{"id":6179,"date":"2026-09-14T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thirstier.news\/your-next-mission-finding-meaningful-employment-after-service\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T22:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T22:00:00","slug":"your-next-mission-finding-meaningful-employment-after-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=6179","title":{"rendered":"Your next mission: Finding meaningful employment after service"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:64px;--awb-padding-top-medium:32px;--awb-padding-top-small:18px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<article class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:1rem;--awb-padding-right:1rem;--awb-padding-bottom:1rem;--awb-padding-left:1rem;--awb-padding-right-medium:4%;--awb-padding-left-medium:4%;--awb-padding-right-small:4%;--awb-padding-left-small:4%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:56%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.4285714285714%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.4285714285714%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-content-tb fusion-content-tb-1 prose\" style=\"--awb-font-size:1.125rem;--awb-line-height:1.5;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>Editor\u00e2\u0080\u0099s note: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on the part of VA. Veterans should verify the information with the organization offering.<\/p>\n<p>Every Veteran\u00e2\u0080\u0099s journey after military service is different, but one challenge is nearly universal: translating military experience into meaningful civilian employment opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>For more than 30 years, <a href=\"https:\/\/recruitmilitary.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">RecruitMilitary<\/a> has focused exclusively on helping members of the military community connect with employers who value the skills developed through military service. RecruitMilitary offers a no-cost career network including a Veteran talent-focused job board, virtual and in-person hiring events, career-readiness workshops, educational resources, placement services and direct access to employers seeking military talent.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-can-benefit\">Who can benefit?<\/h2>\n<p>RecruitMilitary\u00e2\u0080\u0099s services are available to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Veterans<\/li>\n<li>Transitioning service members<\/li>\n<li>National Guard members<\/li>\n<li>Reserve members<\/li>\n<li>Military spouses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether you are preparing to leave military service, pursuing your first civilian role, changing careers or seeking advancement later in your professional journey, RecruitMilitary offers resources designed to support your goals.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Get Started?<\/h2>\n<p>Gain access to RecruitMilitary\u00e2\u0080\u0099s resource library and career opportunities in four simple steps:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create your professional profile: <a href=\"https:\/\/my.recruitmilitary.com\/candidate\/registration\" rel=\"noopener\">Be Seen by Employers<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Explore career opportunities: <a href=\"https:\/\/my.recruitmilitary.com\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RecruitMilitary Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Attend hiring events: <a href=\"https:\/\/my.recruitmilitary.com\/events\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RecruitMilitary Event Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use career resources: <a href=\"https:\/\/recruitmilitary.com\/job-seekers\/resources\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veteran Resource Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>RecruitMilitary provides career-readiness workshops, educational content and resources designed specifically to address challenges faced by members of the military community.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-can-you-expect-after-registering\">What can you expect after registering?<\/h2>\n<p>Once registered, you will gain unlimited access to employment opportunities, hiring events, workshops and resources designed to help you navigate your civilian career journey with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Many Veterans struggle to explain their military experience in terms employers immediately understand. RecruitMilitary helps bridge that gap by enabling job seekers to build a comprehensive professional profile that highlights military experience, skills, education, certifications and career interests.<\/p>\n<p>Through responsible AI profile enrichment, RecruitMilitary helps organize and enhance professional data, improving how opportunities align with an individual\u00e2\u0080\u0099s background, experience and career goals. The result is more accurate matching, greater visibility with employers seeking military talent and more meaningful career connections.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than spending hours searching through countless job postings, Veterans can use a system designed to surface relevant opportunities and connect them with employers that understand the value of military service.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, RecruitMilitary is more than a transition resource. Veterans can continue using its services throughout their careers, whether they are seeking a first job after service, pursuing a promotion, changing industries or relocating to a new community.<\/p>\n<p>You served your country with purpose. Your next career should have purpose, too.<\/p>\n<p>If you are ready to explore new opportunities, connect with employers, expand your professional network or learn more about today\u00e2\u0080\u0099s job market, RecruitMilitary is here to help.<\/p>\n<p>Your service created valuable skills. Let RecruitMilitary help you put them to work.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get started today<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job board and professional profile: <a href=\"https:\/\/my.recruitmilitary.com\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RecruitMilitary Job Board<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hiring events: <a href=\"https:\/\/my.recruitmilitary.com\/events\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RecruitMilitary Event Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Career resources: <a href=\"https:\/\/recruitmilitary.com\/job-seekers\/resources\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veteran Resource Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow RecruitMilitary<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/recruitmilitary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RecruitMilitary<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/recruitmilitary\" 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fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-1 fusion-grid-archive fusion-grid-columns-3\" style=\"--awb-column-spacing:32px;--awb-columns:3;--awb-row-spacing:32px\" data-post-type-label=\"posts\">\n<ul class=\"fusion-grid fusion-grid-3 fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-grid-posts-cards\">\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion-flex-column fader-card post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing)\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/149586\/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-for-sep-14-2026\/\" target=\"_self\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:3px;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 0.429vw + 1.114rem, 1.5rem)\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/149586\/hiring-veterans-jobs-week-for-sep-14-2026\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Sep. 14, 2026<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"--awb-font-size:clamp(1rem, 0.286vw + 0.943rem, 1.1rem);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>This jobs of the week post includes listings for the week of Sep. 14, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion-flex-column fader-card post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing)\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/149410\/veterans-access-exclusive-discounts-expertvoice\/\" target=\"_self\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:3px;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 0.429vw + 1.114rem, 1.5rem)\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/149410\/veterans-access-exclusive-discounts-expertvoice\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Veterans can access exclusive discounts through ExpertVoice<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"--awb-font-size:clamp(1rem, 0.286vw + 0.943rem, 1.1rem);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>Army veteran won a $10,000 Alaska trip through ExpertVoice, where eligible members can access exclusive brand discounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion-flex-column fader-card post-card fusion-grid-column fusion-post-cards-grid-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:16 \/ 9;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing)\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/149407\/veteran-trust-in-va-remains-above-80-percent\/\" target=\"_self\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 )\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-right:2rem;--awb-padding-bottom:3px;--awb-padding-left:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:1em;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-link-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-link-hover-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 0.429vw + 1.114rem, 1.5rem)\">\n<h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left awb-responsive-type__disable\" style=\"font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);margin:0;font-size:1em\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/149407\/veteran-trust-in-va-remains-above-80-percent\/\" class=\"awb-custom-text-color awb-custom-text-hover-color\" target=\"_self\">Four straight quarters above 80%: Veteran trust in VA continues strong<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\" style=\"--awb-font-size:clamp(1rem, 0.286vw + 0.943rem, 1.1rem);--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style)\">\n<p>VA trust reached 80.4% in FY2026 Q3, extending its longest streak above 80% as Veterans reported gains across care, benefits and services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/149431\/finding-meaningful-employment-after-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">VA News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RecruitMilitary connects Veterans and military families with employers, employment opportunities, career resources, and hiring events built for military 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