As a community

You see military friendly advertised everywhere but it isn’t good enough. You see the value veterans and military spouses bring to your community, but there is something missing.
By partnering with ZeroMils to create a “military thriving” community, we will show the world that military connected individuals and families are strong and resilient.

If you are seeking:

meaningful employment

purpose

connected community

mental & physical health

ZeroMils is uniquely positioned to help.

ZeroMils strategies lead individuals to fulfilling jobs, service projects and community activities and leadership roles that create a feeling that you are not thriving in spite of your service, but because of it.

Talent

Find meaningful employment or volunteer opportunities with “military thriving” organizations.

Impact

Build a thriving community, wherever you are.

Marketing

Shout from the rooftops that you are “military thriving”—you are part of a community that values and celebrates military families.

Get to ZeroMils and Get to Military Thriving™

Our history is your future.

Your future is our history.

Real stories. Real change.

Military Thriving/ Newsletter

Leadership is Doing What is Right When No One is Watching

September 26, 2024

Last week Tom Donohue, the former President and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce received the Lifetime Service Award at the NVC’s Distinguished Service Awards. Our CEO Kevin Schmiegel had the honor of presenting the award as a mentee of Tom’s since leaving the Marine Corps in 2009. when Mr....

In the News/ Military Thriving

Military recruiting shortfall is a crisis we must solve together

The Hill

August 22, 2024

Over the next few months, our country will hear little agreement between the presidential candidates. Some might be surprised to hear any, but I guarantee you will; because even in the most divisive times, there is at least one claim that cuts across both sides of the aisle: We must support...

Military Thriving/ Newsletter

Celebrating a Thriving Thursday on Independence Day

July 2, 2024

There probably isn’t a more important day on the calendar than Independence Day to take pause and reflect on the 5 things we need to thrive in our careers and in the communities where we live, work, and serve.

In the News

We Are Zeromils

NVBDC

June 8, 2024

At the helm of ZeroMils, Kevin Schmiegel, a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Marine Corps, serves as the CEO with a clear and purpose-driven mission. Alongside his business partner, Colonel Paul Cucinotta (USMC, Ret.), they founded ZeroMils to bridge the gap between veterans, military spouses, corporations, and nonprofits,...

Military Thriving/ Newsletter

Connecting Dots to Create a Military Thriving Movement

May 3, 2024

At ZeroMils, we have a passion for connecting the dots. Every day we bring together purpose driven organizations and leaders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors who are committed to making a greater impact, together.

Military Thriving/ Newsletter

Practicing What We Preach

March 29, 2024

At ZeroMils we like to talk about the 5 things every #Veteran and #militaryspouse needs to thrive. Beyond preaching these principles we firmly believe that “actions speak louder than words.”

In the News/ Military Thriving

Conquering the Skills Gap in the Region with Veteran Employment

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce

March 6, 2024

There is a massive skills gap in America, with a significant number of the 10 million unfilled jobs in our country going vacant – right here in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. With these challenges, come unique opportunities for companies to brand themselves as employers that, not only understand...

In the News

Together, We Can Build Military Thriving Cultures and Communities

America’s Warrior Partnership

January 3, 2024

Shortly after incorporation in 2022, ZeroMils coined the phrase Military Thriving™ in response to growing trends in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors that fell short of helping military and veteran-connected families thrive.

Military Thriving/ Newsletter

The Power of a Connected Community

December 13, 2023

At ZeroMils we believe you can solve any problem through a #connectedcommunity. Over the past several weeks, we have seen this reinforced time and again with organizations that also believe in this fundamental principle.

Military Thriving/ Newsletter

5 Ways to #Thrive on GivingTuesday

November 28, 2023

Today on #GivingTuesday we all have the power to make a positive impact. We know you have choices to make, so here are 5 extraordinary causes that ZeroMils would like to bring to your attention. These nonprofits and their talented teams are working tirelessly every day to create #militarythriving cultures...