[Vermont Lt]

Not sure you can hire vets “exclusively” unless a security clearance is necessary. But even so, if she said on he application she was a vet you can ask for proof.

Not sure how what you describe is team building. Sounds like a waste of work time. But, you know best.

[pfflier]

Hiring vets only is all in how you make the job description. Qualifications can specify experience in areas where a college art major just can't qualify. For example experience in operations and maintenance of specific a range telemetry systems.

This wasn't team building. It was a weekend open house for prospective job applicants. A beer and a tour.