Inclusion is Innovation:
 Military community

Anything is possible when everyone is included. Discover stories told and illustrated by members of the military community, at Microsoft and around the world.

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On the front line of change

When Jasmin, a security expert in the Australian military, started transitioning from defense, her first battle was against self-doubt. Now, she’s fighting to empower veterans like herself to achieve more and win their own battles, illustrated by Debs Lim.

More stories

Discover more from the military community at Microsoft. Meet the people behind Microsoft and the stories they bring to our everyday work.
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From the army to the cloud

From army veteran to senior cloud solution architect, Jimmy Avila proves that curiosity is key to personal development and connecting with customers.
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Lessons from childhood on embracing change

For Project Manager Amulya Gupta, growing up in an army family shaped her approach to creating more opportunities for women in tech.
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My unconventional path to tech

Air Force reservist and Engineering Technical Program Manager Zachary Oxendine pulls from his rural, Indigenous roots to empower the next generation of leaders in STEM.
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A commitment to service

Mary McCready, a US Marine Corps veteran and Microsoft content manager, has dedicated her life to helping others—from fellow vets, to Microsoft customers, to humanity as a whole. Discover Mary’s story of innovation and ingenuity, illustrated by artist Edward Dinzole.

Accountable for progress

Responsibility and accountability require action, not just promises. We leverage our platform to improve lived experiences at Microsoft and beyond—exercising the same commitment we bring to all we do.

Intentional flexibility

We aim to support employees within and beyond the workplace including by extending paid military leave of absence with uninterrupted healthcare benefits for employees called to serve.

Increasing access

Through the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy, we provide transitioning service members and veterans with technical training to build on their enormous skillset in today’s growing technology industry.
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Insights that inform

We are building the infrastructure to better understand and explore identity as a company. We expanded employee self-identification options to include military experience, creating more visibility for this community at Microsoft.

Invested in inclusion

In recognition of our sustained support for National Guard and reserve employees, Microsoft is a three-time award winner by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

Ways to engage

Learn how Xbox is partnering with the USO to support active duty service members and their families through gaming.

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