More than 30 current and recently separated soldiers toured the corporate headquarters of Tyson Foods, Inc. on Monday, giving them the opportunity to meet the company’s senior leadership and to be interviewed for various management positions. Tyson Foods is a leading supplier of food to the Defense Commissary Agency and the Defense Logistics Agency’s troop [...]
The quote “Live long and prosper” is a fitting salute to post-9/11 veterans. Star Trek producers Bad Robot and Paramount Pictures seem to agree. The film giants launched a partnership with The Mission Continues, a national nonprofit organization founded by CEO Eric Greitens, a former Navy SEAL. The campaign involves raising awareness of the key [...]
Branded as our country’s heroes, retired military personnel are esteemed because of their bravery out in the field. Unfortunately, some people are out to take advantage of this, by looking for ways to use our high regard for the military in order to satisfy their selfish wants. CBS5 in Phoenix, Arizona reported that Graham Ware [...]
The world’s largest alternative investment firm has announced its plan to open jobs for 50,000 U.S. military veterans over the next five years. Blackstone, a New York-based investment and advisory firm with nearly 1,800 employees in 24 offices worldwide, partnered with The White House to support military veterans and their families. Steve Schwarzman, Blackstone Chairman, [...]
State Governor Martin O’Malley signed on April 17 a bill that would make it easier for military veterans and their spouses find jobs. O’Malley signed the Veterans Full Employment Act 2013 during a ceremony at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. The bill allows military veterans and military spouses to easily transfer their professional licenses [...]
The U.S. Department of Defense recognizes the fact that military personnel can make great educators. And what better way to help eligible current and former service members succeed in that career than through the agency’s Troops to Teachers program. “We are here as a counseling and referral asset to help eligible veterans transition into second [...]
