On November 26, 2025, USA Environmental, Inc. (USAE) was recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, as one of 888 recipients of the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. This is the seventh consecutive year USAE received the Gold Medallion Award under this program. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) program is the only award program on the federal level that recognizes small businesses committed to recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to hiring and retaining veterans.

For more information and to view recipients, which include small businesses, community-based nonprofits, and national corporations, go to https://www.hirevets.gov/.