Vets Who Code

Building inclusive developer communities doesn’t happen by accident — it happens through mentorship, collaboration, and tools that make learning accessible. That’s why platforms like https://buff.ly/FFQ9ClJ matter. Their work in simplifying media workflows helps beginners build confidence and see real results fast. Jerome shared in his interview how mentorship and visual storytelling keep veterans motivated to build, create, and grow. Whether it’s a workshop, code review, or collaborative project, every interaction helps our troops sharpen their skills for real-world impact. 🧠 Learn more about how partnerships like this move the mission forward. 👉 Link in first comment. #VetsWhoCode #VeteransDay #DemoDay #CodingBootcamp #CareerTransition #SoftwareEngineering

Veterans are built for the kind of challenges that make great engineers. Discipline. Adaptability. Pattern recognition. Focus. As Jerome said in his Cloudinary interview, “When something is hard, we keep at it until the job gets done.” That’s what makes veterans so effective in coding — we’re trained to solve complex problems under pressure, to learn fast, and to lead by example. Every veteran who learns to code brings those same traits to the civilian sector, and the result is powerful. 💡 Learn how we train veterans to turn that mission mindset into modern engineering skills. 👉 Link in first comment. #VetsWhoCode #VeteransDay #CodeNewbie #SoftwareDevelopment #MissionReady

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — and for veterans, that mission feels familiar. You’ve been trained to think ahead, spot threats before they hit, and protect what matters most. That mindset doesn’t fade when you hang up the uniform — it just finds new terrain. In DevSecOps, every line of code, every deployment, every automation is part of the defense. It’s where veterans excel because it blends the precision of software engineering with the discipline of operational security. If you’ve led missions, managed risk, or built systems that couldn’t afford to fail — you already think like a DevSecOps engineer. We broke down why this field is such a natural fit for veterans in our latest blog: 👉 Why DevSecOps Is a Perfect Match for Veterans (link in first comment) This month, remember: cybersecurity isn’t just a job. It’s another way to serve. #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #DevSecOps #VeteransInTech #VetsWhoCode #CareerTransition #Cybersecurity

11 years ago, Jerome Hardaway used code to help a family raise funds to bury a fallen veteran. That moment changed everything. It showed him how powerful technology could be — not just as a career path, but as a force for service, purpose, and community. Out of that experience came Vets Who Code — a nonprofit built to help veterans transition into software engineering careers with confidence, mentorship, and real-world skills. When you empower a veteran with code, you don’t just change one career — you strengthen an entire community. 🎖️ Read Jerome’s full Q&A with Cloudinary for insights on discipline, adaptability, and how veterans thrive in tech. 👉 Link in first comment. #VetsWhoCode #VeteransInTech #CodingCommunity #SoftwareEngineering #MissionDrivenTech

Supporting the next generation of developers is core to our community. In our Q&A with Jerome Hardaway, founder of Vets Who Code, he shares his story and highlights opportunities for the dev community to support their mission through mentorship. A fantastic look at how we can all help build a more inclusive tech ecosystem. Read the full conversation: https://okt.to/2f1ruP

Supporting the next generation of developers is core to our community. In our Q&A with Jerome Hardaway, founder of Vets Who Code, he shares his story and highlights opportunities for the dev community to support their mission through mentorship. A fantastic look at how we can all help build a more inclusive tech ecosystem. Read the full conversation: https://okt.to/WBbz4q

🇺🇸 250 Years of Service. Strength. Sea Power. ⚓️ On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the creation of a naval force to defend a fledgling nation. That act launched a legacy—one that became the United States Navy. From wooden ships on rough seas to aircraft carriers and cyber operations, the Navy’s story has always been about courage, adaptability, and teamwork. This year marks the 250th birthday of America’s Navy—a milestone in service, innovation, and leadership that continues to shape our nation and the world. We celebrate our Navy veterans who’ve carried that same mission-driven mindset into software engineering. Whether leading teams, shipping code, or mentoring others, their discipline and precision still drive results that make a difference. Today, we honor every Sailor—past and present—and their families who’ve stood the watch for 250 years. Fair winds and following seas. 🌊 👇 If you served in the Navy or work alongside someone who did, tag them and share how their service shaped your journey in tech. Let’s make sure their stories reach the next generation of builders. #Navy250 #USNavy #NavyBirthday #MilitaryVeterans #VeteransInTech #VetsWhoCode #ServiceBeforeSelf #Leadership #SoftwareEngineering #CyberSecurity #STEM #TransitioningVeterans #CodeTheMission

Think you know your military history? 🫡 Welcome to Whose Branch Is It Anyway? — the trivia game where points don’t matter… kind of like PowerPoint slides during a field brief. Test your knowledge of U.S. military history, branches, and traditions. Compete with friends, or go solo and aim for that perfect score (no push-ups required). Grab your MRE, lace up those boots, and take the challenge. Let’s see if you can tell your Space Force from your Coast Guard. 👀 💬 Drop your score in the comments — bragging rights are 100% authorized. 👇 Game link in the first comment. #VetsWhoCode #MilitaryTrivia #VeteransInTech #CodingCommunity #Leadership #MilitaryHumor #Veterans #LearnToCode #CareerTransition #MilitaryHistory #TriviaChallenge #Teamwork

Honored to be featured on Google for Developers’ 'People of AI' podcast with Christina Warren. Veterans don’t need shortcuts—they need pathways. Coding became “the new boxing” for Jerome, and now it’s a way for our community to build careers, stay sharp, and ship software that matters. Huge thanks to Google for spotlighting this mission and to Christina Warren for the thoughtful conversation. #PeopleOfAI #GoogleDevelopers #Veterans #SoftwareEngineering #AI #Gemini #VetsWhoCode