This post has several important themes: A personal connection with veterans through his family experience; meeting veterans' needs through purposeful design that prioritizes dignity, autonomy, and wellness; and how the team uses post-occupancy evaluations to understand how the building functions for residents and how this might inform new designs. #humanbydesign #veterans

In Florida, veterans make up 5.0% of the workforce and also own 5.0% of the state’s businesses, matching their representation in the labor market.

Spraying Systems Co. provides both standard fire protection nozzles and custom solutions for unique challenges. In this clip, Nick Moreman talks about developing nozzles for specialized applications, including projects for the U.S. Navy where precise spray, flow rate, and reliability are critical. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gv-54rFc #FireProtection #FireSuppression #SprayTechnology #MarineSafety

Barges aren’t just slow-moving vessels on sleepy rivers; they move the bulk of America’s heaviest freight. In fact, 70% of the nation's grain and 40% of Nashville’s gasoline are shipped by barge, according to Jason Aristides, CEO of OpenTug. And when a load is too heavy for the highway, barges become the no-permit-needed workaround that keeps oversized equipment, military gear, and industrial cargo flowing. Link to watch the full episode in the comments 👇

How do two U.S. Navy Nurse Corps veterans start the first commercial bison farming operation in the state? Riffle Farm owner, Liz Riffle, and her husband, Jimmie Riffle, shared their success story. Read More: https://bit.ly/3LpZsUw #VetBizWeek #SBDCForVeterans #YesWV #WVSBDC

Benefits are usually the first thing families ask about when planning for college — and they’re important. But there’s more to consider, and that’s where talking with someone who really understands military benefits and planning can make a difference. I often encourage families to stop by and meet with a member of our team — we can walk through practical approaches, from GI Bill®️ benefits to backup plans, and help you feel more confident about the next steps. Here are four tips I share most often… https://bit.ly/4opCQS9

🏗️ Hensel Phelps Awarded $136.1M Contract for New Dormitory Complex at Tyndall Air Force Base Hensel Phelps received a $136.1 million contract to construct a new dormitory complex at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. The project includes two five-story buildings and is part of ongoing military infrastructure development. Additionally, the Clay County Board of County Commissioners awarded a $35.5 million design-build contract to Superior Construction Company Southeast for the Cathedral Oak Parkway roadway project, which includes a 610-foot bridge and a shared-use path. PRESWERX stays current with Florida construction industry news to better serve our clients in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Naples, Gainesville, Pensacola, and Tallahassee. 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d9_2KJ_u #PRESWERX #FloridaConstruction #ConstructionNews #BuildingIndustry

We're kicking off Veteran Saves Week with a topic that hits home right now; What to do when you're in survival spending mode.🤔 🗨️In today’s video, Jodi Vickery - Armed Forces Bank Chief Digital Officer and military spouse - shares practical advice for Veterans navigating financial hardship. 💡Start with the basics like housing, utilities, and food. 📞Then get proactive: call your service providers and ask about hardship programs or payment plans. You might be surprised by what’s available, but aren’t widely advertised—you have to ask! 🎯For more tools and resources, or to take the Veteran Saves Pledge, visit Member FDIC | #Veteran #TakeThePledge #SurvivalSpending

At Youngstown Air Reserve Station (YARS) in Ohio, the 910th Airlift Wing executes the nation’s only fixed-wing aerial spray system mission. Equipped with six C-130H Hercules aircraft and the Modular Aerial Spray System (MASS), the 910th is uniquely trained and ready to cover areas of over 5,000 acres. Their missions range from controlling disease-carrying insects and invasive species to dispersing oil spills and supporting disaster recovery efforts. Every operation is guided by federal directives, relies on EPA-approved products and is executed by a highly skilled team of pilots, engineers, operators, loadmasters and entomologists. From protecting military installations to responding after hurricanes, the 910th AW’s aerial spray mission is a critical capability for national defense, environmental protection and public health. Discover more about why this mission matters at http://spr.ly/6047A4x1t

It was great to hear Cory Gardner of NCTA - The Internet & Television Association speak on the value of #CBRS AT  #AmericasSpectrum conference in DC Gardner highlighted the need to find new spectrum that can support commercial use, pointing to the success of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) systems that harmoniously operate alongside the U.S. Navy today. “The reality is that there are a lot of competing needs for spectrum today.  We can’t afford to look only backwards to the way we handled spectrum yesterday, and CBRS and government sharing is a model for efficient and effective spectrum use for the complicated bands and use cases we face now and in the future.” https://lnkd.in/gYpmuTpi