Sep

A Veteran Can Be Served and Still Not Be Moved

A Veteran Can Be Served and Still Not Be Moved The weirdest part about the NASWA Veterans Conference was not the people who pushed back… I expected some of that. The weirdest part was how many people came up afterward and said some version of, “You’re right, but I can’t say that where I work.”…

Sep

BufferSprings SkillBridge helps Coast Guard officer redefine success through entrepreneurship

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For many service members preparing to leave the military, success is measured by one milestone: landing the right civilian job. For former U.S. Coast Guard officer Tyler Clemmer, that seemed like the obvious next step. A graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a civil engineering degree, military leadership experience and a Project Management…

Aug

Five Years. One Candle. Back to Work.

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Five Years. One Candle. Back to Work. By Rob Arndt, Founder & CEO of BufferSprings August 14, 2026 BufferSprings turned five years old today. My wife put a candle in an ice cream sandwich, and we took this picture in our kitchen. Three of our four sons were there. Our oldest wasn’t. He’s a Marine…

Mar

VEVRAA Compliance in 2026: What Federal Contractors Miss About Veteran Hiring

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VEVRAA Compliance in 2026: What Federal Contractors Miss About Veteran Hiring By Rob Arndt, CEO & Founder of BufferSprings This year, we have talked to HR and Talent Acquisition leaders at federal contractors who had no idea their organization was covered under VEVRAA. Not because they were careless. Because nobody ever clearly connected the dots….

Sep

My Journey from Military to UX Designer: A Veteran’s Story

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My Journey from Military to UX Designer: A Veteran’s Story By Azriele Tingle, UI/UX Designer, BufferSprings Leaving the Military From military life to the world of UX design, my journey has been one of reinvention, growth, and the courage to embrace the unknown. I’m Azriele – a student, a UX designer, and a proud veteran….

Aug

BufferSprings 4th Anniversary: Changing Veteran Hiring for Good

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Four Years In: Built for the Struggle, Wired to Win By Rob Arndt, CEO & Founder of BufferSprings August 14, 2025 Four years ago, I pushed everything I had into the middle of the table. My savings. My reputation. My family’s stability. All on one belief. Veterans deserve better than the broken system they are stuck…

May

Military Appreciation in the Workplace: 10 Real Ways to Support Veterans

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Military Appreciation That Actually Means Something: 10 Real Ways to Support Veterans, Spouses, and Guard Talent at Work By Rob Arndt, Founder & CEO, BufferSprings Published: May 15, 2025 A thank-you post is not a strategy. Military Appreciation Month should be more than a gesture. It should be the moment your company starts thinking differently…

Feb

Veterans Rebuilding America: Benesch’s Military Careers

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Veterans Rebuilding America: Benesch’s Military Careers At BufferSprings, we don’t do lip service. We partner with companies that actually understand the value of military talent and are ready to put veterans to work in careers that matter. Benesch is one of those companies. They’re not just laying down roads and bridges. They’re rebuilding the backbone…

Feb

Leveraging SkillBridge to Fill Critical Leadership and Technical Roles in Your Company

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The hiring landscape is changing, and companies need stronger strategies to keep up. SkillBridge is a powerful yet underutilized program that connects businesses with battle-tested military talent at zero cost. Whether you need proven leaders, logistics e

Dec

Veteran Contributions to America: Bridging the Military-Civilian Divide

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Veteran Contributions to America: Bridging the Military-Civilian Divide In the 1950s, the military wasn’t just part of American life, it was its backbone. Nearly 10% of Americans served in uniform. Communities revolved around military bases, veterans were pillars of industry, and families carried the weight of service together. Everyone knew someone who served. Today? Less…

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