
Building a National Network of Building Trades Partners
“We’re building a network of organizations that are singularly committed to creating positive outcomes for veterans and their families.” – Colonel (Ret.) Sam Whitehurst, Vice
Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services is actively building capacity with organizations and individuals empowering veterans and their families to Work with Purpose. Working with organizations and individuals we are creating pathways into careers where veterans earn a family wage and have affordable healthcare and benefits. Careers that allow veterans and their families to set and meet their future goals.

For example, at the United Association’s 2025 Pipe Trades Training Conference in Dallas, Dixon Center participated in workshops and shared insights and innovative solutions empowering union veterans.
Also, Dixon Center continues to provide a leadership role within Task Force Movement (TFM). Recently, during the American Legion’s 65th Annual Washington Conference, during panels and sidebars we were highlighting challenges facing transitioning service members and veterans, discussing solutions to ensure that veterans and their families thrive, and emphasizing the importance of public-private partnerships in facilitating employment opportunities for the military-connected community.

We are especially thankful to all of these organizations for their leadership as well as all the members for their commitment to those touched by military service.

“We’re building a network of organizations that are singularly committed to creating positive outcomes for veterans and their families.” – Colonel (Ret.) Sam Whitehurst, Vice

“When looking to make a real difference in the lives of veterans and military families, veteran-supporting individuals and organizations – large and small, from around

“Achieving our vision to be the resource of choice for organizations and partners that work to improve the lives of veterans and their families requires a robust and aspirational pipeline.” – Eileen Greenlay,

“The Center brings a capacity-building lens—helping organizations strengthen how they deliver, connect, and scale impact—and we see real opportunity to support the Boeing Center in