Where Heroes are Embraced

Recognizing our Nation’s Military Personnel is more than just saying Thank You.

Ohio is proud to support our nation's military members, veterans and their families. We constantly strive to be the most military-friendly state in the country. Started in 2003, Ohio's Hometown Heroes program honors the state's service members and their families and thanks them for the sacrifices they have made for this nation.

With the help of generous local businesses from across Ohio, thousands of military members and their families have enjoyed various cultural, sporting events and concerts throughout the state. From the Big Hoopla Basketball tournament held in Dayton, to the Memorial Golf Tournament in Dublin, OH and up to the Cleveland Guardian Baseball games in Northeast Ohio, thanking our Military goes statewide.

Hometown Heroes is just one way Ohio recognizes the sacrifices military members and their families make to keep our country safe. Regardless of where they are stationed, Ohio always welcomes them home.

Ohio Southeast and JobsOhio celebrated the 100th birthday of the Chillicothe VA Medical Center

Cincinnati Open Tennis match with hometown hero

Home Town Heros event at the Cincinnati Open

One Columbus and JobsOhio welcomed military members, veterans and their families to the Ohio State Fair concert series

One Columbus and JobsOhio welcomed military members, veterans and their families to the Memorial Golf Tournament

The sacrifice and commitment of our servicemembers and their families cannot be measured, but we can say thanks by offering a sense of belonging. Hometown Heroes is just one way we welcome them and show our appreciation for all that they’ve given us.

- J.P. Nauseef - President & CEO, JobsOhio

Learn More How Ohio Supports Military Members

Learn about Ohio’s Pro-Military Policies Ohio is proud to welcome retired, enlisted, and aspiring military leaders and their families to build their futures in our state. Whether or not they have ever been stationed at one of our 14 military bases and installations, we encourage all our nation’s heroes – active-duty and veterans alike – to pursue their personal American Dreams in Ohio’s thriving private-sector workforce.

It is Ohio’s goal to be the most military-friendly state. Below are our pro-military policies that Military members and their families can expect:

Tax-free military retirement income
Special military healthcare benefits
Occupational state licensing reciprocity for military spouses
K-through-12 and higher education support
Up-skilling and on-the-job training programs
Veteran services offices in each of Ohio’s 88 counties
The Military Recruit Award allows Ohio schools to offer a $3,000 hiring bonus to service members, veterans, and their spouses.
Ohio is a designated Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (MSEEZ), which helps address the challenges faced by military spouses seeking meaningful employment.

Explore a summary of Ohio’s programs for active-duty service members, National Guardsman, reservists, veterans and their families.

Ohio’s Military Friendly Guide

Ohio is proud to serve those who have served by assisting transitioning military members, veterans, and their families. With more than 8,000 registered military-friendly Ohio employers that are ready to support you.

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