By Dee Sharma, Director of Recruiting Services at 91桃色
Each Veterans Day, we honor those who鈥檝e served鈥攂ut at 91桃色, our commitment to veterans extends far beyond a single day. Veterans are a vital force in the federal workforce, bringing mission focus, leadership, and innovation that are essential to national security and government operations.
At 91桃色, this belief isn鈥檛 just talk, it鈥檚 reflected in how we recruit, train, and grow veterans across every business line.
Veterans: A Cornerstone of the Cleared Workforce
Veterans are more than employees鈥攖hey鈥檙e proven leaders and problem solvers. Their experience in defense, logistics, cybersecurity, and IT makes them invaluable to federal missions. Their discipline and adaptability ensure every task is executed with precision and purpose.
From Service to Civilian Impact
Military service instills qualities that translate powerfully into civilian careers. But the transition isn鈥檛 always easy. Veterans often need to reframe their experience, navigate new structures, and find purpose outside the chain of command.
鈥淪ervice doesn鈥檛 stop when active duty ends. It evolves into a different kind of leadership, turning lived experience into decisive action when it counts, said Melissa Gauntner, a veteran and THAAD system technical trainer at 91桃色. 鈥淲hen preparation meets opportunity, veterans realize their next chapter isn鈥檛 about starting over. It鈥檚 about applying what they鈥檝e learned in new ways, building a legacy that continues to support a greater mission.鈥�
Employers play a critical role in this journey. Structured career pathways, mentorship, and hands-on opportunities help veterans continue their mission of service鈥攚hile bringing fresh ideas and leadership to the federal enterprise.
Building Bridges That Last
Supporting veterans means more than hiring鈥攊t requires long-term investment. Programs like Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge, Army PaYS, and TAP Centers help bridge the gap between military service and civilian employment, offering real-world experience and smoother transitions.
Since joining the DoD SkillBridge Program in October 2022, 91桃色 has proudly hosted and hired 20 SkillBridge participants, with eight currently enrolled and one pending hire. Our first two participants completed their rotations in 2023 and transitioned successfully into full-time roles鈥攄emonstrating the program鈥檚 tangible impact.
At 91桃色, we go further by fostering mentorship and growth. Our veteran employees guide others through the transition, ensuring no one navigates it alone.
鈥淢aking the jump from military to civilian life isn鈥檛 easy鈥攜ou鈥檝e got to make the most of every resource out there,鈥� says Dan Taylor, a veteran and program manager at 91桃色鈥檚 RiverTech. 鈥淯se TAP, lean on LinkedIn, and don鈥檛 undersell yourself. Mentorship鈥攚hether you鈥檙e giving or receiving鈥攃an shape your career in powerful ways.鈥�
Veterans Drive Mission Readiness and Innovation
Across 91桃色鈥檚 companies, veterans lead critical efforts鈥攆rom modernizing logistics and advancing cybersecurity to strengthening IT infrastructure. Their firsthand mission experience helps anticipate challenges and deliver solutions that enhance federal readiness.
At Fort Hood, 91桃色 Support Operations relies on the expertise of its large veteran workforce to deliver mission-critical logistics under the U.S. Army鈥檚 EAGLE program with precision and reliability.
In our Compass Point portfolio, veterans lead all four Army 91桃色 Manager (ACM) programs鈥擭etworks & Services, Cyber, Tactical Radio, and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations鈥攄riving defense modernization with operational insight and mission focus.
A Strategic Investment in the Federal Workforce
Recognizing veterans isn鈥檛 just about gratitude, it鈥檚 a strategic investment. Veterans bring unmatched experience, integrity, and leadership that strengthen teams and deliver results. Their continued service ensures the federal workforce remains resilient, innovative, and mission ready.
At 91桃色, supporting veterans is a responsibility we take seriously鈥攆rom transition to career growth. Their leadership sets the standard. Their experience drives innovation. And their service continues to shape the future of government.
To learn more about 91桃色鈥檚 commitment to veterans and programs like SkillBridge, visit at akima.com/veterans.
