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Penske is committed to helping veterans move forward every day, and we are thankful for their service and sacrifice.

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As a child, Michael Kegerise marveled as adults recalled his family's legacy of military service, which predated the Civil War.

"I always knew I would regret not serving in the military, so I enlisted while in college," said Kegerise, enterprise facility services project engineer at Penske's corporate office in Reading, Pennsylvania.

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Ray Fowler was just 19 when he decided to join the Marine Corps, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and uncles who served before him.

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Penske's sixth annual Veterans Day Recognition Program took place on Monday at its corporate headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania.

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Honor, respect and gratitude were all seen on the faces of those in attendance at Penske’s annual Veterans Day Recognition Program in Reading, Pennsylvania, to honor the hundreds of associates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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With the din of his military Humvee echoing off the sunbaked Iraqi desert floor, Zeneido Gonzales, a young Army First Sergeant, was busy keeping count: One unit, 141 people, nine Abrams tanks and 13 Bradley Fighting Vehicles.

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Deep in the combat zones in Afghanistan and Iraq, optimal working military vehicles are the key to survival for men and women on the battlefield.

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As Veterans Day inches closer, Penske Truck Leasing's Senior Vice President of the Southeast Region Joe Hill always finds time to reflect on all of the sacrifices men and women in the armed forces have made so we can live the lifestyles we live today. It’s a day that carries a lot of significance and meaning for him.

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For U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Christopher Kaag, Veterans Day is not only one of the most significant holidays of the year, but also a reminder that he owes his life to his service.

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Just as he had many times, Jeff Rutkowski slipped into the driver’s seat of his military security vehicle and headed out from his Afghanistan Marine base to help watch over a supply convoy bringing much-needed supplies to infantry units on the front lines.

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Martin Adams, a maintenance supervisor at Penske in Colorado Springs, Colorado, during his 20-year career in the U.S. Army

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Pete Bayer, area vice president for the northeast for Penske Logistics and a 29-year veteran of the U.S. Army, and Staff Sgt. Tony Rivera of the PA National Guard spoke to veterans Nov. 11 at a Veterans Day recognition event at Penske's headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania.

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Veterans Day has many meanings. For some it is a time to honor and thank a loved one or friend who served. For others, it is a time of camaraderie and parades to celebrate the freedom veterans have provided through their sacrifices and service. Veterans Day especially invokes moments of great sadness, admiration and reflection as we honor the many generations of fallen heroes, who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. In keeping with the tradition of honoring veterans,Penske Truck Leasing representatives today participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at The Arlington National Cemetery along with its charity partners from the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

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Pausing along with a grateful nation on this Veterans Day,Penske paid tribute to the more than 1,400 associates who served in the armed forces, thanking them for their sacrifice.

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Penske is participating in Veteran Recruiting Service's Veterans Day Virtual Career Fair from 1 – 4 p.m. ET Tuesday, Nov. 11. The virtual job fair is open to active duty, veterans, guard/reservists and military spouses.Visit VeteranRecruiting.com to register.

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Penske has been named to G.I. Jobs magazine’s Top 100 Military Friendly Employers® list for the third consecutive year.

The magazine recognizes military friendly companies that demonstrate commitment to recruiting America’s veterans. Penske ranked 68th on the overall 2014 Top 100 list.

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In recognition of Veterans Day,Penske thanks veterans and active military members for their valuable contributions to our nation and our organization.

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