Leadership is Doing What is Right When No One is Watching
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....
Military recruiting shortfall is a crisis we must solve together
The Hill
Originally posted on August 22, 2024 by The Hill 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...
We said we would “never forget.” In the wake of the tragic attacks of 9/11, Americans from every walk of life united in service and asked: “What can I do to serve my country, my community, and my fellow neighbor?”
ZeroMils Challenges Practitioners to Meet the High Standards of ‘Military Thriving’
CAEL
In late April, CAEL’s Military Community of Practice gathered for the second of five virtual convenings scheduled for 2025. Members heard several updates highlighting the growth of the community followed by an inspiring keynote presentation from retired Lt. Col. Kevin Schmiegel, the CEO of ZeroMils, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
2nd Annual Military Thriving Change Forum at Georgetown University: Calling the Next Generation to Serve
We Are The Mighty
On June 11-12, 2025, Georgetown University will host its second annual Military Thriving Change Forum. Nearly 150 senior leaders from across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors will convene in our nation’s capital to create actionable community-based solutions that empower Veterans to lead, thrive, and inspire the next generation to...
Actions spoke louder than words during the Month of the Military Child as two of our ZeroMils kids took part in our first Community-wide Engagement a few weeks ago in Dallas.
As we celebrated our 3rd anniversary as a social impact focused SDVOSB on March 7th, ZeroMils, is continuing to develop and refine a Military Thriving® community blueprint.
