The Value of Veterans

The Value of Veterans

By: Marillyn Hewson (CEO and President at Lockheed Martin) LinkedIn With one million members of the armed forces expected to make the transition to civilian life over the next four years, it’s time for businesses to commit to helping veterans establish successful,...
Military Transition Process

Military Transition Process

Mark your calendar! If you’re a veteran or an active duty servicemember in the Virginia/Washington D.C. area considering a career transition, Hire Our Heroes and The Basic School (commissioned by the U.S. Marine Corps) have a resource that has been developed for...
“Rosie the Riveter” Redux

“Rosie the Riveter” Redux

By: Linda Harstead Acharya (Billings Gazette) The Montana Standard A decade ago, when Lisa Dobbs Bradley graduated from Columbus High School, the thought of marrying a man in the military hadn’t crossed her mind. Nor did the challenges associated with being a military...
Feds Halt Military Relative Deportations

Feds Halt Military Relative Deportations

By: Alan Gomez USA TODAY WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security announced on Friday that it will halt the deportations of relatives of U.S. military members, arguing that it puts an unnecessary “stress and anxiety” on troops that are protecting...
Pleiades: Art Jewelry

Pleiades: Art Jewelry

No longer just seven sisters as implied by its constellation namesake, Pleiades has grown to 20 women, primarily all local (Maryland & Washington D.C.-based) artists, who create quality hand-crafted jewelry and metalwork. Pleiades is now made up of a core group of...
Starbucks Hiring MilSpouses & Vets

Starbucks Hiring MilSpouses & Vets

As a new hiring strategy, Starbucks aims to boost its workforce while helping military veterans transition into civilian work opportunities. Over the next 5 years, the coffee giant will hire 10,000 veterans and military spouses. Servicemembers are trained to be...

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