Who We Are
Friendly Forces, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was launched by currently serving National Guard and Reserve officers. The initiative was a response to an increase in mobilizations and deployments among the National Guard and Reserve components of the US military coupled with a lack of transparency around employers supportive of the obligations of military reservists. The founders recognized a gap in readily available, accurate, and aggregated data to help reservists effectively target employers supportive of their enduring service to our nation. Additionally, there is a pressing need to promote companies that are partners in national security, recognizing and supporting those that actively contribute to the nation’s defense by employing reservists, who comprise 37% of the US military.
Why is this so important? Because without the civilian job security of its members, the National Guard and Reserve cannot function.
As Friendly Forces began to take shape, the founders realized they could do more for the reservist community, and sought to develop a one-stop shop for analyzing corporate military leave policies, compiling professional development resources, tracking relevant news and legislation, and providing thought leadership.