Every year on November 11th, we celebrate Veteran’s Day by honoring and thanking all of the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. At 66degrees, we are proud to have such a strong community of employee veterans and family members who have served, and for the diverse experiences and talents they bring to our team.
To celebrate the holiday, we’re sharing more about our Military Veterans Friends and Family employee resource group, which launched earlier this year. Learn more about the group’s mission from founding members Doug Sheley and Shannon Banfield, and about the team members here at 66degrees and their family members that have served.
We are grateful for the service of all our veterans, and we are proud to support them. Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication!
Doug: The mission of the Military Veterans Friends and Family at 66degrees is to embrace our proud community of employee veterans, family members and allies who support and encourage each other through shared experiences, veteran recruitment, career development, outward engagement, professional growth and retention.
Doug: When we talk about diversity, there are no other groups that are more diverse than the military, a giant melting pot of people and cultures. This diversity allows the company to utilize different perspectives to generate the best possible solutions and experiences for our clients.
Doug: To acknowledge and celebrate the commitment for all that have served and the daily sacrifices that both the soldier and their families overcome during their time in service.
Branch Served: Army
Why is Veteran’s Day special to you?
“To me, Veterans Day is a reminder of all of the brave men and women who have put on the uniform to serve our Country and the U.S. Constitution. I come from a family or service men and women, and each of us has taken up the cause to ensure everyone has a right to live in a world where freedom is right and that you have a voice. While yes, I have served, I hold Veterans Day as a reminder that we owe a nothing less that a debt of gratitude for those that serve today and those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.”
Branch Served: US Navy
Why is Veteran’s Day special to you?
“Veteran’s Day is special to me because I come from a family with different military veterans and active members. Veteran’s Day recognizes those who served our country putting their lives on the line to keep our country free.”
Branch Served: Army 82nd Airborne
Why is Veteran’s Day special to you?
“It’s about recognition for someone willing to give their life for others they have never met.”
Name of family member who served: Jeremy Banfield
Branch Served: Airforce
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