Veterans
Values, Leadership and Serving America’s Veterans
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” – George Washington Students of American history know that we have a mixed track record when it […]
Why I Serve
My name is Frank Johnson. I am a veteran, and an IBMer who works for veterans. If all I had was one sentence to communicate what I feel and do every day, that sentence is it. I spent eight years active duty in the United States Air Force, and two more in the Virginia National […]
The Story Behind IBM’s Veterans Training Week
After separating from the military, U.S. service members deserve much more than our thanks. They deserve our support. Companies and organizations across the country should develop quality, no-cost training to help our service members develop in-demand skills – skills that can smooth the transition from military to civilian life and open doors of opportunity. By […]
Hiring the Vet in the 21st Century
Throughout our 106 year history, IBM has made a concerted effort to hire military veterans around the globe. In addition to bringing a high level of maturity, discipline, experience and leadership to the job, veterans are also collaborative and communicative. And they’re also used to working together to accomplish a greater objective. These are ideal […]