Aldevra Earns Sixth HIRE Vets Medallion Award from U.S. Department of Labor

Veteran-owned small business receives 2026 Gold Medallion, continuing a history of recognition for its commitment to recruiting, employing, and retaining America’s military veterans

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — November 12, 2026 — Aldevra LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has earned the 2026 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor, marking the sixth time the company has received this prestigious federal recognition for its commitment to veteran employment.

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Aldevra is among 772 employers nationwide recognized with the 2026 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. Established under the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Act, the program is the only federal award recognizing employers for their efforts to recruit, employ, and retain military veterans.

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Aldevra’s 2026 Gold Medallion adds to an established record of recognition that includes Platinum Awards in 2020 and 2021 and Gold Awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025. These six awards demonstrate the company’s sustained commitment to providing meaningful employment opportunities and supporting veterans throughout their civilian careers.

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Founded in 2009 by U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rodney Marshall, Aldevra has grown into a nationwide government contractor employing 33 team members across 10 states. As a veteran-owned business, the company places particular value on the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and mission-focused approach veterans bring to the workplace.

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“Veterans know how to lead, work as a team, and get the job done,” said Rodney Marshall, President and CEO of Aldevra. “Those skills don’t disappear when we take off the uniform. At Aldevra, we recognize that value and give veterans opportunities to put those skills to work. Earning this award for the sixth time shows our commitment hasn’t changed.”

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HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipients must meet established criteria related to veteran hiring and retention, along with applicable requirements for veteran-specific resources, leadership development, and workforce support programs. The program recognizes employers that go beyond hiring veterans to help them build successful, long-term civilian careers.

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The award announcement, taking place during Veterans Day week, holds particular significance for Aldevra. Supporting veterans and their families has been central to the company’s identity since its founding, and that commitment extends beyond employment to its relationships with customers, employees, and communities nationwide.

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“Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor those who have served, but supporting veterans should be a year-round commitment,” Marshall added. “We’re grateful for our veteran employees, the experience and perspective they bring to our organization, and the entire Aldevra team that helps make our company a place where people can succeed. We’re honored to receive this recognition again.”

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Aldevra continues to grow its presence in government contracting, providing commercial kitchen and medical equipment, professional services, facilities support, and construction management solutions to customers across the country. Throughout that growth, the company remains guided by its mission to act with integrity, operate with grit, and deliver results that matter, and its vision to deliver more, grow together, and give back.

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About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program

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The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). The program recognizes employers that demonstrate a commitment to recruiting, hiring, and retaining America’s military veterans.

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Awards are presented at the Gold and Platinum levels in three employer-size categories: small (50 or fewer employees), medium (51–499 employees), and large (500 or more employees).

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For more information, visit https://www.hirevets.gov.

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