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Driving breakthrough solutions – for today and the next generation. At Collins Aerospace, we’re working side-by-side with our customers and partners to dream, design and deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. By reaching across the markets we serve and drawing on our vast portfolio of expertise, we are making the most powerful concepts in aerospace a reality every day. Explore all the ways we’re redefining aerospace with one of the deepest capability sets and broadest perspectives in the industry.

As a trusted technology partner to OEMs and the aftermarket, BLR Aerospace exclusively develops products of the highest technical caliber and we only put our name on products that deliver a true and quantifiable step change in performance.

By Pilots, For Pilots. Founded in 1992, BLR has a rich heritage and proud legacy of aerodynamic leadership that dates back to our origin as Boundary Layer Research. Though our team and capabilities have grown, our guiding philosophy and emphasis on technical excellence have remained constant.

WGU recognizes and honors the sacrifice and dedication it takes to serve our country. That’s why they work hard to make educational opportunities available to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Being in the military is demanding—it involves moving often, unique schedules, and hard work. By providing an online university that is flexible and affordable, WGU helps more military students and their families achieve their goals of higher education. 

DripDrop ORS electrolyte powder sticks transform water into a clinically relevant, fast-acting dehydration remedy. More convenient and cost-effective than IV therapy, DripDrop mitigates the risk of heat injury and illness.

  • 3x electrolytes and ½ the sugar of sports drinks
  • Meets World Health Organization standards for ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution)
  • The first ORS that actually tastes great, resulting in better compliance and outcomes

Mastering the Elements. Cocoon offers a portfolio of innovative corrosion-prevention solutions that increase readiness, decrease maintenance costs, and extend useful life.

Your critical assets are being bombarded by the elements every day. The good news? Up to 2/3 of corrosion costs are preventable.

You may not be able to fight Mother Nature, but you can outsmart her. We’ve learned to master the elements of corrosion by mastering the elements of science and engineering. Through innovative corrosion-prevention solutions, Cocoon can help you mitigate, and even eliminate corrosion.

We offer benefits, products and discounts for U.S. military members and their spouses, as well as children of USAA members. We’re committed to providing our members with exceptional service. 

We’ve earned our members’ trust by providing convenient banking and competitively priced insurance, and a comprehensive suite of investment products through our strategic providers.

Join today and then enjoy our wide range of products and services.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at Boeing.

The National Guard Employment Network provides no-cost Career Readiness and Job Placement Assistance for National Guard Service Members and their Families.

NGEN is your one-stop resource for NG Employment and Career Readiness, including:

  • Peronalized career readiness and job placement assistance
  • Career development and credentialing opportunities
  • A job network to connect you with employers

All NGAW members qualify for a complimentary AUSA membership. The Association of the United States Army is a nonprofit educational and professional development association serving America’s Army and supporters of a strong national defense. AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served in order to advance the security of the nation.

Enlisted NGAW members are automatically enrolled in AUSA through their EANGUS membership. Officers must opt-in by completing the form at the link below.

Is your time in the WA National Guard coming to an end? Have you checked out Onward Ops? Onward Ops works to empower every transitioning service member with the support and information needed to achieve success as Veterans.

The transition out of uniformed service is difficult, whether you served four years or forty. The mission of Onward Ops is to support service members in their journey back into civilian life. They connect new Veterans with trained sponsors from their destination community with a focus on the 12 months between leaving the military and reintegrating into civilian life as a new Veteran. They seek to provide the tools to achieve your goals, along with a sponsor to guide you along the way. A program by Vets for Vets.

They’ve gathered the intelligence for you — Employment, Education, Medical, Disability, Legal, and more.

WoVeN | WOMEN VETERANS NETWORK

Community & Connection

Celebrating shared and unique experiences of Women Veterans.

WoVeN’s mission is to provide a unique social network of women Veterans to foster connections and build relationships in local communities and across the nation.

Established in 2017, WoVeN is a vibrant community for women Veterans of all eras and service branches. In addition to providing community, WoVeN strives to empower women Veterans with information, education, and resources to improve their quality of life.

Connection and community are at the core of the WoVeN program. Local WoVeN groups are starting up all the time and always looking for peer leaders!

 

RETIRED PAY RESOURCES

Being in the United States military carries with it a number of benefits. Military retirement pay is arguably one of the best and highly sought after benefits. This benefit also increases with the cost of living helping to ensure that the value of a military retirement does not decline over time. Properly managed, a military retirement can easily last a lifetime and in some cases include survivor benefits. Learn how to navigate the military retirement process, and get advice on the various options that are available.

ARMY CREDENTIALING

Credentialing Assistance (CA) is now available on armyignited.com!  We encourage you to register your account today and find a credential that can help advance your career goals.

Choose from over 1600 credentialing options in just 4 easy steps on ArmyIgnitED. 

Explore how military training and experience prepares Army Service members for civilian credentials and jobs.

AIR FORCE VIRTUAL EDUCATION CENTER

The Air Force Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) offers a wide array of on-line services to empower you to actively participate in all aspects of your education to include the creation and management of funding requests.  The Air Force currently pays 100 percent of tuition, up to $250 per credit hour ($3,750 annually), in off-duty courses with accredited schools who have signed the Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding in pursuit of approved degree programs. 

ARMYIgnited

Lead by example. An educated Soldier is the best asset of the Army. Pursue your educational dreams by using GoArmyEd to research your educational options, register for classes and to monitor your educational progress.  GoArmyEd is the virtual gateway for you to request Tuition Assistance (TA) online, anytime for both classroom and distance learning college courses.  Using GoArmyEd for your educational needs puts you one click closer to obtaining the finest education, anywhere you are, anytime you want it. 

ARMY RETIRED

Army Retirement Services develops Army policies and oversees Army wide programs that educate Soldiers and their families about retirement, advise survivors of soldiers who die on active duty/inactive duty for training, advocate for and advise Retired Soldiers and surviving spouses until death in order to comply with federal laws and DoD and Army policies, convince Retired Soldiers to remain active Soldiers for life who help Veterans get hired, inspire the next generation to join the military, and connect Americans with the Army that defends them.

AIR FORCE RETIRED

The Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center is a major command direct reporting unit of Air Force Reserve Command with technical and policy guidance provided by the Chief of Air Force. HQ ARPC is the organization charged with executing policy created by Headquarters Air Force and the National Guard Bureau, as well as providing direct support to wing-level Force Support Staffs and Commander Support Staffs. HQ ARPC serves the Total Force, which includes Guard, Reserve, and active duty members.

CIVIL SERVICE RETIRED

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) serves as the chief human resources agency and personnel policy manager for the Federal Government. OPM provides HR leadership and support to Federal agencies and helps the Federal workforce achieve their goals. OPM directs human resources and employee management services, administers retirement benefits, manages healthcare and insurance programs, oversees merit-based and inclusive hiring into the civil service, and provides a secure employment process.

SALESFORCE TRAINING AT NO COST

Salesforce is the world’s #1 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution and fastest growing enterprise software company. It is committed to upskilling the military community with high demand technology skills and providing our partners with a diverse and trained talent pipeline. The Trailhead Military program is virtual, self-paced, free, and can be started in minutes. Register today to join a tight knit community of over 18,000 members focused on career success.

VETERAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Contact a recruiter at 888-829-4191 to learn more, or click here about our scholarship.

IBM CERTIFICATION AT NO COST

CASY proudly announces its Data Intelligence and Cyber Security Training program, conducted in partnership with IBM.  IBM will continue to grow this program through an additional grant to CASY & MSCCN to conduct up to 13 training sessions to enable a total of ~150 veterans to gain this certification. They will then be assisted by CASY & MSCCN with job placement, based on their newly acquired skills.  Go to their training calendar and register today.These certifications come with a badge on LinkedIn from IBM.