Pensacola, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2025) – LifeView Group has earned the 2026 Military Friendly® Employer designation, marking the organization’s fourth consecutive year receiving this honor. This recognition underscores LifeView Group’s ongoing commitment to supporting the military and veteran community through hiring, career advancement and comprehensive services.

As a nonprofit family of companies, LifeView Group serves veterans and their families through its three affiliates:

• Global Connections to Employment (GCE) – A nationwide team providing jobs and training for people with significant disabilities, including war-wounded veterans.
• FamiliesFirst Network (FFN) – FFN provides case management services, working closely with children and families in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties.
• Lakeview Center – Northwest Florida’s most comprehensive behavioral health provider, offering outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, substance misuse treatment, and 24/7 crisis support. In 2024, Lakeview Center partnered with Home Base, a nonprofit bringing no-cost clinical care for veterans and military families to the region.

Currently, more than 170 veterans work at LifeView Group sites in Pensacola and across the country. Team members serve at military bases, commercial businesses, and health care environments. Veterans Employee Resource Group ensures a supportive work experience. Individual accommodations and supports are provided to help veterans succeed and thrive in their roles.

“Our commitment to veterans and people with disabilities is reflected in the recognition we’ve earned,” said Sandy Whitaker, vice president of corporate development. “From Military Friendly® Employer to VETS Indexes 4 Star designation, these honors validate our mission to create meaningful careers and support those who have served our country.”

LifeView Group has earned multiple honors for their commitment to veterans and people with disabilities, including:

• VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer Award (2025) for efforts to recruit, retain, and support veterans
• SourceAmerica Business Partnership Award (2025) for collaboration with Cherokee Federal to expand opportunities for people with disabilities
• ISO 9001:2015 Certification, CIMS-GB with Honors Certification, and CARF International Accreditation for operational excellence and quality standards

Learn more about LifeView Group and its award-winning affiliates at LifeViewGroup.org.