The Ripple Effect: Veteran Employment in Motion

At Hire Heroes USA, we know meaningful employment transforms lives, families, and communities. That’s why I am excited to share an extraordinary announcement: Ripple has made a $10 million investment in our mission. As a global fintech and blockchain leader, Ripple is driving innovation in how money moves around the world—making this partnership especially impactful.

Their generosity ensures a ripple effect of lasting impact for the families and communities we are honored to serve.

I invite you to watch this special announcement video to hear more about the impact Ripple’s investment will have on the military community and beyond.

Ross Dickman, Chief Executive Officer

Learn how our partnership with Ripple is creating new opportunities for veterans and military spouses in our latest blog and press release:

The Ripple Effect of Employment for Veterans and Military Spouses: One Job. One Future. Thousands Impacted.

Ripple Commits $25M to Boost American Small Businesses and Veteran Career Success

Craig Cooper, a dedicated Hire Heroes USA volunteer, shares practical guidance on approaching salary negotiations with clarity and confidence. Learn how to research compensation ranges, understand your market value, and evaluate the full benefits package—not just the base salary. Watch the video to get the tools you need to negotiate your next offer with confidence!

Need help navigating your next step? We’re here for you. Visit our website to get started.

Some service members join the military with a lifelong career in mind. Gerald joined with a different purpose. At 33, with a degree in hand and a newborn at home, he knew what he wanted: practical experience, professional growth, and the ability to provide his family with greater opportunity.

Over six years in the Army, Gerald gained the skills he needed, but he never lost sight of what came next. Transition was not a question of if—it was a matter of when. He approached it with discipline and determination, setting goals, strengthening his credentials, and preparing to take charge of his future.

With the support of Hire Heroes USA, Gerald refined his resume and worked closely with a mentor who helped him showcase his strengths and expand his career focus. What began as a search for one specific role opened into a broader journey toward opportunities he hadn’t originally considered.

Today, Gerald is thriving in a civilian career that reflects his training and education. His persistence, resilience, and faith carried him through the challenges of transition, positioning him to achieve lasting success.

Gerald’s journey was never just about leaving the military. It was about building a future where his family could thrive. Today, the stability of his civilian career has given his family the freedom to grow, plan, and look ahead with confidence—a future built on opportunity rather than limitation. His success shows that economic mobility isn’t only about one person’s progress—it’s about lifting an entire family toward greater possibility.

Protecting Your Privacy

Our top priority is our clients. As we continue to celebrate your successes, we’re also committed to keeping you safe.

We’ve recently been made aware of scammers impersonating Hire Heroes USA staff on LinkedIn and via email. These individuals may attempt to sell services or collect personal information—something our organization would never do.

Please remember:

         - Our services are always 100% free.

         - We’ll only contact you from @hireheroesusa.org email addresses

         - Verified LinkedIn profiles are linked to our official company page.

If you come across a suspicious profile or email, do not engage. Report the activity using LinkedIn’s reporting tools or forward the message to our team.

Your trust is our priority. Stay alert and protect your information.

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