Hiring Our Heroes is saying thank you to America’s military by giving away a brand-new Toyota to one lucky, active duty service member, Veteran or military spouse.
The fourth annual Hiring Our Heroes “Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes” is currently underway and will close out on December 1, 2021. There is no cost to enter.
Eligible contestants
- Must be legal residents of and currently reside in the contiguous United States.
- Must be individuals serving or have served in the active duty, National Guard or Reserve components of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard and, if discharged or released, have an honorable discharge or are currently married to a current member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard or their National Guard or Reserve components.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
The contest ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on December 1, 2021. The rest of the free sweepstakes rules can be found here.
Ernest Knight (shown above, third from left in a pink shirt) is the 2020 grand prize winner of the HOH Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes.
More About Hiring Our Heroes
Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) is giving away another Toyota, but that’s not all it does to connect the military community – service members, military spouses, and Veterans – with American businesses to create economic opportunity and a strong and diversified workforce.
By utilizing the U.S. Chamber’s vast network of state and local chambers and strategic partners from the public, private and nonprofit sectors, Hiring Our Heroes helps to bridge the civilian-military divide within the business community.
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Hiring Our Heroes is saying thank you to America’s military by giving away a new Toyota to one lucky, active-duty service member, Veteran or military spouse.
I’ve said for years that BRCC is not, nor have they ever been conservatives. They wouldn’t know a conservative principle if it bitt them in the butt. What they are are foul mouthed ex-military. I’ll give them kudos all day long for serving our country. Too bad, they’re more interested in pleasing the MSM than knowing and following the principles on which this country was established.
1st, thanks for the giveaway.
2nd, what exactly is the model and build out on this?
No specs? Maybe as a jeep guy I am expecting too much.
Take care and stay safe, all.
If you need to reach out, Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Or visit https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ to chat and more.
SFC Bob H, US Army (Ret.)
PS To a lot of my brothers, your racism is not patriotism. Take a step back from the conspiracies and understand we are in a hostile environment where there have been almost 38 million infections and more than 628,000 mothers, fathers, children, grandparents, uncles, aunts, hunters, babysitters, retired folks and politicians who have lost their lives because of Covid-19, and now the even worse Delta Variant. Oh, and of course Black Live Matter. Respect that. Mask up, ladies and gentlemen.
Boy Oh Boy – One Plethra of whiners , Glad to see Toyota honoring US military Vets
There are enough unsold vehicles from each auto manufacturer every year to give any needy veteran over 15 vehicles to improve their lives. What I’m saying is there should be no contest, there should be a grateful (write-off) giving to all vets in need. Politicians can can serve 1 term and have a lifetime payment of their service salary, 100% health care, kids and grands get free college, and some have us as bodyguards for the duration of their life. Our 1 or more term service result is not nearly equivalent to that (non-ptsd, no limb-loss, numerous corrupt individual, no life on the line) service. We may not agree on what is best for nation, as is our right and freedom as Americans, but what we deserve is so disgusting and obviously below what it should be from our great country. Thank you all for your service (I wish those words had real weight to them), and god bless those that serve us in the VA (I wish that also had more weight). Lastly an early congrats to the winner of the truck, may it serve you as much as you have for the USA.
US-Vet WEST-PAC JOINT BORDER PATROL [90’s disbanded]
Agreed 100%
Agreed 100%
Well said sir!
Served 1988-2012 Air Force, Blessed to have served in Europe most of my career. My two oldest children started school and finished school in Germany. Served in Iraq and am blessed to be alive! God is
What the heck? Why not Alaska and Hawaii? That’s maddening and totally unnecessary to exclude two states with a MAJOR military presence and LARGE veteran populations. We don’t quality… WHY? exactly. I’d like to at least know the reason. We have Toyota Dealers here in Alaska. We have a state Chamber of Commerce that is presumably a member of the U.S. Chamber.
Vietnam 1969-70 Scout Dog Proud to be an American Patient
20+ yrs Retired Navy Corpsman. VietNam & Desert Storm eras. Became a Community Health Educator for a non-profit after service, 9 yrs. Substitute teacher for 2 yrs. Now fully retired except for grandma duties. Still driving a 14 yr old Subaru with 205,000 miles & counting. No money in budget for new car. I certainly could use a new truck. My 3 y/o grandson LOVES trucks!
I served in Harbor Clearance Unit One on YLLC 3. We spent 13 months in Vietnam clearing waterways and doing salvage. This was 1968 and 1969. I was proud to serve my country.
Who pays the taxes on the truck?
USAF Veteran. 1978-1987
Im happy you help enlisted military but i got one question ?what abought all the service members (vets) that are hung out to dry we get a hand shake and a half hearted thanks all the wile were homeless poor strugling to survive yes struggling to survive. Shame on this country shame to think i served this country for this.
Sad that this program is only available to military/veteran residents of the contiguous United States. The Nisei Veterans of WWII are still the most highly decorated unit for their time of service. Many of them are from all islands in the State of Hawaii. Then there are the conflicts that follow: Korea, Vietnam, GWAT veterans, and others that come from Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Samoa, and others. Quite disrespectful to AAPI and retired veterans that live not on the continent, if you ask me.
I agree wholeheartedly with your comment brother. I served with the 25th Light Infantry Division from Hawaii currently living outside of the continental US. We too fought our asses off. Quite disrespectful…
It’s great that this is a no-fee lottery for veterans. As a question, is this something that Toyota donated (while Ford, Chevy, and Dodge Ram passed on)… or something that is purchased?
If it’s a donated vehicle, Toyota thanks to you.
Active Duty Army (’84-89); Army Reserves (’91-93), Active Duty Army (’93-08) SFC, Retired
Does anyone remember when , Korea ?
Served USAF 1956 to 1960 . Was released @ Travis AFB . Just as Vietnam was starting, Never did know why I wasn’t
called back. Proud to have served.
AF 66-70 , 305th BW, Grissom AFB. If I could only go back and do a retake, I’d do it all over again. Many thanks to the VA and the Mission Act.
Kenny Nixon
Army Veteran
Retired Vietnam veteran.
Why treat residents of Alaska or Hawaii differently from the other 48 states? Were our sacrifices less valuable?
how about those who served that are citizens of our 5 inhabited territories
Your value is no lesser. Lower 48 has the network in place. Crossing borders unfortunately complicates things where delivery to either or outweighs the purpose of the promotion. I figured perhaps in fairness, there’s drawings open only to AK or HI residents, respectively.
I am a Coast Guard veteran of the viet nam war, we patrolled the gulf of tonkin near the river opening at Vung Tao from 1967 to 1968 and got too close to shore one taking a round in our stack around December causing us to have repairs done in Sasabo Japan. Very proud of my service time and ever so grateful for the medical services the VA provides veterans.
Most companies that say, “We hire veterans” only do so for public relations reasons. I wish I had the numbers, but after 90 days they let the #Veteran go. So may they should say, “We hire veterans, but we don’t keep them.” Civilians don’t like military people working for them. The civilian workforce is jealous because we get there early, leave late, exceed all standards, ask questions to learn the rules faster, and learn the job next to us and above us just in case. However, the last part has people thinking we are going to take their job. Those of us that have been to combat have the stigma of being looked at as ticking time bombs waiting to go postal, especially if we say we have weapons at home and like to hunt or keep up our shooting skills. In the military, if you are early you ARE late. If you don’t learn the job next to you or above you then when people go down the mission won’t be completed. As for our like of weapons and our capability, why don’t civilians look at other civilians the same way? There have been civilians that have “gone postal.” All the attributes that make us “Hard Chargers,” “Squared Away,” or “Leadership” seem to make us too much of a great worker and are a threat to the civilian workforce. No wonder so many of my brothers and sisters are homeless.
This is just another PR stunt to gloss over the fact they may hire veterans, but they don’t necessarily keep them. I’d love there to be accountability for companies that SAY they hire veterans to see how many are kept and why either way.
I am a USAF disable Veteran and I do can work and I do need a job, How I can get some help in this issue, I’m also would like to get a truck if I qualify to do so…
Served from 1964 to 2002.
AF Veteran, proud to have served 1979-1999…
Reach out to a DVOP near you. That’s what they are for.
US Army 1966-1972 proud to have served my country.
Life as a soldier was great, but coming back to society has been a little different from what some of us as military men and women have excepted. Finding jobs that are not just food service or not finding one at all has been hard for veterans. We have the skills to learn and to do a lot of moe for our country if giving the chance but this is not the case. Served from 1987-2010,
Salute to all that have served.
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I just entered the contest look for this The fourth annual Hiring Our Heroes “Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes” is currently underway and will close out on December 1, 2021. There is no cost to enter. Click on the Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes then Scroll down to fill out Form. YOU MUST be on GOOGLE to do this
Utah pays a percentage on property tax for 100% disabled Vets.
USAF Veteran 1978 – 2004
Proud to have served!
I’m trying to enter the sweepstake to get the truck, I seem to be unable to enter. What do I have to do? Also I’m the founder of TheLongWalkHome.org and would like to put a link to your site on our website. Ron Zaleski
“Thanks For All You Do”
Simple I just entered the contest: look here The fourth annual Hiring Our Heroes “Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes” is currently underway and will close out on December 1, 2021. There is no cost to enter.
Paul Vietnam
So where u sign up
I am a Vietnam Veteran and I would love to have this truck, my car is broke down and I can’t afford to get it fixed.
Wonderfull
Would like to thank all my past,present,and future Brothers, and Sisters for your service.
Especially those that never made it home.
God Bless Our Troops and Our Great Nation !! Nam 72-73 Air Force .
I live in Alabama. My retirement check from the US Army is not taxed there. I know Florida and Texas are the same. Every state in the United States should adopt this as well. GOD BLESS AMERICA.
Why is it so difficult to register for the Toyota give away? Ridiculous!
wish they would get us some dental coverage
They do. Delta dental. But you do pay a monthly premium last i heard.
Proud American and U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran
Mask up.
Man up.
God Bless America and God Bless Me Calming To Win This Truck!!!
I am a USN veteran 1967 to 1972 and proud of it.
I was proud to serve. Was never sent to ‘Nam. Would have gone if ordered to.
I am a Female Vietnam veteran who raised 2 children by myself and went to college while on active duty. It was difficult to say the least but I can honestly say that you can accomplish many things if you really try.
I am proud to have served.
Hiring a VET is good business.
The people of Wyoming is very generous to veterans.
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USN 1981-1995
Bless all those that work at the VA
Faculties .
Served two tour in Viet Nam and I believe we should get a break on school tax since I don’t have kids in school.
Great to be alive.
All VA employees do not forget that serving our veterans is one of the greatest benefits of our duties to the brave men and women of our great nation.
enjoyed my time in the military
I served proudly from 72-75 in the US Army My Dad served during WWII, in Army Air Corp.
Served u s army Europe 1st infantry 1972 -1975 , 4th battalion 73rd armor csc armour ground survalance radar , sgt Lawrence A Tengram best time ever Panzer Kaserene ,Gary shepherd, jerry McCoy j t young, Gary Hanson ,David Goodwin ,al mogenson cpt. t Nichols lt.Meade lt. Bradford ,okla city , luv it or leave it
Served aboard USS AMERICA
no comment
God bless America
We all have our same different ups and downs when momentum strengthens ether remember Gods grace is sufficient.pump the brakes or mash the gas, just hold on. Sometimes a bad decision is better than no decision at all,act, observe, reflect, discuss. Continue making adjustments until you find sat results . Never forget to look in the mirror when it’s time to give credit. Regardless of your spiritual belief or lack of our choices are the next biggest Force our present mindset,future environment community way of life. Be a positive impact,wtf would you rather do with your day?
I give thanks to the VA for all they have done for me. That’s no small deal where I come from.
To get a disabled vet license plate you pay more than a standard plate. Something wrong with that logic kentucky
It should be free.
Served during Viet Nam but duty was here in the US. I served from 1973-1976.
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.
I served in the Air Force and was in a terrible accident spending 9 months @v David Grant Hospital….Great staff. I have been blessed as a 100% D.A.V. I have found great fellowship among all Vets in the Veterans golf program and the PGA Hope program for all branches of Vets.
We all need to stand together for American and be thankful that we are known as the mix bowl of colors.
So let’s stop all the frightening between everyone’s and pull together.
And let show the other’s countries that we all Americans stand together!
Thank you’ll my name is:
Earl.
Na
I sprayed defoliant (agent orange), in Vietnam to kill grass around our camp and I only receive 40%, while others I know get 100%. I had covid bad,in hospital 25 days, have lung damage from covid and possibly from agent orange.
Great promotion!
I joined the navy in 1969. As an only son I wasn’t
Worried about being drafted. But serving my country was an honor. As all Vietnam vets know we were treated with disrespect when got back to th US. We were called all kinds of names and sometimes experienced physical treats. That’s the ones I loved. They got the first swing, then it was my turn. I got to give several poor chumps a nice nap.. Ask and you shall receive was my moto. God Bless America. 8-12-21
I’m a Vietnam Vet, and I’m thankful for the services that the VA provides.
30 year retired combat veteran
I’m a Vietnam Vet, and I’m thankful for the medical services that the VA provides.
God bless America and our flag, family.
Wow this is crazy???? Hope I win
The problem with just one voice is that it is usually never herad, the more people you get to sign a petition the better.
Texas is going to let me carry a gun on 9/1/2021.
Being a VET is a great benefit in going to college or getting a great paying job and should be recommended for a lot of our highschool grads as a good way to start a career. The services also offers a good career path.
Its funny how totally disable veterans want free hunting licenses. Apparently they arent handicapped enough to walk around for hours looking for something to kill. Maybe they should take their walking legs into an employent office and get a job. I get 20% disability because the ability to have children was taken away from me by the military doctors. Funny how many kids those disabled veterans can have and complain they cant afford them.
Thank you for all you do VA to protect and serve us old combat veterans from Vietnam.
Thank you Hiring Our Heroes for helping our military members and their families.
Desert storm vet, time in service Nov 1977 to Nov 1992
Love America and Fly your AMERICAN FLAG
Is marine veteran.
Sure want that truck!sure could use that truck.
As an honorably discharged Marine Corps Veteran, it would be an honor and a privilege to win/take possession of the Toyota truck.
Thank you for consideration.
Semper Fidelis!
Very Nice!
RED
Yep I see the sweepstakes but I sure don’t see how to enter. It was just something to get me to open this VA page. What a joke. You got me. Served 75-81 Armor, Armored Calvary. DAV
Proudly served aboard USS Constellation CVA-64 …’66 – ’70. 3 West Pacs in support of our men and women in country, Vietnam. W Div.
God bless our troops.
“Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes” giving away a Toyota” …unless you live in Alaska or Hawaii? Phooey!!
I’ll agree with you on that and I am legally blind and can’t enter because they took my drivers license away. So if I need a vehicle to take me to the doctor or anything else I can’t enter.
May I ask why active duty spouses may enter the truck drawing but not surviving spouses of deceased vets?
I will like to know the answer to this question as well.
…HOW do you actually put your entry into this sweepstakes for the brand new Toyota motor vehicle? I apologize here. Please simply understand that as a visually-impaired person, I’ve had to have someone read all of this information to me. And so now, neither one of us can figure out HOW to actually enter this sweepstakes for the possibility of my perhaps winning this free Toyota motor vehicle. ….I’m an honorably-dischared veteran of the United States Air Force.
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Active duty 1989-1993
Iraq and Somali
Disabled Veteran
Active duty 1989-1993
Iraq and Somali
Semper Fidelis
We need more, and also better jobs for veteran. And we need to take better care of each other. The lord will do the rest. Just call on him, his lines never to bizzy!!!
No I love the USA.
WIN A TRUCK
Alaska IS Continental United States but is it the contiguous United States ? A new term to justify discrimnating against Alaska (and Hawaii) Would you believe that someone Sells Toyotas in Alaska…I’ve Seen Them Myself ! If someone tells you they are placing limits on what they say is a fair and good thing ask yourself if it truely is. I am one of MANY Alaskan Vertrans feeling once again left out and let down…Thanks anyway.
enter
Hiriingourheros.org/toyota
Link on this page broken
Do this constitute entry?
I think the civilian population today is much more accepting of our military and veterans than I witnessed upon returning home from deployments from 1967 through 1973.
As a U.S. Naval aviator with 3 tours of Viet Nam, I love America and would defend her again.
Way to make Vets outside CONUS feel included.
Army Reserve 1960 – 1962
Regular Army. 1962 – 1965
Basic Training Fort Knox KY
AIT Fort Leonardwood MO
Germany US Army Air Defense
Vietnam 1969-1970
Go Navy
I only served 7yrs active duty in the ’50s but I sure could use a new truck. GOD bless you all and the fine servicemen and women that served before and after my time.
Y\es, I would love a new truck, BUT I coluln’t afford the tags and insurance.
Semper Fi
I need the Truck please. I am a combat veteran in need.
Who would serve if we had a draft? I have great concerns we would have less than an efficient military. Our youth do very little physical activities.
I need the Vehicle. I am
a Combat Veteran in need.
Love the USA,
Agreed.
My truck needs more work than worth
It’s a 2001 Tundra
U timed this shot at a perfect time.
Needed for Drs and stores and whatever needs hauled.
Miles Vietnam disable Veteran
1965-1969
Thanks for a shot at it
GOD BLESS AMERICA, No Comment
Good for you! As a Viet-Nam Era Vet, I want to thank you for honoring All of Our Heros with this sweepstakes. But one thing, if by God’s will, or some miracle I win, please leave all of the wording and signs on the vehicle so I can pass them along everywhere I go! I want the entire nation to “Honor Our Heroes and Veterans.”
No Comment , GOD BLESS AMERICA
I’m a disabled veteran, I’d love to win a new vehicle, since I try and help my family
I’m a Army disabled veteran, I’d love to have a better vehicle to help take care of family
David Camp August 11 2021 why don’t Tennessee have it setup for Veterans to have Tax Exempt status on their property Taxes
God bless the USA
I could really use a new truck. My volunteer work with the SPCA has taken a toll on my ride.
Served during the Vietnam era. My Father-in-law served in WWII and is 96 years old. Such fabulous stories he continues to tell. My Father also served in the Army during WWII. He has since passed away. My family loves America and will continue to fight for our freedom.
BLOOD / SWEAT & TEARS ( NO FEARS ) IS WHAT IT TAKE’S TO DEFEND AMERICA .
This vet REALLY APPRECIATES companies who appreciate vets in this way.
Loving America is the best thing anyone can do in these trying time. And I do lovr America!
glad to be a vet served in airforce 1973-1977
I can’t enter this contest as I live in Alaska which is not part of the “contiguous United States”. Wish it was for ALL states. :(
I SERVED IN VIETNAM 70-71 AS A COMBAT INFINTRY , WOULD DO IT AGAIN IF NEEDED .
Please include UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE as one of the seven uniformed services
I served 21 months at camp Lejeune from 1969 to 1971. why doesn’t the VA give me medical help for the poisoned water I drank, showered, and used. I have many medical issues!
I attended a local VA open house 2 years ago just to see what was offered to me, other than coffee and donuts. They saw I was released from active duty in 1977 from Camp Lejeune and told me I was eligible for full medical regardless of income. Have you applied at your local VA for benefits?
GOD bless America and GOD bless Israel!!!
I am an AF spouse.
My husband served three tours in Vietnam,
shot down twice.
He served in in the military for 26 years, and so am I, not in rank, but as a spouse with body
and soul, my heart ❤️ was always in turmoil waiting to hear from him.
Good Evening, I served in the United States Marine Corps and It was the best time of my life. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Thank you for your time, I hope I get the chance of winning this truck. God Bless.
I would like to see military salaries increased significantly. It’s a shame that new recruits with families have to struggle financially. It’s also a shame that our homeless vets don’t get better services.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
I have been to the UK, S. California, Ohio, Mississipp, Honduras and I wishI could have gone farther……..IN A TOYOTA TRUCK!!!!
I have a General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions rather than a regular Honorable Discharge. Am I still eligible? I really need a new truck! 289k on my ’97 Ram.
Thank you for serving those who served, Full Speed Ahead, Anchors away my boys!!
Thank you for serving those who served, Full Speed Ahead, Anchors away my boys!!
I wouild LOVE a truck!!!
Show respect for your country, hire a veteran
I have tried to enter comments. As a disabled Viet Nam Vet there is still some resentment and a lot of distrust in our elected officials, Democrat and Republican, which is why I affiliate with no party. But I will forever stand behind our Armed forces and Veterans. America has fallen and recovered many times and the will of American Veterans and service members have been a large part. Americans ability to evolve and create jobs building America and American products that overcome the hopelessness we have seen before. The trades are as much in demand as academics and even more so when rebuilding So, rebuild America with American products and American pride, hire the Vet.
Amen brother,I was in Vietnam in 68/69,199th light Infantry,a combat medic .Tough assignment!
Only an employer that understands the ability of an American veteran to evaluate a situation, assess the needs then act in the appropriate manner can understand the value of a veteran. Only the smartest employer will find a way to fully utilize the physical and mental capabilities of an true American Warrior.
This is some BULLSHT…… been looking for 30 minutes on how to sign up for give away to no avail…. Last time I fall for this shit…..
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Great, thank you.
3rd generation US Army :)
Retired vietnam veteran
Can you calculate the total Property tax Amt. you have paid to your local establishment, year by year to get just exactly what you have given these folks? An in retirement , when your income retires with ya,….they still have the aldasity to threaten to take your home or property if ya don’t pay up…? How is this American ? Is the person responciple for giving these folks this kind of authority, “Sleeping, or just Stupid . Maybe a little retarded?…One thing is for sure…The tax law is.
I am so thankful for the VA Hospitals and their complete staff.
that first comment made no sense at all to me.
If every kid in college knew what every vet did to protect this great country of ours, they would have a different view of life. But instead they have no clue what our constitution or bill of rights are!
Serving was one of the best things for so many of us. Side affects of war for all who served are not worth the years of suffering. Free stuff is great but the bare necessary should be provided by the VA. Been through all the programs and the meds are still wrong. We are NOT all the same! Some meds work for some but not all!!!!! HELP US
All states should have property taxes paid for all that serve and served. We put our lives on the line on any given day in combat and in training for combat.
USA
GOD bless America!!!
Long live the USA
I appreciate what the VA has done for me and my family. Thanx!
Retired NSW guy that has used your website. Great way to look for new roles after the Navy.
God bless America .
When our young Men & Women put that uniform on, they become a true American, every door should be open for them. that’s my opinion.
Good idea!! BUT no place to enter the contest! ???
CCC/Hemet
Retired Marine Corps..Toyota Tundra owner myself..
AMERICA
God bless us all
I wish our government would do more for the vets instead of sending so much money to other countries.
Served as a combat infantryman in Vietnam (67-68) and over 8 years total. It was disgusting to hear our President call me “stupid” for not getting out of serving as he did (by lying about the bone spurs he never had). It was also sad to hear him say soldiers who died were “suckers” and those volunteering to serve today were “losers” who couldn’t make it on the outside. He chastised McCain for not supporting his “birther” movement and derided his heroic service as a captured pilot saying he “liked people who wern’t captured”. America was great until he came along and fomented violence against our democracy – may this wonderful country never suffer through another period like that again.
Retired Army 1976 to 1996 First Gulf War Veteran & 100% disable vet from Texas! Still Served veterans as a disability counselor from 2001 to 2015! Love USA!
I served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam era from 11/73 to 11/75 as part of NATO in Germany.
I want my truck to be a metallic sky blue.
Veterans are good employees because they are trained to finished whatever job they are assigned to.
Troops that served in combat in authorized wars like Vietnam in Field Artillery should be given CAB ” Combat Artilleryman Badge ” awards just like the Infantry Troops were given CIB ” Combat Infantyman Badge ” awards.
That is horrible contest. Did anyone actually read the fine print on that thing? Do people actually realize that when you win a large prize it holds a 40% federal tax on it plus anything your state levy’s against it. Just yikes on so many levels. They’re basically saying “here’s a vehicle on us and thanks for the tax break you’re giving us from donating this and having you pay the taxes on is”. Absolutely despicable.
Thank you everyone who is or has served!
The Toyota sweepstakes cuts out all of Hawaii, Alaska, Guam and Puerto Rico Active Duty, or current spouses. You could make it a condition that the winner in those areas would have to pay shipping from the closest mainland port to them. At least give us a chance!
Let all military vet. Get vaccinated
Veterans, we can do so much more as a unit than seperatly.
I’d sure like to enter the contest. Is it a test to see if you can enter?
I would love this, I served from 2006-2012. I wish IL had a 100% tax free for disabled vets.
Sadly, active duty and veterans in our 49’nth and 50’th states need not apply; just contiguous states.
I’m not eligible. Since I believe this truck should go to someone who can work and hiring heroes was able to place them.
Being a service connected disabled veteran unemployable I can not benefit from employment opportunities.
Why no Hyperlink for the contest
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God bless America and I pray for all the service men and woman who are struggling a safe and quick solution through any of their troubles.
I was my honor serving in the US Army
68-70
Nice!
I love the V A health care system
I feel they do an outstanding job and the care is appreciated and amazing
I.am blessed to have the Boston V A Hospitals as my V A medical needs are always well taken care of by the V A. Thanks V A and all the staff tooo
My life sucks.
It is sad that we served and be left out because we out of the continental US
Typical VA bull. Site doers not allow vet to enter drawing. Just more of nothing, but false hope.
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#Merica
Support and protect our Veterans! Thank you for giving each Veteran an opportunity to win a new truck!!
excellent contest, with one exception. no where to click to take one there. normal in this country!
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Your state may not be the only derelict state…mine invites the homeless (presumably to get more votes) yet our Veterans struggle unnoticed with minimal help. I feel fortunate that our VA is here for us!
all vets should be able to get fishing and hunting license free. they earned the right
Hey what about us vets in the 49th and 50th state? The American Hero Sweepstakes is only for the contiguous United States.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Hire Veterans that are now working as Real Estate Agents, Brokers and Mortgage Loan Originators!
Thanks and GOD BLESS AMERICA Amen
Hope to win.
In it to win it.
Thank you for thinking about us
Today’s military is vastly unappreciated. They need our help and full support for laying it all on the line for us 24/7.
That would be Awesome to “WIN!” SERVED 20 YEARS MILITARY HERE.
Retirement is tough. TIA
God Bless our Military.
Thank you for taking the time and effort to promote “hiring a vet”!
I hope it opens some eyes as to the advantage of doing so!
The VA provides the best health care.
USA for Me and Mine. Tundra is a GREAT truck!
VA thank you for your service !
I love America.
Where and how do I sign up for the sweepstakes?
Where do I enter contest? Very hard to see where
May all veterans, active duty , retired, and disabled be blessed by God!
Thank you for reaching out to veterans, we greatly appreciate all you do for veterans. God bless!
Hiring the Military is a no brainer given their work background and extensive experience. Before I retired all we hired for the most part were Military retirees.
served )ct 56 to June 77
Great
I’m Viet Nam vet. ‘69-,70 101st Airborne.
CH47 Chinooks. Shot me down twice, shot me up once. Served with them at Ft Campbell, KY as a PFC, ‘62-‘64. Don’t regret a moment of it.
Thank you for all you do, for/ from veterans all around the world.
Marine Corps from 1960 to 1966.
God Bless America!
I want to win the pickup. In my remaining years i would like to drive a NEW pickup.
Turned me from a boy to a man. The world’s finest Navy.
Served in US Marine Corps from 1960 To 1966
Why does does the VA System allow people like Tri West Care to intervene and interfere with the patient-doctor relationship?? I think we pay this outfit too much money needlessly and it sure is a mess every time I have to work with them.
They even put out phony information and actually completely false information about how they try to contact you when they don’t and they never confess up to all the mistakes they make. Sad indeed and I believe another rip off of our government services.
Would enjoy a new truck
god bless
It’s pretty hard to expect much for Vets when One of the LONG TIME senators from that state is nick named MOSCOW Mitch……..
State of Nevada needs to work on getting veterans benefits. like no property tax for 100% Disabled vets and surviving spoused and family members. also a better education benefits for veterans family members. so far State of Texas and Florida has the state of Nevada beat by a mile.
God bless our troops.
Served from May 1988 to December 1993. Desert Shield/Storm Veteran. God Bless America, God Bless Our Troops and God Bless all who read this.
Marine Corps combat veteran Desert Storm
Anyone who has defended their country and has the scars to prove it, should always be entitled to anything they want . I’m speaking for my father, a Viet Nam vet , and my husband, a Desert Storm Vet. Living life is not so easy on them . Anything triggers PTSD etc… Give the men and women what they deserve and need !
Served USMC 1970-1976
servedinnavy1965to1969
I am a Marine Vietnam Veteran I served in the year of 1967-1968 a member of the battalion landing team K-3-1 I drove a Toyota for many to work for Tampa electric many years can’t afford one now if I could I would buy a Toyota today I till drive I just lost my house because of Chase did I am okay now I live with my son if I had to do it again for God and Country I will do with proud Thank for allowing me serve
Would love to win a truck from you guys. I appreciate everything that you all do for all the vets and active duty members. Just want to say a big thank you “Hiring Our Heroes” , programs like this have such a big impact on all of us and definitely does not go unnoticed.
Semper Fi
Ohio provides free fishing licenses and two indefinite vehicle registrations plus a reduction in property taxes for a 100% disabled.
Thank you for your services!!!
VA team is well organize and they are for everyone no matter the color nor religion!
Thanks for your support!!
Great giveaway
Veterans in Alaska and Hawaii need not apply, it seems.
Gosh would I love to have a chance at that truck.I am losing my car to a succession next year and been stressing out on how I’ll be able to buy one.They don’t include widowed Veteran’s spouse’s guess we don’t mean a thing at all.
Thank you for supporting we the military
Texas is pretty great to the Veterans and Active Duty members of our Armed Forces. There are also many locations that acknowledge service and offer discounts to us. I am a rider for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Motorcycle Group of Texas. We strive with other stop help address Battle 22 and however we can help our Vets, Active Duty, their families and our community. If you in Texarkana on the 27-29 of this month I invite you to stop in and join our 4 state 4 days of discussion and discovery. The purpose is comradeship but most importantly find a way to eliminate the 22 a day problem that effects our Armed Forces and Veterans. More has to be done. The people and government should be doing more. If they won’t we will. I hope to see you there and God Bless America!
I severed my active duty at Fort Dix, NJ then 8 month in Fort Carson, CO, from there the balance of my active duty was in Germany as and CO’s driver in the MP’s. 1963 to 1966 then 3 more years inactive. I wish I would have went on for a full 30 years.
I can only pray I win!
Thank you.
Can’t find the page to enter anywhere. Links don’t work.
Served for 11 years and transitioning is one of the hardest thing to do, but thanks to the support system around veterans it makes the transition a smooth one. Keep grinding fellow vets, and always stand tall and behind the right thing. Love you all
I’m glad I live in Texas.
Veteran status has helped me find a job in the past. I am certain of bbn it.
Why would veterans of Alaska and Hawaii not be eligible to enter the truck contest.
Been in a lot of Country’s and Proud to be in the USA God bless our troops and our country.
I would love a new truck would help me with my work
Served 1964-1970
Thank! God Bless America!
My situation “I drive a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer with 216,087 miles, my oil pressure drops to zero at idle, my valve cover was leaking and my neighbor help me to replace it, but we noticed the both cams intake and exhaust have severely damaged and including the rockers arms. I did not have any choice but put it back together and cross my fingers for a better tomorrow. This is my only transportation. Thank you for listening
Hunting and fishing license for disabled veterans in Indiana only costs $2.75 a year That is what mine costs, so I know.
Served from 1974 to 2001, active duty and reserve. The VA has been great for me, thank you!
I would love to win this truck, because my car id broke down and I can’t pay to get it fixed.
Love the USA
In Viet Nam from August 1965 to September 1966
I live in New Jersey, Our taxes are very high. If a 100% disabled veteran gets 100% off, why can’t a veteran with lesser percentage gets the same amount off of his taxes. I am 40% disabled why can I get 40% off my taxes?
6 year combat vet, recalled 2 times. Once in 2001 and other in 2003
Tried to reach the “sweepstakes” site but got blocked by AVAST who claimed it is a SPAM site.
Served 1967-68 in Korea US Army 38th Arty Bde.
Thanks for serving those that served!
Ooorah!
Thanks for a chance to win. You are all the best
Why does North Carolina exempt property taxes for 100% service connected vets?
Great. Keep it up
I’m proud to be an American veteran !!!
My husband server Vietnam Era Veteran.
USAF 1960 1964 Air National Guard Nashville Tenn 1980 1984
Keep doing what your doing
Served from 2002 to 2011. God bless the United States of America!!
Served in Vietnam and Iraq. I know that many vets make great employees because they have a sense of honor and will stick out solving problems until a solution is found.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Write and call your representatives
God Bless America and all who served.
USMC Vietnam Veteran 1967-1968, 2 Purple Hearts.
God bless our military
Served in the United States Navy from 1955-1959 and proud of it!
I really need transportation, I am without a car and live alone.
I am a strong believer in hiring veterans
DC35 BOSTON , MA. HIRES VETS!!!!
‘Merica!
100 % disabled vet
Thanks
We have to pay property taxes here in West Virginia too.
In theory, hunting and fishing licenses are free. But trying to get one approved takes an act of God apparently.
I love my country
We need to lobby for a tax reduced property tax and other benefits for vets with 50,% or greater!
100 percent doesn’t give anyone much, do to their quility of Life.
Help our new vets
Did you know that All the our men and women are charged for their First set of required uniforms.
This is deducted from there first few pay checks.
This is a disgrace, they are putting their life’s on the line for All of us!
We can’t even pay for their clothes!!
Served in Vietnam 1968 US army bk right leg
Salute!
Suggestion: Encourage friendliness to all VA employees to VA beneficiaries.
Served from 1947 to 1970. Combat in Korea and Vietnam. I love the USA!
Wow! Now that’s what’s up!
All right, old school always love the U.S.
If the civilian population would realize in full what a military background would do for their organization, vets would have the lowest rate of unemployment.
Agreed. However poor leadership and morale in civilian jobs most often leads to a breakdown in the company. Most CEOs do not value a team they look at employees like capital and discourage networking in the ranks, which leads to coordination for better healthcare and more benefits. Entry and Mid levels positions do not pay as much as military service for many, and veterans struggle with housing, medical care, service injuries, and the stress associated with it. Combat service makes you want to dig in and ride out hard times: the fox hole complex. So veterans get stuck. Civilians are hard to work with in many cases because they do not value the team. Veterans are programmed to lead, suck it up, or fix those who malfunction whereas in service we do not let the slowest, weakest, and most difficult to deal with go unchallenged. We pick them up carry them and inspire them to step it up. Civilians are not perceptive to this for the most part. CEOs will fire someone who does not do the job, and their workers develop a herd mentality rather than a servant leadership mentality.
Spot on analysis
When you get out of the military all of your training should count towards civilian equivalent training. Truck drivers, mechanics, engineers, paramedics, and more get so much training in the military. It’s crazy that it just gets ignored and a vet has to start all over again with certification and classes.
I second that amendment bro!
I served in the Navy during the Vietnamese war.
Glad to have done it, even at 100%.
Why doesn’t Kentucky have 100% property taxes for 100% disable Veterans.
They should!! I lobbied to our reps in Frankfort for free Hunting and Fishing licensing for 100 per centers. Didn’t get a reply after I sent it the second time. Typical talking the talk for votes and then not walking the walk!! Sad.
Yes you should I mean I think we as veterans deserve in and free camping sites on federal land/park along with state parks and recreation area’s. It’s how I relive my stress and get away from the noise of things
OIF vet. Virginia.
I wish you all the best and thank you for your service.
Wish there is people that care more for vets as the VA does.
Was hoping there was more people that that give out hunting and fishing trips around the Indiana state.
Maryland has a property tax exemption for 100%, permantely-disabled veterans with a service related disability on their primary residence.
0% ? Or 100% Reduction. Yeah !!
Because Kentucky has been run by Republicans for decades. The same group that said nothing when Trump called Us suckers and loosers for volunteering to serving our country. When Kentucky starts joining the rest of the world. And electing forward thinkers. Instead of people hell bent on taking us back to the 1800s. Then and only then will Veterans be taken care of by this state. In other words….. Stop voting for those that don’t care about you and the sacrifices you have made to this country. Especially ones that are Draft Dodgers like Trump.
Thank you Toyota. Keep up the good work.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
How in Jesus name do I enter the sweepstakes of the wagon? I need a nice ride, I do not have one. I am a 100% service-connected.
Thanks.
Luis Angel Lugo-Rosado, B. A.
USAF Veteran, Strategic Air Command. 1987-91 Carswell AFB TX