According to the U.S. Census, there were 15.8 million military veterans in the U.S. in 2023, representing 6.1% of the total civilian population aged 18 and over. This Veterans Day, WashingtonExec is highlighting the ways in which the GovCon industry is recognizing and supporting the veteran community, around the holiday and year-round.
Mark Drever, CEO of Xcelerate Solutions, sits down with WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland to discuss how the company recognizes veterans not only on the federal holiday but all year round. He also shares how his life changed following an accident that shattered his early dreams of joining the military.