Creating Pathways for Veterans into America’s Workforce
“Labor Day reminds us that work with purpose creates dignity, opportunity, and stronger communities, and the Center is proud to work alongside organized labor to
“On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, our team remembered the events of that day, honored those we lost, recognized the sacrifices made since and renewed our commitment to make lives better.”
– Colonel Duncan Milne, President,
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, our team at the Center for Military and Veterans Services remembered, reflected, and acted. From New York City to the Pentagon, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and communities nationwide, we honored sacred memories and reaffirmed our call to serve.
Our focus leading up to the anniversary served, engaged, and advocated to connect veterans and their families with stronger communities, meaningful support, and renewed recognition that helped make their lives better:
– Serving those who support veterans. We helped community leaders strengthen articles, blogs, and videos honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11, along with first responders, military members, Gold Star families, and their loved ones.
– Engaging the Nation’s veteran community. We joined local veteran service organizations in remembrance ceremonies. Communities gathered at memorials, veteran posts, town halls, and places of worship to read names, lower flags, ring bells, share stories, place flags, support Gold Star families and first responder tributes, and create space for veterans and military families to reflect together.
– Advocating by fostering, strengthening, and expanding community-based connections for veterans and their families. We worked with local communities to turn remembrance into action through ceremonies, conversations, volunteer efforts, and gratitude that connected neighbors with veterans, service members, first responders, and families. Together, we honored those who answered the call after 9/11, protected our freedoms, and served while their families endured sacrifice, separation, uncertainty, and loss.
– And we continue to do so much more.
As we remembered September 11, we honored the lives lost, recognized the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and stood with the veterans, military families, first responders, and communities who continue to carry its legacy. We remain committed to turning remembrance into meaningful action and making lives better through service, engagement, and advocacy.
“Labor Day reminds us that work with purpose creates dignity, opportunity, and stronger communities, and the Center is proud to work alongside organized labor to
“Making connections at conferences and leading convenings are intrinsic to how the Center works—bringing people, ideas, and resources together to expand opportunities for veterans and
“Build a strong digital presence, utilizing social media to foster relationships and expand visibility.” – Outreach & Awareness: Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services: Three-Year Business
“Enabling the enablers is a mission imperative. We do that by supporting partners in events across the country.” – Colonel Duncan Milne, President,Dixon Center for
