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Picture of military spouse Marie Allo
December 19, 2024
Foreign-Born Military Spouse Finds Professional Home Through MSCAP Fellowship

A foreign-born military spouse had to adjust to life in a new country while encountering the same professional challenges that many of her fellow spouses face.

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse
Military spouses attend an Amplify event
November 19, 2024
Military Spouse Leverages Hiring Our Heroes Resources to Land Dream Job

Air Force spouse Heather Campbell found herself reluctantly reducing her professional work to part-time during her family’s

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November 15, 2024
Hiring Our Heroes Salutes Business Leaders for Commitment to Service 

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Founder and President Bonnie Carroll receives the 2024 Hiring Our Heroes President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 14th Annual Lee Anderson Awards Gala, November 13, 2024.

Articles Honoring Their Service Employer Service Organization
October 24, 2024
U.S. Chamber Foundation Announces 2024 Hiring Our Heroes Awards Finalists

Meet the finalists for the 2024 Hiring Our Heroes awards, recognizing those who’ve gone above and beyond to hire and support the military community.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Service Organization
Airman and his spouse
September 11, 2024
From Service to Success: Jienelle Herndon’s Journey and the Critical Importance of Supporting Veterans

Supporting veterans as they transition into civilian employment is not just about honoring their service; it’s also a matter of national security.

Articles Stories of Success Employer Veteran
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September 10, 2024
‘Solar Is the Perfect Path for Me:’ Veteran Pursues New Career After Connecting with McKinstry at Virtual Hiring Fair

“If you’re curious and are willing to learn, solar is a great place,” said Jeff Hughes, Director of Renewable Energy Services at McKinstry.

Articles Stories of Success Service Member Veteran
Christina Sheets sits inside her new Toyota
May 1, 2024
‘It Feels Unbelievable:’ Thanks to Hiring Our Heroes, Air Force Veteran Will Drive New Toyota to Her Wedding

U.S. Air Force veteran Christina Sheets never expected to win a 2024 Toyota Camry XSE.

Articles Honoring Their Service Service Member Veteran
Independent bookstore owner
April 19, 2024
‘The Best of the Best’: Hiring Our Heroes Announces 5 Small Business Award Recipients

Hiring Our Heroes is honored to support these small businesses with a grant thanks to support from the FedEx Founder’s Fund, part of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis.

Articles Honoring Their Service Service Member Veteran
Dakota Meyer speaks at Hiring Our Heroes' Career Summit
April 9, 2024
Face the Unknown With Confidence: Dakota Meyer Shares His Tips for a Smooth Military Transition

There are things I wish I had known before my transition.

Articles Expert Advice Service Member Veteran