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Union Pacific Corporation “Building America”

Union Pacific

1or the second consecutive year, tributing to the economic development, sta- Company: Union Pacific Corporation the “military express” of Union bility and security of a young and energetic Founded: 1862 Pacific has steamrolled down the America. The development of a country fos- Headquarters: Omaha, Nebraska tracks to the top ranking of the tered the growth of one of America’s most # of employees: 52,000 G.I. Jobs Top 50 Military-Friend- important companies. Veterans are a large 2005 Revenues: $13.5 billion ly EmployersSM list for 2006. part of the company’s history and important F Web site: www.up.com With corporate offices located in Omaha, contributors to its success. Military specific Web site: Neb., Union Pacific Corporation employs “We have a great need for heavy work more than 52,000 workers and generates equipment mechanics, diesel mechanics, www.up.com/employment/military Military recruiting contacts: Ken Kuwamura, annual revenues in excess of $13.5 billion. It diesel electricians, electronic and installation Latrice Torres and Gordon Hartman is the nation’s foremost overland transporta- technicians, track laborers, and signal main- Employment web site: tion company and oversees the largest railway tenance personnel in a variety of locations www.unionpacific.jobs Recruiting phone number: 800-877-5634 in the United States – the Union Pacific Rail- throughout our 23-state operation,” said road-moving freight over 32,832 miles of Latrice Torres, a sourcing specialist for Union track spanning 23 states. Pacific. agement training (OMT) program. OMT is The Union Pacific Railroad links every The most frequent position for which a program dedicated to recruit and develop major West Coast and Gulf Coast port, and Union Pacific hires is train service. A new hire the future corporate leadership of Union provides service to the east via its four major could expect to start out as a brakeperson/ Pacific Railroad. This is an exceptional, first- gateways in Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis and switchperson and then be promoted to con- line management opportunity with out- New Orleans. Additionally, it operates key ductor and ultimately a locomotive engineer standing growth potential in a career in field north/south corridors and remains the only in this career path. operations. U.S. railroad serving all six major gateways to The starting annual pay averages $40,000, UP heavily recruits transitioning mem- Mexico. UP also interchanges traffic with and after approximately five years, one can bers of the military for their strong work Canadian rail systems. expect to earn an average of $75,000 per year, ethic, solid training and firm discipline. The Dominating transportation of the nation’s according to Torres. company partners with the Department of chemical industry, UP is also among the Military candidates with four-year Defense across the country to participate in largest intermodal carriers – transporting degrees, preferably in business, engineering, local Transition Assistance Programs (TAP). “piggybacked” truck trailers and container- or a transportation-related discipline, are also In addition to hosting three UP-dedicated ized cargo over rail. With substantial com- needed for UP’s entry-level operations man- hiring fairs at community college campuses, muter rail operations in Chicago, UP is UP also recently completed a tar- recognized as one of America’s greatest geted nationwide recruitment and versatile railroads. marketing program to all the UP’s distinctive logo was first devel- transition assistance offices and oped in 1868, mere years after comple- military-related associations to tion of the first transcontinental create the conduit to hire even railroad, and despite design evolution, more veterans in the coming it is still among the most recognized years.

symbols reflecting the industrial might Pacific Photo courtesy Union It is for these reasons that of the United States. Union Pacific and its “military For the last 140 years, Union Pacif- express” earned the G.I. Jobs Top ic has contributed to the building of a Military-Friendly EmployerSM nation. Abraham envisioned a for the second year in a row.• transcontinental railroad that would connect America, east to west, con-

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The Home Depot “Putting Customers First.”

best customer service and care then afforded build on the strength of our balance sheet and The Home Depot in the industry. increase our investments so that we can Home Depot rapidly expanded to encom- improve our in-store customer experience 2or the fourth consecutive year, pass stores in Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and gain a competitive edge in the market- The Home Depot Inc. has land- Texas and Alabama within the first five years. place. For us, the end game is about doing ed in the top four of the G.I. Jobs The company has grown far beyond “the what it takes to create the best possible shop- Most Military-Friendly Employ- orange box” that easily identifies it as a either ping experience for our customers. ersSM list. This year the home a stand-alone outlet or serving as a magnet improvement retail chain finished as the run- anchor to other proximate attractions. The F Founded: 1978 ner-up. The Home Depot appeared fourth in Home Depot‘s growth is continuing, with Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia 2003 before climbing to the top post in 2004. more than 2,000 stores now located through- # of employees: 355,000 Last year they were also fourth. out the United States, Canada and Mexico. 2005 Revenues: $81.5 billion With corporate headquarters located in The Home Depot, both as a corporation Web site: www.homedepot.com Atlanta, Ga., The Home Depot operates and and to each and every outlet, believes in the oversees the nation’s largest home improve- communities they serve. “Giving back” is a “Having great merchandise and great ment retail outlet chain. Its revenues also rank fundamental value of Home Depot. Home stores is certainly a mainstay of The Home it as the second-largest overall retail mer- Depot’s programs bring together volun- Depot, but it is our associates who bring chandiser in America. teerism, do-it-yourself expertise, product everything to life. Their passion gives me donations and monetary grants to meet criti- tremendous confidence in our team’s ability cal needs and build affordable communities. to execute and to deliver in the months Community efforts focus on four key ahead,” Nardelli said. “I consider myself areas: building and refurbishing playgrounds; fortunate to work alongside 355,000 individ- ensuring the safety and accessibility of com- uals, who are promoters of The Home munity gathering spaces, building and refur- Depot brand.” bishing affordable and transitional housing; That includes veterans, who comprise a and preparing communities for emergencies. significant portion of the company’s employ- Home Depot remains dedicated to develop- ment base, but there’s room for more. The ing its progressive corporate environment and Home Depot hired 10,000 vets in 2003, culture. 16,000 in 2004 and 17,000 in 2005. Veter- In 2005, The Home Depot achieved sev- ans are visible at all levels of the company, eral records for the year, including sales, aver- including the executive ranks. More are like- age ticket, gross margin, and net income, with ly on the way, too, as more than 550 former The Home Depot founders Bernie Mar- a gross profit of $23.7 billion. junior military officers have been hired cus and Arthur Blank forever changed the “We see a challenging second half ahead of through the company’s popular Store Leader- home improvement industry when they us,” said Home Depot Chairman, President ship Program (SLP) – the fast track to store opened the first Home Depot stores in and CEO Bob Nardelli. “More importantly, manager positions – since its inception and Atlanta on June 22, 1979. The original stores in times of downward pressure in the econo- some are sure to climb towards the top of this stocked about 25,000 products and were my, great companies invest to win. We will very military-friendly employer.• attached to Treasure Island stores. Today, an average Home Depot outlet offers more than 40,000 products and features approximately 105,000 square feet of home improvement shopping. The Home Depot story began as a vision of warehouse stores stacked from floor to ceil- ing with a wide assortment of products offered at the lowest prices possible. Sales and service associates were trained to extend the

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Johnson Controls “Exceeding Customer Expectations” Johnson Controls

3ohnson Controls, Inc. logged in as the ren Seymour Johnson, inventor of the first G.I. Jobs No. 3 corporation for provid- electric room thermostat, Johnson Controls Founded: 1885 ing and sustaining veteran employ- now has approximately 136,000 employees Headquarters: Milwaukee, Wisconsin ment programs. Headquartered in worldwide; with 2,500 located in Milwaukee. # of employees: 135,000 2005 Revenues: $27.0 billion JMilwaukee, Wisc., Johnson Controls It all started … with innovation. In 1883, Web site: www.johnsoncontrols.com is a global market leader in automotive sys- when Johnson, a professor at the State Nor- Military recruiting contact: Jan Zizzo tems and facility management and control. Its mal School in Whitewater, Wisc., received a Phone: 414-524-5332 global reach is keeping the company’s profits patent for the first electric room thermostat. Employment e-mail: [email protected] and gains in the black. Fiscal 2005 was the His invention launched the building control 59th consecutive year of sales increases, the industry and was the impetus for a new com- 15th consecutive year of earnings increases pany. Johnson and a group of Milwaukee itary service prepares veterans for success, if and the 30th successive year of dividend investors incorporated the Johnson Electric they make the appropriate adjustments to increases. Dividends have been paid consec- Service Company in 1885 to manufacture, corporate life, according to Zizzo. utively since 1887. install and service automatic temperature reg- “They have to rely more on their ability to ulation systems for buildings. The company motivate people rather than intimidate peo- was renamed Johnson Controls in 1974. ple. In the civilian workforce there is not Johnson Controls values veterans. “Mili- always a clear chain of command. You can not tary hires bring a level of leadership experi- force somebody to do something because you ence that is very valuable to Johnson are senior to them,” she said. “They need to Controls. They bring a strong work ethic, be flexible and sensitive to the political envi- solid training and are used to hard work. They ronment they are in, and understand what the know how to evaluate situations and priori- key business drivers are for their company tize issues, “said Jan Zizzo,” senior recruiter and tailor their actions to attaining them.” responsible for military recruiting. In both its automotive and controls busi- Johnson Controls offer an attractive ben- nesses, Johnson Controls remains committed efits package for all of its employees. It also to exceeding the increasing expectations of its operates a full-time educational institute customers. This commitment has enabled it where thousands of employees, including vet- to succeed for more than a century, and pro- The "glove box" -- part of the new Johnson Controls erans, can enhance their job skills and grow vides it with exciting prospects for the future, advanced lithium-ion battery development laboratory within the corporation. including employment for veterans.• in Milwaukee. * The transition is not always easy, but mil- Johnson Controls is a global leader in inte- rior experience, building efficiency and power solutions. The company provides innovative automotive interiors that help make driving Johnson Controls Photos Controls Johnson more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. For buildings, it offers products and services that optimize energy use and improve comfort and security. With an ever-watchful eye on the future, Johnson Controls also provides batteries for automobiles and hybrid electric vehicles, along with systems engineering and service expertise. Founded in Milwaukee in 1885 by War- Johnson Controls 68 G.I. Jobs | Dec 2006 | www.gijobs.net Controls Group Headquarters Milwaukee, Wisc. BNSF Railway A Vital Connection Between

BNSF Goods and Customers RAILWAY well on its way to hiring more than 1,000 vet- manager and Navy veteran. BNSF Railway erans in 2006! BNSF is looking for well-rounded candi- BNSF Railway is the product of some 390 dates from all military ranks. It’s mechanical 4NSF is a rising star in corporate different railroad lines that merged or were and conductor positions are ideal for dedicat- military recruiting. After acquired during the past 150 years. The peo- ed, young enlisted troops who may not have appearing at No. 23 in 2005, ple who built the BNSF Railway are a unique had the time to complete a degree during this train has taken off down the breed, blending the forward-thinking of their tours of duty. tracks behind a concerted effort dreamers with the pragmatism of results-ori- The mechanical positions are closely Bto reach out and hire veterans. The efforts ented business leaders. This heritage played a have resulted in a quick ascent to No. 4 on the central role in settling and growing the Amer- G.I. Jobs’ Top Military-Friendly EmployersSM ican West, and is helping shippers achieve Founded: Over 150 years old list for 2006. better business performance in the 21st cen- Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas With its headquarters in Fort Worth, tury. Such vision will certainly keep BNSF at 2005 Revenues: $13.0 billion $13 Billion Texas, BNSF Railway was formed by the the rail industry’s forefront in the future. Web site: www.bnsf.com merger of the Burlington Northern and Santa BNSF’s subsidiary, BNSF Railway Com- Military specific Web site: Fe railways. For more than 150 years, BNSF pany, operates one of the largest railroad net- www.bnsf.com/careers/military Railway has been quietly delivering cars, coal, works in North America, with approximately Military recruiting contact: clothing, games and nearly anything else 32,000 route miles in 28 states and two Cana- Connie E. McLendon found in homes and businesses. When the dian provinces. The railway is among the Employment e-mail: [email protected] predecessors to BNSF Railway first started world’s top transporters of intermodal traffic, Recruiting phone number: 817-352-6026 operations, they played an integral role help- moves more grain than any other North ing to build a nation by shrinking America‘s American railroad, transports the compo- aligned with skills related to military experi- borders. nents of many of the products we depend on ence,” said McLendon. The positions aver- daily, and hauls enough low-sulphur coal to aged $67,000 annually and could be a good generate about 10 percent of the electricity place for “a young soldier who did four years produced in the United States. in the infantry and has the leadership, self- “We’re looking for individuals who are reliance, and planning skills” to excel at mission-focused and a have a demonstrated BNSF. record of success, attention to detail, getting BNSF – committed to safety, security, the job done, a high-performance work ethic, environmental stewardship and customer safety-orientation, and they are ready and service and convenience – a vital connection able to work a flexible, on-call, 24-7 arrange- to the communities it serves including Amer- ment, around heavy machinery,” said Connie ica’s military veterans.• McLendon, BSNF’s military recruitment

Today, BNSF’s focus is on using speed,

agility and resourcefulness to help expand the BNSF photo global marketplace for goods and services. The company has more than 32,000 employ- ees involved in the operation of 6,300 loco- motives pulling some 220,000 freight cars along more than 32,000 miles of BNSF’s rail system. Many of those employees are veterans and more are on the way. In 2004, BNSF hired 350 veterans with an additional 750 last year. The company is

70 G.I. Jobs | Dec 2006 | www.gijobs.net USAA Veterans “Insuring”

USAA Other Veterans’ Futures

5t’s no surprise that one of G.I. Jobs’ the founders would be pleased to know that Top 10 Military-Friendly Employ- USAA has remained true to their founding Founded: 1922 ersSM would be a business that was values of service, loyalty, honesty, and integrity. Headquarters: San Antonio, Texas started by a group of veterans, mainly “The core values of the company are real- # of employees: 21,000 exists to better and further serve veter- ly the foundation upon which it operates. # of veteran employees: 2,200 Ians, and … has a preference for employing Values are not able to be compromised,” said 2005 Revenues: $12.0 billion them. This year’s No. 5 company, USAA, Bob Davis, USAA’s CEO and a Vietnam vet- Web site: www.usaa.com provides products and services dedicated to eran. “At USAA, you don’t get to try out those Military specific Web site: www.usaa.apply2jobs.com helping military members and their families four things. You get one shot and then you Military recruiting contact: Ken Huxley, Col., reach financial goals. USAA offers: competi- don’t work here anymore.” USAF (Ret.) tive rates; free financial advice; world-class The company has also stayed true to its Employment e-mail:[email protected] service; and assistance during major life mission – its members. Recruiting phone number: 210-498-1297 events in their insurance, banking and invest- “The mission of the association is to serve ment areas, in addition to employment the military,” said Davis. “The only reason we and budgets; and money management pro- opportunities for veterans and their spouses. are here is to ensure this company continues grams accessible from anywhere in the world as a world-class company for the member- with full–service online banking. ship. That’s it.” USAA also offers competitive checking USAA membership is a privilege earned with ATM fee rebates, free Web BillPay, and by those in uniform. adds on rewards that you can redeem for cash, “We like to say that ‘we serve those who merchandise, or travel, as well as highly com- serve our nation at USAA. Veterans give so petitive consumer credit cards — plus auto, much to our country – not only veterans, but home, and personal loans.. the spouses and dependents as well,” said Ken USAA maintains superior ratings from all Huxley, a retired Air Force colonel and head three of its rating agencies — in fact, it is one of military recruiting. Spouses are as integral of just two U.S. property and casualty com- to USAA’s recruitment efforts as veterans are. panies with the highest ratings from A.M. USAA employee fitness center USAA provides more than 150 products Best, Moody’s Investors Service, and Standard and services through experienced and proud & Poor’s. The company was also recognized In 1922, when 25 Army officers met in world–class employees who are personally by J.D. Power and Associates and Forrester San Antonio and decided to insure each committed to delivering excellent service. Research Inc., for top marks in customer serv- other’s vehicles, they could probably not have This includes: auto, homeowner’s, and life ice, value and service … reflected not only in imagined that their tiny organization would insurance designed to suit individual needs the employees, but the membership as well.• one day serve 5.6 million members and become the only fully-integrated financial USAA’s open atmosphere promotes services company in America. Nevertheless, employee communication. USAA is today, one of America’s prime providers of these services, and the company that was started by veterans … still likes to employ them.

The organization is based in San Antonio, Photos courtesy USAA Texas, a region that hosts a large contingent of retired veterans. Of its 22,000 employees more than 10 percent are veterans. In 2006, those still serving the USAA goals and ideals as a service provider believe

72 G.I. Jobs | Dec 2006 | www.gijobs.net General Electric “Imagination at work”

6eneral Electric is used to cated to detecting disease earlier and helping being at the top of military physicians tailor treatment for individual Founded: 1892 recruiting food chain. For patients. Headquarters: Fairfield, Connecticut # of employees: 300,000 GE Industrial the fourth consecutive year provides a broad range of 2005 Revenues: $150.0 billion GE finds itself in the Top 10 products and services throughout the world, Web site: www.gepower.com Gof the G.I. Jobs’ Top Military-Friendly including appliances and lighting; plastics Military specific Web site: www.gecareers.com EmployersSM list for 2006. This year it ranks and silicones products; and equipment serv- Military recruiting contact: Susan Kratch at No. 6. ices. E-mail: [email protected] GE is a corporation dedicated to innova- GE Infrastructure is one of the world’s tion … and hiring veterans. From jet engines leading providers of fundamental technolo- GE’s core competency is engineering, so to power generation, financial services to plas- gies to developing countries, including avia- they are always in the market for JMOs and tics, and medical imaging to news and infor- tion, energy, oil and gas, rail and water process retiring senior enlisted personnel who have mation, GE people worldwide are dedicated technologies. Its Junior Officer Leadership advanced degrees and technical experience. to turning imaginative ideas into leading Program (JOLP) is in demand for many tran- Leadership is also key. products and services that help solve some of sition junior military officers. “They are wonderful as far as the leader- the world’s toughest problems. GE Money, formerly known as GE Con- ship skills they have learned in the military. Starting with the invention of the light sumer Finance, is a leading provider of credit It’s just a tremendous talent pool,” she added. bulb, innovation has been the foundation of services to consumers, retailers and automo- While testifying before Congress on the GE’s past … and the key to its future. Before tive dealers around the world. labor market for military veterans, Marc launched his career in poli- NBC Universal is one of the world’s lead- Chini, vice president of human resources, GE tics, he was well known to the American pub- ing media and entertainment companies in Infrastructure, commented on the contribu- lic as the Sunday evening host of the top rated the development, production and marketing tions of veterans to GE’s ever-growing suc- , “General Electric Theater.” of entertainment, news and information to a cess. As the host, program supervisor and occa- global audience. “Because of the vast variety of functions sional participating actor from 1954 to 1962, Veterans fit in well with GE’s corporate within GE, we have had great success in plac- Reagan was the prominent public face of GE. strategy and its culture. ing veterans where their particular strengths By the time General Electric Theater con- “The jobs we have at GE are for people and interests lie. For example, our heavy focus cluded its eight-year run in 1962, Reagan was who can get in there, quickly adapt to their on engineering and manufacturing draws vet- said to have visited GE’s 135 research and environment, understand where the issues erans with strong technical skills, and they’ve manufacturing facilities, and had met nearly are, network, and come up with the right been very important to our services and sales 250,000 individuals. In later years, Reagan answers – that’s where veterans do the best,” force,” he said. biographers would even point to the tour as a said Susan Kratch, manager of military GE … “bringing good things to life,” and way for the future president of the United recruiting initiatives for GE. … to America’s veterans.• States to sharpen his already considerable skill as a communicator. GE is made up of six businesses, each of which includes a number of units aligned for growth. GE Commercial Finance provides loans, operating leases, financing programs, com- mercial insurance, and an array of other prod- ucts and services aimed at enabling business worldwide to grow. GE Healthcare is a leader in the develop- ment of a new paradigm of patient care dedi-

74 G.I. Jobs | Dec 2006 | www.gijobs.net ITT Corporation

ITT Corporation “Engineered for life”

7 ith headquarters in ther, ITT makes industrial components for a White Plains, N.Y., number of other markets, including trans- Founded: 1995 ITT Corporation is a portation, construction and aerospace. Headquarters: White Plains, New York global engineering ITT employs approximately 40,000 # of employees: 40,900 and manufacturing people around the world, including many 2005 Revenues: $7.4 billion companyW with leading positions in the mar- veterans. Web site: www.itt.com kets it serves. After appearing at No. 22 for ITT Corporation has long tradition of the first time last year, ITT has vaulted into technological excellence tems, night vision, radar, space the prestigious upper echelon of G.I. JobsTop as a developer of highly payload systems, and tactical Military-Friendly EmployersSM at No. 7 engineered products and communications. It’s only nat- in 2006. services for important ural that a company so many Generating 2005 sales of $7.4 billion, applications around the applications related to defense ITT is the world’s premier supplier of pumps, world. They are devel- would find value in hiring systems and services to move, control and oped by the best engi- employees with military expe- treat water and other fluids. The company is neering minds in the rience. also a major supplier of sophisticated military business, using the most Earnings continue to grow, defense systems, and provides advanced tech- advanced techniques and which translates into opportu- nical and operational services to a broad range tools. nity and career mobility for of government agencies. ITT also produces ITT’s defense prod- veteran job-seekers. connectors, switches, keypads and cabling uct and services include “We are very pleased with used in telecommunications, computing, electronic warfare tech- ITT Tactical our performance in the third aerospace and industrial applications. Fur- nologies, intelligence sys- Communications Systems quarter, with solid growth in organic revenue, earnings, and cash flow,” said Steve Loranger, chairman, president and CEO. “Our management team is continuing to deliver double-digit organic growth, reflecting the strength of our market positions, our ongoing focus on new product development, a balanced portfolio of businesses, and overall customer satisfaction.” “This revenue growth trend has continued now for several years, but we never take it for Photos courtesy ITT Systems granted,” Loranger said. “We are constantly listening to our customers and looking for new ways to anticipate their needs and deliv- er reliable solutions. This is an integral part of the ITT Management System, and our results this quarter and this year speak to its importance in the way we manage the com- pany.” ITT is dedicated to its position among its industry peers, its share and stakeholders, its employees and customers … and to America’s veterans.• ITT Night Vision Systems

76 G.I. Jobs | Dec 2006 | www.gijobs.net BellSouth

BellSouth ‘Keeping America Wired”

8oming in at No. 8 of the G.I. company based on number of customers and Jobs Top Military-Friendly revenue. Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia SM # of employees: 63,066 Employers is BellSouth BellSouth also operates one of the largest 2005 Revenues: $20.5 billion Telecommunications. Now directory advertising businesses in the Unit- Web site: www.bellsouth.com serving more than 6.8 million ed States, with assets of approximately $57 Military specific Web site: Clong-distance telephone customers and 2.4 billion. www.bellsouth.com/military million DSL subscribers, BellSouth is head- Incorporated under the laws of the State Military recruiting manager/contact: David P. Sierra quartered in Atlanta, Ga. of Georgia, BellSouth became a publicly trad- Employment e-mail: The company is a wholly-owned sub- ed company in December 1983 as a result of [email protected] sidiary of BellSouth Corporation providing the breakup of the Bell System. Recruiting phone number: 305-260-8407 wireline telecommunication services, includ- Over the past 18 months, it has realigned ing local exchange, network access and long its asset portfolio toward wireless and broad- domestic wireless business through Cingular distance services. The company markets its band, and increased its investment in the Wireless’ acquisition of AT&T Wireless in products and services under the brand name October 2004. With the AT&T Wireless BellSouth. The company customers are the acquisition, more than 40 percent of Bell- small and complex businesses, network and South’s revenue on a proportional basis is carrier services. derived from wireless. BellSouth employs more than 63,000 BellSouth has three operating segments people. In 2005, it reported income growth that are the focus of our business – its com- of nearly $3.3 billion or a 30.8 percent munications group, wireless assets, and its increase over the previous year. advertising and publishing group. BellSouth is a Fortune 500 company with The original Southern Bell, BellSouth is annual revenues of over $20 billion. Its core the incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) business is wireline communications and for nine states from Louisiana to Kentucky. In largest customer segment is the retail con- spite of a decrease in demand for local wire- sumer. It has interests in wireless communi- line services, the Baby Bell has more than 21 cations through ownership of 40 percent of A BellSouth convoy responds quickly to a million access lines in service and is the coun- Cingular Wireless, the nation’s largest wireless hurricane-stricken area. try’s No. 3 local phone company. BellSouth’s access lines recently totaled 19 million, down 6.9 in the past year. Retail res- idential line service fell as well, according to the company, reflecting a strengthening pub- lic shift to mobile phones and competitively

BellSouth photos BellSouth priced cable providers’ telephone services and erosion in line-based systems. Emerging Internet subscriptions, along with wireless communications, also strength- ened business — the quarter exceeded $1.3 billion, a 12.8 percent rise from a year earlier. Telecommunications is a dynamic indus- try, one that requires dynamic leadership. BellSouth has made a commitment to hiring America’s veterans and it is reflected in the company’s ability to steer a steady course in the ever-changing sea of telecommunications.• « A BellSouth service technician establishes 78 G.I. Jobs | Dec 2006 | www.gijobs.net service for a new customer. ManTech “Leading the Convergence of National ManTech Security and Technology”

9 anTech makes quite an acquisition strategy. Much of that strategy impression in its inaugu- hinges on the contributions of veterans, who Founded: 1968 ral appearance in the have often used ManTech’s services in forward- Headquarters: Fairfax, Virginia G.I. Jobs Top Military- deployed and continental U.S. assignments. Number of employees: Approximately 6,000, Friendly EmployersSM In its recent acquisition of GRS Solutions, located in more than 40 countries Mlist, breaking in at No. 9. ManTech is furthering its presence within the Number of veteran employees: ManTech International is a leading intelligence community. Headquartered in Approximately 3,000 with military-related provider of innovative technologies and solu- Falls Church, Va., and founded in 1998, GRS or Reserve experience tions for mission-critical national security is a privately held and highly-specialized com- 2005 Revenues: $1.0 billion programs for the intelligence community; the pany providing innovative analysis, technical Web site: www.mantech.com Departments of Defense, State, Homeland management, program development, and Military recruiting manager: Bill Copp Security and Justice; the space community; program implementation services supporting E-mail: [email protected] and other U.S. federal government cus- the counterterrorism/counterintelligence Recruiting phone number: 703-814-4259 tomers. ManTech’s expertise includes systems mission around the world. Over 90 percent engineering, systems integration, technology of GRS’ employees have high level clearances. combined with our existing capabilities will and software development, enterprise securi- This factor enhances veteran employment. better position ManTech to aid our customers ty architecture, information assurance, intel- Robert A. Coleman, president and chief in prosecuting the global war on terror.” ligence operations support, network and operating officer, ManTech International “This acquisition adds further breadth to critical infrastructure protection, information Corporation said, “The GRS acquisition ManTech in the high-end intelligence arena technology, communications integration and improves our strategic position within a spe- and strengthens our position as a national engineering support. cific customer and deepens our position in security pure-play,” said George J. Pedersen, Headquartered in Fairfax, Va., the com- the high-end intelligence market. They pro- chairman and CEO, ManTech International pany supports the advanced telecommunica- vide unique intelligence expertise that when Corporation. “GRS is an exceptional compa- tions systems now being used in Operation ny with a proven track Iraqi Freedom and other parts of the world; record of strong growth, provides the physical and cyber security to profitability, and excel- protect U.S. embassies all over the world; has lence in customer serv- developed a secure, collaborative communi- ice.” cations system for the U.S. Department of In 2005, Red Herring

Homeland Security; and builds and main- Photo ManTech magazine selected Man- tains databases that track terrorists. With over Tech as one of its Small 6,000 employees, the company operates in Cap 100 Companies; the United States and 44 countries. and in 2006, Business 2.0 ManTech future strategies include magazine named Man- expanding as a premier provider of compre- Tech one of its 100 hensive information technology and techni- Fastest Growing Tech- cal services solutions to the federal nology Companies. Vet- government; expand its customer base by erans with the right broadening the scope of services provided to technology background existing customers and by attracting new cus- and security clearances tomers; increasing profitability by delivering can make an immediate value-added solutions to customers; expand- impact at ManTech, as ing service offerings in high growth program easily as the company has areas; continuing to attract and retain skilled made on this year’s Top professionals; and pursuing a disciplined 50 list.• « A ManTech employee fixes communication equipment in Kuwait. 80 G.I. Jobs | Dec 2006 | www.gijobs.net Sears Holdings Corporation “The Merging of Two, Trusted Retail Giants – Kmart Sears Holdings and Sears & Roebuck”

10eadquartered in Hoffman million service calls made annually. Estates, Ill., Sears Holdings With more than 335,000 associates in the Founded: 2005 Corporation, the publicly United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico Headquarters: Hoffman Estates, Illinois traded parent of Kmart and and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the vision of # of employees: 355,000 Sears, Roebuck and Co., is Sears Holding Corporation is committed to 2005 Revenues: $55.0 billion Hthe nation’s third largest broadline retailer; improving the lives of customers by provid- Web site: www.searsholdings.com with approximately $55 billion in annual rev- ing quality services, products and solutions Military specific Web site: enues, and approximately 3,800 full-line and that earn their trust and build lifetime rela- www.searsmedia.com/sears/military.htm specialty retail stores in the United States and tionships. Teamwork, integrity, accountabil- Military recruiting contact: Michael Farrell Canada. Sears Holdings, a leading home ity, coaching for execution; positive energy; Recruiting phone number: 847-286-2500 appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, and formal recognition through results are lawn and garden, and home electronics, the prime ingredients in Sears’ formula for breaks into the G.I. JobsTop Military-Friend- continued success in firm and expanding change. We are also seeking candidates for ly EmployersSM list for the first time at No. 10. markets – and hallmarks of military service. our management training program to run The merger of Kmart and Sears as Sears one of our retail operations. Senior NCOs Holdings Corporation closed on March 24, and JMOs with about 10 years experience are 2005, following affirmative shareholder votes right in line with those responsibility and of both companies. The company’s corporate salary expectations.” headquarters is in Hoffman Estates, but Sears Holdings Corporation comprises Kmart maintains a headquarters office in two retailers all of America knows and trusts, Troy, Mich. Sears Holdings operates both and fully supports and employs veteran hir- Sears and Kmart stores, and began opening a ing programs.• combined format named Sears Essentials dur- ing the second quarter of 2005. The compa- ny continues to market products under brands held by both companies. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and Diehard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Sears Holdings photos Holdings Sears Lands’ End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are offered exclusively in the “From a recruiting perspective, they bring U.S. by Kmart and in Canada by Sears Cana- leadership development and competencies da. The company is the nation’s largest they have obtained through the military. provider of home services, with more than 13 They can be excellent hires,” said Michael Farrell, director of recruitment operations.” Sears Holdings products are available throughout the United States and the com- pany is looking for a cross-section of new vet- eran employees – both officer and enlisted. “They are ideal candidates for our busi- ness. NCOs with their technical capacity to work in our home services operations are ide- ally-suited for retirees looking for a career