The National Mall is visited by an estimated 36 million visitors a year and hosts some of our nation’s most iconic annual celebrations, including the National Cherry Blossom Festival, the National Independence Day Celebration, presidential inaugurations, and wreath-laying ceremonies on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. John Deere, with support from the Atlantic Tractor dealership, is proud to donate an Honor Gator for use in the planning and execution of these beloved national celebrations and observances on “America’s Front Yard.”

John Deere is proud of its long-standing work with current military members and their families, as well as veterans. Multiple opportunities within the company exist, including DOD SkillBridge internship opportunities for active-duty military members at John Deere dealership and factory locations to help them transition into the workforce full-time, nationwide dealer technicians, factory production roles at one of the sixteen major facilities in the U.S., and support roles including operations, IT, data analytics, and engineering.

Veterans working at John Deere find themselves having a higher sense of purpose, helping farmers and infrastructure workers feed and shelter the world, a team-based environment with a focus on supporting the customer, a never-ending desire for improvement, market-leading pay and benefits, and a dedicated Military Employee Resource Group to help veterans.

“This Veterans Day, John Deere is reaffirming its commitment to the military and our veterans who have sacrificed so much to protect this country. Our support of the National Mall will help preserve some of the nation’s most important reminders of our past while reaffirming our outlook on the future,”

said Maureen McCormack, Go-to-Market Manager, Gator Utility Vehicles.

The National Mall in Washington, D.C., spans more than 1,000 acres of treasured greenspace and features the iconic monuments and memorials that symbolize our nation and its democratic values. The Trust for the National Mall is the leading nonprofit philanthropic partner of the National Park Service dedicated to restoring, preserving, and enriching and the National Mall.

“Veterans Day is an important time on the National Mall when we reflect on the immense sacrifices that the men and women in our nation’s military have made for our country. The Trust for the National Mall is honored to have the continued support of John Deere in caring for America’s Front Yard, and in keeping the nation’s most sacred and historic grounds in pristine condition for all to admire for years to come,”

said Catherine Townsend, President, and CEO at The Trust for the National Mall.

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Since Sunday’s race falls on Memorial Day weekend, NASCAR is penning the event “600 Miles of Remembrance,” to honor military members who lost their lives while serving as U.S. service members. In addition, every NASCAR Cup Series car will display the name of a fallen military hero on the windshield during Sunday’s race. The No. 38 YANMAR car will display the name of SSG Nicholas Carnes, who was killed while on an Army mission in Afghanistan, as well as the Folds of Honor logo, a non-profit organization benefiting the families of fallen or disabled service members.

“Before I began working at YANMAR, I served in the Army alongside SSG Nicholas Carnes,” said Matt Hilliard, YANMAR Industrial Account Manager. “When I learned YANMAR and our partner FRM was looking to honor a fallen hero, I felt compelled to present Nicholas’ name. Having his name on the YANMAR #38 car is a great way to show our respect and pay tribute to someone who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country. I appreciate YANMAR, FRM, our driver John Hunter Nemechek and the Carnes family for allowing me the privilege to honor my friend SSG Carnes on Memorial Day weekend, a time created for us all to remember those we’ve lost in service for our country.”

YANMAR America first partnered with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and John Hunter Nemecheck in 2019 and continued this year for the eNASCAR iRacing Pro Invitational Series and will also be the primary sponsor for the No. 38 car for the upcoming make-up race for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 in Atlanta, the Quaker State 400 in Kentucky, and the All-Star Race in Charlotte.

Terry Wallace, YANMAR Industrial Engines Division Manager said:

“We are excited to continue our partnership with FRM and John Hunter and to finally debut the #38 YANMAR car on the actual track this weekend in Charlotte. Memorial Day is a special holiday to recognize the men and women in our Armed Forces. We are honored and privileged to pay respect to SSG Nicholas Carnes, a fallen hero and friend of one of our own military members, Matt Hilliard. It is also an honor to have the Folds of Honor logo displayed on our car.”

Source: Yanmar

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