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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 18/09/2026

On this day in 1947, the United States Air Force became an independent branch of the Armed Forces. Today we celebrate 79 years of service, innovation, and dedication by Airmen around the world. Happy Birthday, U.S. Air Force. ✈️ Aim High. #AirForceBirthday #USAirForce

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 14/09/2026

Labor Day began by honoring the contributions of America's workers. That spirit lives on every veteran building a new career in software engineering, every mentor who gives back, and every employer who opens a door. Happy Labor Day. 🇺🇸 #LaborDay #VetsWhoCode

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 08/09/2026

Labor Day is over. September hiring is here. If you're chasing your first software engineering role, focus less on sending more applications and more on building proof of work. Ship a project. Improve your GitHub. Polish your portfolio. buff.ly/AChENQl

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The labor day sprint: 10 days to proof of work

The September Surge is still real, it just got picky. Ten days of reps to make the judgment you built in uniform legible to a market that pays a premium for it.

Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 07/09/2026

Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 04/08/2026

On August 4, 1790, Congress authorized ten revenue cutters, creating the Revenue Marine—the beginning of today's U.S. Coast Guard. For 236 years, Coast Guardsmen have protected lives, defended our shores, and answered the call wherever duty led. Happy Coast Guard Day. ⚓ Semper Paratus. #USCG

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 16/07/2026

Accessibility is part of building quality software. Accessibility advocate Homer Gaines shares a practical approach to making a11y reviews part of your development process. buff.ly/lpsYXcI How does your team handle accessibility reviews? #a11y #WebDev

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 04/07/2026

🇺🇸 The mission changes. The commitment doesn't. Military service teaches you how to work toward something bigger than yourself.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 27/06/2026

PTSD doesn't always look the way people expect. Sometimes it looks like exhaustion. Hypervigilance. Isolation. Starting over after service while carrying experiences most people will never fully understand. Today we recognize those living with PTSD and remind them: you're still mission capable.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 23/06/2026

Today marks the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday. Founded on June 23, 1939, the Auxiliary is the Coast Guard’s volunteer force supporting boating safety, education, and maritime missions across the country. More than 85 years of service. Happy Birthday, Auxiliarists. 🇺🇸⚓

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 22/06/2026

Most veterans don't have a skills problem. They have a translation problem. We launched a free resource that maps military occupations to civilian career paths, salary ranges & certifications. Search your MOS, AFSC, Rate, NEC, or specialty code + tell us Did we get yours right? buff.ly/uT3cWVm

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 21/06/2026

Some men grew up watching their fathers serve. Some were the first. Either way—you don’t come back the same.

Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 19/06/2026

Juneteenth 🧵 June 19, 1865. Union troops arrive in Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation—over two years after it was signed. That delay is the story.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 17/06/2026

We mapped 4,201 military job codes across all five branches. Not because numbers are impressive. Because veterans deserve a clearer path from military service to civilian careers. Take a look and tell us what we missed. buff.ly/uT3cWVm

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 16/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Pride in Service 🇺🇸 In the military, respect isn’t given for who you are. It’s earned by how you show up. This Pride Month, we’re recognizing LGBTQ+ veterans who led from the front. 🧵

Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 14/06/2026

Today is Flag Day. 🇺🇸 On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. For those who’ve served, that flag represents an oath—to support and defend the Constitution. Happy Flag Day.

Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 14/06/2026

Today marks the U.S. Army Birthday. Founded on June 14, 1775, the Continental Army was created to fight for American independence. Nearly 250 years later, Soldiers continue that mission around the world. Happy Birthday to the United States Army. 🇺🇸

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 06/06/2026

June 6, 1944. They moved through darkness toward a defended shore. Heavy fire. Rough water. No guarantee of making it back. They went anyway. D-Day is about the people who carried that mission forward through chaos and loss. We remember.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 25/05/2026

Memorial Day isn’t for all who served. It’s for those who didn’t come home. It started as “Decoration Day” after the Civil War—honoring the fallen by name, by place, by memory. Not a celebration. A remembrance. Take a moment today. We remember.

Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 14/05/2026

Vets Who Code turns 12 today. Still training. Still deploying. Still showing up for each other. That’s what a lifelong community looks like. On to year 13.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 11/05/2026

Armed Forces Week isn’t just about what you did. It’s about what you can do next. Leadership. Systems thinking. Problem-solving under pressure. That translates directly to software engineering. The mission didn’t end. It evolved. What are you building now?

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 08/05/2026

Military spouses don’t get enough credit for what they build: careers, families, stability in constant motion. That same grit translates directly into software engineering. Today’s a good day to do more than say thanks. If you’re a milspouse, what’s been the hardest part of building your career?

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 28/04/2026

We brought Cloudinary into the community last week for onboarding—and it was 🔥 If you’re early in your software engineering career or trying to get unstuck, this is worth a look: buff.ly/P2dXh78 Build projects. Get visibility. Plug into a real dev ecosystem. If you join, let us know!

Cloudinary Creators Community | Empowering Visual Storytellers

Connect, build, and grow with the Cloudinary Creators Community—where developers, designers, and digital storytellers collaborate to shape the future of visual media.

Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 23/04/2026

Today marks the U.S. Army Reserve Birthday. Since April 23, 1908, Citizen-Soldiers have balanced civilian careers with military service—ready when the nation calls. More than 115 years of service and still going strong. Happy Birthday to the Army Reserve. 🇺🇸

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 14/04/2026

Today marks the U.S. Air Force Reserve Birthday. Since April 14, 1948, Citizen Airmen have balanced civilian careers and military service while staying ready when the nation calls. 78 years of service. Happy Birthday to the Air Force Reserve. 🇺🇸✈️

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 01/04/2026

NotebookLM is a great tool to build learning resources like this Fine-Tuning Playbook, where we walk through the process of customizing foundational models for specific tasks.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 19/03/2026

Most AI conversations focus on prompts. But engineers should be asking a different question: “How does this fit into a system?” Thread 👇

Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 16/03/2026

Better question than “Can AI do this?” “How would I productionize this?” We walked through an AI audio pipeline and how it fits into a real system: ingestion, transcription, processing, structured outputs. AI belongs in your infra diagram. buff.ly/FllJETM

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 10/03/2026

AI isn’t magic. It’s infra. Most people are focused on prompts. Engineers should be focused on systems. Inputs → processing → outputs. We broke down an AI audio pipeline from an engineering perspective.

Ai as infrastructure: automating blog audio with gemini and cloudinary

How we built an automated audio overview system using Google Gemini and Cloudinary, treating AI as infrastructure rather than magic—removing friction between knowledge and the people who need it.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 09/03/2026

We’re launching Field Notes, a new newsletter from Jerome Hardaway. It will publish between SITREP editions and focus on the realities of building durable engineers in tech. Join the list before the first issue lands:

Join the VetsWhoCode Briefing List

Read by engineers, veterans, and hiring leaders across the tech industry.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 06/03/2026

Most developer portfolios fail for one simple reason: They show projects, but they don’t explain impact. If a hiring manager can’t quickly see: • what you build • who it helps • why it matters they move on. We put together a portfolio checklist to help fix that.

Portfolio Checklist for Software Engineers | Vets Who Code

Vets Who Code is a non-profit organization that provides free technical training to veterans and their spouses.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 03/03/2026

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy Reserve. ⚓ Citizen-sailors balancing civilian careers and military readiness—then stepping forward when the mission demands it. Always ready isn’t marketing. It’s muscle memory. Fair winds. 🇺🇸

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 23/02/2026

They were told they couldn’t. The Tuskegee Airmen became one of the most respected fighter groups of WWII. The crew of the USS Mason proved their skill in a segregated Navy. When tested, they delivered.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 22/02/2026

History question: What Black military story do you think more Americans should know? Drop it below. 👇

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 21/02/2026

When America went to war overseas, Black service members were already ready. 🧵

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 20/02/2026

The 54th Massachusetts led the assault on Fort Wagner in 1863. They knew the odds. They volunteered anyway. Their courage helped change public perception of Black soldiers in combat.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 19/02/2026

In 1778, the 1st Rhode Island Regiment enlisted Black soldiers to fight for independence. They were defending liberty in a country that hadn’t fully decided liberty included them. That’s not a side story. That’s foundational history.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 19/02/2026

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. ⚓ Citizen-sailors who balance careers, families, and readiness—then step up when the mission calls. Always ready isn’t a slogan. It’s a standard. Semper Paratus. 🇺🇸

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 17/02/2026

Traditional onboarding assumes everyone already knows how the room works. Veterans often don’t—and that’s not a failure. It’s a design flaw.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 16/02/2026

Black service isn’t a footnote in American history. It’s part of the foundation. For the next two weeks, we’re honoring Black Americans who served — across centuries, across branches. Some stories you know. Some you probably don’t. Follow along.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 13/02/2026

When veterans struggle during onboarding, it’s rarely a “soft skills” problem. It’s unclear systems, unspoken rules, and assumptions masquerading as culture. We wrote about that here: buff.ly/iA9GL8O

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 10/02/2026

What’s one thing your first civilian job never explained—but expected you to know on day one? This is why traditional onboarding fails a lot of veterans. 👇 buff.ly/iA9GL8O

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 09/02/2026

This program isn’t for everyone — and that’s a good thing. It’s built for veterans and military spouses who want structure, accountability, and real engineering experience.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 04/02/2026

Worth saying out loud: learning software engineering is hard. Any program that says otherwise isn’t being honest.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 29/01/2026

We rebuilt the Vets Who Code program for 2026 because the hiring market for software engineers changed — and pretending otherwise doesn’t help anyone.

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Vets Who Code @vetswhocode.io · 19/01/2026

MLK didn’t just imagine a better future. He organized people to build it. Progress is not passive. #MLKDay