Career connections
The Boot introduces transitioning service members to Louisiana employers and opportunities that make use of their experience and skills.
Beyond The Yellow · Feature Story
The uniform comes off.The next mission needs a place to begin.
The Boot is a veteran-led, state-funded Louisiana nonprofit helping military members and their families find careers, connections, and a place to build their next chapter after service.
Ben Armstrong
Chief Executive Officer · The Boot
Why The Boot is featured
A successful transition takes more than handing someone a list of jobs.
In this full-length Beyond The Yellow conversation, Ben Armstrong discusses Louisiana's effort to recruit, retain, and return military talent. The Boot works across employment, family decisions, local connections, and community integration—because where someone builds a life matters as much as where they work.
255
Service members placed into Louisiana careers during the 2025–2026 reporting year
371
Employer partners in The Boot's statewide network during the same period
228
Recruitment and engagement events hosted or supported during that period
Figures reported by The Boot for its 2025–2026 reporting year. Read The Boot's annual report.
How The Boot helps
Connect the military experience to the next community.
A place to land
The team's veteran ambassadors help military members and their families explore communities, navigate their options, and plan their next chapter in Louisiana.
Statewide partnerships
By working with employers, state agencies, and local communities, The Boot builds practical pathways for military talent to stay in or return to the state.
Connect with The Boot
Your next chapter deserves a real connection.
ValorWell is sharing The Boot's story. For current services, eligibility, local opportunities, employer partnerships, and next steps, go directly to The Boot.