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A marine talking to an employer in front of a hiring fair booth.
July 24, 2026
The Business Advantage of Hiring Veterans and Military-Connected Talent

Veterans onboard faster, stay longer, and advance quicker. Learn why top companies are making military-connected hiring a core part of their recruitment strategy.

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Three veterans chat with an American flag behind them.
July 13, 2026
Networking as a Force Multiplier: 5 Tactical Steps to Build Your Professional Ecosystem

Transform your military connections into your greatest career asset. Explore 5 tactical steps to build a powerful professional network today.

Articles Career Planning Expert Advice In the Workplace Federal worker Military Caregiver Military Spouse Military-connected Service Member Veteran
Brandon Hayes with his arms out wide in front of a yellow CCAE pop-up cover at a street fair.
July 10, 2026
Solving the Employment Puzzle: How One Military Spouse Found His Perfect Match

After nearly a year of job searching, Navy spouse Brandon Hayes found the support and connections that launched his marketing career.

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse
Ambassador John Wayne Troxell delivers remarks to an audience of service members and civilians at the 2026 Career Summit at Kadena Air Force Base.
June 26, 2026
What to Expect: Career Summit Edition

Learn what to expect at HOH Career Summits – from workshops and networking to on-site hiring opportunities designed for military-connected job seekers.

Articles Career Planning Expert Advice What to Expect Employer Military Caregiver Military Spouse Military-connected Service Member Veteran
2026 winner Steve Lawrence posing with his family and representatives from the Toyota dealership and Hiring Our Heroes in front of his new Toyota Highlander.
June 25, 2026
Revving Up Retirement in a New Toyota Highlander for Dedicated Veteran

After a lifetime of military service, veteran Steve Lawrence received an unexpected message: he had won the 2026 Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes.

Articles Honoring Their Service Military Spouse Military-connected Service Member Veteran
Close up of Megan Rowley standing in front of shelves of food at the JBAB food pantry.
June 18, 2026
A Heart for Service: How One Military Spouse Built a Career with Purpose 

Explore how one military spouse used strategic volunteering and Hiring Our Heroes networks to overcome employment gaps and build a career rooted in service.

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse
Lyric Green in professional attire sitting in an office building reception area.
June 12, 2026
No Mission Accomplished Alone: Celebrating Mentorship and Paying It Forward

Celebrate Women Veterans Day by discovering how U.S. Air Force veteran Lyric Green is honoring the legacy of military women trailblazers by using mentorship to pave the way for others.

Articles Honoring Their Service Stories of Success Military-connected Service Member Veteran
John Melendez and his family pose in front of the Millennium Falcon at Disney World
May 28, 2026
Engineering the Enchantment: From Military Service to Disney Magic 

Discover how a Master Sergeant transitioned from military service to Disney magic through preparation, reinvention, and a belief in what’s possible.

Articles Stories of Success Employer Military-connected Service Member Veteran
First cohort of the Military Datacenter Pathway-VETS pilot program posing in front of a blue screen.
May 26, 2026
Military Talent Powering the Digital World 

Learn how Hiring Our Heroes and Microsoft are helping veterans transition into critical, high-demand datacenter roles in the evolving AI economy.

Articles In the Workplace Stories of Success Employer Military-connected Service Member Veteran