Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) was one of seven employers recognized this spring by the Washington State Employment Security Department for hiring veterans.

WRPS employs 215 veterans who make up about 12 percent of its workforce.  The award recipients were announced in conjunction with National Military Appreciation Month and the Memorial Day holiday.

“The men and women who serve in our military bring valuable skills and experience to civilian jobs after they’ve completed their active duty,” Department Commissioner Dale Peinecke said in a statement. “These seven employers have demonstrated their commitment to providing jobs for veterans in our state again and again.”