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By Jared Keller Nov 23, 2020

Career

How this Army veteran found meaning in emergency management

For Lorenzo Leon, coming home was almost as difficult as deploying in the first place

By Meredith Mathis Nov 11, 2020

Civilian Packing List: Everything you need for a successful transition out of the military

Here are some essentials to pack with you that will make sure you are prepared for your new assignment as...

By Meredith Mathis Nov 4, 2020

Career

7 things you need to do before leaving the military

Facing the next chapter in your life after the military can feel daunting when you think about everything you need...

By Justin Burgess Oct 5, 2020

Community

Are you ready for your next chapter? Think Nashville

For some veterans, the thought of leaving the service can be incredibly difficult. Many wonder if they’ll ‘make it’ on...

By Esther Bergdahl Sep 30, 2020

Career

Your technical manual for online learning

Online learning can be ideal for active duty service members and veterans looking to pursue higher education. The flexible environment...

By Rita Giordano, The Philadelphia Inquirer Sep 15, 2020

Community

An Air Force veteran in recovery is using his home to help struggling vets find peace and sanctuary

Air Force veteran Anthony Luton has seen a lot of things in life, good and bad. Now he wants to...

By Hirepurpose Sep 8, 2020

Career

A life in service: from the Marine Corps to DuPont with Ed Maldonado

When the Twin Towers came down, lives changed around the world. For Ed Maldonado, only a sophomore in high school,...

By Scott Turner, Albuquerque Journal Feb 18, 2020

News

‘Take what’s inside and get it outside’ — Air Force psychologist reminds airmen of mental health resources

"For whatever reason, it's too hard to mutter the words, 'I need help.' We provide a lot of different mechanisms...

By Lizann Lightfoot Feb 10, 2020

Career

Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level

Brynt Parmeter spent almost 27 years in the Army, including time at West Point. After nearly six years in the...

By Elise Howard, Hirepurpose Feb 10, 2020

Career

Navy Russian linguist finds her fit at Republic Services

Hard-working high school student Amy Tregre was expected to go to college. Instead, she joined the Navy in 1999, enlisting...

By Lizann Lightfoot Feb 5, 2020

Career

Diverse veteran job possibilities at Mohawk Industries

The manufacturing field offers a surprising variety of job choices for a post-military career. Three veterans exemplify the diversity of...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jan 28, 2020

Career

An Army veteran shares the career advice that got him from Harvard to Gap Inc

Kevin Releford spent five years in the Army as an Armor Officer. After transitioning out of the military, he earned...

By Lizann Lightfoot Jan 23, 2020

Career

For Walmart, hiring veterans ‘makes us better’

Walmart has been a leading military brand for the past decade. One of the leaders behind it is retired Brig....

By Hirepurpose Jan 16, 2020

Career

IBM supports National Guard and reserve employees with flexibility and understanding

Much of America doesn't understand what it means to be a member of the National Guard or the Reserves. But...

By Alison Maruca Jan 13, 2020

Career

Discover supports military veterans, service members, and families

Her decision to leave the United States Air Force as an Intelligence Officer was a tough one, but ultimately, Kelly...

By T.T. Robinson Jan 7, 2020

Career

4 options to consider after your military service

Your time in the military is coming to a close and it feels like the world is your oyster. But...

By Elise Howard, Hirepurpose Jan 7, 2020

Career

Two reservists find support and flexibility at PayPal

"PayPal really cares for the whole person, and that includes veteran status"

By Jimmy Tomlin, The High Point Enterprise Dec 16, 2019

Community

PTSD nearly killed him. Now this former Marine is using it to help other veterans

Bobby Grey's a former Marine, 2003 to 2007 — a mission that has given him great pride and great anguish....

By Allyson Heyen Dec 13, 2019

Career

No limits: How stepping outside of his comfort zone helped one veteran achieve success at Xerox

Brad Lieurance was never one to settle. From his time in college through his 25 years in the Army to...

By Alison Maruca Dec 6, 2019

Career

Comcast isn’t just military-friendly, it’s military-ready

Today, Kimberly Bryant's family isn't merely surviving, they're thriving. "I wholly attribute where we are today to Comcast," she says.

By Lizann Lightfoot Nov 15, 2019

Career

Translating military experience to a Lean workplace

Ben Longworth enlisted into the Navy Sonar Technician program in 1978 and served for six years. He chose the field...

By Lizann Lightfoot Nov 13, 2019

Career

Engineering his future: How US Cellular powers up one Marine

When the Marine Corps assigned John Mechkowski to the field of communications, he didn't imagine that several years later, he...

By Allyson Heyen Nov 7, 2019

Career

Playing to your strengths: How one veteran used his talents to find a career with WESCO

Air Force veteran Adam Gubitosi has many strengths. His 21-year career in the Air Force helped him hone the talents...

By Elise Howard, Hirepurpose Nov 6, 2019

Career

Army Ranger finally finds work-life balance at The Home Depot

In 2009, Kristopher Green was an Army Ranger. If you asked him on the day of his discharge where he...

By Jared Keller Oct 11, 2019

Career

US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study

New research from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business published in the journal Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Process indicates...

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How this Army veteran found meaning in emergency management

Civilian Packing List: Everything you need for a successful transition out of the military

7 things you need to do before leaving the military

Are you ready for your next chapter? Think Nashville

Your technical manual for online learning

An Air Force veteran in recovery is using his home to help struggling vets find peace and sanctuary

A life in service: from the Marine Corps to DuPont with Ed Maldonado

‘Take what’s inside and get it outside’ — Air Force psychologist reminds airmen of mental health resources

Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level

Navy Russian linguist finds her fit at Republic Services

Diverse veteran job possibilities at Mohawk Industries

An Army veteran shares the career advice that got him from Harvard to Gap Inc

For Walmart, hiring veterans ‘makes us better’

IBM supports National Guard and reserve employees with flexibility and understanding

Discover supports military veterans, service members, and families

4 options to consider after your military service

Two reservists find support and flexibility at PayPal

PTSD nearly killed him. Now this former Marine is using it to help ​other veterans

No limits: How stepping outside of his comfort zone helped one veteran achieve success at Xerox

Comcast isn’t just military-friendly, it’s military-ready

Translating military experience to a Lean workplace

Engineering his future: How US Cellular powers up one Marine

Playing to your strengths: How one veteran used his talents to find a career with WESCO

Army Ranger finally finds work-life balance at The Home Depot

US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study

PTSD nearly killed him. Now this former Marine is using it to help other veterans