VSO Receives 2022 Hire Vets Platinum Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

Release Date: November 9, 2022

VSO RECEIVES 2022 HIRE VETS PLATINUM  MEDALLION AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

[NOKESVILLE, VA]  – U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized VSO as one of the 835 recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. VSO earned the platinum award for the second year in a row and previously won gold. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

“VSO has consistently applied for and won the Dept of Labor’s Hire Vets Award to give confidence to any Veteran looking into VSO or considering working for VSO the assurance that they will be working for a company that meets the stringent standards required by the DOL,” says Duke Birch, Director of Veterans Programs.

“Displaying this medallion also increases the awareness of the value that Veterans bring to VSO, to our partners, other employers, and any organization that is wise enough to hire them.”

VSO joins 834 other companies from 49 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have shown a commitment to hiring veterans, but also ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service.

Recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation and tuition assistance programs for veterans. VSO is proud to stand next to more than 1,400 employers who have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award since 2018.

For more information about VSO’s veteran hiring initiatives please visit our website here.

 

Virtual Service Operations is a U.S.-based managed services and engineering firm for infrastructure, cloud, and hybrid environments. Our military veteran workforce provides reliable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for companies in need of a flexible, affordable approach to hybrid architecture and data management.

 

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program:

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring and retaining veterans. The 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2023. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov. There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.

VSO Awarded Disabled American Veterans 2022 Excellence In Career Building – Small Business

DAV Award Recipient

RELEASE DATE:  July 22, 2022

 

VSO AWARDED DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS 2022 EXCELLENCE IN CAREER BUILDING – SMALL BUSINESS

National recognition for VSO’s efforts in hiring, supporting, and advancing veteran talent in the workforce. 

 

[NOKESVILLE, VA] – Virtual Service Operations (VSO) has received the 2022 Excellence in Career Building – Small Business award from the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) organization. This award recognizes the noteworthy efforts in hiring, supporting, and developing veteran talent in the workforce.

This is the second year VSO has received a DAV Employer of the Year Award – a tribute to their commitment to honoring the sacrifices of American heroes by providing veterans and military spouses with career growth opportunities.

“VSO is humbled to accept the DAV Patriot Employer special recognition award for Excellence in Career Building – Small Business. Our continued commitment to Veterans’ employment and career advancement and training fits perfectly into our “Give Veterans careers not just jobs” mentality. We will continue to grow our Veteran workforce giving back a little to those who have given so much,” Duke Birch, Director of Veterans Programs.

VSO brings industry-recognized expertise in cloud transformation, network, and data center managed services – providing former military service members a path into the information technology industry. 

Virtual Service Operations is a U.S.-based managed services and engineering firm for infrastructure, cloud, and hybrid environments. Our military veteran workforce provides reliable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for companies in need of a flexible, affordable approach to hybrid architecture and data management. 

 

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If you would like additional information, please contact Duke Birch at 888-805-0510 or by email at marketing@vso-inc.com.

A Veteran’s Reflection on Memorial Day

 

By Duke Birch, Director of Veterans Programs / SDM

In the midst of BBQ’s, get-togethers, sales, and celebrations it’s often common to forget the origins of Memorial Day. Observed on the last Monday of May and originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season, which can mean summer vacations can sometimes overshadow the significance of our long weekend.

So before you pack the car with towels and beach chairs, or purchase far too many hot dogs and burgers for reasonable consumption, please pause to remember those who sacrificed all, who made conscious decisions to give their life for their brothers and sisters in arms and for their country, fully knowing that doing so they would never see their wife, husband, son, or daughter again. In all of the commercialization this is the forgotten aspect.

Sacred to so many who have lost their friends in combat, or who have lost that father, mother, brother or sister, is that they did so in this country for the most part as volunteers. So many made a conscious decision to go back for their brothers in arms, to keep engaging the enemy, to “Run to the sound of the guns”, to “Never leave a man behind” knowing that the decision they were making could very well be their last, but paying that price with honor, duty, loyalty and dedication simply because that is what a Soldier/Marine/Airman/Sailor does. Sometimes, because they had a little more intestinal fortitude in them than the rest of us. Those values are ingrained in them and they will meet up with their fellow heroes in Valhalla, Fiddlers Green, Heaven or wherever the best of each generation meet to have a drink and be honored by those of us who did not pay the ultimate price.

So I ask that we all enjoy Memorial Day, see family and friends in whatever way possible, look around at the things we take for granted every day, full grocery stores, the right to speak our mind and act with conscience, the ability to travel where we want, and so many other freedoms we are blessed with, and, wherever you celebrate Memorial Day, raise a glass of beer, wine, or even iced tea to those who made it possible. Say “Thank you for your sacrifice” if you know someone who has lost that special person in service to our country, but please remember this day is about those no longer with us, real people who could be sitting at those same celebrations if not for their unusual bravery.

If you would like to honor our fallen warriors and observe Memorial Day, there are BBQ’s that families and old friends have and many national, state, and local events along with many organizations that sponsor events and support family and friend survivors.

Check with your local community. Many municipalities and organizations sponsor or hold events Memorial Day weekend. I live in Central Texas and every year participate in the “Field of Flags” event. I encourage everyone to find an event they can connect with the military community through and participate in supporting families remembering their lost.

There are many organizations that help with grievance assistance, like Gold Star Wives, Got Your Back Network, and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). Your personal and financial support of their mission directly gives back to those families who need it most.

Finally, I encourage every Veteran to take the time to reach out to those old friends from your units. Pick up that phone, call your battle buddy you haven’t talked to in a long time, call the spouse of a fallen friend and remind them that they and their husband/wife/loved one are not forgotten.

The most important thing for any Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine is to know that their loved ones will be taken care of. I was assigned as a casualty assistance officer as an additional duty, and the loss of a loved one to combat or training is more than most can imagine. The DOD and VA will ensure their benefits are delivered promptly, but that vacuum and loss nothing can fill. Support from friends and organizations is crucial. The person left behind now has a finite amount of assets and time to take care of everything. They are quite often left as a single parent of several children. Not only having to cope with the loss, but also guiding their children through it as well. The voice of a friend who knew their beloved spouse, son, daughter, or friend cannot be replaced – share your stories with them. They want to be remembered, every day, and especially Memorial Day.

VSO Wins NASA’s AEGIS Contract With Leidos

VSO Wins NASA AEGIS Contract with Leidos

RELEASE DATE: March 3, 2022

 

VSO WINS NASA’S AEGIS CONTRACT WITH LEIDOS

A 10-year, $2.5 Billion Contract Providing Cloud, Data Center, and Telecommunications Services Across All NASA Centers and Facilities.

 

[NOKESVILLE, VA] – Virtual Service Operations (VSO) has been awarded a position with Leidos on NASA Advanced Enterprise Global Information Technology Solutions (AEGIS). NASA AEGIS is a 10-year, $2.5 billion contract providing cloud, data center, and telecommunications services across all NASA centers and facilities. 

The contract is designed to provide a seamless communications infrastructure that encompasses both wide-area and center local-area networks while supporting cybersecurity, collaboration tools, emergency and early warning systems, telephony, cabling, and radio systems.

“We’re very excited to serve the critical mission of NASA while continuing the growth of our strategic partnership with Leidos. This is a significant milestone for VSO and a great opportunity to fulfill our mission of providing best-in-class IT services to the U.S. Government with our award-winning Military Veteran-led team,” Stephen O’Keefe, VSO Chief Executive Officer. 

VSO brings industry-recognized expertise in cloud transformation, network, and data center managed services. Advancing NASA’s mission through AEGIS strongly aligns with VSO’s commitment to innovation and supporting public service.

 

Virtual Service Operations is a U.S.-based managed services and engineering firm for infrastructure, cloud, and hybrid environments. Our military veteran workforce provides reliable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for companies in need of a flexible, affordable approach to hybrid architecture and data management. 

 

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If you would like additional information, please contact Karla Hester at 888-805-0510 or by email at marketing@vso-inc.com.