United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world — 28,000+ employees, and just under 10% are veterans. Operations Manager Michele White joins the Eagle Ops Rally Point Podcast to reveal how they actually help veterans: on-the-job training through Vet to Tech (STEP) and DoD SkillBridge, $5,000 toward a CDL, and a full tool chest bought for every tech who completes the program.

But this goes deeper than hiring. Michele shares the story of Greg Shanahan and the 486th Civil Battalion, the friend whose legacy became a company-wide award and an annual luncheon feeding 150–200 soldiers, plus the awards that back it all up: the HIRE Vets Medallion, Military Friendly Employer (Gold), and "America's Most Patriotic Company."

If you're a veteran, here's your move: apply at unitedrentals.com under Careers, then call a contact directly:

Amir at 972-330-3748

or Kelly French at 949-392-2710 (both veterans) for a warm intro.

And if you run a company with a strong veteran presence, this episode is your blueprint. United Rentals didn't just cut a check, they built the entire "Fore the Vets" charity golf tournament, now in its 4th year (October 23rd at Battle Creek). Michele's challenge to other companies is simple: "Get involved. It's not hard."

Download the Eagle Ops Impact Guide to see exactly how to sponsor or participate in a Rally Point.

https://impact.eagleops.org/eagle-ops-community-support-funnel

Veterans and families: cost of admission is just showing up. Find 30–40 free events a month at eagleops.org/calendar, and grab the free Veteran Resource Guide at:

https://resources.eagleops.org/eagle-ops-veteran-resource-guide-funnel-page

Until next time ...meet us at the rally point.