At Lockheed Martin, the handoff from military service to civilian impact is seamless. Those who served now help others do the same.
At Lockheed Martin, the handoff from military service to civilian impact is seamless. Those who served now help others do the same.
One in five Lockheed Martin employees has a direct connection to the military—veterans, active-duty service members, military spouses, dependents, and caregivers. On Veterans Day, and every day, we honor their contributions not just with words, but with action.
This year, Lockheed Martin earned the U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Medallion and was named one of 2026’s Best Companies for Veterans. These honors are more than recognition. They’re proof that our commitment to the military community is working and that we’re a place where the best are built, and rebuilt, for their next chapter.
Mission-Minded Talent, Matched by Veterans
Behind every veteran hire is a team that speaks the same language. Our Military Relations Managers are veterans themselves. They know how to translate military excellence into civilian success.
They turn deployment logs into résumé gold. They connect spouses to roles that flex with frequent moves. They help caregivers find balance through shift work that keeps families grounded. And they do it all because they’ve walked the same path.
Here are a few of the veterans paying it forward, one mission-driven hire at a time:
Meet a few of the veterans helping others make the leap.
Carlos: From Deck Plates to Defense Blueprints
Carlos, known by his call sign “Ace,” retired from the Navy in 2019 after 22 years of service. He launched jets during Operation Enduring Freedom and kept flight decks clear in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
With 15 years of military recruiting experience, he now places veterans and military spouses into roles that power aircraft carriers and secure airspace.
Josh: From Dust to Data Streams
.png.pc-adaptive.full.medium.png)
After two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Josh retired from the Army in 2022 as a First Sergeant with 20 years of service. He spent most of that time recruiting for Special Operations and intelligence teams. That experience built a powerful network.
Now, he uses that network to link skilled veterans with Lockheed Martin careers. He matches the terrain-savvy soldier with the tech expert reading threat signals. He connects spouses managing household moves with teams juggling mission-critical deadlines.
Paul: From Hangar Floors to Hiring Command
Paul served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force. He started by wrenching F-111s in England and ended as the Superintendent of Inspector General Programs. A 24-year career in recruiting cemented his leadership style.
Today, Paul supports Lockheed Martin leaders by showing them how military talent keeps F-35 production lines mission-ready. He helps veterans and recruiters transition into civilian roles with clarity and confidence
Ray: From Drill Fields to Deal Closer
Ray’s military journey began at Ellsworth AFB in 1989. Within two years, he was training new airmen at Lackland. He spent the next two decades as a recruiter before retiring in 2011.
Now, he works out of the same office where he once swore in service members. Today, he does it for Lockheed Martin. His mission: instill the same discipline and loyalty into programs that demand zero failure.
Kristin: From Cadet Gray to Cyber Clarity
Kristin graduated from West Point in 2010 and served in the Adjutant General Corps. She deployed with the ODIN task force in Iraq and led sustainment operations in Kuwait.
Today, she helps identify and recruit talent who understand the mission because they’ve lived it. For her, experience is mission-critical.
The Handoff That Never Drops
When veterans, spouses, and caregivers come to Lockheed Martin, they arrive mission-ready. They bring adaptability, leadership, and precision, traits forged through service. At Lockheed Martin, we expand their impact.
We build AI that outthinks adversaries. We launch satellites that connect commanders across continents. We design platforms that bring crews home safely.
Each hire strengthens our mission. Each transition story is a handoff, not a goodbye. At Lockheed Martin, the best continue building what protects and empowers global security.