Semper Forward and USA Care Living form veteran healthcare career alliance

Semper Forward, a Division of Fastport, has partnered with USA Care Living to steer transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses into no-cost healthcare jobs nationwide. The alliance is designed to help fill persistent staffing gaps in healthcare while giving military-connected candidates a direct path into patient care and healthcare administration roles.

Why it matters: - The partnership links military-connected talent with healthcare employers facing persistent staffing shortages. - Veterans and military spouses gain a no-cost route into one of the country’s fastest-growing job sectors. - The alliance targets roles in direct patient care, clinical work and healthcare administration.

What happened: - Semper Forward, a Division of Fastport, announced a strategic alliance with USA Care Living on Sept. 10, 2026. - The program is available immediately to eligible candidates nationwide. - The effort is aimed at transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses in the Semper Forward network.

The details: - Semper Forward will refer candidates to USA Care Living’s placement team. - USA Care Living will provide career coaching, resume support and direct introductions to healthcare employers. - USA Care Living has coast-to-coast relationships with senior care and healthcare organizations. - The service includes 24/7 candidate support during the job search and transition process. - No cost or commitment is required to begin. - USA Care Living says it has more than five years of experience placing veterans and military spouses in healthcare roles nationwide. - USA Care Living reports a 98% candidate satisfaction rate and a 4.9 average rating.

Between the lines: - The alliance gives Semper Forward a more direct entry point into healthcare, where military experience in medicine, logistics and leadership can be translated into civilian roles. - USA Care Living gains access to Semper Forward’s network earlier in the transition process, which could improve placement speed and fit. - Brad Bentley, president of Fastport, said the partnership puts a trusted, no-cost resource in front of candidates. - Tom Belli, co-founder and operations manager at USA Care Living, said veterans and military spouses bring discipline, composure and care that healthcare employers need.

What's next: - Eligible candidates can start using the program now. - Semper Forward and USA Care Living are expected to continue matching military-connected applicants with healthcare employers across the country. - The companies will likely measure success through placement speed, candidate satisfaction and employer demand.

The bottom line: - The alliance is a workforce pipeline play: it aims to move veterans and military spouses into healthcare jobs faster while helping employers fill urgent staffing gaps.