College professor shares entrepreneurship insight to service members
Dr. Todd Moss, Syracuse University entrepreneurship professor, instructs the Boots to Business class at the Airman and Family Readiness Center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 7, 2017. The two-day seminar ga... More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sees the military
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sees the military veteran population as a practical solution to America’s dwindling farmer population. As a result, USDA officials are seeking to help veterans get started in farming.
Marine and Family Programs’ Personal and Professional
Marine and Family Programs’ Personal and Professional Development Program selected seven fledgling companies to compete in the Battle for Business competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jun... More
Tech. Sgt. Tom Burden, an F-16 weapons mechanic assigned
Tech. Sgt. Tom Burden, an F-16 weapons mechanic assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, poses in front of a banner for his invention, the Grypmat, Nov. 12, 2017 at Rev1 Ventures in Columbus, Ohio. Burden invented a... More
Marvin Augustin, a trainer and technology evangelist
Marvin Augustin, a trainer and technology evangelist with Google, provides tips for building websites during a Put America’s Businesses on the Map workshop, in Washington D.C., June 9. The workshop was designed... More
U.S. Air Force AFVentures fellows pose for a photo
U.S. Air Force AFVentures fellows pose for a photo at Brit + Co Headquarters in Mill Valley, Calif., March 11, 2020. The fellows met with Brit Morin, the company’s founder and CEO, and Anjelika Temple, the co-f... More
Veterans, Your Dreams of Entrepreneurship Can Become Your Reality
Illustration of man in hot air balloon that is shaped as a light bulb. He is looking through binoculars. An american flag is in the background with some clouds. Graphic courtesy of the U.S. Small Business Administration
People gather around a display featuring the Grypmat,
People gather around a display featuring the Grypmat, a flexible, non-slip tool tray for aircraft mechanics, Nov. 12, 2017 at Rev1 Ventures in Columbus, Ohio. The Grypmat was invented by Tech. Sgt. Tom Burden, ... More
Stasia Kudrez, a trainer and technology evangelist
Stasia Kudrez, a trainer and technology evangelist with Google, answers questions during a break during the Put America’s Military Businesses on the Map workshop in Washington D.C., June 9. The workshop was des... More
Robert Chadwick, an active duty soldier, presents his
Robert Chadwick, an active duty soldier, presents his small business to judges during the Battle for Business competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2018. The Battle for Business wa... More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sees the military
The U.S. Department of Agriculture sees the military veteran population as a practical solution to America’s dwindling farmer population. As a result, USDA officials are seeking to help veterans get started in farming.
People gather around a display featuring the Grypmat,
People gather around a display featuring the Grypmat, a flexible, non-slip tool tray for aircraft mechanics, Nov. 12, 2017 at Rev1 Ventures in Columbus, Ohio. The Grypmat was invented by Tech. Sgt. Tom Burden, ... More
U.S. Air Force AFVentures fellows take part in a meeting
U.S. Air Force AFVentures fellows take part in a meeting with Brian O’Malley, a partner at Forerunner Ventures in San Francisco, Calif., March 4, 2020. The fellows learned about the firm’s portfolio and how to ... More
Tech. Sgt. Tom Burden, an F-16 weapons mechanic assigned
Tech. Sgt. Tom Burden, an F-16 weapons mechanic assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, answers questions from friends, relatives, journalists and investors Nov. 12, 2017 at Rev1 Ventures in Columbus, Ohio after Sh... More
Leah Simard, a military spouse, gives a presentation
Leah Simard, a military spouse, gives a presentation during the Battle for Business competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2018. The Battle for Business was hosted by the Marine and... More
People gather around a display featuring the Grypmat,
People gather around a display featuring the Grypmat, a flexible, non-slip tool tray for aircraft mechanics, Nov. 12, 2017 at Rev1 Ventures in Columbus, Ohio. The Grypmat was invented by Tech. Sgt. Tom Burden, ... More
A Fruitful Post-Service Career: How the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
USDA is dedicated to hiring America’s heroes. There are numerous opportunities for employment at USDA with more than 2,100 county offices across the nation and headquarter offices in Washington, D.C. USDA prio... More
The Battle for Business competition judges partake
The Battle for Business competition judges partake in a participant’s presentation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2018. The Battle for Business was hosted by the Marine and Family Progr... More
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Graham gives pointers to Jennifer
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Graham gives pointers to Jennifer R. Goodale during a Google-sponsored workshop for veteran and military spouse small-businesses owners in Washington D.C., June 9. Graham created the work... More
Stasia Kudrez, a trainer and evangelist with Google,
Stasia Kudrez, a trainer and evangelist with Google, describes the indicators of a mobile-friendly website during a workshop in Washington D.C., June 9. The workshop was designed to help veteran and military sp... More
Fort Drum Soldiers, Family Members learn business-building strategies ...
Damon Draught, a 10th Mountain Division (LI) veteran, spoke to the attendees of the Boots to Business class on Feb. 28 about the transition from Soldier to businessman and what he learned about owning a success... More
Marvin Augustin, a trainer and technology evangelist
Marvin Augustin, a trainer and technology evangelist with Google, answers questions from attendees during a workshop in Washington D.C., June 9. The workshop was designed to help veteran and military spouse bus... More
Dan Spangler, a local business owner and Marine Corps
Dan Spangler, a local business owner and Marine Corps veteran, gives a motivational speech to competitors of the Battle for Business competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2018. Spa... More