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Every month, we show up for veterans, for military spouses, and for every partner who makes this mission possible.
This is your inside look at what we're doing, who we're serving, and where we're headed. This month: milestone celebrations, free upskilling through IBM SkillsBuild, employer events, and the people powering it all.
We don't just place people in jobs. We walk alongside them.
And we couldn't do it without you. Keep reading — there's a lot to be proud of.
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A Moment of Honor:
Deb Kloeppel Receives the Bonnie Amos Impact Award for Lifetime Achievement
On May 21, at the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Employment Summit at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., our very own Deb Kloeppel was honored with the prestigious Bonnie Amos Impact Award for Lifetime Achievement. This milestone moment was made even more meaningful during the award's 10th year and our nation's 250th anniversary.
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Mission Accomplished: A Resounding Success at the 2026 Guard & Reserve Employment Summit
by Major General (ret.) David May
From May 5–7, the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace became a "magical place" of a different sort, serving as the epicenter for military talent and corporate innovation during the 2026 National Guard & Reserve Employment Summit & Career Fair.
Hosted by VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs, the three-day event gathered leaders, advocates, and partners with a singular focus: bolstering employment support for the Guard and Reserve community.
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Strength Behind the Service
by Regina LeValley
Military spouses are more than an untapped talent pool — they are resilient professionals who rebuild careers through every move, lead through uncertainty, and perform under pressure. This Military Spouse Appreciation Month, we're highlighting why hiring and supporting military spouses isn't just the right thing to do; it's a smart investment in people who already know how to rise to any challenge.
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Regina LeValley, Senior Director of
Development and Donor Relations
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Celebrating Growth, Purpose, and Perseverance
Congratulations to Regina LeValley — a proud military spouse and shining example of the resilience we celebrate this Military Spouse Appreciation Month. While balancing a full-time career and family life, Regina earned her Master's in Nonprofit Management from UCF and graduates on May 9th with the Class of 2026. We are incredibly proud of her dedication and grateful for the leadership she brings to our military-connected community every day.
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Celebrating a Major Achievement in Entrepreneurship
We are proud to celebrate Isabella Bennett’s acceptance into the highly competitive Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans’ Families (EBV-F) at Florida State University, in partnership with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). Isabella also recently completed the V-WISE entrepreneurship program as she works toward launching Rouge and Ribbon Bookshop, an independent online and pop-up bookstore based in Southern California.
Congratulations, Isabella!
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Isabella Bennett, Training Assistant |
| | | Community Highlight: Hiring Our Heroes | This month, Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) celebrated a major milestone — the 10th Annual Military Spouse Employment Summit in Washington, D.C. — a decade of military spouse advocacy in action. We're proud to hold a formal MOU with HOH, aligning both organizations to deliver wraparound career support to military-affiliated candidates at no cost. | | Executive Team Member Highlight | |
Harry "Chip" Trosclair
Chief of Staff of VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs
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Over 32 years of Air Force service. High-impact projects led.
Lt Col (Ret) Harry "Chip" Trosclair brings the kind of leadership to our organization that can only be earned, never taught. Get to know the man helping drive our mission forward.
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Shaun Broeker
Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP
| | Shaun Broeker is a partner at Thompson Coburn LLP in St. Louis. As a litigator, Shaun has spent over a decade representing businesses in state and federal courts. His litigation practice focuses on disputes involving breach of contract, business torts, and fraud, with an emphasis on industries such as finance, agriculture, real estate, and, increasingly, defense and aerospace. | |
Employers that Get You,
Jobs that Need You
| | | | Looking for your next mission? Browse our job board and discover the latest career opportunities available to Veterans, Guard & Reserve, and transitioning service members. | | Your service deserves a rewarding career. Create your profile, get paired with a Career Specialist who understands your background, and start applying for top positions in all industries. | | | Discover Roles With Companies Hiring Immediately | | |
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How VetJobs, AVG, and KKR are Connecting Veterans to Meaningful Careers
by Angie Fair
In preparation of our upcoming career fair on May 20th, Angie Fair reflects on the power of partnerships between VetJobs, American Veterans Group (AVG), and KKR in expanding access to meaningful career opportunities for veterans and military-affiliated talent.
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Military Spouse Jobs/VetJobs Career Fair
May 28th, 2026 | Virtual
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Westinghouse Career Event
June 3rd, 2026 | Cranberry Township, PA
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| | Meet Westinghouse recruiters face-to-face, have real conversations, and leave with connections that can move your career forward. | | |
2026 ATDM Maritime Workforce Forum
June 3rd, 2026 | Danville, VA
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| | Join us at 1:40 PM as we take the panel stage for "Tools in Your Toolkit to Improve the Workforce." | | |
HireVets Now and Hire Milspouses Now
June 4th, 2026 | Naval Station Norfolk
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| | Built for veterans and military spouses,this event puts you directly in front of employers who are actively looking to hire people like you. | | |
Your Donation is the Impact-Factor Our Military Community Needs to Thrive in the Civilian World | | |
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Please contact Brian Wick, Vice President of Marketing &
Communications, at bwick@vetjobs.org
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