Employers give advice on interviews and answer questions from military members during a career summit at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 27, 2026. The event connected the military community with businesses through interactive activities focused on hiring and networking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)

A representative with Hiring Our Heroes educates military spouses on the benefits of using Google to secure jobs during a career summit at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 27, 2026. The event connected military community job seekers with businesses through interactive activities focused on hiring and networking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)

Vendors exhibit resources for military job seekers during a career summit at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 27, 2026. The event connected the military community with businesses through interactive activities focused on hiring and networking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nicholas Cunningham, commander of the 11th Security Forces Squadron, listens to job seeking tips provided by Hiring Our Heroes speakers during a career summit at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 27, 2026. The event connected military community job seekers with businesses through interactive activities focused on hiring and networking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass gives opening remarks during a career summit hosted by Hiring Our Heroes at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 27, 2026. Bass served 31 years in the U.S. Air Force before retiring in 2024 and now helps service members, veterans, and military spouses navigate their career transitions into corporate life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)