Beyond the Award: The Real Story

Showcase Your Commitment. Strengthen Your Brand.

Recognition is powerful, but the story behind the recognition is what truly matters.

Our Best of the Best Editorial Opportunity gives companies and organizations the chance to go beyond the award and share the real story behind their success. Whether you are recognized as a Top Veteran Employer, Top Veteran School, Top Veteran Supplier Program, or another Best of the Best honoree, this is your opportunity to showcase your veteran programs, leadership, and commitment to the veteran community.

You may recognize the companies featured on our Best of the Best list, but do you know what truly makes them stand out?

These exclusive interviews go beyond the recognition to tell the real story behind the honor. We highlight the leaders, decision makers, and changemakers behind these organizations who are creating opportunities, offering support, and helping veterans grow, succeed, and thrive.

From veteran led initiatives built by veterans for veterans to companies driven by a genuine passion for service and support, these stories showcase what it really means to go beyond the call of duty. Through real examples, testimonials, and leadership insights, veterans hear directly from the people leading the programs, not just through marketing language, but through real stories, real leadership, and real impact.

That is what makes organizations truly stand out.

View Recent Best of the Best Interviews

Top Milspouse Employer Interview

Capital One

When Carl Ciovacco transitioned out of uniform, his wife remained on active duty, giving him firsthand experience navigating the workforce as a military spouse.

Interview With Top Milspouse Employer Capital One

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U.S. Veterans Magazine‘s  Editorial and Recognition: Capital One

Top Milspouse Employer Interview

Lockheed Martin

Emerald Trejo, a Navy spouse whose husband serves aboard the USS Anchorage, credits the company’s flexibility and military-focused hiring efforts with allowing her to build a long-term, cleared career without sacrificing mobility or family responsibilities.

Interview With Top Milspouse Employer Lockheed Martin

Video Interviews
U.S. Veterans Magazine‘s Editorial and Recognition: Lockheed Martin 

Top Milspouse Employer Interview

Navy Federal

Brian Luther, President & CEO, Rear Admiral USN (Ret.), is interviewed by U.S. Veterans Magazine‘s President, Mona Lisa Faris about the recent award that Navy Federal received.

Interview With Top Milspouse Employer Navy Federal

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U.S. Veterans Magazine‘s Editorial and Recognition: Navy Federal

Top Milspouse Employer Interview

The Adecco Group

For more than two decades, The Adecco Group has approached military employment differently—by starting with military spouses. That distinction, according to Senior Director and National Military Liaison Rachelle Chapman, is not incidental. It is foundational.

Interview With Top Milspouse Employer The Adecco Group

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U.S. Veterans Magazine‘s Editorial and Recognition: The Adecco Group

Top Veteran School & Top Yellow Ribbon School Interview

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University is among the most inclusive public universities in Michigan, with a strategic focus on equity and inclusion in its core mission. Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second-oldest public university in Michigan.

Interview With Top Veteran School and Yellow Ribbon School Eastern Michigan University

Video Interviews

The Eastern Michigan University Model for Success

Top Veteran Employer Interview

FISERV

Fiserv, Inc. is a leading global provider of financial services technology, processing thousands of transactions per second for over 10,000 financial institutions and 6 million merchant locations.

Interview With Top Veteran Employer Fiserv

Video Interviews

U.S. Veterans Magazine 2025 Top Veteran Employer

Top Veteran Employer Interview

MERCK

Merck is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company with over 130 years of innovation. Headquartered in New Jersey, it focuses on advancing health through science and technology.

Interview With Top Veteran Employer Merck

Video Interviews

Merck Empowers Veterans to Lead in Innovation

Top Veteran Employer Interview

Navy Federal Credit Union

Navy Federal Credit Union is the world’s largest member-owned credit union, serving over 15 million members, including active-duty military, veterans, Department of Defense (DoD) personnel and their families.

Interview With Top Veteran Employer Navy Federal Credit Union

Video Interviews

Navy Federal Credit Union: Top Veteran Employer

Top Veteran School & Top Yellow Ribbon School Interview

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo University is a private, Catholic, liberal-arts institution in Florida, founded in 1889 and rooted in Benedictine values. It serves a diverse, global student body of over 18,000+ through on-campus, online, and education center programs.

Interview With Top Veteran School and Yellow Ribbon School Saint Leo University

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Autumn Church’s Journey: A Veteran’s Path to Purpose at Saint Leo University

Top Veteran Employer Interview

United Concordia Dental

United Concordia Dental is a major national dental insurer with over 10 million members, offering diverse plans (group, individual, FEDVIP, TRICARE) across all 50 U.S. states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam.

Interview With Top Veteran Employer United Concordia Dental

Video Interviews

U.S. Veterans Magazine 2025 Top Veteran Employer

Top Veteran Employer Interview

USAA

USAA (United Services Automobile Association) is a San Antonio-based financial services group serving over 13 million members of the U.S. military, veterans, and their families since 1922. 

Interview With Top Veteran Employer USAA

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Veterans Find Purpose at USAA

Top Veteran Employer Interview

Walgreens

Walgreens, founded in 1901 by Charles R. Walgreen Sr., is a major U.S. retail pharmacy chain with approximately 8,000+ locations across all 50 states and U.S. territories.

Interview with Top Veteran Employer Walgreens

Video Interviews

Walgreens Stands Strong with Veterans

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