As we head into the Memorial Day holiday weekend and remember the men and women that gave their lives in military service to this country, Veterans Management Services, Inc. (VMSI) extends its gratitude and thanks to those who have served. These individuals possessed a dedication to duty and a selflessness to serve a cause larger than themselves. Medals may be awarded and monuments erected to remember the fallen, but nothing can fill the hole left by losing a loved one.

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, the needs of the veteran community are near and dear to our hearts. VMSI recognizes the valuable skills that our military veterans bring to the workplace, including leadership qualities, a strong sense of focus, and a dedication to get the job done. These qualities – and more – make veterans a perfect fit for VMSI as they live and breathe our vision of being the “Best Decision Our Clients Make!” A certified member of the Virginia Values Veterans program, VMSI is committed to the recruitment of veterans to our workforce not only in Virginia, but also nationwide. By actively seeking individuals through veteran support agencies, including the transition units at military installations, VMSI embraces the separating or retiring service members and welcomes them into the VMSI family. Of the 30+ people that VMSI has hired in 2016, veterans comprised 42% of this group of employees. During the first quarter, alone, 45% of all new VMSI employees were veterans!

We hope that you will take a moment from your celebrations this weekend to reflect on the sacrifices of those who gave their life in service; this is a debt that can never been repaid. From everyone in the VMSI family, we extend our sincerest thank you to the veteran community, both to the families and friends who have lost someone in the line of duty, and also to those currently in service.