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John Deere Continues Support of National Mall by Providing Honor Edition Gator Utility Vehicles for Special Event Support. John Deere, a world leader in providing advanced products and services for customers whose work is linked to the land, has partnered with the Trust for the National Mall to support events on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., including November’s Veterans Day ceremonies commemorating the hardworking men and women of the United States military. The company provided three of their XUV835M Honor Edition Gator Utility Vehicles (Honor Gators) that were used by onsite staff throughout the ceremonies, and one Honor Gator will remain with the National Mall as a donation to support future events.

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 16 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 neverending desire for improvement, market leading pay and benefits, and a dedicated Military Employee Resource Group to help veterans.

“This Veterans Day, John Deere reaffirmed its commitment to the military and our veterans who have sacrificed so much to protect this country,” said Maureen McCormack, Go-to-Market Manager, Gator Utility Vehicles. “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.”

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

Those interested in the Honor Gator can contact a local John Deere dealer to learn more or place an order. For more information about John Deere and its full line of Gator UV products, visit the John Deere website. For information on John Deere’s military and veteran support efforts, visit the John Deere Career Skills Program page.

About John Deere. Deere & Company is a world leader in providing advanced products, technology, and services for customers whose work is revolutionizing agriculture and construction — those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich, and build upon the land to meet the world’s increasing need for food, fuel, shelter, and infrastructure. For more information, visit www.JohnDeere.com.