Veteran and Military Support

Talent and Expertise Are Always in Demand

Military personnel know about hard work and dedication. They understand the importance of leadership and accountability. And at UPS, we value those qualities--that's why we hire an average of 5,000 United States veterans each year.

Employment Opportunities

We work closely with a number of veteran, disability, and Wounded Warrior organizations to promote career opportunities with UPS, including:

• Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
• Soldier for Life
• Department of Labor One-stop Career Centers

Our signed Statement of Support for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)--along with our two-time recognition as the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award--highlight our commitment to the ESGR mission and our work to help servicemen and women gain and maintain employment.

Business Commitment

We also assist and partner with the U.S. military in other ways, providing practical experience and making business ownership easier.

• The UPS Store--Offer business experience and employment opportunities through their 36 stores operating on 33 different U.S. military bases
• VetFran--Reduce The UPS Store franchise fee by $10,000 for qualified veterans, and as part of Operation Enduring Opportunity, 20 veterans will have the entire fee waived. Currently, veterans own more than 250 locations, with more than 150 franchises awarded to first-time veterans since 2004.
• Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF)--Make 15 percent of our cargo fleet available to the Department of Defense to supplement military aircraft when emergency airlifts are required (since 1986)
• American Corporate Partners--Participate in nationwide mentoring program helping veterans transition to the civilian workforce

Charitable Support

A commitment to our communities is a priority at UPS, and we dedicate time and money to support those efforts.

• National Veterans Wheelchair Games--More than 100 UPS volunteers help with the annual event, with more than $800,000 donated to the PVA since 1988 to support the games and other programs
• Toys for Tots Literacy Program--More than $2 million raised through The UPS Stores since 2008 to provide books for children in need
• National Organization on Disability (NOD)--$1,455,500 donated through The UPS Foundation, including support of their Wounded Warrior program
• U.S. Marine Corps Marathon--In-kind sponsor since 2005, supplying more than 40 package cars for use as runners' baggage check stations

Learn More About Our Commitment to Communities at Home and Around the World