RecruitMilitary and Onward Ops Partner to Modernize the Military-to-Civilian Transition Experience
New collaboration delivers a seamless, AI-enhanced pathway connecting the military community to meaningful employment nationwide
Norfolk, Virginia – May 6, 2026 – RecruitMilitary, a leading veteran employment solutions provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Onward Ops to modernize the military-to-civilian transition experience. Together, the organizations will deliver a seamless, AI-enhanced pathway that connects service members, veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and military spouses with meaningful employment opportunities nationwide.
This partnership combines structured transition guidance with national-scale hiring access, ensuring the military community is supported from preparation through employment.
Transition from the military is not a single moment, it’s a journey. Service members often face disconnected resources, undefined career paths, and limited access to employers who truly understand military experience. RecruitMilitary and Onward Ops address this challenge by aligning guidance, technology, and opportunity into one connected experience.
“Too often, the transition journey is fragmented, filled with resources that don’t connect and opportunities that are difficult to navigate,” said Tim Best, CEO of RecruitMilitary and former U.S. Army Special Operations Attack Helicopter Pilot. “This partnership with Onward Ops is about building something better. By combining structured preparation with national employer access and AI-driven tools, we’re creating a clearer, more effective pathway to meaningful employment.”
How the Partnership Works
Onward Ops
Provides structured transition guidance, helping participants clarify career goals, build readiness, and prepare for civilian success.
RecruitMilitary
Delivers free, national-scale access to employers through in-person hiring events, virtual career fairs, and AI-powered tools that help translate military experience into civilian-ready profiles and expand visibility to opportunities.
“Our mission is to ensure that no service member transitions alone or unprepared,” said General Mike Eastman (Ret.), Executive Director of Onward Ops. “By partnering with RecruitMilitary, we’re extending that support into employment outcomes, connecting preparation directly to opportunity. This is about creating continuity across the entire transition journey.”
By integrating human guidance with advanced technology and employer access, RecruitMilitary and Onward Ops are helping reduce friction, increase visibility, and deliver stronger employment outcomes at scale.
About RecruitMilitary
RecruitMilitary is a comprehensive veteran employment solutions company that connects employers with transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. Through live hiring events, virtual career fairs, and AI-powered talent solutions, RecruitMilitary delivers scalable, high-impact hiring outcomes for thousands of organizations across industries.
About Onward Ops
Onward Ops is a transition support program dedicated to guiding service members through the military-to-civilian journey with structured support, resources, and personalized guidance to prepare for long-term career success.
Media Contacts
Kelly Wagner
Sr. Director of Communications and Public Relations
RecruitMilitary
kelly.wagner@recruitmilitary.com
Danielle Bracco
Director of Operations
OnwardOps
danielle@hq.onwardops.org