Northrop Grumman marked Military Appreciation Month

Progressive employer Northrop Grumman overtly supported Military Appreciation Month throughout the month of May.

Military Appreciation Month takes place every year and sees the President of the United States issue an annual proclamation reminding Americans to celebrate this patriotic month that pays tribute to those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. The entire month is designated to honoring past and present military members and their families.

"Supporting our U.S. Armed Forces is ingrained in what we do. Thank you to those who have contributed and sacrificed to protect our nation," said Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman supports veteran's careers

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring veterans, their families, and those with military experience. With approximately a quarter of its team self-identifying as veterans or active reservists, they are driven to keep the nation and allies safe.

"With 90,000 employees worldwide, we are a pioneering company. With vast opportunities across air, cyber, land, sea, and space, your training, leadership, and other unique skills have prepared you to continue your next mission with us. No matter your expertise, we hope you will join our team as we solve the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace," says Northrop Grumman.

Additionally, Operation IMPACT (Injured Military Pursuing Assisted Career Transition) is a unique, award winning diversity program within Northrop Grumman focused on assisting severely wounded service members as they transition from the military to a private-sector career.

Northrop Grumman is open to all ranks and experience levels.

Liz transitioned from Army Analyst to Business Development Manager

Following a successful career in the US Army as an enlisted Intel Analyst and Linguist, Liz [pictured above] moved back to Arkansas where she started working on her bachelor’s degree thanks to the GI Bill. Shortly after that, Liz moved to Florida, where she saw a Northrop Grumman advertisement in the newspaper for a cleared administrative assistant. Three days after seeing the advertisement, Liz’s journey with Northrop Grumman began, and 18 years later, she’s here to tell her story.

Learn about veteran life at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Quality Analyst, Karrie Rodriguez, is a woman veteran and a member of GRIT, an internal employee-led initiative for women veterans by women veterans.

The group's mission is to create a safe space for conversations that connect female veterans and inspire attendees to find their voice, like Karrie.

Making a meaningful contribution after serving in the armed forces

Ashley is an Associate Industrial Security Analyst with Northrop Grumman who graduated from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and a minor in Sociology.

After graduating, Ashley was a Classification Specialist at the local county jail and worked in the corrections system for about two years before deciding to pursue a career in the Air force Reserves as an All-Source Intelligence Analyst.

Ashley is currently part of the 308th Rescue Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base and served on active orders for over two years (2019-2022) before working at Northrop Grumman.

Read Ashley's story here.