Goodyear Honored for Military Support with Freedom Award
During a ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 26, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. was recognized for its military support with the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the nation’s highest honor awarded to employers for their exceptional support of Guard and Reserve employees. “To be chosen as
Goodyear to Receive Top Honor for Military Support
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has been named a recipient of the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, one of 15 companies to in the U.S. to be recognized from more than 2,400 nominated. The award is the nation’s highest honor given to employers for exceptional support of Guard and Reserve employees. In the
Hankook Supports Veterans at Reds’ Military Appreciation Day
Hankook Tire America Corp. presented Disabled American Veterans (DAV) with a $150,000 donation during Cincinnati Reds’ Military Appreciation Day Game on June 12, hosted at the Great American Ball Park. The tiremaker also kicked off its Hankook Heroes program to honor military veterans. Through the program, anyone can enter someone who’s served in the U.S.
Goodyear Honors U.S. Military with NASCAR Tire
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will feature customized Goodyear Eagle race tires during NASCAR races for the seventh consecutive year to support the U.S. Armed Forces. Goodyear will replace the “Eagle” logo on the sidewalls of its race tires with “Support Our Troops” during all NASCAR races at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in May, the
Auto Care Association Launches Program for Military Vets
The Auto Care Association has launched a program to help transitioning military veterans find jobs in the auto care industry. The program, Operation Auto Care, was created alongside the Wyakin Warrior Foundation and Easter Seals Dixon Center. “The auto care industry has a long record of engagement and success by veterans,” said Kathleen Schmatz, president
Bridgestone to Honor Members of the Military at Winter Classic
As the Official Tire of the NHL and the NHLPA, Bridgestone Americas will return for the sixth year as the title sponsor of the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic. This year, the tiremaker will host 15 members of Hockey Saves Inc. – a national nonprofit organization that provides military members with a healthy outlet through
Goodyear Named a Military Friendly Employer
G.I. Jobs magazine has named Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. a Top 100 Military Friendly Employer for the third year in a row. “At Goodyear, we recognize the value that veterans bring to the workplace and we’re proud to employ many men and women who’ve bravely served our country,” said Gary VanderLind, Goodyear North America’s
Goodyear Hires More than 1,000 Military Vets
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has surpassed its goal of hiring more than 1,000 United States military veterans and pledged to hire an additional 1,000 veterans. “The response to Goodyear’s military hiring initiative – both from veterans and the public – has been incredible,” said Gary VanderLind, vice president of human resources, Goodyear North America.
Goodyear Unveils Special Edition Military Support Tire
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., which is the exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR’s three major national series, has unveiled the special commemorative tires it will supply for the upcoming NASCAR races at Charlotte Motor Speedway to wave the green flag on the fourth year of the “Goodyear Gives Back” campaign. A multi-year fund-raising effort designed
Hennessy Industries Recognized for Military Employee Support
Hennessy Industries is a recipient of the Above and Beyond Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The award is presented by ESGR state committees and recognizes employers that have gone "above and beyond the legal requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act to support employees who are members of