May 15, 2019
As complex as military health care can be, servicemembers
don’t have to worry about the Department of Defense shutting down
overnight. Contractors who work for smaller private military or
security firms have faced exactly that, leaving them without
continued care.
Even though that was an extreme case, contractors...
May 8, 2019
The idea of leaving active duty for a contracting gig is a dream that many servicemembers share. And why not? Heading back to college at an older age or going from leading a fire team to working in retail can sound less than exciting.
Taking hard-earned military skills and applying them to a lucrative new career is...
May 1, 2019
With Force for Hire, we’ve covered the modern history of military and security contracting, talked to veterans of the industry and spoke to the families affected by the realities of the business.
Now, it’s time to find out what it takes to become a military contractor: the skills needed, the attitudes recruiters are...