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For Reservists. By Reservists.
Empowering Reservists.

Who We Are

Friendly Forces was launched in 2022 by currently serving National Guard and Reserve officers in response to a severe increase in mobilizations and deployments among the National Guard and Reserve components of the US military. The founders recognized a gap in readily available, accurate, and aggregated data to help reservists effectively target reserve-friendly organizations with whom to seek employment.

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.

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Mission

Direct reservists towards friendly forces–the employers, programs, and resources that demonstrably support them through action, not rhetoric. 

Vision

Raise the national standard of support to reservists and be the champion for the community.

Why You’re Here

Training exercises…domestic emergencies…overseas deployments…time away from family…loss of income…stifled careers….

Being a Citizen-Soldier/Airmen/Sailor/Marine/Coast Guardsman is disruptive enough already.

Friendly Forces empower reservists to make data-
driven decisions about where to work by highlighting organizations that-through action, not lip service -truly support members of the National
Guard and Reserve and their ever-increasing service to our country.

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Become a Friendly Force

Want to flex your official Friendly Forces Rating Badge?

If your company merits a 3 STAR, 4 STAR, or 5 STAR rating, we’ll provide you the official Friendly Forces Employer Badge to use in your recruiting and marketing collateral.

Interested in designing and implementing a better military leave policy for your reservist employees?

We’ll help you develop your military leave program based on experience and industry best practices and then we’ll officially certify your program with the Friendly Forces Employer Badge.

Want to attract more candidates with unique military and civilian background, clearances, technical skills, and more

We’ll highlight your company’s outstanding support of reservists and promote you to our network of thousands of part-time service members through our blog, newsletter, podcast, and social media channels.

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Testimonials

Pat Krug, US and Global Veteran’s Community Network Lead, Bristol Myers Squibb

“We are excited to partner with Friendly Forces to help us achieve our goal of hiring more military reservists…the skills and experience that reservists bring to the table are invaluable, and we are confident this partnership will help us to build a stronger, more diverse workforce while allowing us to contribute in a small way to our nation’s military readiness.”

Joe, National Guard Officer

“I love what your doing with Friendly Forces, I’ve had my share of employment difficulties due to the Guard. Your website has been useful in my current job search. Best of luck.”

Serving National Guard Officer

“I just graduated and commissioned into the Reserves. I wanted to reach out to say Friendly Forces has really helped me. I had debated a long time whether to go active or Reserves and after some time I decided to start my civilian career early and do Reserves. The website was a huge factor as it helped me understand the balance and choosing the right company. I have shared your website to many cadets going part time. I absolutely plan on using the where to work list to determine my next job.”

Tahj, Army Reserve Senior NCO

“You all are doing God’s work.”

British Reserve Officer

“Just wanted to reach out and say this is an awesome idea and should be fully supported. I have had my military leave blocked and limited to 2 weeks unpaid – making it almost impossible to meet my commitments as a reserve infantry officer. Discrimination against Reservists is rife in the United Kingdom – so the more this is exposed the better.”

Josh, Army National Guard Senior NCO

“As a 20 plus year veteran of the National Guard and Reserve with multiple deployments during the War on Terror and for domestic response, it has always been a critical concern to find work with a company that understands my military obligation and the financial strain that can come with it, particularly with a family. Friendly Forces is a sorely needed and highly valuable tool for serving reservists, and actually for companies looking to hire and retain uniquely qualified people from our ranks. It’s hard to believe it took so long for somebody to do this. My current company, Peraton, has been fantastic in this regard thus far and I’m proud to see them listed as a 3 STAR Reservist Friendly Employer on the Friendly Forces platform. I can’t recommend Friendly Forces enough to other Guardsmen and Reservists for the employer data and insights it provides.”

JD Due, Executive Director, Center for Military Transition, Mason School of Business, College of William and Mary

“Friendly Forces is precisely one of those innovative solutions that makes a real difference. Their simple yet effective approach addresses a real challenge in a meaningful way. There are almost 800,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who serve in our reserve components. And the information that they curate not only informs them, but it does so in a way that is truly empowering.”

CPT Michael Rich, Army Reserve Officer and Senior Director, Supply Chain Operations, American Water

“Managing a civilian career alongside a Guard or Reserve commitment can be stressful to balance. The key to achieving that balance requires a community of Friendly Forces 5 STAR corporations like American Water, who are stepping up to create employment and financial stability for our nation’s part-time warfighters.” 

Current National Guard Officer

“Thanks to Friendly Forces, I was able to leverage the information you provide our small community to educate my executives on how they can better support our reservists. Today they created a tentative solution for me through the end of this year to support my military obligations. These are heavy obligations due to our upcoming deployment. Moreover, they are using my story and your data to work towards creating and adopting a stronger policy for all reservists at our company. Again, your tireless work to support reservists is being noticed and is legitimately changing lives and companies for the better. My family and I are indebted.”