{"id":17061,"date":"2026-01-06T22:09:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T04:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/uniti-receives-three-accolades-for-its-commitment-to-hiring-veterans\/17061\/"},"modified":"2026-01-07T16:09:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T22:09:34","slug":"uniti-receives-three-accolades-for-its-commitment-to-hiring-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1reason.com\/re\/uniti-receives-three-accolades-for-its-commitment-to-hiring-veterans\/17061\/","title":{"rendered":"Uniti Receives Three Accolades for Its Commitment to Hiring Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div> Department of Labor, U.S. Veterans Magazine\u2019s Veteran Friendly program, and the Military Times\u2019 Best for Vets program for its initiative to recruit, employ and retain military veterans.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cUniti is proud to once again be recognized for our steadfast commitment to hiring and retaining military veterans,\u201d said Jennifer Ragsdale, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and chief people officer at Uniti. \u201cWe consider veterans and their spouses genuine \u2018force multipliers\u2019 who are key to our mission to deliver critical communications services to our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Uniti, segments of which were formerly Windstream, was recognized for its ongoing initiative to create meaningful career paths, support, and community for military service members, veterans, and their spouses.<\/p>\n<p>Uniti received a platinum 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Program Award from the Labor Department. This is the eighth consecutive year that the company has been the recognized by the HIRE Vets program and the fifth year it has received a platinum medallion.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=DLKmXLqxFgW5UJ1bhqWUd9IWE1rpI2zV8AjeFDu1KvDxQzqk4U0985XnnJ595ylhkFtmC8TvmT_Rt_GRczWub5V3I1xpuJshvBpySxx5MTg-_0L5zxx8e_iwOKQ51re02rrX8_-Nv-imklJH0rXGr6H6oG6DHIjaxgzzzmiRuTT9pVSkCD6mdl-tfvyywm94fRGHfIuflnDs6VLNTJuWp4kUGA5rm-UCghntwxgW_ppjaRGDNgPNaC2h5JhwsT6a4obfRsMCeaZI3KYVpQmQ9hpATg1yFClSIyGwESoRhaCoeDjUGqy8K9M7ykFbYpWeJ19NVQcobm_ILgzQUJ_sQg==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"www.hirevets.gov\">www.hirevets.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Uniti has been named a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=fU7eBLtkR1m-S6Nb_xzYjY-27tVdy-aT9hG5JkiqOyR8RTq--x0ZcNaFup7jqv-RVAr3vx6oR-EjdLOfmT90umNSiuoJvSIjBLBw-Wzr1Y_GzB6pwPr-tWTP-lB3la1dXS-espfyZYDgjHNAwmBcQg==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Top Veteran Employer\">Top Veteran Employer<\/a>by U.S. Veterans Magazine for 2025, the ninth consecutive year receiving this distinction. This recognition underscores the company\u2019s enduring commitment to creating an inclusive workplace that supports veterans, active-duty service members, and military families\u2014providing them with opportunities, resources, and a community that values their service and strengths.<\/p>\n<p>Uniti made the Military Times Best for Vets list for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=3KxdnIesZfg_0cadxGTW9xtRrOi3QavxEP-rMPuk_0j-B2g4oIDuqfm40OymYdfBQxF6VCsdLlvoCbn9fWqbOTvkXoktcvZpuwTlxW2RTLoEzaa2DpDWkWkzWTkKeaAtwSs64UaMR2VWu2gu2IOrLw==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ninth time\">ninth time<\/a> in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The Military Times \u201cBest for Vets: Employers\u201d survey instrument and scoring rubric have been honed and developed in consultation with veterans and subject matter experts to identify the paramount support that companies should provide to active-duty and veteran service members.<\/p>\n<p>To see available jobs at Uniti, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=cSUudnLjQvv34DOQ-5vmCecwVW0XYpff0ydX7zB5jIWDpiOiflDS9S0SXZ8DLsheoSK9s_iWMPn4g_Emp_kRwl5Tdz6Pqomke3pBQ5ZGRvs=\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"careers site\">careers site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Uniti:<\/strong><br \/>Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT) is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States. We build, operate, and deliver fast and reliable communications services, empowering more than a million consumers and businesses in the digital economy. Our broad portfolio of services is offered through a suite of brands: UnitiWholesale, Kinetic, Uniti Fiber, and Uniti Solutions. Visit us online at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=y4ke5MAtXgzQQyLqZmEyBpzxtM1nyrU_qgenp7VIw_KrFFZ3KyNSxhlUHICzb8_xR5WK8mfAvzsNqBO5al9TN_Ysjf3iHCfUjemPH8EY02_5JJTAlM1Abg6nUTQY5SCP4jpn74EvB5NCk_bUa6sj7uD8XR4IZdrdPCv3ZtFfO96ecWzYZgT_z2r233hOr84vDbh6hbsPOgQfHXpgchdHnQgNDEQN_zvJg5yx5baqrLJmiFXmtrZk0CxCKi6E3OklLgZwBhGsqfYt9gdYas2NJw==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"uniti.com\">uniti.com<\/a>. 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