A Celebrity Chef Story, VA Medical Coverage, Holiday Homesickness Tips, Measuring Success, and the ZeroMils Program
This Week on Hiring America
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We hope you’ve been enjoying the holiday season and finding moments of rest, connection and reflection amid the busyness. In this week’s newsletter, you’ll find stories and insights designed to inform, inspire and support you—from thoughtful perspectives on leadership and career growth to resources that highlight health, well-being and opportunities within the veteran community. As the year winds down, we’re grateful you’re spending part of your time with us, and we hope this edition brings value as you head into the new year. Wishing you a wonderful day.
Veteran and Celebrity Chef Andre Rush Dishes On What It's Like Cooking For Four Different Presidents
Veteran and celebrity chef Andre Rush reflects on his experiences cooking for four different U.S. presidents and opens up about the discipline and philosophy behind his approach to health and fitness.
When Does the VA Cover Care at Non-VA Facilities?
The Department of Veterans Affairs doesn’t limit your care to VA medical centers alone. In certain situations, the VA will cover visits with community providers, emergency care at civilian hospitals, and even walk-in treatment at urgent care clinics.
Making Room for the Hard Stuff: Holiday Homesickness & Triggers
The holidays have a way of unlocking emotions we thought were tucked safely out of sight. A familiar song, a scent, a movie, or an old photo can suddenly surface memories of people we miss, places we cherished, or chapters of life we’re still learning to heal from.
Why Career Progress Feels Invisible—And How the Right Community Makes It Measurable
Executives and high performers are trained to chase outcomes—dashboards, metrics, milestones, quarterly targets—clear proof that their careers are moving forward. But LinkedIn and career visibility don’t follow those same rules.
USAA Presents Organizations To Know: ZeroMils Is Helping Companies and Communities Thrive.
Kevin Schmiegel, a veteran and CEO of ZeroMils, explains how the organization moves companies past generic “military-friendly” language to intentionally building workplaces where veterans are truly understood, valued, and set up to thrive.
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Veteran and Celebrity Chef Andre Rush Dishes On What It's Like Cooking For Four Different Presidents
Veteran and celebrity chef Andre Rush shares stories from his time cooking for four different presidents. He also explains his approach to health and fitness.
When Does the VA Cover Care at Non-VA Facilities?
The Department of Veterans Affairs doesn't require you to get all your care at VA medical centers. Under the right circumstances, the VA will cover appointments with community doctors, emergency room visits at civilian hospitals, and walk-in care at urgent care clinics.
Making Room for the Hard Stuff: Holiday Homesickness & Triggers
The holidays have a way of stirring emotions we thought we had neatly stored away. A song, a smell, a movie, a family photo — any one of them can be a trigger, pulling up memories of people we miss, places we loved, or seasons of life we haven’t fully healed from.
Why Career Progress Feels Invisible—And How the Right Community Makes It Measurable
Executives and high performers are conditioned to seek outcomes–dashboards, metrics, milestones, and quarterly targets. You name it, they are trying to justify that their career or progress on it is apparent and progressing. LinkedIn and career visibility don’t work like that.
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USAA Presents Organizations To Know: ZeroMils Is Helping Companies and Communities Thrive
Kevin Schmiegel, a veteran and CEO of ZeroMils, shares how ZeroMils helps organizations go beyond the standard "military friendly" verbiage to going above and beyond by creating thriving workplaces that appreciate and understand the value in hiring veterans.This issue was originally sent on December 26, 2025. View the original email.