Verizon Celebrates National Military Appreciation Month

May is National Military Appreciation Month--a perfect time for all of us to reflect and show our gratitude to all of the active military members and veterans who have served our country. There aremany ways to say thanks, from donating your frequent-flyer miles to helping build houses for wounded veterans. Or, you can hire them.

Servicemen and women often face employment challenges as they transition to civilian life. Yet, the skills they learned in the military make them ideal candidates for a wide range of jobs.

Verizon knows first-hand the exceptional leadership, skills and perspectives that veterans can bring to our business. Ranked the #1 top military employer by the Military Times, Verizon currently employs more than 10,000 military service members, veterans and reservists. In addition, the company strives to attract more of these highly-valued job candidates by providing valuable resources including a Military Skills Matcher tool and quick access to a dedicated recruitment team.

Verizon also provides military discounts to service members and veterans including a special offer in honor of Military Appreciation Month.

This month, we encourage everyone to join us in honoring current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces and show our appreciation for everything they do and have done to protect our freedom.