This Veteran's Day, and every day, we honor the many brave women and men who serve or have served in our U.S. uniformed services. But as we pause to honor those in our armed forces, we are also reminded of how we can continue to support those who have risked their lives to protect our great nation!

As we look to the jobs of tomorrow in the domestic maritime industry, hiring of U.S. veterans is critical. Veterans have the skills and experience from the sea services that translate directly into qualifications needed in the U.S. Merchant Marine and maritime sector – a win-win for both maritime businesses and our Veterans.

In 2014, the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS) formed the Military to Mariner Task Force to help coordinate Federal efforts to facilitate the transition from military service to civilian employment in the U.S. Merchant Marine and other positions within the Marine Transportation System. In the four years since its inception, significant progress has been made by the Federal partnership to more easily guide departing service members into positions within the commercial maritime industry.

The following are some of CMTS's member resources that can help a Veteran, or an employer wishing to hire Veterans, succeed in this industry:

The above only scratches the surface of the ways CMTS member agencies support veterans and service members transitioning into civilian careers. If you're a Veteran, active service member, or a maritime company looking to hire Veterans, learn more on our website at https://www.cmts.gov/topics/m2m.

The CMTS is committed to your success before, during, and after your time in the uniformed services and is honored to work with the American Maritime Partnership to make this a reality.

Thank you to our Veterans for your bravery, sacrifice, and service for our Nation.

This piece originally appeared at https://militarytomaritime.org/2018/11/07/the-federal-governments-commitment-to-hiring-veterans/. MilitarytoMaritime.org continues to be a valuable resource for mariners looking to find jobs in the U.S. maritime industry. Join the CMTS' conversation on Veteran's Hiring on Facebook from November 11-16.

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