Combined Arms Recognized by AEI as a National Model in Veteran Transition Innovation

HOUSTON, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a powerful new report by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) titled "Sustaining a National Treasure: Veteran Transitions and the Life Cycle of the All-Volunteer Force," Combined Arms has been spotlighted as a leading force reshaping how America supports veterans moving from service to civilian life.

AEI's report highlights a national imperative: as service members exit the military, they must be met with modern, efficient, and personalized pathways to thrive in the civilian world. Combined Arms is proud to stand at the forefront of this movement, cited by AEI as a beacon of innovation transforming the veteran experience through technology, community collaboration, and scale.

"We don't just see transition as a challenge—we see it as a golden opportunity," said Mike Hutchings, CEO of Combined Arms. "Being featured in AEI's report affirms the value of our mission: to simplify and accelerate the transition process so every veteran can thrive."

At the heart of Combined Arms' approach is a cutting-edge digital platform that connects veterans and their families to over 350 vetted organizations across the nation. From employment and education to mental health and housing, the platform acts as a centralized, no-wrong-door access point that delivers tailored support within minutes and tracks outcomes in real time.

The organization's impact is exemplified by the Texas Veterans Network (TVN), launched in collaboration with the Texas Workforce Commission and a coalition of public and private sector partners. Through TVN, tens of thousands of transitioning service members and military families have been seamlessly connected to life-changing resources. The model's proven success has since been replicated in South Carolina, Virginia, and New York City, showcasing its national scalability and adaptability and serving thousands of veterans.

AEI's recognition reinforces the urgent need for cross-sector collaboration and data-powered innovation to sustain the strength of the all-volunteer force. Combined Arms is meeting that need head-on—leveraging secure profiles, geo-targeted resource delivery, and real-time analytics to close gaps and deliver impact where it's needed most.

As Combined Arms looks ahead, its commitment remains unwavering: to deepen partnerships, enhance technology, and drive policies that ensure every veteran has not just a support system, but a launchpad to thrive.

"We're not just changing the way veterans access resources," Hutchings added. "We're changing the expectations for what transition support should look like in America."

Join us in transforming the narrative around veteran transitions—because every veteran deserves a thriving civilian life.

About Combined Arms

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Houston, Combined Arms is revolutionizing veteran support nationwide through its cutting-edge technology platform. Operating across multiple states, Combined Arms' innovative Software as a Service (SaaS) platform seamlessly connects veteran-focused nonprofits, agencies, and communities, across the nation. Combined Arms ensures veterans and military families thrive wherever they call home by uniting resources with those in need.

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