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World's Top Military Magazine Names BNSF No. 1 "Best Company for Veterans"

2011-09-12

BNSF has been named the No. 1 "Best Employer for Veterans" in the United States by Military Times EDGE magazine. The magazine's annual recognition program highlights those employers in the United States that "prove they make veterans a priority--not just with slogans and statements of support, but with programs, policies and positive track records."

"This award is an honor and a true testament to BNSF's military-friendly culture," said Riz Chand, vice president and chief human resources officer, BNSF. "We are committed to helping veterans transition to the workforce, and we value their focus on safety, their leadership and operational skills and their unique life experiences."

The top 50 military-friendly companies that made the list were selected from thousands of nominated companies.

BNSF has hired more than 4,000 veterans since 2005 and currently employs more than 7,000 veterans. This equates to approximately 18 percent of BNSF's workforce. And, BNSF has hired more than 1,000 veterans--26 percent of new hires--so far in 2011.

"The military candidate embodies the core competencies essential at BNSF: leadership, teamwork and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced, dynamic environment," said John Wesley III, manager, Military Staffing, and a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Army.

For more information, check out the entire edition of Military Times EDGE here.

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