According to the U.S. Census, there were 16.2 million military veterans in the U.S. in 2022, representing 6.2% of the total civilian population aged 18 and over. As Veterans Day approaches, WashingtonExec is highlighting the ways in which the GovCon industry is recognizing and supporting the veteran community, around the holiday and year-round.
In this episode, WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Scott Altman, Space Operating Group president at ASRC Federal, who spent 26 years as a U.S. Navy officer before retiring and joining industry. Here, he shares his personal connection to the veteran community, how ASRC Federal is recognizing and supporting veterans, and his role as executive sponsor of the company’s Veteran Employee Resource Group. Tune in to hear why it’s important for GovCon to support veterans and their families year-round.