Discipline Is Just One Characteristic That Employers Should See in Vets…

Written by MCPO Maurice Wilson (USN-Ret.) on February 26, 2010 – 8:10 am -

Did you know that many of the US Olympians competing in Vancouver are former or current military? You can learn about some of the vets representing the United States in the Winter Games at After Action, the Military Times Sports Blog. The fact that many veterans have found success in athletics is not surprising to me. Not only is top physical shape necessary for both, but discipline, a strong work ethic and determination are also required of top athletes who are installed as members of the US Military.

I came across this idea of military discipline again recently, in a Fox news report out of Houston titled “Military Discipline an Employment Advantage.” The story profiles Rick Jones, who, after serving 25 years in the Marine Corps, organizes job fairs for veterans. Today, at least 30 employers are expected to participate in one of his veterans-only job fairs at Houston’s Minute Maid Park. “For the employers, they will be getting workers who have left a very regimented atmosphere, but that also means these are employees who are accustomed to structure,” the story reports. Jones also goes on to say, “that discipline is going to take them very far out here because they won’t stop. They’re going to get to work on time and they are going to stay until the job is done.”

I applaud Mr. Jones efforts to help fellow vets find employment, and I agree with him. The discipline and work ethic installed in members of the US Military will prove successful wherever civilian life may lead , whether that be the Olympic Bobsled track or a corporate IT office. As more employers learn about the incredible values and traits our military veterans bring to the workforce, the greater success we will have in combating the issue of veterans’ unemployment.

MCPO Maurice Wilson (USN-Ret.)

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