to $2,000 for a maximum of $200
between November 6 and November 12, 2008, at The Home Depot stores, The Home
Depot Design Center locations, Yardbirds and EXPO Design Center(R) locations.
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'Veteran's Day honors the heroic individuals who have served our nation
and have made tremendous sacrifices to protect our freedoms,' said Frank
Blake, chairman and CEO. 'We are proud to show our appreciation with the
Veteran's Day discount as it is a simple, yet meaningful, gesture to say thank
you to these men and women who have protected and continue to protect our
nation.'
To qualify, individuals must present proof of military service when
checking out and discounts will be taken at the register.
The discount offer extends the Company's overall commitment to supporting
the military community. In March 2007, The Home Depot donated $1 million to
the United Service Organizations (USO(R)) for the construction of new USO
centers and the ongoing maintenance and capital upkeep of existing facilities.
In 2006, The Home Depot was recognized as the Disabled American Veterans
Largest Employer of the Year, and with The President's National Hire Veterans
Committee Chairman's Award.
Other examples of The Home Depot's commitment to the U.S. military include
the launch of Project Homefront in 2003, through which The Home Depot donated
$1 million and 1 million volunteer hours to help military families with home
repairs while their loved ones were deployed. In July 2004, a $1 million
donation in tools and supplies was made to support U.S. troops in the
rebuilding effort in Iraq.
In September 2004, The Home Depot joined forces with the U.S. departments
of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs to launch Operation Career Front(SM),
an unprecedented program designed to provide career opportunities for
America's military personnel interested in transferring their unique skills,
knowledge and abilities into a successful second career. That year the Company
was honored with the No.
