Training, ramp-up time and information retention represent a huge cost for most businesses. Regardless of the military branch or level, every veteran who holds an honorable discharge has gone through months — if not years – of training to build new technical and personal skills and align into military culture.

It’s important to invest in people who are likely to stick with a project to completion or commit long term to a team. Keep in mind, an honorable discharge in the military is similar to a four-year degree and demonstrates the ability to stay true and accomplish a long-term goal.

During their military service, veterans have learned to achieve a high degree of discipline, resulting in increased self-control, character and efficiency — all of which can benefit any business.

There is simply no such thing as a “lone wolf” in the military. Military veterans are very accustomed to working together as a cohesive unit in order to accomplish objectives.

High turnover can be very costly to a business. In addition to causing needless delays, costs can be multiplied given the expense involved to get new staff up-to-speed. Therefore, it’s important to invest in people — like military veterans — who are likely to stick with a project to completion or commit long term to a team.

The military culture is centered around a set of core values that include a strong sense of character and quiet competence.

After proudly and voluntarily serving their nation, military veterans have demonstrated they are a dependable and highly trustworthy group.

Especially when it comes to solving complex or multi-tiered problems, military veterans are accustomed to looking at problems from various vantage points to identify and deliver the best and most workable solution.

The ability to stay cool and perform under pressure is a must in the military; in fact, their lives once depended on it.

Military veterans have been trained not only to follow procedures but have respect for the procedures that have been put into place.