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Enterprise Holdings announced Thursday it has now hired more than 6,000 military veterans and reservists since it joined the 100,000 Jobs Mission coalition three years ago.

Founded in 2011, the 100,000 Jobs Mission works to unite private companies that are committed to helping service members make the transition from military to civilian work life. Since its inception, starting with 11 companies, the coalition has since helped place more than 240,000 veterans into jobs.

Enterprise Holdings — consisting of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car — is one of over 190 companies in the mission.

“Much like the military, Enterprise rewards and recognizes individuals for their performance and commitment to teamwork,” said Pam Webster, the company’s assistant vice president of talent acquisition. “The dedications, work ethic and team spirit our former service members bring to the workplace make them natural leaders at Enterprise, and we look forward to hiring even more veterans as a member of the 100,000 Jobs Mission coalition.”

The company’s support of military spans all the way back to its inception. The company is named after the U.S.S. Enterprise, one of the aircraft carriers Jack Taylor, the company’s founder, served on as a U.S. Navy pilot during World War II. Today, veterans and reservists make up nearly 10 percent of Enterprise Holdings’ total U.S. workforce.