• U.S. Presidents: In Uniform: 31 of the nation’s 46 presidents served in the military in some capacity. Check out this article to see them in uniform.
• How to get started in GovCon as a veteran entrepreneur: The first place you should start is a VBOC, also check out the SBA’s resources for vets, utilize private resources available like bunkerlabs, and once you get started, make sure and attend the Veterans Institute for Procurement.
• Want to support Veterans by attending a local event? See this list of 2022 Veterans Day events.
• The great DD-214 (IYKYK). Check out what the first military DD-214 looked like.

VETERAN STORIES 

AROUND THE WEB

🇺🇸 Useful: Grit, adaptability, attention to detail, and leadership experience. Four reasons veterans make excellent startup hires.

🗣 Cool: Meet 25 military influencers, advocates and change-makers of 2022.

🤑 Wow: Each year, a number of businesses offer discounts around Veterans Day. Check out this list of 2022 Veterans Day freebies and this list that tells you where vets eat free.

🎖 Video: Nothing like a cadence! Check out this I left my home or hard work cadence remix.

NO BOUNDARIES

A nonprofit turning disability into abilities for our heroes.

If you are looking for a Veteran organization to support you should consider No Boundaries. Started by Molly Raymond after a car crash left her with a Traumatic Brain Injury, The No Boundaries program promotes self-esteem, pride, and a sense of accomplishment for combat wounded service men and women as they expand their independence and overcome challenges once thought insurmountable.

No Boundaries sends wounded veterans on trips that allow them to experience various challenging activities in scenic outdoor settings.  The challenges and accomplishments on these trips help wounded veterans understand that their disabilities may not be as limiting as they once thought when participating in many of life’s available activities.  Living together under one roof for 6 days, these heroes also benefit from group socialization, camaraderie, teamwork, and new life-long friendships with fellow veterans who are in the same situation and experience the same challenges in life.  The veterans and No Boundaries hosts become like family on these trips. Donate Now

GovBrew is hosting a virtual forum on innovative emerging technologies. Hear Federal agency leaders discuss their experience deploying cutting-edge technologies in the public sector and how they use them to drive real change and meet their agency’s mission. Register now for a special Veterans Day Promo!

Government Speakers
-➤ Cindy Orellana Good – Dept of Treasury – Senior Analyst, Office of Financial Innovation and Transformation
-➤ Kathryn Wetherby – CMS – Deputy Director Marketplace IT Group, Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO)
-➤ Chris Skirvin – Defense Health Agency – Chief, Global Service
Operations
-➤ Robert Whetsel – FDA – Associate Director for Data Architecture, Senior Advisor for Data Architecture
-➤ Ron Williams – GSA – Director, Cloud Adoption & Infrastructure Optimization
-➤ Dr. Aaron Drew – Chief Engineer & Chief Architect of Enterprise Supply Chain Modernization (eSCM) Program VA
-➤ Bobby Saxon (Moderator) – Deputy Director (Deputy CIO), Office of Information Technology, CMS

Giving Back to Veterans
50% of sponsorship dollars generated from this event will be given to No Boundaries. Interested in being a sponsor? Purchase your sponsorship here 👉 Sponsor Now under “Get Tickets” or email us at advertise@govbrew.co