FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA CONTACT: Vernon Green, CEO & Founder
PHONE: 540-412-0753
EMAIL: info@gcubedinc.com
[Stafford, VA – December 16, 2025] — GCubed, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, the only federal-level honor that recognizes employers for exemplary efforts in veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. This marks GCubed’s fourth time receiving this prestigious national recognition, having previously earned the award in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, the HIRE Vets Medallion Award is presented to employers that meet rigorous criteria established under the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (HIRE Vets Act). The award distinguishes organizations that demonstrate a strong, sustained commitment to recruiting, employing, and retaining veterans at all levels.
GCubed continues to exemplify that commitment. Of the company’s 57 employees, 11 are U.S. military veterans, representing approximately 20% of its workforce—a testament to GCubed’s dedication to supporting those who served.
“Receiving the HIRE Vets Medallion Award for 2025 is an incredible honor for our organization,” said Vernon Green, Jr., CEO & Founder of GCubed. “As a veteran myself, investing in the success of our nation’s servicemembers is personal. Veterans bring unmatched leadership, discipline, and problem-solving abilities to the workplace. At GCubed, we are committed not only to hiring veterans, but to providing the professional growth, mentorship, and long-term opportunities they deserve. This award affirms that commitment, and we will continue to champion the talent and value our veterans offer.”
Since the program’s inception in 2019, the Department of Labor has recognized more than 2,000 employers nationwide. GCubed is honored to stand among them once again in 2025.
To learn more about the HIRE Vets Medallion Award and view all awardees, visit www.hirevets.gov/awardees.
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About HIRE Vets Program
The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act of 2017 (HIRE Vets Act or the Act), signed by President Trump on May 5, 2017, requires the Secretary of Labor to establish a program, by rule, that recognizes employer efforts to recruit, employ, and retain veterans. Employer-applicants meeting criteria established in the rule will receive a “HIRE Vets Medallion Award.” As described in the Act, there are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold. For each award, the employer must satisfy a set of criteria. Verification of these criteria includes a self-attestation by the applicant and a check for violations of veteran-related DOL labor laws by the U.S. Department of Labor. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published on August 18, 2017. DOL’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) thoroughly evaluated and carefully considered all comments received. The Final Rule announced by the Secretary on November 9, 2017 is available for viewing on the Federal Register website. The Final Rule became effective in January 2018 and VETS began accepting applications for this award in January 2019. Over 2000 employers have earned a HIRE Vets Medallion Award and they are highlighted at www.hirevets.gov/awardees.
About GCubed, Inc.
Founded in 2014, GCubed, Inc. is a veteran-owned, 8(a) IT business with defense, civilian, and commercial past performance. Areas of expertise include network engineering, cybersecurity, and program management. The company is headquartered in Stafford, Virginia, with contractors across multiple sites in the DC, MD, and VA area. Additionally, we have contractors working in Florida, as well as Utah, West Virginia, and Tennessee. For more information, visit www.gcubedinc.com.