Observances & Awareness Days
September 11, 2026
She Was in the Pentagon on 9/11
IVMF’s Board member Jill Chambers worked as the Military Secretary for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Hugh Shelton. That role meant she was present at the Pentagon on Tuesday, September 11th, 2001.
By Jill Chambers
September 4, 2026
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: A Look back
At the IVMF, many of the people doing that work every day are themselves part of that story. We asked several of our military-connected colleagues to remember September 11, 2001, and reflect on how that day stayed with them.
By IVMF
July 23, 2026
Every Day Should be Hire a Veteran Day
July 25th was Hire a Veteran Day, and for a lot of companies that means a flag graphic on LinkedIn and a thank you for your service before lunch. The harder question is “what happens the other 364 days?”
By IVMF
September 18, 2025
Happy 78th Birthday, Air Force!
Officially established on September 18th, 1947, the United States Air Force carries on a legacy of air power that began in 1909 as the Aeronautical Section, ...
By IVMF
July 24, 2025
Every Day is “Hire a Veteran” Day at IVMF
This July 25th is National Hire a Veteran Day. Instituted in 2017, the day serves to highlight the value veterans bring to the workplace. It’s also a call to...
By IVMF
November 11, 2024
On Veterans Day, We Are At Our Best When We Share Their Stories
For many Americans, Veterans Day serves as a once-a-year opportunity to recognize the tiny minority who volunteer, on behalf of the many, to serve the cause ...
By Mike Haynie
October 23, 2024
The Spookiest Things No One Warns You About Business Ownership
It’s spooky season, and to celebrate we’re going to talk about some of the most terrifying aspects of business ownership! Owning a business can be a high-pre...
By neconnor