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Marc Gaguzis sits at his desk with his Verizon computer.
August 17, 2026
Prioritizing Your Future: Finding Work-Life Balance After the Military

Read how one Army veteran prioritized family over the first job offer and used resources like Hiring Our Heroes to land a remote, balanced dream tech career.

Articles Stories of Success Military-connected Service Member Veteran
Virtual Events graphic with a silhouette of a man and woman each at a computer on a blue background with the Hiring Our Heroes logo and three red stars.
August 17, 2026
What to Expect: Virtual Events Edition

Discover how to maximize your success at Hiring Our Heroes Virtual Events. Learn tips for hiring fairs, webinars, networking, and landing your next military-friendly career.

Articles Career Planning Expert Advice What to Expect Military Caregiver Military Spouse Military-connected Service Member Veteran
Marina poses with her husband and two children.
August 17, 2026
How One Air Force Spouse PCS-Proofed Her Career  

Tired of career resets with every PCS move, military spouse Marina Waggoner Castro used Hiring Our Heroes to PCS-proof her career and find a flexible, military-friendly employer.

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse
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.

Articles Honoring Their Service In the Workplace Research and Findings Employer Military-connected Service Member Veteran
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