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I want to share my appreciation for the opportunity to attend the 50 Strong Meetup with HCA Healthcare. With over 50 participants, it was an engaging and insightful session that provided valuable perspective on career opportunities, organizational culture, and how much HCA does for veterans.

A big thank you to the HCA team for taking the time to answer questions, share advice, and create such a welcoming space for job seekers. The professionalism and openness of the discussion was a breath of fresh air!

I’m grateful for the knowledge gained today and excited about the possibilities ahead.

Mark Pierce

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What stood out to me about The 50 Strong is how it goes beyond surface-level recognition and creates a space where people truly feel seen and understood. It captures the power of belonging, reminding us that being valued isn’t just about what we contribute, but about being acknowledged for who we are. The stories and perspectives highlight common struggles and triumphs in a way that makes you nod your head and think, “Yes, that’s me too.”

It’s refreshing to see an initiative that doesn’t just talk about strength in abstract terms, but shows how strength is built through connection, empathy, and shared experiences. The positivity comes not from glossing over challenges, but from reminding us that when people feel understood, they rise higher and carry others with them.

In that sense, The 50 Strong feels less like a project and more like a movement, one that uplifts and validates. It’s about dignity, recognition, and the courage to stand in both our individual stories and our collective strength as we travel through the job transistion

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Geoffrey Threats

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With a background of 10+ years as an intelligence analyst, a degree from a well-known university,a crisp resume, I still struggled to get an interview. An advisor suggested I attend veteran-centric virtual events, and 50strong was right on time. Not only was it encouraging to know that there were companies proactively searching for people with my unique skill-set, but also validating to hear similar questions from people not all too dissimilar from me. After only a few events I accepted an offer. I cannot speak highly enough about this resource and the people making it happen.

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Darius Jones
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I attended 3 of the Employer Connect sessions back in 2021 (more than a year out from retirement). I connected with some really awesome companies and ended up getting several interviews and SkillBridge offers. I matched up with an awesome company and now have the honor of managing the SkillBridge program and veteran programs. Thank you to the 50strong team for what they do for all the vets!!!

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Gary Halstead
USAF Veteran

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