Walmart, Sam’s Announce Military Family Promise

WASHINGTON, D. C. — Walmart announced its Military Family Promise as part of First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden’s “Joining Forces” military support announcement in Washington D.C.
The commitment guarantees a job at a nearby store or club for all military personnel, and military spouses, employed at Walmart and Sam’s Club who move to a different part of the country because they or their spouse have been transferred by the United States military.
In addition, through Walmart and Sam’s Club’s Military Family Promise, associates called to active military duty will continue to be paid any difference in their salary if the associate is earning less money during their military assignment.
“As one of the nation’s largest employers of veterans, we applaud the First Lady and Dr. Biden’s continued leadership when it comes to honoring and supporting our nation’s heroes,” said Bill Simon, president and CEO of Walmart U.S.
“With our presence in communities across the U.S., we are in a unique position to make a difference on issues that matter most to the military and veteran communities. We know an underserved, yet critical, need is access to employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for military spouses and those returning home from duty. This commitment will help ease the burden of relocation and decrease the financial strain so many military families feel when they are moved to a new part of the country.”
On Veterans Day 2010, the Walmart Foundation announced a five-year, $10 million commitment to support military and veteranS.