Enjoying a day away from the office with a few hotdogs, cold drinks and a lot of sun makes for a great Memorial Day, but that isn’t exactly what the day is all about. In 2003, I left my family, friends, and future wife for an active duty deployment in the United States Army. In 2005, I left my wife of 1 month for a deployment to Baghdad, Iraq that would last over a year. Our Forward Operating Base (FOB) would often go on “Comms Blackout,” usually meaning a soldier on our FOB had been killed or seriously injured and their family was being officially notified.
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Entries filed under 'Supporting Our Troops'
Restoring the Meaning of Memorial Day
May 24, 2017 10:35 AM by Matt FosterOur Veterans: Supporting the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
November 10, 2016 6:20 PM by Joe MontgomeryThe U.S. military has long understood the importance of how science, engineering, technology and math (STEM) play in any successful mission. Members of the military are skilled in STEM, and companies are taking note by recognizing the invaluable skills that military veterans bring to these professions.
Read More »Their Mission Is Complete; Ours Has Just Begun
November 7, 2016 11:19 AM by Jack HammondAmerica’s military conflicts of the past decade affected veterans, active duty service members and their families alike. Multiple deployments, frequent moves and long periods of separation can present many challenges and opportunities for military families. So this Veterans Day, as we honor and thank those who have given so much for our country and our freedoms, we also commend the spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents and significant others who provide support and structure to their loved ones throughout their times of service.
Read More »Get Inspired by RESOLUTION: Innovative Thinking about Disability, an AT&T Original Documentary
October 27, 2016 2:03 PM by Jeff LewisAT&T is excited to launch a new documentary that tells incredible stories about people who are on the front lines of social change in the United States. The premiere of the AT&T original documentary RESOLUTION is focused on innovative thinking about disability and will showcase four compelling organizations that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
Read More »Interns Code for a Cause
August 22, 2016 12:25 PM by Tracy HaverThis year I celebrate twenty years with AT&T. I’m a proud AT&T employee. But there are some experiences in particular that remind me why I’m so glad to be here.
Read More »Hiring 20,000 Vets by 2020
May 5, 2016 10:18 AM by JoHanna MartinezAT&T doubles military hiring commitment in White House Ceremony
I grew up in a military home. I have nearly a dozen Unites States Marines in my family and several others serving in the Army. Protecting our nation is a family business – one that became a launch pad that’s taken me places I could never have imagined.
Read More »AT&T Commits to Hiring 20,000 Veterans by 2020
May 5, 2016 9:58 AM by AT&TDoubles Military Hiring Commitment at White House Joining Forces Event
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 5, 2016 — Doubling its military hiring commitment, AT&T* has announced it plans to hire an additional 10,000 veterans for a total of 20,000 by 2020. This commitment was announced at today’s White House Joining Forces event, along with more than 50 other companies dedicated to hiring and training veterans and military spouses.
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AT&T on a Mission: 10,000 Veterans Hired and Counting
February 19, 2016 11:00 AM by AT&TWe’re happy to announce that we’ve reached our veteran hiring milestone – 10,000 veterans – and we’re not done recruiting yet.
Read More »AT&T, DonorsChoose.org and Cell Phones For Soldiers Serve Those who Served This Veterans Day
November 10, 2015 12:35 PM by AT&TTeachers at school districts serving military-connected communities woke up this morning to great news: AT&T* flash-funded projects they listed on crowd-funding site DonorsChoose.org. More than 790 projects were fulfilled, benefitting more than 680 teachers and more than 83,690 students. We gave more than $532,000 in honor of Veterans Day.
Read More »Working to STEM the Summer Slide
June 25, 2015 8:45 AM by Sally Ann Zoll & Ignacio De La TorreStory time is a part of a nightly routine in households across America. It’s a great time for children to expand their imaginations, connect with their parents and enhance their reading skills. For the Bobletts and other military families however, story time isn’t a given.
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