Amentum Tops Military Friendly® Employers List for Second Year

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa., Nov. 11, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The 24th annual list of Military Friendly® Employers has been released, recognizing 282 companies in the December 2026 issue of G.I. Jobs® magazine. Among them, Amentum earned the #1 2027 Military Friendly® Employer ranking in the largest company category for the second consecutive year. This achievement underscores the company's commitment to supporting the military community, a commitment that has been honored for 24 years, since the list's inception.

Performance Contractors, Inc. again earned top honors in the $1 billion to $5 billion annual revenue category, while AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named the top employer among middle-market firms. PrimCorp, LLC took the lead in the small-to-midsize firms category, and The Warrior Alliance held the number one spot among Nonprofit/Government organizations for the second year in a row. These recognitions highlight the diverse range of organizations that prioritize military-friendly policies and practices.

The construction, infrastructure, and engineering sectors topped the list, accounting for 19% of all Military Friendly® designated employers. Health and pharmaceutical services followed closely at 10%, securing the second spot. Manufacturing accounted for 9%, and business services for 8%, while financial services and banking accounted for 7%. Defense, information technology, and trucking and transportation each contributed 6%, with energy, extraction, and utilities making up 5% of the overall designation landscape. Insurance rounded out the top ten sectors at 4% of the overall designation.

Geographically, Texas led the nation in terms of hiring regions for veterans, followed by California, Florida, Virginia, and North Carolina. Georgia ranked sixth, with Pennsylvania, Ohio, Colorado, and Tennessee completing the top ten. These regional insights provide valuable data for companies looking to expand their military-friendly initiatives.

Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization's commitment and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 3,850 organizations participate in the Military Friendly® Program, and the data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found on the Military Friendly® website. The program is owned by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government.

This year's list highlights the ongoing dedication of companies like Amentum and others to support and integrate military personnel into their workforce. The recognition of these employers not only reflects the Military Friendly® mission but also underscores their business acumen and commitment to the military community.