Leadership Through Action: Serving Those Who Served
In honor of Veterans Day, Lockheed Martin’s Executive Leadership Team and Marietta teammates joined Rebuilding Together Atlanta to serve those who’ve served the United States by restoring a community space that has long supported local veterans and their families.
What happened:
Company leaders and Marietta-based veteran and military spouse employees rolled up their sleeves to paint and refresh VFW Rainbow Post 2681, a place where local veterans gather for support, connection, and camaraderie.
“Having an opportunity to give back to the veteran community is an honor,” said Rod McLean, vice president and general manager of Air Mobility and Maritime Missions. “It’s amazing what can be achieved when people work together to make a difference. Doing our part to help ensure the safety and welfare of our veteran community is foundational to our core values.”
Supporting VFW Post 2681 ahead of Veterans Day carried deep significance for Melissa Dueñas, acting senior vice president and chief communications officer.
“It reminds us of the great sacrifices of those who have served our nation,” she said. "It brings a lot of memories back for me of the times that I deployed and the times my brothers came home from service. It reminds us of the great responsibility we have to give back and to care for these individuals who have given their lives in service of our nation.”
The impact:
For generations, Post 2681 has been a home base for those who wore the uniform. It offers fellowship, access to resources, and opportunities to give back—from food drives to youth programs to monthly VA health clinics.
When the building showed signs of wear, Lockheed Martin and Rebuilding Together stepped in to lend a hand, completing:
- Interior and exterior painting
- Flooring and accessibility upgrades
- Ramp and railing repairs
- Slip-resistant improvements for safety and comfort
“Our building was built back in the 1960s and is an aging structure. The work Lockheed Martin has done here greatly enhances the building and will help us to continue serving the veteran community,” said VFW Post 2681 Commander Drew Keenan. “We’re very grateful to Lockheed Martin and Rebuilding Together for all their support.”
The bigger picture:
Transitioning from military to civilian life isn’t always easy. Nearly half of post-9/11 veterans report challenges adjusting—making spaces like Post 2681 a vital lifeline for community and belonging.
A shared commitment:
Through our national partnership with Rebuilding Together and its Veterans at Home initiative, we’re helping ensure veterans and their families have safe, accessible, and welcoming spaces to call home.
This project was one of four that our teammates supported across the country for Veterans Day. In total, we renovated and restored two veterans' homes in Silicon Valey, CA and Huntsville, AL, along with two Veteran-serving centers in Marietta, GA and Fort Worth, TX.
Learn more about how we support service members, veterans and their families, year-round.
Bottom line:
Through projects like this, we continue to honor those who serve—building stronger communities and reaffirming our enduring commitment to the warfighter and the military community.