LAS VEGAS – The U.S. Army Reserve Command’s Private Public Partnership Office (P3O) and the Allegiant Travel Parent Company, the parent company of Allegiant Air, signed a partnership proclamation here on Thursday, August 25.
P3O director Ms. Alecia Grady and Allegiant Travel Company CEO John Redmond signed the proclamation. The proclamation declares that P3O recognizes Allegiant Air as a proud supporter of the U.S. Army Reserve and will assist soldiers and families in overcoming barriers to obtain meaningful employment or education opportunities to support mission readiness goals, enhance their financial stability and create connections with the community.
Army Reserve Ambassador Chris Schroeder, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army Daryl A. Keithley, and representatives from 11th Battalion of the Army Reserve Careers Group attended the event. Those in attendance received a tour of the Allegiant Air operations center immediately following the proclamation signing.
Allegiant Air is committed to hiring veterans, service members, and their families. According to Redmond, over ten percent of Allegiant Air’s employees have served or are still serving. With the signing of the proclamation, partnering with P3 will help facilitate more hiring of Army Reserve Soldiers to Allegiant Air.
Allegiant was founded in 1997 and is certified by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as a “Scheduled Air Carrier” with authority to fly scheduled and charter airline operations throughout the U.S. The Company also has authority for charter service to Canada and Mexico.
Readers can find more information about the U.S. Army Reserve’s Private Public Partnership at www.usar.army.mil/P3 and Allegiant Air at https://www.allegiantair.com/about-allegiant.
P3O ensures Army Reserve soldiers are succeeding in their civilian careers which directly benefits the Army and the nation by bringing substantial value and depth to the force. More than 87% of the force integrates military service with civilian careers, providing the Army with professional skills, education and expertise acquired in the private sector. Through collaboration with organizations offering job opportunities, and a nationwide network of corporate, profit/non-profit and academic partners, the Army Reserve’s Private Public Partnership Office is increasing its efforts to connect soldiers with internship, employment, and education opportunities. P3O is leveraging technology, management tools, social networking platforms and hiring events to connect soldiers and families with employment opportunities.
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