Recognized as 5 Star Employer

Blood Hound is proud to be named a 5 Star Employer in the 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Awards, an honor shared by USIC, parent company of Blood Hound. Both companies received the highest-level award presented in recognition of a strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.

“Blood Hound has demonstrated meaningful and measurable support for veterans and the military-connected community through its commitment to building opportunities for those who served,” said Nicholas Antaki, President of VETS Indexes. “Employers like Blood Hound continue to set the standard and help drive the future of veteran employment forward.”

VETS Indexes announced its 2026 Employer Awards at the Employing U.S. Vets Conference held April 9 in New York City. Four levels of awards were presented:

• 5 Star Employer
• 4 Star Employer
• 3 Star Employer
• Recognized Employer.

The participating organizations recognized included companies - large and small, government agencies and departments, nonprofit organizations, colleges, and universities.

As the most objective and comprehensive evaluation of veteran employers, the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program has set a new standard in veteran employment data with its in-depth survey and analysis of employers' policies, practices, and outcomes across the following categories:

• Veteran job candidate recruiting and hiring
• Veteran employee development and retention
• Veteran-inclusive policies and culture
• Support for members of the National Guard and Reserves
• Military spouse/family support

See all awardees at: 2026 Award Results.

Get additional information on the process and methodology behind the VETS Indexes Employer Awards at: Methodology.

The first resource for U.S.-veteran-themed indexes, Vets Indexes has a mission to provide innovative solutions that recognize the value created by the mission-critical mindset, unique skills, and specialized training that veterans bring to the workplace. Learn more at: VETSIndexes.com.