Six local companies were recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor for hiring and retaining veterans through the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans, or HIRE Vets, medallion program.
USAA; Digital Defense Inc.; Silotech Group Inc.; the Training, Rehabilitation & Development Institute Inc.; the Arevalos Trade Co.; and Buck & Doe's Mercantile took home honors.
The recognition program is broken down by levels, with platinum and gold medallions, as well as employer…