Anchors of Hope
turn gratitude into action by providing meaningful career opportunities for veterans, first responders, and military spouses.
June 6 - November 11, 2025
Veterans have long proven themselves as high performers in the business world, bringing discipline, resilience, and mission-focused leadership to organizations across every industry. Yet despite the immense value they offer, many veterans face significant obstacles when transitioning to civilian life, particularly in translating their military skills to the language of modern industry.
From June 6 through November 11, Overwatch Mission Critical is relaunching Anchors of Hope, a national hiring campaign that mobilizes companies to turn gratitude into action by providing meaningful career opportunities for veterans, first responders, and military spouses.
Relaunched each June, Anchors of Hope focuses attention on the real work of supporting our nation’s heroes—connecting them to purpose, opportunity, and long-term success in the civilian workforce. It's more than just a mission, it's our pledge to extend a lifeline to our veterans and foster their potential.

Hope on the Horizon
Celebrating Progress
& Pledging Continual
Support for Veterans.
In the dark landscape of the veteran suicide crisis, glimmers of hope are starting to shine through. Suicide is preventable, and we're beginning to see encouraging signs of progress. Data from the VA in 2019 showed a decrease in veteran suicides from the previous year—the lowest number of veteran suicides since 2007. This marked reduction is the first hint of a turning tide, a testament to the fact that our efforts are making a difference.
However, the battle is far from over. We believe that by providing transitioning veterans, first responders, and military spouses with a sense of purpose and meaningful careers, we can contribute to pushing that number down. And we need the public's support to amplify these efforts. The task is monumental, but with every life saved, we affirm the worthiness of our mission. Anchors of Hope is our pledge to veterans and our shared purpose to illuminate the path from despair to hope.

TAKE THE PLEDGE
Over the 158 days between June 6 and November 11, Overwatch is asking employers to make a simple, lasting commitment:
Hiring at least one veteran, first responder, or military spouse.
We pledge our commitment to hiring at least one veteran, first responder, or military spouse between June 6 and November 11.
The campaign marks the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings and the 72nd observance of Veterans Day—two solemn milestones that underscore the cost of service and the value of continued support.
We value and recognize the leadership, training, character, and discipline that our veterans bring to our company and the American workforce.
We believe that our fellow veterans can bring the same discipline and integrity to serving the data center industry as they once brought to serving our country. The more veterans that we can help find meaningful purpose upon their transition from military service, the better our chances at reducing the suicide rate among our fellow veterans.

Not ready to hire but still want to make a difference? Donate to our OVAF non-profit, where your money will go to IDCA certifications to help patriots get their careers started off on the right foot.
Not ready to hire but still want to make a difference? Donate to our OVAF non-profit, where your money will go to IDCA certifications to help patriots get their careers started off on the right foot.
DONATE
Fill out this form to take the Anchors of Hope pledge by hiring 1 Veteran, First Responder, or Military Spouse between D-Day, June 6th, and Veterans Day, November 11th.
Fill out this form to take the Anchors of Hope pledge by hiring 1 Veteran, First Responder, or Military Spouse between D-Day, June 6th, and Veterans Day, November 11th.
COMPANY REGISTRATIONDONATION DETAILS
The companies that successfully pledge and hire at least 1 Veteran, Military Spouse, or First Responder will be announced on Day 2 of DCAC.
Your donation will be used for training provided by The Independent Data Center Authority IDCA, where individuals will have the opportunity to gain certifications for various roles in the Data Center Industry, i.e., Safety, Cybersecurity, Operations, etc. Your donation greatly helps prepare Veterans, Military Spouses and First Responders for the next step in their careers. Thank you for your support.
We will officially CLOSE OUT this 97-Day Pledge with a moment of silence as follows:
7:46 AM CST
American Airlines Flight #11 collides into the World Trade Center8:03 AM CST
United Airlines Flight #175 collides into the World Trade Center South Tower8:37 AM CST
American Airlines Flight #77 crashes into the Pentagon8:59 AM CST
World Trade Center South Tower collapses9:03 AM CST
United Airlines Flight #93 crashes in Shanksville, PA9:28 AM CST
World Trade Center North Tower collapses