Military Friendly® announces the nation's top Military Friendly® Employers for 2027
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa., Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 24th annual list of Military Friendly® Employers has been released on www.militaryfriendly.com and will be published in the December 2026 issue of G.I. Jobs® magazine, recognizing 282 Employers.
Amentum earned the #1 2027 Military Friendly® Employer ranking in the largest company category for the second consecutive year. Performance Contractors, Inc. again earned top honors in the $1 billion to $5 billion annual revenue category, while AMERICAN SYSTEMS was number one among middle-market firms. PrimCorp, LLC took top honors in the small-to-midsize firms category, and The Warrior Alliance held the number one spot among Nonprofit/Government organizations for the second year in a row.
"Our commitment to the military community extends far beyond active-duty service members. We consider our veterans, their spouses, and every patriot on our team to be vital to the fabric of our company culture," said Kevin Courville, President & CEO, Performance Contractors, Inc. "It is our responsibility not only to support them during deployments, but also to stand by them in preparation for service and throughout their transition back into the civilian workforce. In honoring our veterans, we acknowledge their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. Their example motivates us to raise our standards and strive to be better every single day."
The Home Depot and USAA have been rated as Military Friendly® Employers for 24 years, since the list started. Travelers, Lowe's, AT&T, Cintas, Southern Company, Southwest Airlines, and J.B. Hunt have been designated as Military Friendly® Employers in at least 20 of the 24 years.
Construction, Infrastructure, and Engineering topped the list, accounting for 19% of all Military Friendly® designated employers. Health & Pharmaceutical Services followed at 10%, securing the second spot. Manufacturing accounted for 9% and Business Services for 8%, while Financial Services and Banking accounted for 7%. Defense, Information Technology, and Trucking and Transportation each accounted for 6%. Energy, Extraction, and Utilities contributed 5%, and Insurance rounded out the top ten sectors at 4% of the overall designation landscape.
Geographically, Military Friendly® Employers have identified the top hiring regions for veterans, with Texas leading the nation, followed by California, Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina rounding out the top five. Georgia ranks sixth, with Pennsylvania, Ohio, Colorado, and Tennessee completing the top ten.
"We salute our members for raising the bar and understanding that hiring military personnel is not an act of goodwill but a testament to a standard that truly embodies sound business wisdom. Their steadfast commitment to integrating military personnel into their workforce not only reflects the Military Friendly® mission but also underscores their business acumen." - Kayla Lopez, VP of Memberships at Military Friendly®
About Military Friendly®
Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization's commitment and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 3,850 organizations participate in the Military Friendly® Program. Military Friendly® is owned by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Viqtory is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/.
SOURCE Military Friendly
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