For this year's build, Nexen Tire has partnered with leading Jeep aftermarket parts specialists to help transform the Nexen Hero Jeep Wrangler Rubicon into an off-road-ready warrior. Renowned Southern California Jeep builder All J Products in Big Bear Lake, Calif., was tasked with modifying the Jeep. All J Products selected some of the hottest aftermarket Jeep parts from Rugged Ridge and the exterior received an extensive makeover featuring one-of-a-kind Nexen Tire graphics designed to honor a well-deserving veteran.
"After the remarkable success of our previous Nexen Hero campaigns, we're excited to announce we are going even bigger this time and expanding our reach to all veterans," John Hagan, executive vice president of sales for Nexen Tire America Inc., said.
"In addition to incredibly inspiring Purple Heart recipients, our U.S. veterans continue to contribute to their communities after returning from duty, which is why we decided to open the nomination process to all veterans across the country. Through this program, we continue to honor heroes of our communities, because of their selfless service to provide security and stability for the nation and around the world."
To be eligible, nominees must be honorably discharged veterans from a U.S. armed service, subject to verification by the nominees' DD-214 form and must be willing to consent to a background check. The Nexen Hero Jeep Wrangler Rubicon recipient will be selected by Nexen Tire America representatives in collaboration with The Purple Heart Foundation based on a variety of factors, including their overall military service and ongoing commitment to their community.
"We're thrilled to continue working with Nexen Tire for the third installment of its Nexen Hero program. For more than 60 years, The Purple Heart Foundation has supported combat-wounded veterans and honored the sacrifices they have made," Purple Heart Foundation CEO Stephen Ruckman said.
"Aligning ourselves with partners like Nexen Tire further supports our mission to create incredible opportunities for our veterans. By opening the campaign to all veterans across the country, we are able to expand our reach and help even more voices be heard."
To nominate a veteran, make a donation to The Purple Heart Foundation and for official giveaway rules, please visit nexentireusa.com/nexenhero.
For more information on The Purple Heart Foundation, visit purpleheartfoundation.org.
