In a commentary for Federal News Network, retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Sergio Porras argues that veterans’ preference is not separate from merit-based federal hiring, but a legally established part of the process. He calls for stronger training, oversight, and accountability to ensure federal agencies properly apply veterans’ preference protections, particularly for service-disabled veterans, as hiring practices continue to evolve.

Read more about the author’s perspective on veterans’ preference and federal hiring here.