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Janine Santiago speaks at an event
September 11, 2023
MSPN Volunteer Wants Military Spouses to Know They’re Not Alone in Their Struggles

Navy spouse Janine Santiago nurtures her professional relationships as a MSPN volunteer.

Articles Stories of Success Military Caregiver Military Spouse
waiting line at Fort Gordon hiring event
August 29, 2023
Start Small, Start Today: How to Invest in Military Spouse Hiring at Your Organization

Military-ready companies share tips for recruiting, hiring, and retaining military spouses.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Service Organization
Arizzi family photo
August 1, 2023
Unexpected Job Search Steers Military Spouse Toward Hiring Our Heroes

Alexis Arizzi connected with her dream job at T-Mobile thanks to Amplify, Career Forward, and the Military Spouse Fellowship Program.

Articles Stories of Success Military Caregiver Military Spouse
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine receives HOH Congressional Impact Award
July 24, 2023
U.S. Senator Honored for Finding Solutions to Military Spouse Unemployment  

Hiring Our Heroes President Eric Eversole and Booz Allen Hamilton CEO Horacio Rozanski presented the award.

Articles Honoring Their Service Employer Military Spouse
Army veteran Ashley Leiva at the wheel of brand-new fully loaded Kenworth T680 truck
July 18, 2023
Like Mother Like Daughter: Transition Trucking Winner Grows Family Trucking Business

Army veteran Ashley Leiva’s life “dramatically” changed after winning a brand-new fully loaded Kenworth T680 truck and college scholarship.

Articles Honoring Their Service Service Member Veteran
Brothers stand side by side
July 17, 2023
In an Act of Brotherly Love, Marine Invites His Younger Sibling to Huntsville Event

Mark Frost wanted his brother to experience firsthand the opportunities available to him through Hiring Our Heroes.

Articles Stories of Success Service Member Veteran
Amplify workshop attendees take group photo
June 28, 2023
Air Force Spouse Launches New Career During PCS to New Mexico Thanks to Network Connections

As an instructional designer, Kaitlyn Vogel has the flexibility and financial stability to advance her career in tandem with her husband’s military career.

Articles Stories of Success Military Caregiver Military Spouse
Business leaders talking at a networking reception
June 26, 2023
‘We Need More Companies’: Hiring Our Heroes Encourages More Employers to Build Career Pathways for Military Spouses

Hiring Our Heroes’ success depends on the collective efforts of industry leaders, corporate America, and government agencies.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Service Organization
Resume reviews for veterans and military spouses
June 14, 2023
The Top 5 Resume Mistakes Military-Connected Job Seekers Make and How to Fix Them

The Hiring Our Heroes’ Career Connectors share their top five resume tips for military-connected job seekers.

Articles Expert Advice Service Member Veteran