Today, we honor and recognize the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms and way of life are deeply appreciated. My Daddy served honorably and nobly in the Marine Corps, and is my favorite and special veteran of all times. There are approximately, 1.3 million active-duty service members and 767,238 national guard/reservist. Veterans make up 5.6% of the civilian workforce with fewer veterans in the labor force now than 20 years ago. Greater than 200,000 U.S. military service members transition to the civilian workforce annually.
Each branch of the military—the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, and Nation Guard—focuses on specific domains, from land and sea to air and space operations. Despite the varying responsibilities of these branches, the experiences veterans share—whether they served in combat, logistics, or technical roles—equip them with skills that can be applied across multiple sectors.
As we work to build a more inclusive workplace, it’s important to be intentional in understanding the contributions of veterans, with the goal of creating an environment where they feel engaged and can do their best work.
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Connector of the Uncommon | Architecture - Engineering - Interior Design @ Luckett & Farley | Former Division I Athlete
1moThank you for your service, Ed Tackett (AMUG 🦕)! Man, Myth, Legend, Veteran.