Honoring Veterans at Lincoln Financial: Service, Resilience & Community

This Veterans Day, we’re honored to share reflections from members of Lincoln Financial’s Veterans Business Resource Group (BRG), VetNet. These voices represent veterans, military family members and allies who bring unique perspectives to Lincoln Financial. Together, they strengthen our community with values like resilience, adaptability and a commitment to service.?

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Building connections and solving challenges together?

Sean Spillane, a former Army officer, reflects on the lessons he’s carried into his role at Lincoln: “In the military, you learn to adapt quickly with what you have. You have to rely on the different perspectives of your team to overcome obstacles.”??

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The strength of military families?

VetNet includes members with deep ties to the military, like Sean, who is a veteran, military spouse and brother to an active-duty service member. Sean’s military family background has shown him “resilience in action,” and he is proud to advocate for initiatives that support veterans and their families at Lincoln.?

Another member shares their journey as part of an Air Force family, describing the independence and confidence they gained as a military spouse. “Once my husband retired, our daughter married into the Air Force and our son enlisted right out of high school. We’re an Air Force family through and through.”??

Nora Jacobson, a VetNet member with a long family legacy of service, including a relative from the Civil War, highlights the pride in seeing the dedication of veteran colleagues at Lincoln. “This group has made me aware of how many veterans we have here. It makes me proud to work beside these outstanding folks.”?

Empowering each other in the workplace?

VetNet fosters a strong sense of community, enabling veterans and allies to support one another. Dennis Nichols, a Navy veteran and VetNet chair, speaks to the diversity of experiences in the U.S. military. “Working and succeeding with individuals from all races and religions across the country was a unique experience.” This commitment to inclusion carries forward in his work at Lincoln, where he enjoys connecting with veterans and allies to support initiatives across departments.?

VetNet creates a welcoming space for veterans transitioning into corporate life. “Being part of VetNet has been empowering,” Sean shares. “It’s a space to voice ideas and initiatives that make Lincoln an employer of choice for veterans and military families.”?

One member notes, “The group does positive things for others, especially the veteran community.” Through events and support initiatives, VetNet remains dedicated to uplifting both the internal Lincoln community and veterans everywhere.?

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A legacy of service and looking forward?

Veterans Day reminds us of the strength, commitment and dedication that veterans bring to our company and the community. From valuable lessons on resilience and teamwork to a shared commitment to helping others, these stories inspire us all. #TeamLincoln is proud to honor our veterans, military families and allies whose impact is felt daily.?

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This Veterans Day, we honor the strength and dedication of our veterans – thank you to all who have served!?

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