Veteran’s

Sharp’s Chris Johnson paused his career in the office technology industry to serve his country.

Frank G. Cannata tells the story of Paul Douglas, a Marine notable for being the oldest to not only make it through boot camp but serve with distinction.

After reading about Paris Davis, Frank G. Cannata revisits the stories of other veterans who received long overdue recognition from the U.S. Government.

Frank G. Cannata shares the eulogy he wrote for Carol Cannata’s uncle, Angelo Giambusso, a World War II veteran, and business leader who passed away last September.

Lambert was in the thick of the action during the invasion of North Africa, the attack on Sicily, and the landings on…

The branches of the United States military stress the importance of duty and assisting fellow service members. For many veterans, that sentiment extends after being discharged…

The all-Latino unit from Puerto Rico distinguished itself during the Korean War. Above: Han River, South Korea – Members of the Puerto…

CIT’s Mike Jones, a U.S. Army veteran, is fully committed to his fellow veterans. In our efforts to reach out to industry…

Memorial Day serves as a fitting tribute to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. They died in the service of our country…

These African American soldiers distinguished themselves during World War I, only recently receiving credit for their accomplishments. The value of history is…

Charles McGee, a decorated military pilot with the pioneering all-black Tuskegee Airmen who flew combat missions in three wars, died Sunday January 15, 2022…

Jeremiah Shepard is The Cannata Report’s first Veteran’s Award recipient. There is always a story, and I’d like to start at the beginning. In 2020, during the worst of the pandemic…

In the fall of 2020, Jeremiah Shepard was asked to prepare a veteran hiring policy for the dealership where he serves as general manager…

We communicate with different veterans’ organizations and ask them about their current needs. One of those groups is Adopt-a-Soldier Platoon (AASP) in Fairlawn, New Jersey…

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday commemorating our members of the armed services who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It is observed annually on the last…

BTA’s VETech initiative is gaining momentum across the office imaging industry. VETtech (Veterans Enhancing Technology) provides veterans…

In our third column on corporations immersed in the print world that are actively pursuing efforts to hire veterans, we present Ricoh USA. When I learned about Ricoh’s focus on engaging…

The Business Technology Association (BTA) VETech Career Center site is live. The purpose of the VETech Career Center is to provide veterans with opportunities to…

Hiring military veterans is a source of pride for many employers, especially at U.S. Bank. Thanks to a tip from Phil Buysse, vice president of Office Equipment Finance…

In our efforts to encourage corporations and dealers to hire veterans, we embarked on a mission to interview a few of the leading organizations in the world of print. What…

This past December Mike Stramaglio, president and CEO of Stramaglio Consulting, reached out to Bob Goldberg, BTA General Counsel…

John F. Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States. He was born in May 1917 into wealthy circumstances with political ties from both his mother…