3M’s Commitment to the Military

We appreciate our long history of partnership with the U.S. military. 3M helps support the U.S. military with homegrown innovations that withstand the toughest challenges.

3M further supports the military and our veterans through the Secretary of Defense Executive Fellows (SDEF) Program and the U.S. Army Training with Industry Program, both of which help military officers and veterans gain relevant experience in the private sector. Through these programs, 3M hosts fellows full-time for a year and provides them with an immersive experience in industry.

We are also proud of the many military veterans, service members and military spouses that make up our 96,000 employees. We value the unique skills and experiences they bring to the table, allowing us to apply our science in ways that make a positive impact on people’s lives. Our 3M Military Support Network provides active support and outreach to employee veterans and their families, including:

• Scholarships
• Professional development
• Military speaker series
• Networking opportunities and benefits.

For example, to further support employees in the National Guard or Reserve units with their ongoing training responsibilities, 3M offers four weeks of paid leave for military training, with the potential to earn differential pay for the difference between their 3M and military pay.