Military Times Ranks 247 Best Employers for Vets

Military Times' 2026 Best for Vets: Employers rankings recognize 247 organizations across 35 industries.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Military Jobs

Military Times Ranks 247 Best Employers for Vets

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Military Times released its 2026 Best for Vets: Employers rankings on November 9, 2026, recognizing 247 organizations. Salesforce, Amgen, Textron Aviation and Technergetics moved up in the rankings.

Why it matters

Federal workforce reductions and a cooling labor market have put more weight on private employers as a source of opportunity for veterans. More companies are tracking how long military-connected employees stay and formally pledging support for Guard and Reserve employees.

The rankings recognize 247 organizations across 35 industries, which together employ nearly 358,000 veterans and active-duty service members. The survey is based on 10 categories, including recruitment, retention, Guard and Reserve support and military caregivers.

The players

Military Times

Military Times is a publication that has run the Best for Vets rankings for more than a decade.

Salesforce

Salesforce is a major enterprise software company that climbed into the top tier of the rankings.

Amgen

Amgen is a biotechnology company that moved up dramatically in the 2026 rankings.

Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation is an aircraft manufacturer that moved up dramatically in the 2026 rankings.

The details

Rankings are based on a detailed survey covering recruitment, retention, Guard and Reserve support, inclusivity, military spouses, military caregivers, recognition of service, professional development, retirement and partnerships. More companies are continuing medical and life insurance benefits for Guard and Reserve employees called to active duty.

- November 9, 2026: Military Times released the 2026 Best for Vets: Employers rankings.

Roadmap

The 2026 rankings extend a decade-long Military Times series tracking employers' treatment of veterans and service members. The shift toward private employers reflects federal workforce reductions and a cooling labor market.

Veterans and military-connected job seekers can use the ranked list to identify employers with recruitment, retention and Guard and Reserve support programs. Employers ranked highly are those making formal commitments to military families and benefits continuity.

The takeaway

Veterans seeking civilian work should look at employers' Guard and Reserve benefits and retention programs, not just recruitment pledges. Compare how long employers say military-connected staff stay before accepting an offer.