- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Merck Named as a "Best for Vets" Employer by Military Times for Fifth Consecutive Year https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/249006?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/249006?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/249006?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Merck Named as a "Best for Vets" Employer by Military Times for Fifth Consecutive Year&body=ESG News from Merck & Co., Inc. https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/249006?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Awards, Ratings & Rankings](/CSR-News/awards-ratings-rankings) # Merck Named as a "Best for Vets" Employer by Military Times for Fifth Consecutive Year May 17, 2019 1:15 PM ET Campaign: [Merck: Employees](/news/campaign/merck-employees) Merck has been recognized by Military Times as a 2019 “Best for Vets” employer for the fifth consecutive year. In its tenth year, the [Best for Vets: Employers](https://rebootcamp.militarytimes.com/news/employment/2019/05/06/best-for-vets-employers-the-top-places-to-land-a-job-in-2019/) rankings evaluate companies’ culture, veteran recruiting, veteran policies, and accommodations for members of the National Guard and reserves. This year, a total of 132 employers made the list, comprising 113 for-profit companies, as well as 19 government and non-profit organizations. “At Merck, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all employees feel welcomed and valued,” says Joe Butcher, associate director, Corporate Strategy Office and global lead of the Merck Veterans Employee Business Resource Group (VEBRG). “I’m proud to work for a company that recognizes the work ethic, leadership skills, and dedication that veterans bring to the table.” Learn more[ about Merck’s commitment to corporate responsibility](http://www.msdresponsibility.com/). [![Merck & Co., Inc. logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/02852_Merck_Logo_W-Anthem_Horizontal_TealGrey_RGB.png)](/profiles/merck-co-inc) ### More from Merck & Co., Inc. ###### [Merck Earns Top Spot on Newsweek’s List of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2025](/news/merck-earns-top-spot-newsweeks-list-americas-most-responsible-companies-2025) Dec 5, 2024 9:20 AM ET ###### [Merck Foundation Announces $17 Million U.S. Initiative To Expand Access to High-Quality Cardiac Care](/news/merck-foundation-announces-17-million-us-initiative-expand-access-high-quality-cardiac-care) Nov 20, 2024 2:40 PM ET ###### [Career on Purpose (Episode 1): Merck’s Skills-First Program](/news/career-purpose-episode-1-mercks-skills-first-program) Oct 4, 2024 9:10 AM ET ###### [Here for Good: Merck’s Steadfast Commitment to Health Equity](/news/here-good-mercks-steadfast-commitment-health-equity) Jul 16, 2024 4:45 PM ET ###### [Merck Is Partnering With America’s Largest HBCU To Launch a Collaborative Biotechnology Learning Center](/news/merck-partnering-americas-largest-hbcu-launch-collaborative-biotechnology-learning-center) Jun 20, 2024 10:00 AM ET ###### [Women in Science? At Merck, Absolutely](/news/women-science-merck-absolutely) Jun 12, 2024 12:30 PM ET ###### [How Merck Scientists Are Driving Next-Generation Cancer Research](/news/how-merck-scientists-are-driving-next-generation-cancer-research) Jun 6, 2024 11:25 AM ET ###### [Merck Expands Access to High-Quality Maternal Care for More Than 30 Million Women Worldwide Through Merck for Mothers](/news/merck-expands-access-high-quality-maternal-care-more-30-million-women-worldwide-through-merck) May 8, 2024 9:00 AM ET