Ohio is quietly becoming one of the most Veteran-friendly states in America—and the numbers prove it.

In this episode of The Callout Podcast, leaders from JobsOhio, The Ohio State University, the National Veterans Memorial & Museum, and the Ohio National Guard come together to discuss how Ohio is creating real opportunity for Veterans through education, employment, economic growth, and community support.

From Veteran education benefits and paid internships, to record-breaking infrastructure investment and job creation, this conversation breaks down why Veterans are choosing Ohio—and why Ohio is choosing veterans.

This episode covers:

• Veteran education with Ohio State University
• Economic growth and job creation across Ohio
• Transitioning from military service to civilian careers
• Mental health, community, and Veteran support systems
• Why Ohio’s veteran population is growing

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to The Callout Podcast

01:10 – JP’s military background and Ohio roots

04:02 – JobsOhio’s mission and Veteran focus

06:36 – Ohio’s “Dread Factor” reputation explained

08:00 – National Veterans Memorial Museum story

12:11 – Veteran suicide and finding purpose

15:01 – Why the museum was built

17:47 – Connecting Veterans to education and jobs

19:00 – OSU President’s military journey

24:21 – Ohio as a top military-friendly state

31:47 – Ohio’s economic turnaround and growth

34:39 – Record investment and Veteran workforce demand

40:06 – Ohio State’s Veteran education promise

46:00 – Mega-projects creating thousands of jobs

50:13 – Hometown Heroes honoring Veterans statewide

54:19 – Preserving Veterans’ stories for history

01:01:06 – How Ohio truly supports Veterans