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WASHINGTON D.C. (January 30, 2008) - Servicemembers nationwide
looking for jobs in their off-duty hours need look no further than
a troop-support group based in southern California.
"We help citizens and businesses to thank our current military,
veterans, and their spouses by posting their job opportunities ...
on our free military job posting and search Web site," said Mark
Baird, president of Patriotic Hearts.
Every military base in the United States is listed on Patriotic
Heart's "HirePatriots.com," Web site, which gives troops and
employers across the country a way to connect in their own
neighborhoods.
Thousands use the site to search for employment, Baird said,
adding that HirePatriots.com also hosts job fairs to support those
who serve and have served in the U.S. military and their family
members.
Additionally, the Web site publishes an online magazine, which
includes articles and advice for military job seekers, as well as
its own "Top Patriotic Employers," Baird said.
"(Those are) businesses that are currently seeking to hire those
with military experience," he said.
The group's effort to support the nation's men and women in
uniform doesn't stop with helping them find employment. The group
also offers assistance to military couples who might be
experiencing marital issues.
"Patriotic Hearts also provides romantic, all-expense paid,
military marriage enrichment weekends with personal counseling
sessions," Baird said. "(The weekends also include) group meetings
with renowned marriage speakers and authors to help current and
veteran U.S. military married couples."
Patriotic Hearts is a new supporter of the America Supports You
program, a Defense Department program connecting citizens and
companies with servicemembers and their families serving at home
and abroad.
"Our hope is that our (affiliation with America Supports You)
will strengthen our ability to continue serving those who serve us
so well and honorably," Baird said.
Editor's Note: To find out about more individuals,
groups and organizations that are helping support the troops,
visit www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil. America
Supports You directly connects military members to the support of
the America people and offers a tool to the general public in their
quest to find meaningful ways to support the military
community.
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