General Dynamics Mission Systems Earns VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer Award for 2025
General Dynamics Mission Systems Earns VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer Award for 2025
FAIRFAX, Va. – VETS Indexes recently announced General Dynamics Mission Systems as a 5 Star Employer in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards for the organization’s strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.
“On behalf of Chris Brady, the president of General Dynamics Mission Systems, and the other veterans like me across our company, we are honored to be a 5 Star Employer Awardee,” said Chris Hiltbrand, vice president for People. “This meaningful recognition reflects our continued commitment to those who have served in uniform, as well as their family members.”
As an objective and comprehensive evaluation of veteran employers, the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program was developed with input and consultation from the foremost veteran employment experts across government agencies, veteran nonprofits, and corporate America.
“General Dynamics Mission Systems has demonstrated exceptional support for veterans and the military-connected community, earning the organization one of the most prestigious awards possible in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program,” said George Altman, president of VETS Indexes.
“Even as more organizations than ever before are recognizing the uniquely valuable skills that veterans bring as employees, the efforts of General Dynamics Mission Systems to recruit, retain, develop, and support those who served, as well as their families, stand out from the pack. General Dynamics Mission Systems is among the very best veteran employers, and its program can serve as a model for others.”
VETS Indexes and its Employer Awards have been featured on CNBC, Fox Business and BNN Bloomberg, as well as military-specific outlets, including Military.com, Military Times and Stars & Stripes. This in-depth survey and recognition program analyzes employers’ policies, practices, and outcomes in detail, across the following 5 categories:
- Veteran job candidate recruiting and hiring
- Veteran employee development and retention
- Veteran-inclusive policies and culture
- Support for members of the National Guard and Reserves
- Military spouse/family support
Recently, General Dynamics Mission Systems was also recognized for two military spouse employment awards for our efforts in supporting military spouse careers. Military.com named the company a Top Military Spouse Employer and G.I. Jobs also selected General Dynamics Mission Systems a 2025 Military Friendly Spouse Employer.
“General Dynamics Mission Systems is committed to both excellence and innovation providing a dynamic and challenging work environment, while understanding the unique needs of military families, like mine,” Val A., a military spouse working in integrated logistics engineering services.
“Working at General Dynamics Mission Systems, with their proactive and supportive community, allows me to thrive both personally and professionally. General Dynamics Mission Systems not only provides a supportive military community but also provides a deep sense of mission and commitment to the warfighter.”
This year General Dynamics Mission Systems is proud to have launched a new Military Spouse Pin to staff members. Inspired by the incredible resilience, sacrifice and strength military spouses bring to communities, both personally and professionally.
“Working at General Dynamics Mission Systems has been both rewarding and challenging, and I'm proud to be part of an organization recognized for its exceptional support of military spouses,” said Ariana D., IT project manager, Navy veteran, and military spouse. “As a military spouse and Navy veteran, I deeply appreciate the support of military families, making it a place where military spouses can truly thrive both professionally and personally.”
General Dynamics Mission Systems is proud to be part of a great group of companies that create sustainable and meaningful workplaces for the military community.
About VETS Indexes
VETS Indexes is a leading voice on veteran employment issues, overseeing the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, hosting the Employing U.S. Vets Conference, unearthing unique and unprecedented data on veteran employment through the Veteran Employment Benchmarking Service, and developing custom indexes, linked to financial products, that track the performance of the publicly traded companies that have established themselves as the best employers for veterans.
General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), provides mission critical solutions to the challenges facing our defense, intelligence and cyber security customers across all domains. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, General Dynamics Mission Systems employs more than 12,000 people worldwide. For more information about the General Dynamics Mission Systems broad portfolio of capabilities, visit gdmissionsystems.com.
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