“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.”
Military Installation: Fort Carson
Sec+ Graduate
Systems Administrator, Northrop Grumman, Since September 2018
LeShelle Moore-Domesca
Specialist, US Army
Our Mission + Vision
A future where all individuals and families who serve in defense of our nation are empowered to thrive. Learn more about IVMF.
Find Meaningful Employment
Transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses bring valuable skills and experience to civilian careers. So whether you are looking for no-cost training and professional certifications through Onward to Opportunity or continuing a life of service through our Veterans in Politics Program, you will enter your civilian career path with a leg up on the competition and resources by your side.
Entrepreneurship
Military families have leadership skills, resilience and attention to detail that make them perfect business owners. IVMF offers a series of programs for those with just the beginning of an idea, or those ready to take their business to the next level, at no cost for transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses.
Community Services
When military families return to the communities they call home, they deserve an efficient and supportive team to help them navigate the maze of resources available to them. IVMF works with community providers that streamline the support you need to sustain healthy and productive lives following military service.
Research & Analytics
IVMF programs develop from listening to veterans and their families. A national leader in veteran research and analytics, located within a national research University, IVMF also provides actionable insights enabling other organizations to improve their service to veterans, active military and their families. Our research also helps to inform national policy, enhancing the work government agencies do on behalf of those who served.
Get Started with IVMF
We believe when one person serves, the entire family serves. IVMF is unique in supporting the entire military family unit in every way you can imagine. No more putting it off. It’s time for your next chapter.
Higher Education
Home to the D’Aniello Institute, Syracuse University is consistently ranked among the top private universities by Military Times for being the “best place for veterans.” Learn more about all the resources we have to make undergraduate, graduate and online learning accessible and affordable for all members of the military-connected community.
Mission Posts
11.27.23
Buy Military-Owned Guide
Shop our military-owned shopping guide with over 500 veteran, active duty, reservists and military spouse-owned businesses! You’re able to get the authentic experience you’re looking for when you shop small and also able to support our troops ... Read More ▶
11.15.23
Testimony on Military-Connect Business Ownership
On November 15, 2023, Dr. Haynie spoke to the Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship about veteran entrepreneurship. IVMF is a huge supporter of veteran-owned businesses and especially small business ownership with over 13 programs dedicated ... Read More ▶
11.02.23
Inc. Business Media Announces 7th Annual Vet100 List to Highlight 100 Fastest-Growing Veteran-Owned Businesses
Inc. Business Media, in partnership with the IVMF, announced the seventh annual Vet100 list—a compilation of the nation’s fastest-growing veteran-owned businesses. The Vet100 was born out of the iconic Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privat... Read More ▶
